11-20-2013, 01:48 PM
Here in the Portland metro area there is an urban growth boundary. Once you clear the boundary, you definitely know it; as the landscape is almost instantly transformed into rural countryside. I live on the east side of Portland so heading east, I can be "out of town" in just a few minutes. In about 1.5 hours I can be up on Mount Hood in the Cascade range. Or I can follow the Columbia River partially on a historic scenic highway lined with a trail of spectacular waterfalls for a quick trip out to Hood River and back, or I can combine the two, looping all the way around Mount Hood. Heading west, it takes me quite a bit longer to make my way through the city, but in about 1.5 hours I can be at the Pacific Ocean. Heading south, it takes less than an hour to be in rolling hills of the wine country. North of me is Washington state and all that it brings. If you look at any of the videos that I've posted, you'll see that my riding style and the CB1100 are very much suited for one another, much like ferret's experiences.