It’s back to work week for me! And it’ll be back to school week next week. Both of these present challenges, but I’m also participating in a couple of bike challenges this month. 30 Days of Biking has returned for September! This Minneapolis-based event is open to everyone in the world. The only rule for [...]
Posted on January 11th, 2010 in Cycling
I’ve been bicycle commuting through all weathers this winter in Portland, Oregon. In December we had a week of sub-freezing temperatures, as well as the usual rain. A snowfall, fortunately, came while I was on winter break, and I didn’t have to ride in it. Last week, we had the rain that wouldn’t quit. Today [...]
Posted on December 15th, 2009 in Cycling
Because I’m not. I looked out at the downpour this morning in Portland, Oregon, and promptly went into whine mode. Yes, we’ve gone from sub-freezing temperatures to a soaking rain. Temperatures are getting into the 40′s, so at least we’re not so cold. The problem is that I don’t have rain pants I had some, [...]
Posted on October 13th, 2009 in Cycling, Sustainability
I almost called this post “Cheating?” Because I felt like I was cheating during some of last week. First, on Sunday, I messed up and forgot to not drive. Then on Monday, I had to take my daughter to an event at the local Masonic lodge. I’d thought about biking, but in the end, it [...]
Posted on April 28th, 2009 in Cycling
Well, that was different! Today I didn’t ride my beloved Radish. There’s a steady rain falling in Portland, which actually had me wishing for a car. That’s not an option for me, so instead I rode my old bike to the bus stop and then rode the bus most of the way. I’d forgotten how [...]
Posted on April 15th, 2009 in Cycling
I should be leaving RIGHT NOW, but just had to share this excellent video explaining the Idaho Stop Law. It’s about four minutes — please take time to watch it, especially if you live in Oregon. Bicycles, Rolling Stops, and the Idaho Stop from Spencer Boomhower on Vimeo.
Posted on April 13th, 2009 in Cycling
I literally share the road for most of my bicycle commute. I don’t get to ride in a bike lane most of the way. The only real section of bike lane I ride in is for a few blocks on East Burnside; the rest of the time, I’m on residential streets (or, for a few [...]
If I could have one do-over for my life, I would never, ever take out a car loan. I’m certain that this would have saved me both money and trouble over the years. But I did do it, and in some ways, I think I’m still paying for it, even though the loans are long [...]
