More catching up

A couple of things I didn’t mention in the last posts that I should have:
For our good friend John Neun and for Aaron, Dan and Jesse – I neglected to mention that OR is in contention for having the best beers in the country. When we were in Eugene, we ate at a Steelhead Brew Pub and their stuff was awesome. The only other I specifically remember is a Black Butte Porter, but I didn’t have a disappointing beer in the state. And we all know that beer is the perfect cycling restorative – quick carbs and rehydrating all in one.
Also, while still in Boise I was able to do the multiple minor bike repairs I needed to. That was a good thing. The pavement we’re dealing with has been very rough and the bikes are literally shaking themselves to pieces. It will take regular attention just to go over them and retighten everything needed every other day or so.
Michael