Arrived safely on Fri., Jun 19th in Astoria, Or. the start of our ride. It has been dreary and overcast since we arrived with the sun peaking through occasionally. We are right on the Columbia River, only about 8-10 mi from the Pacific Ocean.
We took a short ride today to do an informal dip of our tire in the ocean. we only got within approx. 200 yds. of the ocean. We didn't feel like walking through the sand carrying our bike to do. Actually, we got lost on the way, hope this isn't an indication of things to come.
Tomorrow is our 1st day of riding, we don't have a day off until Jun. 30th. Our 1st destination is St. Helens, OR which is 69 miles, then we have 3 more days of approx. the same mileage. Day 5 is our 1st 100+ mile day.
There are 51 of us and the ave. age is 58. Met an awful lot of nice people so far. Some riders have come from England, Trinadad, Australia, and then quite a few states. Most everyone is in the same boat as Ken, Ted, and I never having done a ride to this extent.
Hard to believe that tomorrow is the start of an awesome journey. I'll keep you posted. Tom
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HEY TOM:
ReplyDeleteTAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. HAPPY FATHERS DAY, ENJOY THE RIDE.
I had to wipe the tears away as I read your first of hopefully many posts. I wish I could be there with you guys! Be safe, enjoy everything, and tell those 2 knuckleheads you went with to keep out of your way!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best, Tom. Stay safe!
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Hey Tom! Have an enjoyable journey! Take care! ~Roger
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ReplyDeleteEverything in Pa is going good, been warm, no rain this week yet, possibly tonight or tomorrow (thurs). Jaimie is ready any day now.
Hope all is well, continue to built up strength and try to keep up.