Tag Archives: adventure

A Camping Close Call

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Last weekend we went bike camping with Cycle Wild.  The trip was densely populated by bloggers and the Cycle Wild site and The Prudent Cyclist both have ride reports up, (ETA: Urban Adventure League too, now) so I’ll point you at … Continue reading →

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Conquering Clapshaw

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Saturday was Quick’s first club ride ever, and my first of the year.  The route looked like this: So, yeah.    There was a hill. We started off from Shute Park in Hillsboro.  It was something of a season-opener for … Continue reading →

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Madrona by Bike, Part Three: Saturday

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Saturday was my tourist day, which turns out not to have been the best decision weatherwise. I was ready for the rain, but there’s no preparing for wind.  (Unless there is.  Anyone have tips for making the most of a … Continue reading →

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Madrona by Bike, Part Two: Thursday and Friday

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Backing up a bit — Several weeks ago, an angel named Deb contacted me on Ravelry, having seen a post I wrote soliciting information about bicycling conditions in Tacoma.  She started by offering a few greatly appreciated tips and tricks, … Continue reading →

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Madrona by Bike, Part One: The Train

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

From the beginning, the journey was most eminently civilized. It started off, of course, with a ride to the train station aboard that “most civilized conveyance known to man,” as represented by one H. Kaufi Enníma.  And the train, I … Continue reading →

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Attitude Adjustment on Two Wheels

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

You know how they make three-season gear –tough enough to handle everything that spring, summer, and fall can dish out, but manufactured with the assumption that it will spend winter in your closet?  I’ve always been something of a three-season … Continue reading →

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The Happiest Dogs in Town

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

My pack met this pack in the park today.  Talking to strangers is not something that comes easily to me (I’m much more inclined toward the hide-in-the-corner-and-assume-everyone-hates-me approach), but I’m working on it.  And this guy’s setup was so fantastic, … Continue reading →

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