Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Day 7 - Ontario, Oregon - June 25th 2006
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Weather: Sunny and very hot (tops 103).
Location: Ontario, Oregon (from Baker City, Oregon)
Miles per day: 83
Average miles per hour: 14.22
Today was a brilliant down hill day! The views were beautiful - for me, there is nothing better than seeing a train with a mountain backdrop.
We also had our first go at Highway riding. As it was downhill, it was rather enjoyable and I felt much safer on Highway I 84 with a shoulder buffering me from the trucks by at least 3 feet. Previous days, I could nearly feel the hair on my arm touch the trucks!
We passed through Huntington, Catfish Capital of the World (or so they claim). The day passed quickly as we biked along the Snake River heading into Ontario, Oregon (just .6 miles from the Idaho border).
One final note on Oregon for those who have not visited the state. The last 6 days have been stunning and I would highly recommend a visit. A few interesting facts of Oregon:
1- The Columbia River gorge is considered by many to be the best place in the world for windsurfing.
2- Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and is formed in the remains of an ancient volcano.
3- The Columbia River forms most of the northern border between Oregon and Washington. The Snake River forms over half of the eastern boundary with Idaho.
4- Eugene is rated by "Bicycling Magazine" as one of the top ten cycling communities in the United States.
Weather: Sunny and very hot (tops 103).
Location: Ontario, Oregon (from Baker City, Oregon)
Miles per day: 83
Average miles per hour: 14.22
Today was a brilliant down hill day! The views were beautiful - for me, there is nothing better than seeing a train with a mountain backdrop.
We also had our first go at Highway riding. As it was downhill, it was rather enjoyable and I felt much safer on Highway I 84 with a shoulder buffering me from the trucks by at least 3 feet. Previous days, I could nearly feel the hair on my arm touch the trucks!
We passed through Huntington, Catfish Capital of the World (or so they claim). The day passed quickly as we biked along the Snake River heading into Ontario, Oregon (just .6 miles from the Idaho border).
One final note on Oregon for those who have not visited the state. The last 6 days have been stunning and I would highly recommend a visit. A few interesting facts of Oregon:
1- The Columbia River gorge is considered by many to be the best place in the world for windsurfing.
2- Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and is formed in the remains of an ancient volcano.
3- The Columbia River forms most of the northern border between Oregon and Washington. The Snake River forms over half of the eastern boundary with Idaho.
4- Eugene is rated by "Bicycling Magazine" as one of the top ten cycling communities in the United States.
