Frequently Asked Questions

How are you getting to the start and how are you getting home? We will be departing Chicago, June 1 on Amtrak’s Empire Builder. We will be able to transport our boxed bikes in the baggage car for $5 extra. Amtrak will take us to Portland, OR where we have arranged a rental truck and…

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Equipment Check

The start of the ride is less than two months away. We have been having great weather and with it, the opportunity to get in training miles. On a couple of rides I have ventured out fully loaded just as I will be when we dip our tires in the Pacific on June 4 and…

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3 Months Out

The weather is finally starting to warm, becoming inviting for longer rides. Over the winter I have continued running, typically 5 miles 3 days per week with a longer 7 mile run on Sundays. Cycling has been limited to a few excursions out when the temps allow, but has mostly been restricted to indoor stationary…

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