Ahearne Cycles

Bike Tour -- Vancouver Island

News, TouringJoseph Ahearne2 Comments

I will be out of the shop from the 31st of August to the 15th (or so) of September.

We're taking some time to ride around Vancouver Island. I've never been there, and everyone I've talked to who has spent any time there says it's a beautiful place. We'll see about that. I'll be reporting on the trip when I've got the time and the internet access. 

All shipping of flask holsters, handlebars and center stands will have to wait until I'm back. Thanks for your patience. 

See you on the other side!

Michael A 650b Randonneur

Randonneur, TouringJoseph Ahearne

 

Michael A 650b Randonneur

Here's a classy lugged 650b randonneur. It's got all the basic requirements -- comfortable geometry with a low trail and stable handling with or without weight in the front handlebar bag; it's got a front generator hub and bright front light wired through the rack; the bike has plenty of tire clearance for fatter tires, and long Honjo fenders with mud flaps to keep the road spray off. There's a light duty rear rack that can accommodate small panniers for those short bike camping trips. The drive train is Campagnolo, and everything works like a dream. This is a bike that begs to go out for some seriously long rides, and is meant to be comfortable the whole way, no matter the road conditions. I'm envious of Michael, especially since this one is just about my size.

Enjoy!

Seattle To Portland 2011

News, Touring, TravelJoseph Ahearne1 Comment
Seattle To Portland: The ferry from Bremerton, Washington, dropped us off in Seattle Friday afternoon. Fortunately for us, Chris has hospitable friends in various towns in Washington. His friend Ted lives in Seattle, and offered to put us up for the night. Ted would be riding the STP (Seattle To Portland) with us. The ride was scheduled to begin...

Bike Ride: Portland to Seattle

News, Touring, TravelJoseph Ahearne
My friend Chris and I went on our first multi-day bike trip this year. After returning from our overnight trip to Big Eddy campground with Mitch and Jrdn, we rested a day. On Tuesday the 5th of July, Chris and I rode out of Portland on highway 30. We headed north toward Longview, Washington and the bridge across the Columbia River. Highway 30 is busy, with big trucks and cars blasting by