Wednesday the 27th we got up and headed out as usual and we got to do three big climbs today, a 1400" , a1000" and a 1200 " climb all in about 35 miles. Up and down, up and down. Oregon does have a lot of mountains in this eastern part of the state.We made it to Prairie it good time after 72 miles and after setting up camp we headed into town to see what was going on. Not Much! We did find the Branding Iron Saloon open so we had a couple of beers and some wings. Nice thing about all this riding we can indulge a little after a good ride. Our cooks did a good job tonight with dinner and our campground was nice for a small town.
Just a couple of pics of eastern Oregon
On Thursday we rode to Mitchell where there was even less going on than in Prairie. The ride itself included a twenty mile long two thousand foot climb in 95 degree heat. But as usual the downhill was excellent.
The campground was OK but a shower would have been nice. Once again our cooks did a really good job with a limited menu. Everything in this little town was closed at 7 PM . Oh well, we all needed a good nights sleep anyways.Friday brought a short 48 mile ride with only on climb of twenty four hundred feet.This one was a little work but the five Amigos made it in good time and I have been able to get laundry done, shower and I am now sitting outside the local Library on the ground using their wifi. They must be having government budget problems like everyone else here. Its a furlough day to save money. At least they leave the wifi on.
We have two more days with decent climbs on the rides then we head down toward the coast which will have some small hills. Looking forward to that.
RBC Day Riders get ready, I will be back soon!
Life is Good! Bobo
So, when do you expect to arrive in Astoria? Obviously, just a few more days to go. Keep up the good work and enjoy the ride(s). See you soon!
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