The picture to the right is Mt. Hood ... proper name applied to proper mountain certified by Mr. B. Burk.
Today's ride was a short (34 miles), wind-aided ride. Not much of note to discuss, other than the wind was very strong (up to 30 mph gusts), and thankfully at my back. I talked with a couple of twenty-something riders this evening who had come 84 miles from the east ... they were cooked, to say the least. Anyway, the ride from Lyle to Biggs, OR was just what my legs needed.
I stopped along the way to watch some wind-surfers, of which this area is a national draw. Got a quick description of equipment and technique from a retired lady who participates in the sport (on less windy days). Looks to be a lot of fun ... another example of activities in which people pursue as their passion. Bill Burk has a neighbor, in his 60's, who comes to this area from Florida, for the summer, to wind-surf.
Other than watching the wind-surfers and reading various Lewis & Clark and Oregon Trail historical signs, the day was quite uneventful ... just what I needed.
Life is good ... attitude is improving.
Today's ride was a short (34 miles), wind-aided ride. Not much of note to discuss, other than the wind was very strong (up to 30 mph gusts), and thankfully at my back. I talked with a couple of twenty-something riders this evening who had come 84 miles from the east ... they were cooked, to say the least. Anyway, the ride from Lyle to Biggs, OR was just what my legs needed.
I stopped along the way to watch some wind-surfers, of which this area is a national draw. Got a quick description of equipment and technique from a retired lady who participates in the sport (on less windy days). Looks to be a lot of fun ... another example of activities in which people pursue as their passion. Bill Burk has a neighbor, in his 60's, who comes to this area from Florida, for the summer, to wind-surf.
Other than watching the wind-surfers and reading various Lewis & Clark and Oregon Trail historical signs, the day was quite uneventful ... just what I needed.
Life is good ... attitude is improving.
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