There is a phenomenon seemingly specific to touring cyclists. The concept of second breakfast is one that I originally thought exclusively found in a group populated by teenagers. As I read through trip journals, I find second breakfasts appearing frequently. Second lunch does not seem to exist, but maybe that is because [...]

I posted to the phred list about my need for info on getting from Portland out to Astoria.
We arrive before noon in Portland and the only transport that I knew of was the Amtrak shuttle which leaves Portland at 6:00. Not that Portland isn’t a fabulous city to spend some time in, but we [...]