Author Archives: Richard Powell

Oregon Coast Loop Bike Ride : Day 1 : 48 Miles from Eugene (Armitage County Park) to Corvalis (County Fairgounds)

Awesome ride through corn fields, pumpkin patches, ranches with cows and horses, and the smell of mint all through. It was cool up until just before we arrived at our camp area at Benton County Fairgrounds. I suspect I/hope I’m … Continue reading

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21 Mile Hump Day morning ride to Mt Tabor

Got in a 21 mile ride this morning all before 9am.  Thanks to Maria for organizing this hump day ride.   It was a little early for me getting up.  But once I got out there it was a beautiful … Continue reading

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52 Miles, Estacada to Ripplebrook

For some reason, I was really wrecked after this ride. I suppose I pushed my self a little bit trying to get back home by 5pm to pickup my son. But I didn’t expect to be *that* tired. View 07/01/2012 … Continue reading

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Moorea (Tahiti), ride around the island.

Approximate 42 mile ride around Moorea island.  Moorea is an island, just a few short miles west of Tahiti.  It’s one of the best bicycle rides I’ve *ever* had the opportunity to ride.  Read below the map for further details … Continue reading

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Columbia Gorge Explorer (CGE) bike tour 2012, all four days, 225 miles

The following map can be used to zoom in and get very specific about the 4 day route we took this year. View Larger Map

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