The highlight of today was not the ride.
Today's highlight was sharing time with a friend.
First the ride ... today had one long climb (10 to 12 miles) that occurred in the first third of the 50 mile ride. After reaching the summit, the road was one long downhill into Prineville. Some of the downhills were at very high speeds, some just an easy coast. Saw some beautiful scenery ... Central Oregon , although different, is equally as beautiful as Southern Idaho (Mitchell, however is in a very tight competition with Twin Falls).
The best part of the day was meeting up with Bill Sievers in Prineville. Bill is doing a coast-to-coast ride with a number of other riders. Bill, and Linda Matson (friends I met in Tempe, who then abandoned me when they moved to Tucson), were instrumental in getting me prepared, equipment-wise, for this trip of mine. Anyway, it was great to spend some time with Bill and share stories about their, and my, travels. Thanks, Bill.
Tomorrow will be an easy 39 mile day to Sisters (for me) ... Bill's group is covering 117 miles, or so, with two serious climbs (what's the uphill opposite to Woo-hoo?) to John Day; not going to be an easy day for them.
Life is good ... friends make it so.
Today's highlight was sharing time with a friend.
First the ride ... today had one long climb (10 to 12 miles) that occurred in the first third of the 50 mile ride. After reaching the summit, the road was one long downhill into Prineville. Some of the downhills were at very high speeds, some just an easy coast. Saw some beautiful scenery ... Central Oregon , although different, is equally as beautiful as Southern Idaho (Mitchell, however is in a very tight competition with Twin Falls).
The best part of the day was meeting up with Bill Sievers in Prineville. Bill is doing a coast-to-coast ride with a number of other riders. Bill, and Linda Matson (friends I met in Tempe, who then abandoned me when they moved to Tucson), were instrumental in getting me prepared, equipment-wise, for this trip of mine. Anyway, it was great to spend some time with Bill and share stories about their, and my, travels. Thanks, Bill.
Tomorrow will be an easy 39 mile day to Sisters (for me) ... Bill's group is covering 117 miles, or so, with two serious climbs (what's the uphill opposite to Woo-hoo?) to John Day; not going to be an easy day for them.
Life is good ... friends make it so.
Keep on riding with a smile...just watch out for june bugs in your grill.
ReplyDeleteLooking good brother, fit and happy. It is amazing who you run into, keep in mind 6 degrees separation.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting, enjoy travelling with you and not working up a sweat.
Tree with shoes, may be a new type of tree.