Four + One Blog

Where the search for a well-rounded existence can stretch its legs.

If you’re new to the blog, here are a few things to get you started. The game behind the name tells the tale of where the name 4+1 originated. You can listen to my appearance on The Quasi-Glamourous Life podcast to hear me talk about work. This blog is constantly in flux. Some of the early posts will give you an idea of what I'm into, my latest posts have tended to showcase my work. Shout at me if you want more of some and less of the other. Enjoy.

Bike Commuter Challenge

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance in Portland has called September ‘Bike to Work Month’ and issued the Bike Commute Challenge. After some heated discussions and much friendly persuasion, the entire Four + One team has agreed to participate. One member has been dubbed Mr. Grumpy Pants due to his grouchy responses and grandfatherly stubbornness, but he’s [...]

How I lost my mind and bought the big one

This is the second part of my biking story. Read Part 1 How I became obsessed.
Once I had my bike and was riding regularly I thought things might slow down on the excitement side. They didn’t. Once you’ve got a bike you start learning about parts. Pedals, tires, tubes, brake pads, racks, handlebars, cloth tape, [...]

How I became obsessed

I never used to be a bike person. I had a bike when I was a kid, and probably liked riding it. I only have a couple of memories that involve bikes. I remember the first time I learned to ride a bike, no training wheels or anything. My dad took me and my new [...]