Today's ride was very much a shortened version of my ride through Idaho ... cold and wet at the beginning; warm and sunny at the end.
Riding at a leisurely pace, I rode the 48 miles between Meridian, ID and Ontario, OR in a little under four hours. There was little of distinction to note ... just a few small climbs, little wind and a little rain. Coming out of Meridian, it drizzled for about 6 miles ... just enough to put on the rain jacket and shower cap (shower cap over the helmet keeps the head dry and looks oh so fashionable).
Once the rain stopped, the weather turned warm. Arrived in Ontario (Oregon!!) mid-afternoon, and did a little shopping at a local bike shop. Always nice to talk bikes. This part of the country is high desert with vast (brown) vistas interspersed with green agricultural fields.
I have decided to take the "Central Oregon" route across the state. Will head up to Baker City, then head west. Rather than take on the 72 miles to Baker City in one day, I plan on riding about 20 miles to a state park tomorrow, then the remaining 52 miles Friday. The easy day will do my legs good.
I had hoped to get off of route 84 (interstate highway), but will be riding it until Baker City.
Looking forward to seeing what Central Oregon looks like, even if there are several challenging climbs between here and Eugene.
Riding at a leisurely pace, I rode the 48 miles between Meridian, ID and Ontario, OR in a little under four hours. There was little of distinction to note ... just a few small climbs, little wind and a little rain. Coming out of Meridian, it drizzled for about 6 miles ... just enough to put on the rain jacket and shower cap (shower cap over the helmet keeps the head dry and looks oh so fashionable).
Once the rain stopped, the weather turned warm. Arrived in Ontario (Oregon!!) mid-afternoon, and did a little shopping at a local bike shop. Always nice to talk bikes. This part of the country is high desert with vast (brown) vistas interspersed with green agricultural fields.
I have decided to take the "Central Oregon" route across the state. Will head up to Baker City, then head west. Rather than take on the 72 miles to Baker City in one day, I plan on riding about 20 miles to a state park tomorrow, then the remaining 52 miles Friday. The easy day will do my legs good.
I had hoped to get off of route 84 (interstate highway), but will be riding it until Baker City.
Looking forward to seeing what Central Oregon looks like, even if there are several challenging climbs between here and Eugene.
Wow, shows how far you can go just doing a short distance every day. Way to go Randy, great to follow your ride.
ReplyDeleteI follow your ride on Google maps, shows terrain and all.
Stay safe,stay healthy,