Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaHandy Park35°8’31” N 90°3’6” W 15. Juli 2016 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
No I haven't ridden a bicycle and about 15 years, but I'm going to do it! How hard can it be? 😟
I am headed to Portland on August 10th to be with my beautiful daughter when she gives birth to myWeiterlesen
Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaOak Grove45°24’42” N 122°38’28” W
19. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
I found the bike that I'm going to ride. It is a beautiful black Novara Safari. I bought it from a great guy named George who has helped me out tremendously !
Now I have to work on learning to rideWeiterlesen
Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaOak Grove45°24’42” N 122°38’28” W 20. August 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
I took the bike out for the first time today. I was a little wobbly at first, but overall not too bad.
I rode for about 4 miles... I may not be able to walk tomorrow
Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaClackamette Cove45°22’24” N 122°36’5” W
2. September 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Doubled my time on the bike today! 10 1/2 miles!!! Crossed the beautiful Willamette river. I am so excited about this trip!
Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaOak Grove45°24’43” N 122°38’29” W 4. September 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
I'm actually not riding more than 11 or 12 miles a day, but the ride has definitely gotten easier. My legs aren't shaking when I get off the bike. My butt is adjusting. and i feel like I could justWeiterlesen
Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaOak Grove45°24’42” N 122°38’29” W
5. September 2016 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
I think I have but just about everything that I need for the trip. Just waiting for the panniers i ordered to come in so that I can pack everything!
Yes all of this is supposed to fit into two bagsWeiterlesen
Adventure mineHaha! I've been going back and forth about that. They actually make something called a platypus to carry your wine Maybe I'll just add it to my gear list just in case😙🍷
Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaMorgan's Run Park45°33’26” N 122°50’32” W 7. September 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Today I biked the 25 miles to my daughter's house! I went through some crazy Portland Hills with insane inclines. So steep that twice I had to get off my bike and walk up the hill, but I made it!
IWeiterlesen
Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaOak Grove45°24’43” N 122°38’28” W 11. September 2016 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
This time next Sunday I will hop on my bike and head toward the coast. I'll travel all the way down the 101 into California, through the Redwoods, then slowly trek my way east till I (eventually) getWeiterlesen
Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaOak Grove45°24’43” N 122°38’29” W
14. September 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
I can't believe it's so close!
Here is an updated gear picture. I look back at the first gear picture (and chuckle) All of this is going to fit on my bike. . . . .?🤔🤔🤔
Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaOak Grove45°24’42” N 122°38’28” W
16. September 2016 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
This is it! This bad boy is packed up and ready to go!
