Today was a no wind day in Hood River. As usual, it took a long time for everyone to decide what they were doing. Andreas headed to the coast, and was very disappointed that none of us went with him. He did his best to convince us, - we all feel guilty.Ross did a 110km Lost Lake ride. He tried to talk Kent into going with him, but Kent (and the rest of us) told him he was nuts. He says that his bike is so lite that the can climb the hills no problem..... the carbon spokes and water bottle holder make all the difference.
Jim S. and Gerry stayed behind for a relaxing day. They were probably the smart ones...
The rest of us (Jim C, Brad, Blaine, Harold, Greg, and I took off towards the Rowena Lookout. My new rear gears made the work a lot easier. I didn't have any trouble on the first hills - just slow. At Moiser, instead of continuing east, we headed up "7 Mile Hill". It is a killer with an 11% grade. I had to stop twice on the steepest parts...
1/2 way up, Greg and I took the "Marsh Road Cut-Off, which took us to the Rowena Lookout. The rest of the gang, continued up the hill, and ended up in the Dalles. Our route totalled 46km, theirs was 72km (and more hills).
All in all it was a great day for a ride. It was a little cooler than it has been, although it was very hot in the sun. There was almost no wind, so headwind everywhere we went... There should be lots of sore muscles tomorrow....
It looks like we are planning Chinese for supper....
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