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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Day 7 Highlights (Pendleton to Elgin)
The final day – A 75 mile day with an “epic climb” – 25 miles of climbing with over 6,600 feet of elevation gain. I’ve never actually riden my bike by a ski resort before – kind of a kick!! … Continue reading
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Day 6 Highlights (Pendleton Layover Day)
Ahh…a layover day – no riding. We did have a number of the “honored children” join us today for the annual ride out. What a humbling experience for David’s family to be with us (David was an honored child who … Continue reading
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Day 5 Highlights (Waitsburg to Pendleton)
My experience with the Hood to Coast run was that whenever the maps describe the course as having “rolling hills” it really just mean “uphill” – no different here. Lots and lots of “rolling hills” – tough ride through the … Continue reading
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Day 4 Highlights (Waitsburg to Walla Walla & Back)
What a great day – slept in and did the easy ride into Walla Walla (22 miles). A fun little ride with a bunch of my Candlelighter friends. Stopped for lunch in the parking lot of the Walla Walla Elks … Continue reading
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Day 3 Highlights (Clarkston to Waitsburg)
Another day with more than 80 miles (82 to be precise). What looked to be an easy day on the map, turned out much tougher due to what they don’t show you on the map – WIND!! Turned a gentle … Continue reading
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Day 2 Highlights (Enterprise to Clarkston)
Can you say the day we kicked “Rattlesnake Pass”! Tough day of cycling the 86 miles from Enterprise to Clarkston – down Rattlesnake Pass and then back UP (10 miles – 7% grade – about a 3,000 ft climb) it. … Continue reading
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Day 1 Highlights (Elgin to Enterprise)
What a glorious ride today. Broke camp in freezing cold and rode 44 miles from Elgin to Enterprise. Easy ride with spectacular views along the Wallowa River Canyon. Some of the most beautiful country you will ever see. Fly fishing … Continue reading
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Day 0 Highlights (Elgin Arrival)
The adventure begins with the long drive from Portland to Elgin, Oregon. It was a beautiful day and the farther east we traveled the more bicycles we encountered!! Elgin was a very welcoming community and the set-up was absolutely incredible. … Continue reading
Why I’m Riding Cycle Oregon!!
Dear Friends, Family and Co-Workers, As many of you know I have experienced a life change over the last two years where I have embraced and taken control of my own health. Many of you have encouraged me, many of … Continue reading
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Preparing for Cycle Oregon
Saturday I am off to Elgin Oregon to begin the 2010 Cycle Oregon event on Sunday morning. I will be updating this blog every day of the event. I also plan to update photos throughout the ride. Thanks to all for … Continue reading
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Steve's Cycle Oregon Adventure 2010 