I think that we’re all in agreement that I’m not particulary smart. I’d be lucky to be described as “mildly incoherrent”. Which explains why I do a little happy dance each morning when I tie my shoes using that “rabbit goes into the whole” mnemonic device. But I wasn’t able to...
Go green or go home
posted by Cait
As a cycle tour leader, I was recently asked to participate in a magazine article about “green travel”. “Green travel”, “going green”, and all the corresponding consumer terms making up the “green” movement are an endless source of exasperation for me, but I decided to brush aside my cynicism and leap at...
Sublime in Sublimity...
posted by Dawn
I actually thought I was going to see a Sublime reunion show in Sublimity, OR until I pulled up and saw all these people with bikes…But since I was already there I decided to just do the race anyway. The internet defines sublime as: “Inspiring awe; worthy of adoration or reverence” I define this race...
Cherry Pie Road Race...
posted by Dawn
I get nervous before bicycle races. Really nervous, like with body shakes and everything. And I am most nervous after taking a few months off from racing. So today I decided to just get it over with by doing the Cherry Pie Road Race in beautiful Albany, OR. Sadly I received a crushing blow upon my arrival: there is not any...
Palette Factory – 64 Miles
posted by Editor
I’ve got nothing to say about North Plains and I blame the winter. Early this season I was really excited to ride. Anywhere. It was so sunny and brisk all the time. But now when I ride, I’m spending all of my time thinking about future rides in the sun. So even when it gets sunny on Winter rides, I don’t notice. Because I’m already upset with my current ride for the Winter-ness that it has the potential to display. The same way a lousy dog owner will sit around with a rolled up newspaper just waiting for the rug-peeing that every untrained puppy has the potential to commit. Stop peeing on my rug, Winter. I tried to talk to Tommy about my magic Xbox, that streams movies and plays weird Japanese import games from the...
Breaking Up is Hard ...
posted by Editor
Racing for a team is like being in a relationship. Many of us pick a cycling team when we’re young and impressionable. Experimenting. Dabbling in cycling and justifying our team-less bachelorhood with excuses like “No, I really like my new Tickle Me Elmo Primal Wear jersey!” We’re often on the fence...
Media Review: House ...
posted by Dawn
For many years Cait and I have had a secret weapon at lack-luster dance parties and in awkward crowds at clubs: We can do some Kid n’ Play moves from the movie House Party. You know, the dance that they do with Gina from “Martin” and her hot friend that really gets everyone totally stoked. It is one part Mashed Potato,...
Milwaukie – ? ...
posted by Dawn
I just found out that it is illegal in the state of Oregon to do hilly rides at the beginning of the year. Obviously as a law-abiding cyclist, I was instantly ashamed and appalled at my multiple West Hills/Tabor-related offenses from last year. And while I don’t want to accuse our fine state of unjust legislature, I have...
I copy your copy
posted by Cait
People assume that anyone who’s been a messenger for as long as I have must love riding bikes above all else. This is not necessarily true in my case–while I certainly enjoy biking more than your average bear, there are arguably greater joys in life that could be translated into various full-time jobs. Foreman...
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