Originally Posted by CrimsonEclipse

Update 1.

Truck is up for sale. After thinking extensively about it, and the advice posted here, I have chosen to give up the truck.

Other factors include: Recent unemployment, insurance payment due, uncertain financial future.

I live in Hillsboro which has a train into downtown Portland that I've used several times already with a bike. Still looking for a good safe bike route from Hillsboro to Portland over the big hill.

Thanks for the input, I will try to update my progress.

CE