Author Archives: Damian

About Damian

I created this blog in order to inspire people. Not only to ride or enjoy nature to the fullest, but also to stop making excuses and start achieving their dreams.

Back on the road … All alone

Jeremy decided to take it easy today, but I didn’t…so I decided to hit the road by myself again!…I was able to accomplish 63 miles today…I know, I know..I need to pick it up…but the road is so distracting!… Oh … Continue reading

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Frenchy Can Climb!

Oh yes!…Jeremy – the French Guy- can climb those hills like nothing. I really had a tough time this morning. He had to wait for me a couple times. In this one you can see when I got Smoked!! The … Continue reading

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Walking Among Giants!

I did not do many miles today – only 55. I got distracted with this: This is the Avenue of the Giants located in Humboldt State Park. It is a 32-mile portion of the old Highway 101, and it parallels … Continue reading

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Day 12 & 13 Together

The monday ride was really good!…I was done with Oregon, and I was ready to take on California! I can’t take enough pictures to describe how amazing this coast is…I had to stop every few miles in order to appreciate … Continue reading

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Finally! I found my own race.

After a nice 10 mile ride, I decided to stop for breakfast at a small restaurant on the side of the road…and what did I find?..People doing the same thing that I’m doing – well, kind of. Two guys and … Continue reading

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Smells Like Fish!

Finally riding in the west coast…This is actually my first time in the west coast of this country. The weather was really nice; perfect for a bike ride – sunny and around 75. Even though it was a hilly ride … Continue reading

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A Road Less Traveled.

So the Guys from the bike shop showed me a good road to get to the coast – less traffic, less people, less hassle. The scenery was beautiful, although I felt I was lost for like two hours… So now … Continue reading

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Good Thing I have Duct Tape.

It was an enjoyable 55 mile ride thru the valley (I know I am getting lazy), even though I broke another spoke – this time in the back wheel. Good thing I brought duct tape to fixed it until I … Continue reading

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Riding Thru the Oregonian Valley

About four months ago, I bought a bike jersey from REI with a cool design…I later realized that the design belonged to a bar in Portland, OR. As I was leaving the city this morning i ran into the bar … Continue reading

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Portland in the House

Since I need to have my bike fixed ASAP, i decided to ride 90 miles to Portland…I was able to temporarily fixed the spoke. I know this fix will not last long, so I need a bike mechanic… The first … Continue reading

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