Healthy transportation options

Every time I get stuck in traffic while driving my car, I always think it's karma. I should know better than to drive. Getting there by bike almost always makes me feel better and 9 times out of 10 is a pleasant experience. Things are happening in the Oregon legislature right now that will have a huge impact on how money is allocated for alternative transportation. Here's a letter Scott Bricker, Executive Director of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance sent out: Dear BTA members and friends, It's not too late to make a difference in the transportation bill - HB 2001 - that is moving ...

Cycling Paradise

Last summer we spent two weeks pedaling around Provence and the Maritime Alps with Erickson Cycling Tours. To say it was paradise almost seems like an understatement. It was the best vacation I've ever had. We had abulous cycling, perfect weather, great acommodations, tasty food, friendly locals. It helped that Megan did her best (and it was pretty darn good) to speak French. I completely relied on her skills and by the end of the trip she was chirping away in French like it was no big deal.

Shasta Super Summit Century

Note: Thanks to E. Chilton for this re-cap. EPIC is the word Ed (my brother-in-law) and I both came up w/ to describe it. 10.5 hrs in the saddle, 135 miles, 4-climbs & 16,334 ft of elevation gain (and loss!) - but you knew all that, which explains why you had the good sense not to join! Of course Billy and I knew it as well, so on Friday night when we arrived in Shasta, we put our bikes together (highly recommend FedEx for bike transport by the way) and headed to Billy’s Goat (the local tavern) for a few pints. Shortly after ...