Usually bicyclists in Portland are afforded all of the rights of a normal road vehicle. Other times, we have special instructions to follow.

01

As I leave my office, I can see that the day has improved quite a lot. The I-5 bridge's drawbridge columns are so tall that they are clearly visible over the nearby (low density) skyline.

03

The I-5 drawbridge from the north. Once, this drawbridge caused me to miss an interview; other times it is simply an annoyance. Either way, a drawbridge in the middle of an interstate; a little bit odd, I'd say.

05

Oh, did I not mention that this particular bridge on I-5 is a drawbridge? Yes, this is the only place in the entire interstate system that can be blocked by the whims of a wealthier-than-necessary sailor.

07

I-5 from the south; this bridge, almost 100 years old, is now destined to be torn down.

09

The second I-5 crossing of the day. These days it's extremely messy with all of the construction going on.

11

The first I-5 crossing of the day; a pedestrian-dedicated bridge over the river of cars below.

13

Oh yes, the orange fixie, all prepared for the trip. By the by, those Ortleib bags-- amazing and completely waterproof.

15

The last unique crossing of I-5 of the day; the remaining two crossings on my way home will be simply reversals of crossings taken this morning.

02

The third I-5 crossing of the day.

04

Entering Vancouver.

06

The mighty Columbia river. My commute takes me across state lines every day.

08

The Columbia River Slough-- a medium-sized body of water separating Portland proper and Hayden Island.

10

A little ditch-like body of water under Denver Avenue.

12

This time of year, all of Portland becomes a giant rose garden. On my way to work, I pass a park named Peninsula Park; why not stop for a few to admire?

14

I cross I-5 six times every day

My commute to work involves six crossings (either over or under) of I-5, 3 bodies of water, and over 13 miles of biking. That said, I enjoy my trip to and from work more than most things.


1 year, 11 months ago

— 01. Usually bicyclists in Portland are afforded all of the rights of a normal road vehicle. Other times, we have special instructions to follow.

— 02. The last unique crossing of I-5 of the day; the remaining two crossings on my way home will be simply reversals of crossings taken this morning.

— 03. As I leave my office, I can see that the day has improved quite a lot. The I-5 bridge’s drawbridge columns are so tall that they are clearly visible over the nearby (low density) skyline.

— 04. The third I-5 crossing of the day.

— 05. The I-5 drawbridge from the north. Once, this drawbridge caused me to miss an interview; other times it is simply an annoyance. Either way, a drawbridge in the middle of an interstate; a little bit odd, I’d say.

— 06. Entering Vancouver.

— 07. Oh, did I not mention that this particular bridge on I-5 is a drawbridge? Yes, this is the only place in the entire interstate system that can be blocked by the whims of a wealthier-than-necessary sailor.

— 08. The mighty Columbia river. My commute takes me across state lines every day.

— 09. I-5 from the south; this bridge, almost 100 years old, is now destined to be torn down.

— 10. The Columbia River Slough— a medium-sized body of water separating Portland proper and Hayden Island.

— 11. The second I-5 crossing of the day. These days it’s extremely messy with all of the construction going on.

— 12. A little ditch-like body of water under Denver Avenue.

— 13. The first I-5 crossing of the day; a pedestrian-dedicated bridge over the river of cars below.

— 14. This time of year, all of Portland becomes a giant rose garden. On my way to work, I pass a park named Peninsula Park; why not stop for a few to admire?

— 15. Oh yes, the orange fixie, all prepared for the trip. By the by, those Ortleib bags— amazing and completely waterproof.

Who is to blame?

A photo of Adam Coddington.

Adam works for a small software company in Portland, OR's Cathedral Park neighborhood as a software developer. In recent news, bike commuting from his apartment in the Mississippi District to his office has been making him slightly damper than expected, but having the early-morning view of the St. Johns bridge poking out of the dense fog rolling across the west hills every morning while enjoying his cup of coffee more than makes up for such a minor inconvenience.

Not enough information? I didn't think so either. Well, he cares about things like leftist politics and economics, living a car-free lifestyle, never taking anything for granted, and although he is an unabashed technophile, he dreams of living an unplugged lifestyle in the middle of the wilderness by the time he reaches forty or so years old.

What is the meaning of this?

This Adam guy has an really terrible memory for things like names, places, and events. Although it might be rather a miracle that he doesn't drown on his own spit from day-to-day, he has somehow managed to scrape together his software development skills from year to year to maintain this site-- a sort of documentary of his own life. This is more for his sake than yours.

We are all creatures of our own past. How do you remind yourself of your own context?

What is this guy up to?

♪♫ Listening to Machinedrum – In The Dust at this exact moment ♪♫ ⇢

14 hours, 19 minutes ago I just unlocked the "Great Outdoors" badge on @foursquare for checking in at outdoor spots! Freedom! http://t.co/SdygvYXm ⇢

19 hours, 28 minutes ago Just posted a photo http://t.co/TzhfUzN3 ⇢

23 hours, 32 minutes ago Packing up and preparing for bike camping this weekend! ⇢

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