(November 11 – written by Dave) We have made it back safely to Australia and are slowly getting our apartment back in liveable condition. It was essentially a nice campsite for a week or so but we now have a proper table, chairs, bed and even a couch so it feels quite luxurious. We have … Continue reading Return to Australia and a Micro Adventure on the Wisemans Ferry Loop
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Cycle Oregon 2019, that’s a wrap
(September 14 – written by Dave) Day 7 – Dorena Lake to Oakridge – 88k/5,900ft Today was kind of a sad day at the coffee booth. Everyone knew that we were making our last brews. We kept busy and closed on schedule, followed by our fastest clean up to date. It really is a shame … Continue reading Cycle Oregon 2019, that’s a wrap
Friday the 13th – Riding the Umpqua River
(September 13 – written by Dave) Day 6 – Diamond Lake to Dorena Lake– 147k/3,500ft After a day off, everyone was raring to get on the road this morning. We only needed to make three coffee brews as it seemed that riders were ready to roll early. It could also have something to do with … Continue reading Friday the 13th – Riding the Umpqua River
Bucket list ride – Crater Lake rim road
(September 12 – written by Dave) Day 5 – Diamond Lake to Crater Lake and back– 98k/6,500ft Today was a layover day on Cycle Oregon. That meant that the Cycle Oregon circus stayed in the same place for two nights. There are several optional rides on layover days but everything is relaxed as there is … Continue reading Bucket list ride – Crater Lake rim road
A massive coffee press and a van ride
(September 11 – written by Dave) Day 4 – La Pine to Diamond Lake – 0k/0ft We were pretty cold in the tent overnight and knew why when we went out to look at the coffee marquee tents. They all had large chunks of ice where the overnight rains had pooled on their tops. Unfortunately, … Continue reading A massive coffee press and a van ride
Cycle Oregon 2019 – Three days of coffee and rain
(September 10 – written by Dave) For virtually the entire week of Cycle Oregon we had no mobile signal and thus no chance of posting blogs. This first blog will cover Days 1-3, in large part because it wasn’t until Day 3 that I found the time to actually get the computer out, make some … Continue reading Cycle Oregon 2019 – Three days of coffee and rain
Cycle Oregon vs Alaska to Argentina
(September 7 – written by Dave) Back when we were both working full-time, most years we usually had only one week during the summer for a bicycle tour – if we were lucky, we’d get two weeks. We generally alternated from self-supported trips to the sagged or supported style. For the record, Cycle Oregon is … Continue reading Cycle Oregon vs Alaska to Argentina
On the road again- Cycle Oregon 2019
(September 6 – written by Dave) And away we go – 2019 Cycle Oregon –September 7-14, 2019 For those not in the know, Cycle Oregon (CO) is an annual weeklong cycle trip run every September since 1988 – making it one of the longest standing “state” rides in the USA. It is a supported ride … Continue reading On the road again- Cycle Oregon 2019
No longer “ordinary” bicycle tourists
(August 18, 2019 - written by Dave) It’s official, we are no longer just ordinary bicycle tourists. As of today, we have entered the rarefied world of sponsored athletes. Ok, I get it, no one has ever really confused us for athletes. So, more accurately we’ve become brand ambassadors. In the near future if you … Continue reading No longer “ordinary” bicycle tourists
Oregon Berries
(July 12, 2019 - written by Dave) One of the ways I got Nancy to commit to the Alaska to Argentina bicycle ride was to agree to spend part of this northern hemisphere summer in our US home state of Oregon. Nancy loves her berries and Oregon berries are some of the best out there. … Continue reading Oregon Berries
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