Despite a restless sleep in the barn on wooden slats we managed to cover 82 miles and three passes from John Day to Baker City.
The ride was beautiful. On our way up the second pass we met two others from the UK who were alsobcycle touring. They had some heavy loads. They plan to be touring for 7 months!
The last 10 miles we had on and off rain and cross winds. The cross wind was the worst, it nearly knocked me off my bike. My consolation, as I was riding on flat pavement through town in my lowest gear, was that we had a warm room for tonight!
In Baker City we finally got to do laundry. The last time we washed clothes was in Coburg. There is only so much a quick wash with your shower can do.
Last stop of the night was at Brown's Brewpub. Good beer and good food!
Trans Am Tally
Miles: 576
Flats: 3
Roadkill: 3 snakes, 2 frogs, 6 deer, 2 coyote
Beers: 10
From the Open Road,
Midnight Chocolate
Pictures:
Mandy and Steve taking a selfie on the first pass
Photo from the bike
Powder river, we rode by this for 14 or so miles coming into Baker City
Map planning at the laundromat
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