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A look back at my 2022 touring season
A look back at my 2022 touring season
The Bantam at Crown Point, during the Midweek Gorge group camping trip, 15 Oct 2022. Camera: Ricohflex Dia Film: Kodak Gold 200
As the first real rains of autumn hit the Northwest, and the chances of getting “one last camping trip in” diminish, now is a good time for me to look back and reflect on what my bike touring looked like in 2022. And despite hoping that 2022 could be ever-so-slightly…
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#bicycle touring#bike camping#bike overnight#bike touring#cabin camping#cabins#champoeg#Columbia Gorge#midweek camping#midweek gorge#s24o#san juan islands#Stub Stewart#tour reflections
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Getting ready to hit the road for the #feathervillefreakout #salsatimberjack #safetypizza #womenwhoridebikes #wtfbikexplorers #bikepacking #s24o (at Pine, Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQJm1Hg613/?igshid=ckw8ke3i24i1
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2 weeks until Swift Campout 2019! Who’s ready?
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s24o bike camping from Munich
I had to travel to Munich for a few days for work, right before the summer solstice, a weekend when Swift Industries cheers people on to go bike camping anywhere (#swiftcampout).
So why not? I packed a single small pannier with only essential camping gear and stuffed it and a bivy sack in my suitcase with my work clothes and laptop.
When the work week wrapped up, I asked the hotel to hold my suitcase for a day, rented a basic city bike with a rack, and set out into the woods...
Well, it wasn't quite that impulsive-- I'd researched the area around Munich and thought I could make it to Lake Starnburg (formerly known as Lake Würm) to camp for the night. Once I got out of the city I found some chill paved and dirt paths through the woods.
Like any good ride, I had to stop for refreshments, including the excellent Andechs Monastery Brewery.
Finally, I reached the lake, found the campground, and set up camp. It turned out Germany was playing in the World Cup that evening, so I got to listen to the game through two tent walls courtesy of someone else at the campground...
While it felt a bit ridiculous to fly with this extra gear and shift from professional-work-mode to scrappy-bike-camper-mode, that's how I seem to travel...
I've mapped out the route I took here: about 48 miles and 2000' of climbing. The city bike handled the flat parts well but I really felt it creaking and complaining on the uphills and overall it was a bit sluggish-- if I had more time I'd try to borrow or rent a nicer bike, but this was what was easily available at the train station.
To catch my flight home the next day I rode about 15 miles to the nearest train station to speed back to Munich. I annotated this crude map on my phone for any friends watching from home...
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Was super fun illustrating the poster for the first ever Southern Campout ⛺️ bike camping event hosted by @bicyclesouthza and @everydaycyclesupplyco To find out more go to - bicyclesouth.co.za/southern-campout/ . . . #southerncampout #bikecamping #s24o #adventurecycling #bikepacking #illustration #drawing #photoshop #camping #southerncross #instartist_ (at Cape Town, Western Cape) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoRID99BjYr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nr6oswccf99d
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#bigcreek overflowing it’s banks after 5 days of rain. Taking a short #S24O #biketour (at Alpharetta, Georgia)
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Rolling on through...
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#S24O with @pursuitofelsewhere to Spurn Point via churches, chippies, meth labs and midnight murderers. . I need to pop back soon before it disappears into the sea. . More: https://tr.im/SpurnReturn . . . #cycletouring #bikepacking #adventurecycling #SpurnPoint #Yorkshire #cycling #outsideisfree #baaw
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When we’re not out on multi-day camping trips this summer I’m going to experiment with solo / #s24o excursions. This is my first attempt, with a light/small North Face one-person tent (I also have a bivvy/tarp combo back at home that’s even lighter/smaller ... but the tent I’m using tonight seems claustrophobic enough!). Up early Monday morning and back in the city. (at Paddys Flat Campgrounds) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz6z-q-gU3w/?igshid=d5hukj858m0z
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Sorting through some old images...one of my favorites from a night at Hotel Coe. #campoutwithyourlampout #iamspecialized_adv #s24o (at Henry W. Coe State Park)
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S240 - Quickbeam to Marshall
This is a write-up I posted to the Rivendell Owners Bunch. I rode from SF to marshall Saturday July 1 to Sunday July 2. Click the break if you would like to read it!
all dressed up and somewhere to go
Started on July 2nd around 4:00 in the afternoon. Took the BART over to Embarcadero station and went to the ferry building where I got an empanada and a coffee ice cream in a sugar cone. snacked on those and took a few photos.
Ferry Building with Quickbeam foreground
Made a quick stop at the marina Safeway to pick up some bananas, protein bar, avocado, 4 pack of Hawaiian rolls, and a vegan chocolate chip cookie. After that I did a quick visit down to fort point where I encountered a pod of humpback whales breaching and lobtailing under the Golden Gate Bridge! I spoke to a woman named Elizabeth who was snapping some photos and she sent some to me!
Humpback lobtailing in the SF Bay, photo credit: Elizabeth
under the Golden Gate Bridge
I stood under the bride for a while until it got too chilly. it was after I got over the bridge that I realized that it would be dark by the time I got to the campsite. I was planning on riding through the Marin headlands and going to Samuel P. Taylor the back way but did not feel like riding later into the night. I pressed on to Corte Madera.
Mt. Tamalpais in the distance, Quickbeam again, foreground
I took the highway route which I had not done before, feels scary facing traffic on 101 separated by a chain link fence, low guard rail, and an emergency lane. I think ill take my chances with traffic on Camino Alto next time. The ride on the trail through Ross and San Anselmo is always nice. I especially like Shady Ln, even more when there is no traffic. I stopped shortly in Fairfax to do a little snacking on a banana, bar, and some bread. I was thinking that whites hill was a little closer so I switched to my lower gear (36,21). Only when I started riding did I realize it was much farther, especially when you're spinning 45 gear inches! I didn't mind it though as it was a nice change of pace, even slowed down a little bit. Finally I hit the hill, its not terribly long or steep but it is a climb, especially with a load and riding a fixed gear in flip flops. I reached the top and spun downhill to a little turnout next to a raving where I switched into the high gear. From here, I rode through the San Geronimo valley. By this time is was dusk and the hills were turning into images that should be painted, photographed, and cherished. I thought about taking a photo but decided to take it all in and keep pedaling with the slight downhill to Lagunitis.
I arrived in Lagunitas, home of the brewing company of the same name, and jumped onto the Marin cross trail. I tilted the light back just a little to capture any stray branches that were at face level. The ride was pleasant and I didn’t see anyone on the trail. Come to think of it, I hadn't ridden next to anyone since Sausalito!
cycling the Marin Cross Trail, B&m Eyc provides good light
I pulled into the hiker biker site at Samuel P. Taylor state park around 8:30, had dinner and a chat with two groups there. Two dads had brought their 4/5 year old daughters form Corte Madera on the back of two Yubas (think xtracycle/big dummy). The other group parked at Lagunitas and rode in by bike to score a site. I slept without a tent (don’t own one) and listened to the raccoons quarreling down by the stream.
In the morning had a breakfast of banana, oatmeal, and earl grey tea. Bid everyone farewell then headed to Pt. . Reyes Station. the Marin Cross Trail is a great trail with wonderful scenery I hit the bottom of the hill and switched into the lower gear.
Marin Cross trail in the morning light (if 9am counts as morning)
Base of climb up to Bolinas Ridge trail head
Topping out at Bolinas ridge and back into the higher gear, I spun down into the valley, heading towards Pt. Reyes Station.
Top of Bolinas Ridge, ready for the downhill. Drying laundry on the saddle bag.
Arrived at Bovine Bakery and got a fruit slipper (blueberry and cream cheese), armando bun (blueberry and walnuts), and a hot coffee. Sat out front for a while then purchased some more food at the grocery across the street. When I returned to pack everything up I met a man named Jody. We talked bikes, mountain bike history, architecture, construction, and the state of the SF Bay Area in general. Jody had to help his friend unloading a truck so I headed to Marshall for some seafood. There’s a series of rollers that don’t quite fit into my high or low gearing. It was at this time I found out that I have a third gear right in the middle cross chained between my 36 front and 17 rear. I named it the roller gear. I cruised the narrow highway 1 and turned off at the Tomales Bay trail for a little exploration. Bumped down the trail to meet the foot of the marshy bay. Changed out of my pants and into some shorts then headed back to hwy 1 in a tiny exploratory loop.
Trail out to Tomales Bay
Foot of Tomales Bay
Got back on hwy 1 and an appetite was gaining on me. Finally got to Marshall store and ordered six BBQ oysters and a crab sandwich. The oysters were great and by the time I was finished I was wondering how I would find the room to finish the sandwich. Luckily the sandwich never came and I got a refund. I spoke with a couple visiting from Sacramento and gave them a few suggestions on things to do then headed off on my way back to Pt. Reyes. On Saturday I was considering heading up to Jenner but decided against it as it would take too long to ride back the following days.
These were excellent and surprisingly filling, maybe it was the bread!
Note: not a normal sized fork but larger than a standard cocktail fork
It was on the return leg that I started to feel some tightness in my right Achilles tendon. At one point, I stopped to strectch on the side of the road and found in the grass a Stanley 6 1/12 block plane! What luck! Back in Pt. Reyes I grabbed some ibuprofen and WD-40 (not great but it works). One helped the heel and the other helped the squeaky chain. I continued down highway 1 through Olema Valley, accompanied by a consistent headwind
Olema Valley, equipped with great road surface and strong headwind.
Bolinas Lagoon
Made it to Stinson Beach where I laid out in the sand, stretched my legs, then soaked my feet in the chilly Pacific. When leaving I saw a young teenager getting his book bag raided by the park service. Nearby there was a paper plate with pot and an big fat in progress joint.
By the time I left Stinson it was starting to get chilly
From Stinson I decided that instead of taking the detour up Panoramic highway, I would try to dodge the barricade at the Steep Ravine landslide on highway 1. I watched the highway from the beach and saw some cyclists riding down and a few cars driving up so I figured there might be a way around. It was a beautiful exposed climb. Felt like I was riding into the sky!
Stinson Beach below, Pelicans above, magic all around!
When I reached the barricade, I found a lot of fence, a lot of signs, and a police vehicle on the other side. I briefly considered portaging through the Dipsea trail but with a mildly large load and a narrow trail I felt like my best bet would be to descend and take the detour route. Switched back to high gear and spun down to the base, stopping briefly to ponder the pacific ocean and watch some sport climbers attempt a route down at Mickey's beach.
This approach has worked a total of one times, Authority vehicle in background.
unspecific Pacific pondering
At the base of Panoramic I put some water in my bottle and switched into the lower gear. I changed into pants and a shirt as the fog was rolling in and it was getting chilly. I had driven the road before and thought that it would be difficult on a bike, what I didn’t realize is how LONG it was! The climb for me was not easy by this point and I could have sworn it was over seven or eight switchbacks earlier! I think its around 1300' in about 5 or 6 miles. Finally, after climbing out of the fog I reached Pantoll, hot and tired with the fog gaining on me. I ate some bread and nibbled on the Armando bun, refilled the bottles, and switched back into high gear. Almost didn’t make it over the first hill out of parking lot!
foggy and chilly panoramic highway
Spun down Panoramic towards Mill Valley riding the brakes. Traffic was heavy due to the detour and I felt the need to pull off to let the cars pass. Conditions turned epic when I hit the ridge with fog and 25mph winds whipping though. Dropped into mill valley and put on wool socks, changed batteries in my rear light, and switched to the middle gearing. At the Tennessee valley intersection I met Mark, who slowed and allowed me to pull alongside. He asked me about my bike and my tour (not much of a tour, more of an extended ride). He was riding a very nice silver Davidson with a Dura-Ace group. He was preparing for a tour in northern Californian around the Trinity Alps. We talked about riding and a little bit about bikes. He also showed me the back way to get through Sausalito which was pretty cool. Less traffic and a little slower paced which I was completely fine with by this point. After we crossed the foggy, wet, windy Golden Gate Bridge we stopped and chatted for a bit. Hes been riding since moving to California in the 1970's and was turning 78 soon! At the end he said I was doing good for riding on a fixed gear, but I think he was doing much better!
Mark riding at a good clip across the windy, foggy bridge
I finished the ride in my middle gear through the Presidio and ended up getting take out at Osha Thai. Padang curry and coconut rice. Returned to Berkeley via BART at around 9:30pm.
back in "civilization"
Great trip and always great to meet so many nice people. For the most part the cars were polite. I had a few close passes but nothing too bad. I only had one kid yell something at me while riding. Other than that smooth sailing! Next time I might drop my chain rings down 2 teeth each for the "touring" load. I found after the first day, the only reason for the highest gear was for the downhills. Hopefully I can get that freewheel on there before the next ride...
Additional photos here: https://goo.gl/photos/QDize276hRjdi23Y7
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The first bike camping of the season has happened: Ainsworth State Park, 27-28 April 2023
The Bantam at Crown Point, 27 April 2023. Olympus XA/Kodak Ektar 100
You may remember my post from a couple weeks ago, when I was yet again positively itching to get out on the bike and camp. That post happened during our positively wet stretch of weather–we’re double the average for rain in April. At that time there didn’t seem to be an end in sight to wet weather besides a day here, a day…
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#ainsworth state park#bicycle touring#bike camping#bike overnight#camping#Columbia Gorge#historic columbia river highway#ilford delta 400#kodakektar100#multnomah falls#olympus xa#olympuspenees2#s24o
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#Repost @angryparker ・・・ Morning commutes...AMIRITE?! #s24o #dailygrind #angrycatfish #oneononebike #surlybrewing
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s24o bike camping @ Kirby Cove
After a few years of trying, I finally snagged the coveted Campsite #1 at Kirby Cove, and gathered a group of friends + kids for a Sunday afternoon ride there... the weather was perfect and clear, the company was good, and the vibe was relaxed.
We could practically see the campsite from the bridge...
And down we go along the gravel road...
A one-minute walk from a beach looking up at the bridge:
Dinner was grilled haloumi, hot dogs, and foil-packet vegetables with good olive oil:
Then whiskey watching the waves crash in at night...
A few of us broke camp before dawn the next morning, to get to our Monday jobs... I was riding the subversive-feeling weeknight-camping-and-bonfire high all day.
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Camp Report 4/25/19
First S24O while the hills are green and dry
Roman, my friend Kyle, Manny and I got out for what was my first campout of the green season on Friday. We did our usual camp-out routine of closing up shop, swinging by the grocery store for food and heading out into the hills. Manny brought a stove and grilled up enough fish, asparagus, mushrooms for everybody and turned my snack into a feast. His shopsack was comprised mostly of snacks on top of that so we ate like kings out there.
I used to bring nothing but a pad, bag, warm clothes, earplugs and a minimal cold dinner, but now I think I'm swinging around to Manny's style of S240 which is to make it as much of a vacation as possible short of bringing a laptop to watch movies on. I think next time I'll bring coffee stuff and hang out a bit before going back to work. I'm always awake well before the sun even comes up and we usually head back with a ton of time to spare; I might as well have a cup of coffee out there.
I brought Grant's Pentax 6x7 camera and managed to take some photos while we were out there. We velcro'd some padding on the camera door and I carried it on my back. It turns out the Pentax's focus is slightly off; maybe a mirror or focus screen issue, but everything I took from far enough away or at f8 and above came out fine. Here's a selection, chronologically:
Two of the four campers. You can get a glimpse of how jalopy-ish Manny's Sam is. Roman's set ups are super tidy with clever attachments to keep everything secure and in the proper spot. That saddlebag was rubbing his thighs (no biggie) and he cut a piece of foam block as a spacer to push it farther out. I fall somewhere in between these two, packing-wise, but probably closer to the Manny side of the spectrum.
Roman in the tall grass, Manny hidden behind. Roman kind of looks like he has on a pirate hat.
Isn't it funny how much of a image difference there is in your mind when someone says "pirate hat" vs "Pirates hat"? The "s" makes a big difference. I expect Harry to wear a Pirates hat to work, but never a pirate hat. Anyway
The break spot while I load film. Roman pointing again.
Manny making his way up a hill almost to our spot. I like to give names to all of our spots but I don't have one for this one. Spider hill maybe? There were a ton of spiders up there when we woke up in the morning. There was a big nasty one in my shoe that I just happened to tap out before I pulled it on.
Manny grilling, Roman and Kyle hanging. Delta 3200 here.
Roman waking up and Manny whittling in the background. This is on Delta 100 which I really like.
Manny leaving the same hill he came up. Totally out of focus, but I like this one anyway. You can see the grip of my bike down at the bottom.
I probably would have missed the focus, mirror issue or not, because I woke up so bleary with allergies. I must have sneezed 100 times, and hard too. Still worth the trip!
Another Delta 100 shot. I think this was the last of the roll.
-will
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From a mini-tour to the Red River Gorge in Daniel Boone National Forest
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