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A shame you can’t join us. We even have a third bedroom in a second cabin out back.
4 years agoIn better circumstances we would drive out and ride with you guys. But it's not in the cards for the foreseeable future. We're grateful that the HAC was able to get together earlier this month. Looking forward to the next one, whenever it might be.
4 years agoYou won’t have to wait long. We rode it today and had a brilliant 44 mile ride. Too bad it was 45 miles back to the car though.
4 years agoThanks, Ron. That’s just what we’re doing, lopping off the nearby chunks of 26 20 miles at a time. We’re starting at the west end because it’s lower elevation. It’s still pretty cold up here, so we’re saving the higher elevation rides until things heat up.
4 years agoIf you want a nice 41 mile ride, the stretch of highway 20 between 395 and Austin Junction is low traffic and scenic.
Also, you are right on the Old West Scenic Bikeway, so you can do that as day rides.
https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/bicycling/old-west-scenic-bikeway/
It's a beautiful ride. That whole area is great.
4 years agoIt's beautiful up there. I rode Old Moody road to Dufur, through White River Tygh Valley, etc. a few years ago. The route is called the Oregon stampede. It was an adventure but incredibly hot and windy. June is not the best time.
http://www.oregonbikepacking.com/portfolio-posts/oregon-stampede/
Especially if canned. You could fill up the pantry for the winter.
4 years agoWonderful to see the video and photos. And to read the tales of a pretty normal bike ride!
This gives "adversity-free day" a whole new dimension.
We’re feeling pretty fortunate, alright. One great thing about Oregon is that it has some vast expanses that are sparsely populated. Who knows how long it will last though. We keep waiting for the day that the governor tells us all to exercise indoors instead.
4 years agoI am opposed to gum.
4 years agoI don't know what they are, but they look tasty!
4 years agoLooks like beautiful riding, you lucky ducks!
4 years agoWell, it looks like we have a math giant in the crowd. Well done!
You could be right - it won’t be shocking to find me on an ebike before Rachael gets there. I think she’ll help forestall that day though, by challenging me to keep in the game. I’m sure I put in more miles because I’m with her than I would on my own.
This is such great country over here. We’ve ridden most of the Oregon Stampede route In pieces, as part of one ride or another. Moody and Gordon’s Ridge are the only ones we haven’t tried so far.
4 years agoAnd thanks for the link. I’ve never heard of this site before. We keep talking about getting different bikes and trying more gravel some day.