Julien and I went out for a fabulous 50 mile road ride out to the Columbia River Gorge outside of Portland today. The weather has been down right phenomenal and so are the views. We made it out Latourell Falls where I seized the opportunity to take a quick shower. My legs felt terrible today and I even charlie horsed pretty bad when we got back. Nevertheless, I could have certainly pulled another slow 30 miles out and made it an 80 mile day which gives me hope considering today was far from a good day for my legs.
We head out for the coast tomorrow which is when my actual ride will begin. I've quickly become a huge fan of Fred Meyer (generic supermarket) calcium enriched orange juice and will be stocking up appropriately. I've also quickly reappropriated my camera mount, which has proven to be far to shaky to provide me with any usable footage, as a baguette clamp. $2 baguettes are sure to make many appearances on this trip that's for sure.
Safe travels and have a great 1st day. We'll be watching for you in Kansas.
ReplyDeletePortland looks amazing. We should all probably just move out west.
ReplyDeletebeautiful views, and love those falls! can't wait to see more :)
ReplyDeleteI've never been out there, but your fabulous photos make it look so inviting! And I love the idea of the baguette clamp! Enjoy, and be safe!
ReplyDeleteFred Meyer's (and other nice grocery stores) will disappear pretty soon...get ready to experience the all-American joys of Wal-Mart!
ReplyDeleteKeep shredin'
GORGEOUS photos.
ReplyDeleteGood luck and safe travels. Great photos, can't wait to see the final footage!
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