The Little Things.
Don’t sweat the small stuff or, as dbt commented, try to have a sense of humour about these things. Yesterday I got wet, allowing myself to become lazy. Today, however, would turn out to be one of the most enjoyable …
Category: Oregon
Hey Karma, why don’t you and I step outside..
Today was garbage; or rather, I did not enjoy today at all, so I ended it early. It started out well enough; at the KOA campsite located near the town of Lincoln City, OR[still on hwy 101] where I stayed, …
Humbled by magesty
About 5 miles SW of Beaver is Hebo, OR. A nothing little town, except for the diner–yup, grilled cheese and coffee. Although the food wasn’t exceptional, the folks there were very interested in my cycling; they even made sure I …
Guns, coffee and cookies
Today’s ride started just as yesterday’s finished; cold and wet. Fortunately, I was to spend the next two hours slowly descending, conserving energy and trying to stay warm. The rain and the leaves made this seldom-used road very slick and …
Roadside Roses for Liz
Having showered, breakfasted and packed my kit, I was back on route 8 heading West out of Beaverton, OR. The ride to Forest Grove–about 20kms–was quite uneventful; car dealerships, Mexican restaurants and drive-through espresso booths. Oregon has drive-through espresso booths …