MAX – Biking Over The Hill

Biking to the MAX: North Plains

Posted: September 09, 2017 Under: Biking to the MAX By Scott Anderson no Comments

This morning it feels for the first time like we’re transitioning into Autumn. It has turned significantly cooler than it has been most of the last month – it is around sixty when I leave home a bit after sunrise – and a refreshing breeze from the northwest leaves the air feeling fresh and freed … Continue reading "Biking to the MAX: North Plains"

Biking to the MAX: Vernonia

Posted: June 12, 2017 Under: Biking to the MAX By Scott Anderson no Comments

For some time now I’ve harbored the idea of biking from home to Vernonia and back as a day ride. It’s doable – about 105 miles – but really more than I want to take on. As a MAX-enabled ride though it’s much more manageable at 85 miles. That’s still a pretty long ride for … Continue reading "Biking to the MAX: Vernonia"

Seattle to Portland

Posted: September 02, 2016 Under: Brief Breaks By Scott Anderson no Comments

The STP is one of the premier organized rides in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a massive event, a virtual moving city – only the first 10,000 applicants each year can participate. Roughly 200 miles, most riders complete it in two days, and some charge down in one. Rachael have only done the organized ride once, staying over … Continue reading "Seattle to Portland"