Today was a first for me: a 100k “populaire,” a ride put on by the Oregon Randonneurs. Randonneuring is actually something that I can’t believe I didn’t know about until recently. Randonneurs USA (RUSA) defines it as “long-distance unsupported endurance cycling [that is] non-competitive in nature, and self-sufficiency is paramount.” …
My last post about loving my commute made me remember an article I read a few months ago: Are Urban Bicyclists Just Elite Snobs? Though the article’s not about commuting per se (nor is it necessarily about snobbery), it does explores the image of the urban cyclist in many of …
The moon was out on my way home tonight, doing its thing over Portland. This is why I love my commute. (Tree in front lit up by Terwilliger Blvd streetlight) …I’ll admit it. Terwilliger is nowhere near my normal commute. But let’s also admit that “normal” commute for me quite …
Portland is cold and wet in the winter. When one bikes through the winter here, then, one tends to also get wet–though, with the proper clothing, hopefully not too cold. I actually enjoy winter biking on the whole, but the weak point for me is always my hands and feet. …
