Archive for August, 2009
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Monday, August 31st, 2009Laura and I have been doing a little island hopping here in the San Juan archipelago. So far, we’re both absolutely in love with Orcas Island.
Many places we’ve ridden have been beautiful, but non quite like Orcas. Although it has the reputation of being one of the hilliest islands in the San Juan’s [...]
Days 22-31 : Twanoh S.P. to Orcas Island
Sunday, August 30th, 2009Today marks one month since we left Long Beach. I can’t decide if it feels like we’ve been on the road for much much longer, or if time has just zipped past. I do know, however, that I have completely lost all track of what day it is. (Which means that I [...]
Murphy’s Law of Bike Touring
Sunday, August 30th, 2009You will always be passed by an automobile when you are:
a) going uphill
b) at a blind corner
Workflow and some stories from Seattle…
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009It is Tuesday night and our bags are packed and we’re going to push off tomorrow AM for points North. We’ve been here a little less than a week and it has been a pleasant stay with some really fascinating people. We are starting to get the workflow down. How many people [...]
On Learning to Slow Down…
Monday, August 24th, 2009We’re now about three and a half weeks into our trip. We’ve spent several consecutive days on the road and we’ve hung out in some great cities. We’ve camped and crashed in guest rooms and met some amazing folks. And we’re starting to feel like we’re almost getting into the swing of [...]
Bike-In Movie Tonight - Capitol Hill
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009We’re going to be hanging out with Martina from Swift Industries tonight at the Bike-In Movie on Capitol Hill. If you’re there and spot us, come say hi!
Bike-In Move info
Ride With Us!
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009Just a quickie montage from some footage from my dedicated downhill camera - HERO SuperWide. Great little cam that sits on the handlebars and is waterproof.
Seattle!
Friday, August 21st, 2009Oh sweet Jesus it’s hilly here.
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Video Update: Twanoh State Park
Friday, August 21st, 2009Days 19, 20, 21: Seaquest S.P. to Potlatch S.P.
Thursday, August 20th, 2009From Seaquest State Park, we headed East on Highway 504 (Mount St. Helens Hwy). The morning was cool, the road was quiet, and the scenery was amazing. We passed Silver Lake, with a floating fishing dock. We caught stunning views of Mt. St. Helens in the distance. We stopped for coffee [...]
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