Today, the beginning of my ride home. I may have packed last night, but I still need to pack it onto the motorcycle. It is always a chore making sure things are relatively well balanced and secure. I was on the road by 0900 PT and fueled up on my way out of town. The attendant at the pump asked me i...

Another lazy day to recover. A few of us went to brunch at Cadillac Cafe and then walked to Helen Bernhard Bakery. I would recommend because friendly staff and good food. So about those overboots you keep reading about? Well I decided to go to Cycle Gear PDX today after my ordeal yesterday. I...

I have lunch plans with a friend today and the ride did not seem ambitious. However, perhaps more of a distance than most people would consider for such a quick turnaround. I only packed my rain suit gear and I departed around 0900 PT with an estimated time of arrival around 1230 PT. Now remember th...

Another lazy day to sleep in so this will be a short post. I mentioned all the rain gripes including my soaked boots to a fellow rider and they linked me overboots. I could pick up rain overboots at a local Cycle Gear, but it is something I can grab when I get home. After all how much more could...

in the Rain. I had the foresight to check ahead for inclement weather so I layered up for warmth, covered my bags from rain, and equipped a rain suit. I waited for my host to return from volunteer and had a delicious breakfast. Sadly I would miss the main event which included ribs, pizza, and other...