Recovery is a big sand dune

Pacific City, Oregon There are a lot of ways to recuperate after a long hard bike ride. Climbing a giant hill is an odd one. About half our beach house contingent returned to the “real world” today, leaving Joe, Carol, Susan, Dave, Eileen, Erin, Jonah, and...

55 miles from Amity to PC

Pacific City, Oregon A very different bike ride this year. My case that the apocalypse is nigh. Tell me I’m wrong. Mile zero: Dennis, Mike, Joe, and I leave Amity at 9:45 AM. I’m on a rental bike this year, hoping that the slick tires will make up for my...

Off to Pacific City

Pacific City, Oregon Preparing to Reach the Beach Believe it or not, Erin, Jonah, and I are headed to Pacific City this weekend so that I can ride in Reach the Beach, a 55-mile bike ride. We planned to arrive at 3 PM. We came in at 5:30 PM. It continues to amaze me...

Stupid is as stupid does

President Bush is at it again. Help stop this “conservative” from spending money the country doesn’t have. Tomorrow, May 14, has been designated a national call-in day for contacting your representatives and senators about President Bush’s...

Hanging out at the five-star

Battle Ground, Washington Work takes me to Portland. Friends and fun take me to Battle Ground. I’ve been away from the family farm for a couple nights on assignment in Portland. Joe and Carol have helpfully offered to let me stay at their five-star in Battle...