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That is a dream come true! Great story, thanks for sharing with us. I really enjoyed it.
Pardon my ignorance tsl, but what is a "Portland"?
I remember (many) years ago when I rode the hills around town a lot. I was out on my old bike with my son in a child seat on the back. I took a ride by the lake, then headed up the hill. As I pedaled up the hill with my son in seated position, I rode past a biker on a shiny sleek bike, dressed in tune with the racers of the time, standing and pedaling to beat the band. I sort felt bad passing him, but felt pretty good at the same time. Wish I still had the power on the hills!