Urban Adventure League

All photos taken by me, from when Heinz Stücke spoke at Clever Cycles on May 20, 2026

I just found out that Heinz Stücke passed away last week. Heinz’s life can be best described in one sentence: He is the most bike-toured person in the world. In 1962 he set out from his native Germany on a bike tour that did not end until over fi...

Blue Moon and late day light. 17 Nov 2023. Olympus OM-1n, OM Zuiko 50mm f/1.8, Kodak Pro Image 100

Last month I mentioned how my Minolta XD5 was no longer metering properly. This meant...

Vitamin C being handed out at the Linus Pauling Ride, 15 June 2026. Minolta XD5, MD Rokkor 45mm f/2, Kodak Pro Image 100

We’ve passed the half-way mark of this year’s Bikesummer, aka Pedalpalooza. I’ve led three events (was supposed to be four, but bad weather cancelled Sunset/Moonrise) and participated in ten other ones. This is pretty significant, as I don’t thi...

moosemoose enjoys the grandeur of the Gorge, 14 July 2026. Olympus XA/Kodacolor 100

I’ve gotten in two overnights this year! As noted last week, that’s more than last year, my nadir of bike camping/touring since I started in 2005...