Day 28: August 2, 2024 - Cambridge, ID, to Council, ID
End: Council, ID
Miles: 22.4
Feet climbing per mile: 37
Record of the day's ride: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/208085307
I slept until 6:45 (5:45 Pacific time)). I called three motels in Riggins, all of whom told me they had no rooms for Saturday night. Finally I was able to reserve a room, the last available, at the Riverview Motel.
I was on the road at 9:00, which was rather late, but I figured I could complete the 22-mile ride by noon, which I did. It was hot!
About halfway on the ride I stopped to buy a chocolate bar.
The scenery was again beautiful.
I thought there were ravens sitting on top of the rail but now I think they are figures of people and horses.
As I came into the Trailside RV & Bicycle Park I saw a mild version of a puke machine. No, it does not go around by itself.
Dawndie, the manager, directed me to a shady spot to set up my tent which is near the shower, bathroom, and laundry. The fee is $10 per night but mine was covered by someone who had stayed here and who paid $30 for the benefit of three campers one night each.
I took advantage of the laundry and the dry heat to wash all my dark clothes.
In the afternoon I had a sandwich, ginger beer, and a soft-serve ice cream cone.
At 6:30 it was still 100 degrees.
For dinner I had 1.5 quarts of Tillamook Oregon Strawberry Ice Cream. I didn’t know whether I would eat it all but I did.
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