Bicycle Birthday
I got a couple of smart-alec birthday cards last night, but what would you expect when you're on a 60th birthday bicycle tour of the Pacific Northwest. Getting older... aint't for sissies. It's a modest tour by any standards: easy,…
Barbara Takes A Tumble
At first I was reluctant to pen this post; no, not for the sake of my wife's privacy — she knows I can't help but find something to write about from this. Instead it was my anticipation of the feedback…
Back in Portland
I'm back in Portland; starting Monday I'm enrolled in UBI's Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance class. This trip is a good excuse to visit family, too. Best of all, my son's along for the week, so it's a father-son bonding opportunity.…
Moro Campground
Week-long trips on the bike are staggered across my summer months; meanwhile I'm itching for a simple getaway, a bike overnight. But where in this megalopolis of Los Angeles/Orange County can I find a natural spot to pitch a tent…
Brompton in the Bag, with Boogie
That's my bike; in a bag. Quite snazzy, don't you think? I deserve a prize for single-handedly fitting the Brompton into this bag — everything must be just so to get the zippers to meet. A neat pull handle, rollers…
Shower with a Friend
The teen's toilet was overflowing — time to call a plumber. No pictures of this situation unfortunately, I was too busy dealing with the 2" of water on the floor. It's a simple repair, so to keep the plumber busy…