Thursday, June 21, 2012

June 21, Kah-nee-tah to Prineville

Fun day (mostly) Today was unusual in that it had clear segments.  Miles 1-13 were quick and very isolated.  4 horses and a pony ran along side of us through several fields then cut across the road and were gone.  Later we were followed on the road by a pony for about 1/2 mi.  Miles 13 -30 were quiet farm fields, lots of irrigation and we were off the reservation.  Only SAG (support and gear) stop was at mi. 30.  Miles 30-43 were hot, tiring, and my right knee hurt.  Miles 43 - 60 were uphill then 12 miles of shallow down hill.  Great way to finish the day.  We actually got done early enough to sit down for a "real" lunch.  BIG chef salad and Chocolate Tuxedo Cheesecake.  As always the hot shower felt great. 
Tomorrow is our first test, 116 mi and 5,000 feet of uphill.  Haven't seen the elevation profile for the route yet.  No matter how it is shaped 5,000 feet of climbing is not fun.  Forecast is for mostly in the 6os with scattered showers.  Stay tuned for results tomorrow.
Mike Monk, tour leader has his website up for this ride.  It is quite professional and lots of pictures etc.   http://www.bamacyclist.com/BAMA/HOME.html  Mike's home page
http://www.bamacyclist.com/BAMA/2012_JOURNALS.html  page with link to " Across America North 2012"

Ospreys minding the nest


View from water stop.  better than looking at the trucks


Typical high plains scrub and hills

Tonight is early to bed.  We'll be on the road as early as we can.  It will be a LOOng day
Sam
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  1. UnknownJune 22, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    Good luck on your challenging Friday and take care of that knee! Larry

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  3. AnonymousJune 22, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I hope you get through your long day without incident. The psychological boost at having made it will carry you for weeks. And the day of rest won't hurt... mjkb

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  4. AnonymousJune 22, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Jedi Sam:

    Any sightings of the High Plains Drifter of yore?

    Only two more days and you're done with Oregon and into Idaho.

    Since you started at the ocean, you may want to continue your connection with the sea. The best sushi in Boise is the Ahi Sushi Bar in Eagle. It offers full menu and is very highly rated by Urbanspoon. Phone number is 208-938-3474 and if you don't care for the raw stuff, get the tempura offerings.

    Increase the force in you, it will.

    Joda

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