At 5 AM I heard an alarm. Mark, Corey, and John were getting ready to start their day. Last night they decided to go off route after Prineville and head to Redmond for the night. I stayed in bed until 6 while they prepped for the day. I went into the kitchen as they were finishing to make my breakfast, eggs and toast. Mark came back to wish me a safe journey and that he hoped we’d meet up again.
The ride began with coasting to the base of Ochoco Pass. The temperature was 79° as I headed up the pass.
An hour later as I crested the summit it was 90°, the early start kept me fresh and after miles of coasting into Prineville I was ready to continue in the near 100° heat.
The next 40 miles to Sister was rolling with wonderful mountain views. I began seeing Mt Hood in the distance.
I am sleeping tonight in Creekside Park in Sisters, Oregon with a small group riding the TransAmerica east. We shared some food and stories before going into our tents.
