SF to Portland

12 hours in the car can become a little tiresome. We hit a little traffic leaving SF this morning, then rush hour in Sacramento and the rush hour home in Portland. The drive was beautiful though. After SF we climbed through the mountains near Shasta Lake and it just kept on becoming gradually more green as we headed North up the 5.

Upon arrival at Portland we took my brothers advice and found a nice little ride in Forest Park, not too technical but a good stretch for the legs after that drive.

It was a 6 mile hike up an easy fire road, then a couple of miles of actual road and a fast double track descent. With mud in my eyes I finished strong, though the mighty legs of the local Portland riders that guided us were certainly stronger than mine on the ascent.

With Phil T's lead foot syndrome behind us, we gained in elevation and increased our fuel economy from 11mpg (Phil T's agressive demeanor) up to 14, a substantial gain. Tomorrow were off to Whistler BC, Blackhome. I'm pumped! Were staying right in the village, about 1 kilometer (thats canadian for a half a mile) from the lift.

Thanks Derrick and Chelsea for a fun night and the place to stay.