Wednesday, June 3, 2009
June 2 - 110 miles from Lyle, Wa, to Umatilla, OR
Yesterday was rough and tiring. We rode through the desert of eastern Washington through a 15 - 20 mph headwind. We averaged a sluggish 11 mph and had to carry extra water due to the lack of rest areas (two 40-mile stretches without them). In total we were ou for 13.5 hours. Nevertheless, the last mile coming into Umatilla was pretty at dusk and the desert flowers had a wonderful scent. We slept soundly after a quick dinner, and left this morning after a massive breakfast. The wind has been with us today and we've already done 55 miles to Walla Walla, where we are dining in the beautiful downtown and taking avantage of the Internet. Only 30 miles to Dayton!
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"May the road be flat and the wind always at your back." (per Kenny Wingfield, BRBC member) - Mom and Dad
PS: Mom was in Walla Walla around 1971.
Hey Charley and Larry: You guys must have rockets in your pockets!! It is a good thing I am not riding with you this year; I'd have to put some cement blocks in those bobtrailers of yours so I could keep up.
I am really enjoying following you on the maps and vicariously riding with you. Keep up the good work, savor each day, and most of all keep safe.
Jack
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