Our bike trip has begun....
We started our trip on the 15th of May in Florence, Oregon. Traditionally bicycle tourists who are crossing the United States dip their wheels in the ocean to begin and end their trips. So first thing in the morning Gift, Geoff and I went to the waters edge to get our wheels wet. Instead of a little dip a small wave came and we got a little wetter than needed.
The first three days proved to be hot and challenging. Gift and I each got a little dose of prickly heat... or heat rash. Although the third day cooled off a bit the terrain was the most difficult crossing the Cascade Range. The summit of the Santiam Pass had us climbing up to over 4,500 ft.
The ride downhill was a blast especially knowing we had cold micro brews (and root beer for Gift) awaiting us in Bend.
Will write more soon,
danielle
5 comments:
YEAH!!!! Have fun!!!!
oh and who told Geoff he could drink the water???? ...I can just see him flaling his arms because he doesn't feel good...lol.
ok, ok...hope you are feeling better!
yada yada wherz the peektures? glad yore havn a gala. keerful now, ya hear?
dod
Howdy guys! From the sounds of it, it'll just be Geoff and Danielle by the time you get to Missouri. Give me a shout when you get close and I'll met up with ya somewheres.
Hey gift!!
Good luck on your journey! If any of you get to Rhode Island please look me up. My cell phone is 401-368-9242. Heck give me a call if you get a chance.
PS. you guys should turn your tripinto a fund raiser.
Ted Cocco Ice from 2001-2002
Howdy Geoff, Danielle & friends,
There is red ale in the home-brew cook pot, strawberry blond HB in the bottle (for now), and plenty of room at the inn/fouton & inflatable bed. Stop by in Denver, and take a day off. We look forward to seeing you in a bit - Justin (McMurdo 1999-2000) & Erin
(352) 262-1827
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