[Image by Michael Robertson] My sister texted me last week to find out if I would make it to the family gathering at the ocean over the 4th of July. Which is when I realized that maybe I’d not been communicative enough with her (or my parents) about how I will be spending July. I [...]

It was bound to happen, even with all the traveling. I’m tired of all my Portland rides. I’m tired of Larch. I’m tired of Vernonia Century. I’m tired of Skyline. I’m tired of Sauvie Island. I’m tired of Bridge of the Gods. I’m tired of Marine Drive. Bored. Tired tired tired. So, I ask you: [...]

There are a lot of things to love about Jens Voigt, his famous “Shut up, Legs!” quote notwithstanding. He is a classic hard man, hitting the gas when the tank is empty, boggling minds with his incredible strength and unmatched will power. He’s also quietly modest about the whole thing and endlessly kind, which makes [...]