Part 2 – The Oregon Outback – Never Underestimate a Good Sidequest
Part two of our Oregon Outback Adventure. From Fort Rock to Skookum Rock with a detour to see Steins Pillar - a tall skinny rock. Rocks Rock!
Part 1 – The Oregon Outback, It’s Out There
We started our adventure on the Oregon Outback. As expected it started off hard and hot but very scenic.
Shimanami Kaido – Cycling Through Sensational Scenery
In planning for our trip to Japan my sister suggested we look into the Shimanami Kaido, a famous scenic 70km bike route across several islands. We were sold.
Discovering the Olympic Peninsula
A bike trip up to the Olympics with some friends along the Olympic Discovery Trail. Since we skipped the Olympic Peninsula in 2021, I knew I wanted to go back.
Launching Up Larch Mountain
I finally summitted Larch Mountain! A ride of firsts, this was also my first time bikepacking sans Andrew. But not alone, a great ride with great friends.
Portland to the Coast – Trask Trail
How does one get to the coast without it being a miserable ride along a highway? As it turns out there are a couple different routes, we chose the Trask Trail.
Biking the Bitterroot
The Bitterroot is a compilation of various rail trails making a 300 kilometer loop near the Bitterroot Mountains in Idaho. The route strings together the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, Northern Pacific Trail…
Summer Shenanigans and Skeletons
A quick update on a recent overnight trip and a successful Pedalpalooza ride.
A Taste of the Wachau Valley, Austria
Amidst an adventure of itself, I wanted to write a quick post about our recent ride in the Wachau Valley, Austria. Andrew and I recently embarked on a river cruise down the Danube…
Eastern Oregon – Day 22-25; The Willamette Valley. Springfield to Portland (Home)
After being out in the rain so long yesterday, we decided to book a hotel and avoid it today.... read more about days 22-25 (Link to Day 1 included in this post)