I’m so embarrassed. I’ve lived in Portland for three years and — as of last week — had yet to try cyclocross. This is Portland, after all, home to one of the most enthusiastic cross scenes in the U.S., and home to of a number of notable pros such as Ryan Trebon, Erik Tonkin and Rhonda Mazza.
The two numbers I will always remember from today are 28 and 94. 28 is how many degrees it was when I woke up and 94 is how many miles I rode.
To say it was cold this morning would be a vast understatement. My tent and my bike were covered in frost. People piled on the layers and tried standing in the rising sun, but it was little help. It took me about 8 miles of riding before the feeling came back into my fingers (my feet took quite a bit longer).
But once I got rolling and the sun found its strength, it was another memorable — but not particularly beautiful — day of riding. Our route took us from La Pine (“Oregon’s Newest City”) south to Diamond Lake. It was by far the longest ride I’ve done since last year’s Cycle Oregon.
Beloved bike used to take my son to and from school. Stolen from our gated backyard.
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Has a dent in one of the chain stay tubes and may still have bullet hole stickers by the head tube and upper down tube and a blue dell sticker on the down tube by the crank.
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Mens bicycle. Has broken kick-stand,rack,bell,bottle holder.combo lock
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Women’s pink 52CM Schwinn World Sport w/ duct tape on handlebars and scratchy spots on frame. Rear fender only. Bell on right handlebar.
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1980’s french red Motobecane Super Mirage, Large size steel road bike, silver rear rack with rear light bolted on, black folding steel side basket, black kick stand, older style rounded drop bars, black kick stand, left plastic toe cage only.
AND my freaking black helmet with the $30 headlamp on it.
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There are many important parts to the well-oiled Cycle Oregon machine, but perhaps none is more essential than the mechanical support provided by Bike Gallery.
These guys work just for tips and they’re committed to keeping everyone on the road. With fully-stocked mini-vans they set up at water stops, rest stops, and wherever their help is needed. Then at camp each night — when everyone else is headed for the beer garden and some R&R — they’re faced with a daunting workload. Right now, while riders settle into their tents for the night, they’re working under the lights triage-style to get bikes ready for the morning.
2001 Kona Blast 19″ Frame Silver w/Black lettering. Aftermarket grips. Front and rear light mounts. Registration #: F109K0648.
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Hybrid bike with toeclips. This is my commuter bike and I love it dearly! Silver 52 cm Kona Dew.
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Unique black Electra Swing cruiser. This model is not available retail, has to be special ordered directly from Electra. Seat had a broken spring, and it had one red tube-cap.
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