Category Archives: Biking

Today’s Highlights: Our last day of Cycle Oregon Classic took us 58 miles back to Baker City with only 1800 feet of climbing. It was the easiest ride out of the 6 days, and equally as scenic as the others. … Continue reading →

Today’s Highlights: Cycle Oregon gave us another awesome route today. We covered 57 miles and climbed 4662 feet. With all the climbing, a few water stops and a great lunch, it took me 6-1/2 hours. That’s almost double what a … Continue reading →

Today’s Highlights: Today we stayed in Pendleton. It was nice not having to pack up and move. The ride today was optional and I, like many others, chose to not ride. Instead, I walked into town and checked out the … Continue reading →

Today’s Highlights: This morning I tried to wipe the dew off my bicycle seat and it wouldn’t come off. It was ice! I had to scrape it off! It was 33 degrees when I started riding at 7:00. I was … Continue reading →

Today’s Highlights: Today’s ride had some of the best scenery of any ride I have done. My day started at 5:00, with breakfast at 5:30 in the dark with temperature in the mid 30s. People are actually quite cheerful doing … Continue reading →

Today’s Highlights: Today’s ride was very challenging, covering 78 miles and climbing almost 7000 ft. I started at 6:50 AM and finished at 4:00 PM. I dressed lightly this morning thinking I would warm up fast on our big hill … Continue reading →

Today’s Highlights: I woke up at 4:00 this morning, but stayed in my warm sleeping bag until 5am. Breakfast was at 5:30 in the dark, with the temp around 38. After breakfast and packing, I started the ride a little … Continue reading →

Today’s Highlights: This morning I drove 220 miles to Baker City mostly following the route I cycled on my very first bike trip across the US in 2002. I recognized a few places along the way. Tonight’s camp is at … Continue reading →