Any Sly Brothers from Oregon out there???

[SlickEric]

I'm a BMX rider myself. Hopefully there are some good trails and dirt jumps out in Portland.

There are more than just "some" good trails and dirt jumps in Portland and it's immediate environs.

[bludger44]

Thats awesome news. I havent been able to ride in years being in NY, but hopefully I can start again

[SlyBaldDude]

I live in Oregon, currently NE Oregon but I lived in Portland/Clackamas,  thats where I grew up.  I moved from there because it was getting too dang crowded.  What I like about Portland,  downtown specifically is it is very clean compared to other cities.  As I get older I find I like less populated areas.  Every time we need to go to the doctor or something we make a trip to Portland,  which is 240 miles from us and as I come into town on I-84 and get to drive in the traffic I remember why I moved.  Great light rail system though .. rode it for years.  Now they have AC in the train cars so if you get stuck jammed between two profusely sweating fat people it is tolerable!

[SlickEric]

Thats awesome news. I havent been able to ride in years being in NY, but hopefully I can start again

Where in NY?
Did you live near Kissena or Alley Pond Parks. There's a little used path nearby that was once part of the Vanderbuilt Motor Parkway. I have friends that say they ride there.

[bludger44]

Thats awesome news. I havent been able to ride in years being in NY, but hopefully I can start again

Where in NY?
Did you live near Kissena or Alley Pond Parks. There's a little used path nearby that was once part of the Vanderbuilt Motor Parkway. I have friends that say they ride there.

Right in Manhattan  I grew up in New Hampshire tho which is where I used to ride

[xnewyawka]

I'm way late on this thread, but I say go for it bludger!
It sounds like your ready for a change and all the advice from the guys is positive. We moved out of NY last year and we haven't looked back. I too was looking for a more comfortable life, with more space and a lower cost of living. My former borough (SI) was getting too crowded (overbuilt, overpopulated) and real estate was just ridiculous.
Anyway, coming out here was one of the best things we've done. I have a home now with a square footage and lot I could never have touched back East. Not a Mcmansion, mind you, I never wanted one anyway, But a comfortable one level, split floor plan with open layout, high ceilings and arched entries, nice touches and three car garage.
I encourage you to go for it, you will not regret it, and for sure you'll have much more opportunity to pursue the outdoor activities which you have been missing.

Good luck and keep us posted!   
 

Schroman, I agree with BA, you may want to think about that, especially with housing being in your favor. Sometimes you just gotta go for it. It sounds like a place you really love bro. Why wait?

[handlebar]

I live across the river in Vancouver,down the road from Andre. I have been here for the last 23 years and love it!!!
Having traveled all over this country,i consider the NW THE place to live besides Montana.


Jim
Vancouver,Wa

[bubbadave3]

I'm in the process of applying to grad school in PDX, and we travel back and forth between North Idaho + PDX regularly.  We're expecting to move there in 2-3 years.  I'm psyched about that!