Author Archives: cesardagord

American Samoa: What makes it beautiful

Posted on May 26, 2012 by cesardagord

I just got back from a trip to American Samoa (May 14-17th, 2012).  I had forgotten how does it feel to be on a hot and humid climate. I like adventure books, and I’ve read several adventure books about sailing, … Continue reading →

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Taking the 848 Streetfighter to my Pacific Ocean Loop

Posted on May 20, 2012 by cesardagord

Everyone has a favorite road for sightseeing, to go for a drive or in my case to go for a ride. I created a 200 mile loop for when I don’t have a specific destination for a ride.  The loop … Continue reading →

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Ducati Streetfighter 848 – First ride

Posted on May 16, 2012 by cesardagord

I was in the market for a bike that offered a different approach to riding than my current bikes have. I have a great gravel and dirt roads bike in the WR250R; and great touring capability with the Tiger 800XC. … Continue reading →

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A Walk Down Memory Lane (in Porto Alegre)

Posted on May 12, 2012 by cesardagord

I appreciate the value of a nice walk. Of course, I’d rather be riding, but as any world observer would state, slowing down helps in paying attention to the details, they are the dots we connect to realize the big … Continue reading →

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Porto Alegre

Posted on May 9, 2012 by cesardagord

I just returned from a nice visit to Porto Alegre. Porto Alegre is where I learned about life. That’s where I was born. To me, it is the most important place in the world. Porto Alegre in appropriate perspective to … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning – The S100 Cycle Cleaner to the rescue

Posted on April 15, 2012 by cesardagord

My bikes spent the winter “protected” by a thin layer of dried up mud. When finally an actual spring weekend arrived, instead of riding I took the time to work on the yard and clean the bikes. In life we … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Trip to the Ocean

Posted on April 9, 2012 by cesardagord

Dry weather on the forecast for the weekend and I get a call from Doug on Thursday asking whether I wanted to go riding. Riley suggests we go back to the High Pass area. He reports the snow is gone … Continue reading →

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A Day of Adventure at the Eugene Airport

Posted on April 8, 2012 by cesardagord

It was the first day of Spring in 2012. Looking out the window in the very early morning of March 21st I was very surprised to see a wintry scene, instead.  Was I in Alaska? It was not a dream, … Continue reading →

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One Week (the film): What would you do?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by cesardagord

The 2008 film “One Week” starts with the main character, Ben Tyler, sitting across the table from his doctor, as he receives the news that he has gotten a very aggressive form of cancer and needs to immediately start an … Continue reading →

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High Pass, Snow, Low Pass

Posted on March 6, 2012 by cesardagord

Finally I can report here the first ride of the year.  And what a ride it was, what a great way to start the new riding season! Before the weekend I had checked the weather forecast and those wise people … Continue reading →

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