I was delayed this morning after discovering a slow leak in my front tire. I pulled a piece of glass from the tread and I needed to plug the cut. Nancy is also ready and anxious to get going to her next campground, a non reservation first come site, because it is Friday.
The long drop off the mountain was a fun ride with beautiful views.
Now at the bottom of the dam I cross over the Snake River and enter Oregon.
Crossing into Oregon, I enter Hell’s Canyon and in the heat, 103° and climbing my way up and out. My plan had been to sleep in Baker City but I underestimated the miles.
Dropping off the pass I met a cyclist touring east, we stopped to visit.
I stopped for the day in Richland, OR. with a 53 mile day. Baker City is another 40 miles and I will get there tomorrow. Tonight I am in an air conditioned hotel room hiding from the heat. This small town also has a great cafe, Sara’s Richland Cafe, that serves dinner.
