Author Archives: John Aylward

Day 7: La Grande to Baker City

Today’s Highlights:Our last day of Cycle Oregon Classic took us 58 miles back to Baker City with only 1800 feet of climbing. It was the easiest ride out of the 6 days, and equally as scenic as the others. In … Continue reading

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Day 6: Pendleton to La Grande

Today’s Highlights:Cycle Oregon gave us another awesome route today. We covered 57 miles and climbed 4662 feet. With all the climbing, a few water stops and a great lunch, it took me 6-1/2 hours. That’s almost double what a flatish … Continue reading

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Day 5: Pendleton

Today’s Highlights:Today we stayed in Pendleton. It was nice not having to pack up and move. The ride today was optional and I, like many others, chose to not ride. Instead, I walked into town and checked out the festivities. … Continue reading

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Day 4: Elgin to Pendleton

Today’s Highlights:This morning I tried to wipe the dew off my bicycle seat and it wouldn’t come off. It was ice! I had to scrape it off! It was 33 degrees when I started riding at 7:00. I was bundled … Continue reading

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