Explore the ups and downs of riding together as one big family through the eyes of Shannon Johnson, a mom of five who lives in Hillsboro.
I’ve posted some questions related to gear, but mostly it’s been how to carry groceries and how to feel more chill. If you don’t mind, I’d also like to ask you, the more experienced collective, more nuts-and-bolts type stuff as I go along on this journey. I am fairly mechanically inclined. I realize that requires … Read more
Here’s the thing: I’m new to cycling as my main mode of transportation; but like each of you, there are things I am proficient at, and the sewing world is one of those things. So, when two weeks after getting rid of my car, I had to go to Tualatin to transport 54 bolts of … Read more
We’ve established my Ready, Fire, Aim personality and the caveats that may entail. Don’t worry. We are just getting started. For this one, we have to go back in time. Back when I commuted a very long time to work in a sea of cubicles and wanted a bike for weekend fun. This is five … Read more
Now that we’re acquainted, my first and biggest question is: “How are you not constantly having a heart attack?” I know some of you are totally chill. I see you. I have this amalgamation of chill cyclists in my head, based heavily on a few in particular. One looks more like he’s hovering along, and … Read more
(Publisher’s Note: I’m excited to introduce our new Family Biking columnist Becky Jo. You can expect her posts every Tuesday. Enjoy! – Jonathan) Hi, I’m new here. Funny story, or at least I hope I’m able to laugh at it someday. My family has gone completely carfree. It seemed like a logical plan at the … Read more
Riding that new bike yet?
Some think it’s impossible to be a carfree family without an e-bike. It’s not.
The right bike can make carfree living much easier.
Mark your calendars for February 1st.
Bring kiddos for stories and yourself for support and community.
Tis the season of new bikes.
“I never would have guessed I’d be a biker.”