The 70-mile ride today into Maupin, OR was littered with plenty of canyons to climb (and admire). We had 3 big climbs, one about 12 miles long, but were rewarded with some really great descents and fast flats, helping the miles to pass by a little faster. At the top of the second climb we were even able to see the snow-tipped Mount Hood as well as several other surreal mountains in the distance, only barely distinguishable from the sky and the clouds. We also ran across a Chinese fellow pulling a cart through the desert, a sight many of us agreed was the most random one we had ever seen.
Finally it seems that the people getting over the stomach bug are outnumbering those that are only beginning their viral adventures, but only barely. Though many recovering riders struggled today, knowing we only have 3 more rides together makes each mile easier to cherish, however uncomfortable each may be. Tomorrow we ride 106 miles over the Cascades and into Portland where we will have our last Build Day with Rebuilding Together. It's a 4:30 wake-up, so I better skidattle. Catch y'all on the flip side.
Lacy
Finally it seems that the people getting over the stomach bug are outnumbering those that are only beginning their viral adventures, but only barely. Though many recovering riders struggled today, knowing we only have 3 more rides together makes each mile easier to cherish, however uncomfortable each may be. Tomorrow we ride 106 miles over the Cascades and into Portland where we will have our last Build Day with Rebuilding Together. It's a 4:30 wake-up, so I better skidattle. Catch y'all on the flip side.
Lacy
Bryant, and Bryant's racing chamois.
Psyching up for the race into Dayville.
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Kyle narding hard in the Dayville Diner.
The evening's swimming hole.
The river we swam in on the way to Fossil.
Picture Gorge, on the way to Fossil.
Rattlesnake River.
Cathedral Rock, still on the way to Fossil.
A nasty mammal skull from the John Day Fossil Museum.
Gift shop.
One of the sheep that gave Kareem and I unparalleled entertainment during our snack break.
Rover II, Mike's new dog!
On the ride into Maupin.
You an see Mt. Hood in the distance, though the picture doesn't show it well.
Antelope, the dog who adopted us during lunch!
lacy, I am Marsha from Fossil Noam stayed at my home on Wed. night and left a baggie of postcards and a journal. I called and left a voicemail with Rachel but haven't heard back on what he wants me to do with them. can you get a message to him to call or email me cell 503-789-4799 email randyholly@centurytel.net glad that we could help some of you get to Maupin. What an arduous journey over those 3 climbs.
ReplyDeletedid you get thru on the ride over Mt Hood, we saw the road had been closed due to fire.
Great meeting all of you, but wish you had been well enough to share your stories. next year.