Boise, Idaho - Ontario, Oregon
60 miles
5 hours and 25 minutes in the saddle
27.5 mph max speed
11.1 mph average speed
We have reached Oregon, our second last state before we leave the US to continue our trip around the world. It felt like a big milestone to cross the state line because Oregon borders the Pacific. We have less than 500 miles left to cycle before we reach the beach!
Our ride today has taken us along the fruit growing area in Idaho. Unfortunately we missed the cherry festival by a day, although there were lots of fruit stalls along the road.The Snake River Plateau is arid and the land is mostly brown with only sage brush able to survive. Along the river and irrigation canals there are green veins where arable farming and fruit growing is made possible. Idaho is big on irrigation. We seem to see endless sprinkler systems. Today we cycled through a field of mint. The smell was so strong it cleared our noses, it was like cycling through a tube of toothpaste.
Tomorrow we will probably do another century ride in order to get to the next bed for the night. We will also re-join the Adventure Cycling route which we are looking forward to. The AC maps have lots of useful information such as where we can buy food along the route and also where there are places to stay, which we have been missing while we have been off route.
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2 comments:
I cant believe you`ve done so well, what a fantastic journey of adventure, and you`re nearly there! Wish I could be there to see you arrive at the ocean! Lots of love Sarah x
I think by now you've either reached the coast or you're very close.(as of 6/22.) Congratulations! You've had an amazing trek across the U.S. Have fun in San Francisco.
Michelle
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