Author Archives: cesardagord

First ride of 2014

Posted on March 15, 2014 by cesardagord

It was still February when finally the riding stars aligned for me for the first time in 2014: I was here at home, it was a weekend, and the weather was reasonable. I had been eying the KTM 1190 adventure … Continue reading →

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2013 Oregon Discovery Rally

Posted on March 9, 2014 by cesardagord

This post is well past its time, but I just don’t feel I can start posting this year’s rides before properly completing the 2013 riding season. And especially because this last proper ride of 2013 became a relevant one for … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at a Rough Winter

Posted on March 6, 2014 by cesardagord

We’re not out of the woods yet, I know, but it is March and Spring’s official start is just around the corner.  Around here the last few winters have been dryer and colder than  usual, summers warmer, fall rains starting … Continue reading →

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From Paisley back Home (last chapter of the 2013 Steens trip)

Posted on January 12, 2014 by cesardagord

I like to complete my stories, and this report of my September 2013 trip to the Steens Mountain got side tracked and I never wrote its last chapter.  Among other stories already published after my last 2013 Steens post, I … Continue reading →

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My commute to work today, riding in the snow

Posted on December 6, 2013 by cesardagord

I haven’t driven a car to work since April of this year. Since then, rain or shine, I’ve been between two options for commuting to work: walk to downtown and take the free-of-charge rapid transit bus to the University; or ride … Continue reading →

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From the Steens Mountain to Paisley, OR

Posted on November 17, 2013 by cesardagord

Our plan for the third day in the Steens Mountain area was to ride the Trout Creek Mountain loop. I had ridden the Trout Creek Loop for the first time in 2010, great roads, great views, and I was looking … Continue reading →

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The Lone Mountain Loop: 2013 Edition

Posted on November 2, 2013 by cesardagord

What is your favorite road? Most riders have a favorite road or type of roads, the place where the rider + motorcycle + road combination provides the best riding experience. It could be a favorite road because of where it … Continue reading →

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Riding the Steens Mountain Loop

Posted on October 20, 2013 by cesardagord

The Steens Loop is formed by two roads, north and south, both traveling east from different points of the Hwy 205 and completing the loop by connecting in the summit area of the mountain. The north access road to the … Continue reading →

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Another adventure at the Steens Mountain area

Posted on October 13, 2013 by cesardagord

Shaped like a small mountain chain, on a 45 degree angle running northeast to southwest, the Steens Mountain is tall enough and distinct enough from other geographical features in the area. It can be viewed from many miles away. It … Continue reading →

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The Tiger 800XC gets Adventure Ready

Posted on October 7, 2013 by cesardagord

It had been a long time coming. Since the time the Multistrada arrived and became my touring bike, the Tiger was to assume the “adventure” role. I’ve taken the Tiger on several dirt and gravel road rides with its factory … Continue reading →

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