Headin' home (July 21, 2015)

I had been planning on riding up to Seattle, then back down to Oregon prior to flying home in mid September.  No more ... now I am heading to Oregon directly and eliminating about a month of riding. Having been on the road for about 120 days, and having faced continual headwinds, I made the decision to cut this ride short. 

I am currently in Idaho, and will be reaching Clarkson, WA tomorrow.  Then on to Walla Walla, the Columbia River, Bend, Eugene and finally Portland. 

The adjacent photo is one of the many views one gets when riding along the Lochsa River.  Water level is lower than usual, and the air is "unseasonably" hot, but at least the wind let up yesterday.  The nice thing about riding along the river is that it is a gentle downhill ride ... ahhhh.

Flying home August 7.  Feels good to be heading home, even if it means several more weeks of riding.
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4 comments:

  1. skyJuly 21, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Ride safe these last couple weeks. See you soon in Tucson.

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  2. PatriciaJuly 24, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    Caught up with the reading, had bad reception and poor internet connection while on my short vacation. Glad to hear you will be back in Tucson to enjoy a little of the summer weather. Monsoons had been pretty good this year, at least by my house. You had covered an amazing distance and diverse landscape. I hope you have a safe ride home!

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  3. lucilovesraspberriesJuly 28, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    Hi again Mr. Garmon. You are a machine - a riding machine! We are having a big monsoon storm right now. And there is a documentary on at the Loft tonight called Inspired to Ride - about a bike ride across the U.S. But they are lightweights compared to you - they are only doing one way. We will hold a spot for you at the club for dinner the Monday night you are back! peg

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  4. SarahAugust 6, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    I was saddened to learn that you wouldn't be riding through Seattle, but I completely understand your desire to want to head home. You've been gone FOREVER! Though, wow, what a trip you've had!

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