Monday, June 15, 2009

Day 10 Monday June 15 Sumpter to Baker City: 31 miles

A Rest Day We had an easy day. Mostly downhill or flat and mostly dry. Our campsite has a hot tub. We need to plan our next week carefully as towns and campsites are far apart. Baker City is so flat people ride beach cruisers around town.A few thoughts/words/musings from Frank Beware of people telling you that it is all downhill from here, also at sometime during the day there will be a head wind which is worse than going up a steep hill. It is a treat to get all the gear off your bike and go for a ride around the town. PS If you don't hear from us for a day or two it is because we are probably out of WiFi and cell phone areas.
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  1. GinnyJune 15, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    I'm enjoying your mini-travelogues as you progress along.
    Jean D. and I rode 17 miles one day last week and thought we were medal winners.
    Keep pedaling.
    My MD told me I should ride in low gears and have 60 - 90 revolutions per minute. I thought she was nuts, but it worked well for me. I'm not sure if she was referring to regular bikes or my 3-wheeled recumbent.
    Clear roads and cool temperatures to you!

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  2. UnknownJune 16, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    Headwinds are much worse than hills, especially gusting headwinds. I seem to remember from my time in KS that the prevailing winds were from the west. If that's true then you should have nice tailwinds for a lot of your ride throught the midwest. Tailwinds are the best.

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  3. kimstanfordJune 16, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    We are starting another day as usual. Darrell is off to work, I am trying to figure out what to wear to work. Riding X country sure is alot more exciting!.You and Frank are amazing!Be safe.

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  4. UnknownJune 16, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    I'm updateing the google map as soon as you post - it's awesome to see the terrain you all are riding through.
    Dan's right: PICTURES! And good tailwinds across the midwest.

    It's raining here today - steady and warm.

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  5. UnknownJune 16, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    In our parlance, a "rest day" means no biking! Spend the day in that nice hot tob, read a book, whatever! What is your average MPH by the way? Do you need to change the name of your blog?

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  6. BarbJune 16, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Just wondering if there were any of those portly guys in leathers left in Baker City????

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