Tuesday, May 8, 2007

1.5 days

We are half way through the ride of our second day (currently in Tillamook - where they make the cheese!) -- things are going better than I expected. Our pace is great -- which means I am successfully able to keep up with the group -- I was terribly worried about that first day, but it went smashingly! We started out in misty Astoria and quickly hit blue skies as our route took us inland - it was literally a perfect ride day. Today however, I've just gotten my first flat :( -- but it's off to lunch and finish out the ride.

Kelly and I on our ride to Oregon

The crew - Jay, Nicola, Ken, Bryan, Karli, Kevin, Michael & myself



riding

If you don't focus on the hair, you're really jealous! Our campsite was down by the ocean - about my eye level.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is The Red Hillers...(Sending this via "anonymous", since I forgot my blogger password)

Great news !...I'm sure you were very relieved to have day #1 behind you. Losing those "starting" jitters now allows you to settle-in and ride more comfortably....Flat !? How many more flats can you have before I get a call to "come pick me up" ?

Suggestion: Any time you mention a place you're in, or have passed through, tell what state it's in. We're not that familiar with anything west of the Mississippi.

Till next blog...BLUE SKIES !

Shayne said...

Great Paul, it almost feels like you are halfway done. Keep up the good work and glad you are off on the right foot.

WBS

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testmonkey said...

*sigh*

Sorry buddy, but there will be lots of *sighs* from me as I live somewhat vicariously through you on all of this.

Have fun. Be safe. And kudos on the pics. Keep them coming.

An Invitation said...

It sounds amazing allready!
Could you please haul some blocks of cheese out to Colorado, Tillamook is my favorite. Sharp Cheddar.

Wish I was there it looks beautiful.

Peace, blue skies, and safe riding,

Ashley Kay

Anonymous said...

Beautiful campsite Paul! The perfect place to rest after the perfect ride. I'm happy you're enjoying yourself and your ride - success!

I'll trade you a few of our blue skies for a drizzly afternoon any day :)

A

daisy said...

So you are still riding eh? Good for you!

Hey- thanks for letting us store your massage table at out house. Shayne's been getting pretty good at the whole masseuse thing.