Wednesday, September 24, 2014

2014 Oregon/California - Day 1 - The Garage Door is Closed....Right?

Day 1 - Sweet Home to Springfield
This is our favorite way to start a bike tour....on the bikes!
Heading west on Highway 228 on a clear, warm morning after a week of clouds and smokiness.
 We ride this road many times each year. This is one of Donna's favorite pieces of garden decoration on this route. The flowers change with the seasons.
Crawfordsville Drive - saw 7 barking dogs, 2 suicidal squirrels, and 1 pile of horse poop. Oh, and 4 east-bound cars.
Must be in Brownsville, the 3rd oldest town in Oregon.
Main Street Cafe, our favorite lunch stop.
Friend Mandy, giving us a send-off from her job at the museum.
On the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway
Bikeway signing to the right.
Yes, that is one huge flag and, yes, we have been enjoying quite the tailwind all afternoon.
McKenzie River.....almost to the day's destination in Springfield.

1 comment:

Bluekat said...

Hi Doug and Donna,
I'm so glad you're posting your ride. Love following along. :)
May you have only tailwinds and dry (not too hot) weather! Be safe, and have a great time.