Thanks to FedEx Tracking, I can see that the bikes have arrived in Portland. That is good news and it looks as if they should arrive in Astoria according to plan. Tracking is a nice feature especially since our FedEx person usually does a hit-and- run. In fact, when I checked on the [...]

 

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We often assume so much about our method of travel. Several people have asked how we are going to carry our stuff with us if we don’t have a SAG wagon. Will we wear backpacks?
Personally, I can barely survive wearing a waist pack. It works for short trips, but I don’t like the [...]

The weather finally broke, which was good because we had planned on doing our shakedown ride today. Originally unsure about my ability to ride the mere 30 miles, I quickly felt confidence as I survived the first hill out of the village.
Although I had tried clipless pedals on the trainer, I had [...]

Over in the pages section, you will find a packing list that has served us well on our various trips.
The key to any packing list is to gear it(no pun intended) to your particular touring needs. If you are not camping, you won’t need some of the items, but remember that some camping items [...]