While it has been a few days since I have posted it isn't because I have nothing to tell you. It's just the we have been very busy.While 9 days ago this adventure started on a not so great note. I am trying to find the positive in everyday. This is an amazing group of people who have a passion for cycling. We are left Astoria, Oregon with mixed emotions as to what to expect. Our first day of riding brought cold, wet weather but ay 7am June 15th we started peddling. The weather wasn't what we would have liked but it is part of the adventure. The wet, cold, windy weather continued for the first few days. We traveled thru small towns and cities with excitement, fatigue and anticipation of the next day. We traveled through the mountains with snow cap peaks, winter road conditions to the valley of Kah-Nee-Tah. The temperature in the morning was 35 degrees and at the end of the day it was over 80 degrees. From there was traveled thru the valley pass of historical Oregon. We as riders have had opportunities to get to know each other more. Everyone helps one other over the course of each day, in many ways. Helping fix flats, bandaging road rash from falls, encouragement when you think you just can't peddle another mile and knowing when you just need time alone to find your inner strength. Here are some pictures of the first section of our adventure.