Move by Bike - Number 31

I started helping people move by bike back in 2006 when it was found on the Shift2bikes.org listserv. I've since then completed THIRTY-ONE moves including my own.

Here's the list (alphabetical)

• Aaron Tarfman
• April Wiza
• Ben Doyle
• Ben Foote
• Bonnie Hildebrand
• Brian Scrivner
• Caroline Smith
• Chris McGraw
• Daniel Johnson
• Debbie West
• Ed Groth
• Emily Wilson
• Emmy
• Jeff & Jill Cropp
• Katelyn
• Kirsty Hall
• Kristen Bott
• Lance & Becky
• Lindsay Epstein
• Marina Mont'Ros
• Matt Picio
• Matt Picio (2nd time)
• Megan Sinnot
• Microcosm Publishing to ActiveSpace 2008
• Rick somethingorother Steph's Ex roomate
• Savannah Teller-Brown
• Shawn Granton
• Steph Routh
• Theo Elliot
• Toby
• Tomas Quinones (Myself!)

I have to say, it's been a GREAT way to meet people and it has made me many awesome friends. http://shift2bikes.org/wiki/bikefun:move_x_bike

Thinking about bikes

In just a couple days over two full months,I have ridden my bike over 1,700 miles. That's an average of over 27 miles per day. This daily riding haas really helped me feel pretty good mentally and physically.the two hour ride gives me a chance to wander in my own thoughts and ponder the events of the day, let me plan events of the future and to reach a form of meditation. I can't say my job is especially stressful but this time alone is a welcome break l from the corporate life and constant stream of information and requests for action.

I predict this regular mileage will continue for the rest of the year even when the cold and rain start to cloud the sky. The weather, cold, wet or frozen won't dampen my spirits our love of biking.

2,999 Miles

2,999 Miles
Originally uploaded by Tomas.Quinones

I've now ridden over 2,999 miles on my Surly Long Haul Trucker, affectionately known as "Betty", since January 1, 2010. This does not include any mileage from my "Project Shogun" bike that easily has over 30 miles on it already. Now that I have a job, I've ridden 1,700 miles since June 10 which makes me believe I may crack 6,000 for they year. My commute home is 24 miles, combined with th 6 miles I have to ride in the morning to get to the max then to the office, 30 miles a day, 5 days a week gives me an easy 150, but then on the weekend I tend to ride much more.

Here's to another 3,000 miles this year!

Gone Camping

Gone to Milo McIver state park forthe night, then will roll in the morning to Estacada and into the forest.

In Awe of His Minimalism

I don't think I've ever been so envious of someone by how little they owned.

Many people have heard of Dave's 100 Thing Challenge, but Colin really takes it to another level by paring down to 51 Things.

I've blogged about how I got rid of many of my items, but my love of bicycling, camping, and art keep me from getting to 51 things, however, I am at a point where I can focus on the things I love.

Coming Soon - Milo McIver by Bike

Ready to Roll
Originally uploaded by Tomas.Quinones

I will be riding to Milo McIver State Park along with Cycle Wild on May 1 to the 2nd. Join Us! It's Free!

We'll leave at 9am from the Cleveland Avenue MAX stop in Gresham, and ride 21 miles on mostly wide-shouldered roads and a dirt trail. You are responsible for your own food - we will stop at the Estacada Thriftway.

Note: 1 mile of this trip is a dirt trail

This is an excellent trip for beginner bicycle-tourers. See www.cyclewild.org for more details.

Project 365 - 100 Pictures

I'm now 100 pictures into Project 365-2010. That's 100 Days of taking a photo of myself, some days more creatively than others. It's interesting to reflect back onto the photo set as a reminder of what I have done, what I was feeling that day, and things I've still yet to do.

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