PDX: Bike Town

09.05.2011

Love bikes? Tunnels of green? Rolling hills, open roads and scenes that an artist couldn’t paint any better? Then Portland is your kind of town. In three quick days, I had a chance to sample just a little bit of what Portland offers. I wish I had more time. Portland can be described in a [...]

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PDX

09.01.2011

After a SoCal car tire freeway blowout, stunt car driver impersonation and a first night of light sleep in a strange bed, I think I’m ready. The goal: Hit a few of the best roads (paved or not) that the Portland area has to offer and meet great people who make this cycling town home. [...]

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Nate Harrison Grade: A+

08.27.2011

We did it on a lark. The night before, the decision was made: Nate Harrison Grade. Yes, let’s ride it. 8 a.m. I’m convinced this is how the most enjoyable exploration happens on a bike. The unpaved ascent of Palomar Mountain from the southwest side serves up everything to test you. During summer, there’s a [...]

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Size 3 for climbers

08.24.2011

Imagine the shock and horror that a new road cyclist in the US must experience when trying on his or her first European-sized jersey. The old adage about having “form” for strong riding goes like this: If someone tells you that you look “skinny” in your street clothes, then you’re carrying too much weight to [...]

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Fail better

08.14.2011

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett OK, dig into your memory banks. Remember that thing you did on the bike that was a flop? You know, the first time you rode outside your comfort zone with a group only to be pulverized by your own miscalculations [...]

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Sunday to-do list

08.14.2011

Sometimes you have to just say WTH. Solo loop. Blog post to follow.

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It’s the little things

08.12.2011

I’m convinced that a love for cycling begins with dozens of sensations both real and imagined. Turning the cranks to power yourself forward is a mere act preceded by a series of things that must occur — sometimes consciously and often times not. Here’s why: I find that too much anticipation can stifle a great [...]

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What I did on my summer vacation

08.07.2011

What did I do on my summer vacation? That’s easy: ride in San Diego — a place known for beaches and year-round perfect temperatures. Every second of every ride reminded me how fortunate I was to be pedaling about and back home by sundown. While my family has been in London all week, I decided [...]

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Official BC training program

08.05.2011

2011 has shaped up as the year I didn’t ride any organized centuries, doubles or my nemesis, the Climb to Kaiser. Guess what? I feel no loss of accomplishment. Zero regrets here. In fact, I’d count this year to date as one of the better ones. I’m fresher in August than I can remember — [...]

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Into the fire

08.02.2011

“We are healed from suffering only by experiencing it to the full.” – Marcel Proust Heat can provide comfort. And it can sear your body. Riding into a winter squall brings with it potential tales of epic fun (or misery, if you’re not properly outfitted), but riding into unseasonable warmth does it differently. Clothing plays [...]

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