Day’s distance: 258 miles Total trip distance: 996 miles Today’s high temperatures were much lower than the past two days with temperatures starting the low 50’s and staying in the 60’s. Cloud cover was significant and I ran into one rain shower that lasted about 15 minutes. I woke up early but did not rush to get on the road as this was going to be … Continue reading 2017 Loop through Eastern Oregon – Day 3

Day’s distance: 358 miles Total trip distance so far: 728 miles Another sunny day with temperatures ranging from the low 50’s to the low 90’s. Today’s ride included many miles of just the type of roads I love – scenic, two-lane highways with little traffic and good surfaces. The day began heading south from Baker along Hwy 7. I’ve been on this road before, on … Continue reading 2017 Loop through Eastern Oregon – Day 2

Day 1 distance: 370 miles Total trip distance so far: 370 miles Sunny and warm, with temperatures ranging from 50 to 85, depending on elevation and time of day. The afternoon was a bit breezy, as expected. I left pretty early, about 7am. I wasn’t planning on leaving early but I was wide awake at 5:30am. I figured instead of waiting for commute traffic to die … Continue reading 2017 Loop through Eastern Oregon – Day 1