Sharing stories and adventures about all things coffee, stories, and stoke
We all know the phrase “social drinkers.” Whether we’re talking beers or coffee, there’s a world of difference between sipping on a brew alone at home or at a coffee shop, trailhead, or brewery with friends. You see, we’re social creatures. While we could do things alone, we find the most meaning and significance in doing those same things in community.
A few weeks ago, I went to a trail building work party. Work parties come in all shapes and sizes regarding how close or accessible work sites are to either the trailhead or drive-in spot. In this case, it was park at the trailhead and then bike in. It was roughly 3-3.5 miles to get to the worksite.
As a mountain biker, I love trails. We all do. In fact, we often talk about our favorite ones. We will also talk about amazing trips and grand adventures that focus on riding some trail system … Whistler, Sedona, etc. We all love our trails. And we should.
So how do you drink good coffee on the road? Easy. Here are some simple steps to unlock the secret to never settling for bad coffee again on the road. Be forewarned, though; it takes a little bit of work, forethought, planning, and buying a few items. Ready?
We keep saying coffee was meant to be enjoyed outdoors. And while we certainly mean it, we've also shared different ways to brew coffee outside with you over the years. There are innumerable ways to brew coffee at the trailhead, around the campfire, and on a bikepacking trip. But how about from a van?
Like you, I love hand-built trails with tabletops and bermed corners. Gravity-fed flow trails are one of the wonders of the world. And so, I regularly hit the same trail systems repeatedly. But with gravel, whole new worlds open to me that I don’t see or miss by riding on enclosed trail systems. Oregon is packed with endless miles of gravel or dirt roads that take you on adventures that leave you whoopin’ and hollerin’.
