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Jonathan Hecht

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About

I’m Jonathan, an early 70’s (age-wise!), retired guy who lives in Portland, OR.

Anyway, after a couple of years in the early 00’s getting my feet wet - figuratively and literally - bike touring in the Pacific NW, I did my first long tour in 2005 from my driveway along the Columbia River to my son’s driveway in Boulder, CO. That was followed by a month in New Zealand. In addition to a few more NW tours, I’ve also toured extensively in western Europe…10 tours and counting. 

In November (2020) I was supposed to go on a supported trip to SE Asia, but we all know why that’s been rescheduled for later 2021…or maybe 2022. Update Nov. 1, 2021: Postponed again!

In any event, while I’ve done lots of tours, I’ve only written one journal. It’s on that other guy’s website (Europe Redux, if you care to look). I found that trying to keep up an internet journal while on tour became a chore and interrupted my paper journaling which I truly enjoy. However, I have connected with many folks through both sites, and spend many happy hours reading about your adventures. 

Finally, if any of you need a place to stay while passing through the Portland area, please feel free to contact me. I’m not a Warm Showers host, but I have hosted many cyclists throughout the years.