By Karen Huwe
The Times 

Portland to Portland by bike

 

September 1, 2022

Karen Huwe

Robyn Schmidt on a break in front of Ten Ton Coffee.

WAITSBURG-Robyn Schmidt pedaled into Waitsburg on Thursday afternoon, August 25, on her way to Portland, Maine. Her adventure began as she left Portland, Oregon, on August 19. The route is over 3,200 miles, and Schmidt plans to arrive in Maine by Halloween.

She stopped at Ten Ton Coffee in Waitsburg midday, taking time to enjoy the day before heading to Lewis and Clark State Park to spend the night.

Schmidt has been car-free for 19 years. She commutes on her bike and has been on numerous rides around the Portland area.

She recently decided to make a career change from healthcare to technolo...



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