Goodbye Oregon and Hello Idaho!!
08-19-16, 09:37 PM
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Goodbye Oregon and Hello Idaho!!
Goodbye Oregon and Hello Idaho!! Another terrific day of riding. 76 miles from Vale Oregon to Boise Idaho.
First 25 miles were finished in a touch over an hour with a nice tailwind. But another flat followed by a second flat 20 miles later. The culprit of the first flat is in the picture below. I actually picked that wire up on the way into Vale as I had a slow leak overnight but didn't look for it before starting out.The tire was pretty spent anyway so it's been replaced with a new one. Riding on chip seal shoulders just chews up the rubber. Makes me really appreciate the generally clean and smooth roads we have back home.
I took about 20 miles of bike paths through Boise. It was a mixed bag. Nice to get out of the heavy traffic but I Had to backtrack a few times, there was a section closed, one section of dirt & gravel and then another rider talking on his phone almost took me out. I still don't know how I stayed up....who would have thought cars were safer than other riders???
Boise is the home of Kristin Armstrong who just brought home a gold medal in Cycling!! It was her third. They gave her a rousing welcome at the airport when she arrived. I think she also holds the track record for the Time Trials at Charlotte Motor Speedway. I wonder which of those she values the most????
505 miles done. Just 3000 more to go!
Supper at a fabulous Italian restaurant. As good as you'll find anywhere. But then again the hot dog I had for lunch at a gas station was pretty good too!!
First 25 miles were finished in a touch over an hour with a nice tailwind. But another flat followed by a second flat 20 miles later. The culprit of the first flat is in the picture below. I actually picked that wire up on the way into Vale as I had a slow leak overnight but didn't look for it before starting out.The tire was pretty spent anyway so it's been replaced with a new one. Riding on chip seal shoulders just chews up the rubber. Makes me really appreciate the generally clean and smooth roads we have back home.
I took about 20 miles of bike paths through Boise. It was a mixed bag. Nice to get out of the heavy traffic but I Had to backtrack a few times, there was a section closed, one section of dirt & gravel and then another rider talking on his phone almost took me out. I still don't know how I stayed up....who would have thought cars were safer than other riders???
Boise is the home of Kristin Armstrong who just brought home a gold medal in Cycling!! It was her third. They gave her a rousing welcome at the airport when she arrived. I think she also holds the track record for the Time Trials at Charlotte Motor Speedway. I wonder which of those she values the most????
505 miles done. Just 3000 more to go!
Supper at a fabulous Italian restaurant. As good as you'll find anywhere. But then again the hot dog I had for lunch at a gas station was pretty good too!!
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Keep the updates coming.
08-20-16, 01:57 PM
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Nice! Lightweight rig! I at least strapped on a small sleeping bag and a lightweight tarp behind the seat in case I got stuff between towns... and that happened.
Are you supported with SAG?
Are you supported with SAG?
08-20-16, 07:04 PM
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Yes, my wife is traveling with me in our van. I have an extra bike, extra wheels, camping gear......probably 500 pounds worth of stuff!!!!
08-21-16, 11:01 PM
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Too bad the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes was out of your way. I haven't done it myself yet but I've heard good things from someone who has.
08-22-16, 09:31 PM
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Too bad the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes was out of your way. I haven't done it myself yet but I've heard good things from someone who has.
08-25-16, 09:56 PM
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Thanks for the update ... will be following along in spirit! It's easier on the legs and uses less rubber on the tire. 
