A beautiful day to ride with no rain in the forecast and not overly hot. We rode the tandem. Started out in the 60's and finished in the 80's. So, the temperatures have definitely warmed up since we left OR. Part of today's course had us ride again on Interstate 84 for some six miles. This time, however, it was not as much debris as the last time we were on Interstate 84.
Our first ride in ID was not nearly as scenic as what we saw throughout OR. Instead of trees, it was mostly sagebrush and certainly no wind breaks. Fortunately, the winds were mostly 5-10 SSW and the terrain was fairly flat.
After the first stage of the ride, Astoria, OR to Boise, ID, a woman in our party left the ride to return to work leaving her husband behind to finish the ride to NH. However, we picked up a father and teenage son and a father and two mid-30's sons from Indiana and Ohio. The latter father had a tough start as he experienced a blowout in the front and rear tires before he even got on his bike in Boise. You know, those that sound like a gunshot.
Anne and I dined with Yea-Chi Hu from New Taipei City, Taiwan. She is 33 and a teacher in Taiwan. Although she said she was nervous because of her english, we told her she need not be. We found her delightful and learned a lot about the Taiwanese culture. It was interesting to hear her view on things and compare them to what we heard in China a few years ago. Rachel, we hope to introduce you to her in Casper.
Tomorrow, we move on to Twin Falls, ID; a 97-mile ride in temperatures forecast to be in the mid-90's. Should be fun!
Mike, are Rach and Nee both coming up to Casper to see you? John thought Ryan would come up to Sioux Falls? You are gathering the Martins in LaCrosse (not me; but J, M, D & D). Sounds like you are enjoying this trip.
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