As you read this, I am on my way to Portland, Oregon to compete in some race. Honestly, I am not nearly as excited about this race as I was when I spent countless hours this spring training to qualify for it. Maybe I’m just burned out, but in the last month or so I’ve just not been able to very often ”turn a pedal in anger”, as Paul Sherwin would say.

I don’t know, however I am way more excited about riding around Portland and taking in the bike culture. I plan on filing reports from the field to let everyone know what I end up finding in transportation cycling’s North American mecca. Wish me luck and see you soon.