Rides

Long hard climb. 

Got an early start. Lots of slow climbing at the beginning. Bike paths, gravel roads, trails, and waterfalls. 

Getting hot. Solo ride on some nice gravel roads. 

Finally a warm sunny day. 

Still cold in the morning but warmed up once we got to camp. 

Started out not so good. Chain jammed on the first pedal stroke. It actually bent a link. It was skipping and chattering all day. About 10 miles from the finish I got SAG driver John VS to drive me to the bike shop in Prineville. They removed the bad link. Seems fine now. 

Started at the ranger station. I suffered a lot. 

Still not summer. Maybe getting closer. 

It started as a light drizzle and increased to a steady downpour. 

Around town and then out 99 to Airport road. Out to Fern road, Philomath, and home. 

Plus a couple of river into town. 
Home from the Outback. Still cool but getting warmer. 

More ridiculous steep hills, but very scenic on top. Nice descent though canyons with alfalfa and then cherries. 

Endless rolling hills of brown and green. Wheat fields as far as the eye could see. 

Another long hard climb followed by a fast downhill followed by another hard climb. 

Gorgeous ride up McKay Creek into the Ochoco Mountains. Then adventurous creek crossings and beating out a thunderstorm. 

Down the Crooked Right 

Good day with brutal climb

I drove half the route

Cold start but not bad. 

Test ride on fully loaded Ravn before the Oregon Outback tomorrow. 

Shopping and around. 

Campout at Eagle Creek with MVBC. Rode west to Multnomah Falls, which included the infamous steps. Then across Bridge Of The Gods and back an into Cascade Locks. 
Also a hike up Eagle Creek. 

Now we’re talking! Warm and sunny. Finally. 

Nice day. Just got the Grando back from the shop and rode it without fenders, racks, light or bag. Felt lighter but not really any faster. 

Good turnout. A bit cold and windy but dry. 

A nice day for a ride to Timber Towne 

Just meandering around town.

Out and back, plus a trip to town. Nice day even if it did rain. 

A decent day. A few sprinkles but warmer. A little wind too, but warmer. A little sun too.

I put the RTPs back on the Ravn as the Grando is in the shop. I sure goes well on the road with these tires.

Met up with the Albany Tweed ride at the Antique Bike Show at the brewery on the bike path.

First South Town. Nicer day. Put the RTPs back on the Ravn. Tubeless. 

Still quite cool but dry. 

Rain to start then some sun. Headwinds in 3 directions. 

Nice day. Out Riverside to Albany, then on to  Jefferson. Back on Talbot and across the ferry. 

No rain! Warmed up a bit. Nice ride around town. 

No rain, some sun. Hard ride but enjoyable. 

Still dodging rain showers. 

Some drizzle but better than yesterday. Out the northwest hills through Adair and the wildlife refuge to Coffin Butte to Wiles, Military, Robeson, and Rifle Range. 

Needed 30 miles for the month but the rain kept coming. Just showers but I was under dressed not expecting rain. 

Plus a couple of other trips to town. Spotty weather. Some rain. 

A really nice day after two weeks of cold rain. Great turnout. I had a flat. Same slow leak that has been plaguing me for months.