got there. made it. dipped front wheel in pacific. back wheel dipped in atlantic when started. packed up bike to ship home. fly out of portland

mckensee pass has big reputation on trans American ride as really hard. west bound climb was only 15 miles for me. east bound riders, you’re first major climb and it went on for 70 miles in some degree.

43 of 54 miles uphill to top of ochoco pass or. followed by 78 mile downhill to sisters or. great times

rode in cool shadows of mountains along little salmon river in idaho. 25 mile gradual climb and getting used to the heat.

new plan ti deal with 100+ heat

people want stuff done for them right now even if they caused their own problems

no internet for several days, here are few highlights

Mel finished 200 mile gravel race, dirty konza, in 18hr!!! Tanny, Caroline and Guy summit mt shasta in california in an 18hr day. met Emma, her Dad and friend walking from wyoming to new mexico. amazing people amazing journeys!

sunny day, light wind, rough road. great day of riding. met the Scotsman in middle of nowhere and saw someone’s home from dust bowl

crossed into colorado