After a year of dragging my feet on it, I recently became a member of Randonneurs USA (RUSA).* I finally joined mostly because a friend of mine ultimately convinced me that it was worth it to support something that I’ve gotten a lot of enjoyment out of, even if it …
What are you doing at 9am on Saturday? Nothing? Come ride Ricky’s Populaire through Washington County with the Oregon Randonneurs! It’s sure to be a lovely ride, and at about 62 miles, 100k is a great intro distance to randonneuring–to long-distance, unsupported, non-competitive cycling, that is. This will not be …
Okay, this isn’t about biking, but it is a carfree adventure, so I think it belongs. If you’re in Portland and haven’t ever explored the 4-T Trail, it’s probably time. What is the 4-T trail, you ask? Well, it’s a multi-modal loop that takes you around some of the loveliest …
(crocuses in my planting strip as we speak:) It’s officially 60 degrees right now, the sun is shining, I’ve spent all day thus far outside, and I just heard a real-live ice cream truck. YES!!! I hope the rest of you (at least, you Portland-types:) have some awesome adventures planned …
