We woke up this morning to a delicious breakfast that Gail had prepared us. Thanks Gail! Today the weather was perfect. High sixties with a strong tailwind. We pedaled out of Hood River up our first climb of the day, surprised by how fresh both of us felt. The day only continued to get better a we coasted effortlessly along enjoying the awesome tailwind. We arrived in Biggs Oregon at around 3:30 after 52 miles riding and decided to set up camp before walking to a diner to get some great diner food. The scenery today was beautiful as the landscape shifted from the jungle of the Columbia River Gorge to the high desert. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures with my phone and only have them on my real camera! Tomorrow we will make sure to get some shots on the phone. Our plan is to try to make it to Plymouth tomorrow. It is about 80 miles so if we can't make it that far we will stop at a different campground along the way.
Update day 2. After a great sleep woke up to clear blue skies. Had breakfast awesome. Tx Gail. The ride today was amazing lots of up but totally doable. Getting more confident on the downhills. Pretty fun actually after the climbs. Anyway camping now. Warm showers. Yeah!!!
ReplyDeleteI need to introduce the Surly's to you. We are riding Surly Long Haul Truckers. Steel frames, sturdy and geared low. Girly's is named Blue Fury and mine is Black Beauty (got that Colleen). Great bikes comfy and smooth.
Will take pics tomorrow. DAY 2 IS IN THE BOOKS.