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 →
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 →
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 →
A quiet rest day here in Ontario. It wasn’t very windy here. There were a few drops of rain but nothing severe. Tomorrow I expect it to be windy with headwinds but do not have as far to go. The … Continue reading →
Today was a beautiful day of riding. Sunny, not too hot or cold and not much wind. I crossed growing suburbs west of Boise before getting to rural roads that zig zagged me back to the Snake River. At end … Continue reading →
Today was a somewhat longer day. Sunrise isn’t until 7:30am so each day I’m getting out a bit later. Also there was a moderate headwind in middle of the day. There is a gap between Mountain Home and Boise where … Continue reading →
Today was a short easy ride. From here there is a gap until Boise that I plan for tomorrow. I left the Snake River and climbed ~500ft up to this larger town. Early morning departure as the school buses were … Continue reading →
Today was an easy ride that ended up losing 1000ft as I came along the Snake River further downstream. I also had multiple signs related to the Oregon Trail as apparently early pioneers were along the same route. Towards afternoon … Continue reading →
It is potato harvest time. I saw many “Spudnik” trucks heaped with potatoes and a few places they were harvesting. I also saw hay/clover trucks. My route today was a mix of rural roads, interstate frontage roads and crossing Twin … Continue reading →
Today was an easy ride and the third day of a sequence to reach the Snake River. I expect somewhat larger towns until Boise, though there may also be a little interstate riding through sparse areas. I enjoyed my Airbnb … Continue reading →