Today we had to say goodbye to Sue and Hector. I (Gloria) felt like crying~ They are such wonderful people...and a gourmet SAG wagon to die for! Many, many thanks, Sue and Hector. We will miss you!
This was a hard and hot day! We had 55+ miles and 25 were uphill...and I mean uphill. Luckily, we followed the McKenzie River for the majority of the time. We had some lovely views and even saw a few waterfalls. The most impressive waterfall that we saw was the Sahalie.
There are 2 choices for going over the Cascade Mountain Range. McKenzie Pass and Santiam Pass. McKenzie Pass was closed, so we had to take Santiam Pass. The first few miles were relatively easy, but as time went on, it was clear that we were in for a very tiring workout.
Even though we started early, some of us didn't finish until 5:00. Others opted out before the last 4 mile climb. I (Gloria) was one of those. It was nice to get in a car and not have to pedal.
We had dinner at Takoda's in Sisters (we ate at their chain restaurant last night). Since we did not stop for lunch, everyone was famished. We ate and hydrated well.
With the addition of Max and Valerie (friends of Brent and Deb), we are now a group of 10. Tomorrow we will leave the Sisters Inn & Suites and ride 48 miles to Prineville. The route looks a lot flatter than today -thank goodness. Our SAG has taken on a new life. We will have 2 cars following 2 groups - the faster riders stopping at the SAG every 8 miles and the slower ones (that would include me) stopping every 5 miles.
Looking forward to it...because life is great!
This was a hard and hot day! We had 55+ miles and 25 were uphill...and I mean uphill. Luckily, we followed the McKenzie River for the majority of the time. We had some lovely views and even saw a few waterfalls. The most impressive waterfall that we saw was the Sahalie.
There are 2 choices for going over the Cascade Mountain Range. McKenzie Pass and Santiam Pass. McKenzie Pass was closed, so we had to take Santiam Pass. The first few miles were relatively easy, but as time went on, it was clear that we were in for a very tiring workout.
Even though we started early, some of us didn't finish until 5:00. Others opted out before the last 4 mile climb. I (Gloria) was one of those. It was nice to get in a car and not have to pedal.
We had dinner at Takoda's in Sisters (we ate at their chain restaurant last night). Since we did not stop for lunch, everyone was famished. We ate and hydrated well.
With the addition of Max and Valerie (friends of Brent and Deb), we are now a group of 10. Tomorrow we will leave the Sisters Inn & Suites and ride 48 miles to Prineville. The route looks a lot flatter than today -thank goodness. Our SAG has taken on a new life. We will have 2 cars following 2 groups - the faster riders stopping at the SAG every 8 miles and the slower ones (that would include me) stopping every 5 miles.
Looking forward to it...because life is great!
Stunning views and well done on those hills!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah! I'm loving your encouragement:-) Keep it coming!
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