Couldn't be prettier!!

What a great first day it was!! The weather was most cooperative and provided us a temperature in the high 60's to low 70's. No wind until later in the afternoon (when I started my portion of the ride. Duh.)

Ken rode first from Florence up through the absolutely beautiful mountain drive. That great Oregon coast of deep, lush greenery with a river right next to the entire route.

Mark flew next on a really flat course from Low Pass, through Eugene, and then stopped @ Blue River. And no wind for him!! He totaled 71.85 miles with an average pace of 18.0. Good for you, Mark!!

Then it was my turn. And this was a major kink in our plans that we have to work out ... no, not having me there..... Due to the time it took, Ken and me getting lost in Eugene (who would have thought, someone in the world as directionally challenged as me, together, trying to lead each other) taking the scenic, not direct route. My route was constant uphill, yes wtih a new onset wind, through the Mountain Pass into Sister, ID. Again, absolutely gorgeous and breath-taking. In part due to the minimal shoulder, narrow and winding 2 lane road wtih semi's and large trailer/RV's pulling boats. Uh-huh. Breath taking.

Must run, darn, as I have much to share. This wireless connection per motel didn't work last night. It is 0530 and the guys are rustling about, we don't have a motel for tonight (big motorcycle convention for the next 4 days in the little towns of the area), and there is packing to do!!