Well, we were on the road again for the first back to back bike riding days of 2017. I don’t care what anybody else says, we had a harsh winter here in the Pacific Northwest. Usually, winter stops the kayak fishing because there really isn’t any realistic chance of catching a fish worth being out … Read more
It’s been a long winter and we are finally starting to see some decent weather here in the PacNW, time to get out for some spring bike riding. Because of the harsh winter, the opportunities for outdoor exercise, except for shoveling snow and digging out stuck vehicles, were few and far between. It’s going to … Read more
The 1995 Grundig World Cup Downhill video has been uploaded to YouTube. You can click HERE to view the video on YouTube. The video on the watermanatwork.com website has better quality and no ads, but the YouTube option is now available. Both the video on the website and on YouTube have closed captions in English.
The 1995 Grundig World Cup downhill mountain bike race video has been uploaded to the watermanatwork.com website. From analog Hi-8 video tape in 1995 to the internet in 2017, finally got around to it. These were the glory days of mountain bike racing. Full suspension mountain bikes were just coming out, but the inch or … Read more
The relentless winter weather has eased a bit so we’ve been working on a classic Grundig World Cup DH Mountain Bike video. Many people, including us, have been essentially snowed in for about a month. Lots of time we would spend working on photos and videos has been spent instead with endless snow shoveling sessions … Read more
The fishing season for us is over, it’s back on the bikes until the weather gets too bad. We don’t do much bike riding during salmon fishing season, so after a couple months off, we are going to try and get as much fitness in before the meat of winter keeps us inside. It was … Read more
If the wind can blow your troubles away, you should spend a few hours around here and you’ll be good to go. The Columbia Gorge wind is legendary and it’s living up to the reputation for the past few weeks. There has not been a calm day for weeks so kayak fishing on the Columbia … Read more
We are not getting a break from the wind here in the Columbia River Gorge. 15-20 mph wind with gusts over 30 mph pretty much every day. If you are a kiteboarder or sailboarder, these past few days have been fantastic. Warm days, relatively warm water and plenty of wind. Not so good for kayak … Read more
Berries are in season here in the beautiful Hood River valley. You can get fresh blueberries, raspberries and cherries straight from local farmers. If you’re out riding your bike around Hood River, stop and get some fresh berries or cherries. You can pick them up on the way home if you buy more than you … Read more
Summer is getting closer, days are getting longer and warmer so the bike rides are getting longer and deeper into the Cascade Mountains. We’ve been out and about on trails that are way off the beaten path. Most of the trails are far from paved roads and some are not accessible by vehicles of any … Read more