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Arlington, along the Columbia

Gone to look for America Posted on October 6, 2023 by mevOctober 7, 2023

Today was a nice ride along the Oregon side of the Columbia River. The first section was on smaller roads through Umatilla County. When those ran out, there was a 21 mile stretch of I-84. The interstate had a nice … Continue reading →

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Umatilla, quiet back roads

Gone to look for America Posted on October 5, 2023 by mevOctober 5, 2023

Today was a nice ride on smaller country roads without much traffic. I had some sections with a very gradual descent which made them easy. It got congested at the end but overall a nice ride. I was on the … Continue reading →

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Mission, over the Blue Mountains

Gone to look for America Posted on October 4, 2023 by mevOctober 5, 2023

Today was a day with a lot of climbing and descending as I crossed over the Blue Mountains. I was on the road just before sunrise since I expected a long day. Overall it went easier than expected – the … Continue reading →

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La Grande, on the Oregon Trail

Gone to look for America Posted on October 3, 2023 by mevOctober 3, 2023

Today was a relatively easy and flat ride. It was overcast and even had a short period of drizzle. However not very cold. My route brought me through farming areas near Baker City and then over a ridge to the … Continue reading →

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Baker City, a good day for a climb

Gone to look for America Posted on October 2, 2023 by mevOctober 2, 2023

The first 35 miles for today were a slow but steady climb. After that slight descent and down to Baker City. Overall, I am ~1400ft higher than when I started this morning. I’m happy I made a rest day in … Continue reading →

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Huntington, against the wind

Gone to look for America Posted on October 1, 2023 by mevOctober 2, 2023

Today was a short but windy ride. As I expected the head winds were strong today, as strong as any I’ve had so far on my trip. I took off the brim to my helmet to keep it from being … Continue reading →

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