Down A Steep Hill On A Windy Day

The last moment of the ride!

The End Pics

Seaside and Cannon Beach at the end with some of my family

Final Word

Final Odometer

In summary, I pedaled the 85 pound bike 4380 miles in 50 days. I lost 10 pounds of weight although I didn't want to.

To those of you that followed me, texted me, thought of me, and prayed for me, I thank you all.

Final word,

Good morning, and in case I don't see you, good afternoon, good evening and good night!

Day 50

All set. I rode the final stretch along the beach front sidewalk at Seaside. The family was there with signs of congratulations. Perfect ending. The sun was out and we had a wonderful day at the beach.

Day 49

I am moving along at a comfortable pace. I have coordinated with my family to meet them at Seaside, Oregon at the turnabout at the beach.  I have many great memories as a child on summer vacation with my family there. I will stop short today, put the tent up one more time. Tomorrow I will finish.

Day 48

Almost to the Pacific Ocean! Very Exciting.

Day 47

Lava Fields From Eruption

Sisters Mountains

I have been tackling the Oregon Mountains and putting some big mileage in every day. Today I crossed McKenzie Pass lava fields and saw the Sisters Mountains. Beautiful. I came across this alpaca herd. Must of been a couple hundred of them.

Day 44

I have been riding long days every day so I made it to Oregon.  This is it. The last state. So far it looks like Eastern Washington, like between Yakima and Ellensburg. Today was hilly, but tomorrow I climb three Mountains right away.

Haven't seen a west bound rider for days. It is lonely when you are out in the giant openness.

Idaho Pictures

This View Was After One Of The Most Difficult Climbs On This Ride

This Clear Mountain River Shadowed Me For At Least 70 Miles Today. It Is A Beautiful River.

Day 42 Update

I reached Idaho late on Day 41. It was a difficult day. Near Lolo, Montana the wind was blowing very hard from the side. It was difficult to stay up. I yelled out in fun at Mother Nature "Come On! You Can't Beat Me!" and she tried harder. She got back at me later. I was on this six mile climb to the top of a mountain pass before Idaho and the cold cold rain drenched me. I was at the last available spot that evening in Powell, Idaho. They were nice. They made a deal with a cabin renter to allow me to sleep out of the rain on the porch. I took about a 20 minute hot shower.

Today the weather was nice. I traveled along a beautiful river for 66 miles before I got breakfast. The waitress was amazed at how much I ordered; two full breakfasts and pie. The funny thing was some people eating breakfast saw me later in the evening at another restaurant.  They were smiling because I drank five strawberry lemonades.

Not many pictures because it looks much like Washington.

Montana

Montana is big sky country. I have been on many mountain passes the last few days. Not many pictures,  here are a few.

This picture shows how windy it was. This lake was storming. 

This was a long morning hill climb. You csn see the road in the distance. 

Yellowstone

Storage to keep the animals like bears out of your tent.

Tetons