After a wonderful day and a half in Portland (awesome city, great restaurants) I finally made my way to Astoria this morning. I guess I should have looked at a map, because I did not realize that Astoria was the most NW point of Oregon.
As soon as I got to the hotel, my excitement level skyrocketed. I put my bike back together and we had registration and bike assembly.
Now for the good stuff: About half of the group was here today and after just meeting everybody, I know it will be an amazing trip. I think most people feel like me, excited and nervous (and relieved to finally be here.) We didn't really have too much of a chance to get to chat yet, everyone was busy with their bikes, but I guess we have the next 7 weeks. After meeting the ABB team, I think we are in great hands.
Many of my fellow riders are also doing blogs so I have added their links below - I hope you take the time to look at these blogs too. I think you will get an idea of why everyone is doing this ride and get a peak at everyone's personalities. Plus, most of them have a route map and/or our daily route sheet with miles and elevation - two things I have not figured out how to do yet.
Travis White: travisbikesamerica.com
Steve Berthe: berthe.squarespace.com
Leslie Latham and Ann Wengert: http://talesfromthesaddle.tumblr.com/
Bob Grasa: bob2wheels.blogspot.com
Adrienne Andreae: www.adriennelives.com
I like all the other blogs..they give different viewpoint. I especially enjoy seeing all of crazy guys gear laid out and then in the duffel bag!
ReplyDeleteKeep it coming!