Thursday we rode the Deschutes River Trail, 35 miles out-and-back, of smoothe single track. The Deschutes River has sections of rapids and falls, as well as meandering river where you always see locals floating on every kind of raft imaginable...
Friday we went to Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Brian took his mountain bike, and I took my road bike. Brian's camera battery died before he could use it - so here are a few shots from the road:
Paulina Falls:
Sunday we rode from Tumolo through Sisters up McKenzie Pass to the summit and back, on the route of "Tour de Chutes," a super popular century that happens every July. The wonderful folks at Bend's Sunnyside Sports gave us a copy of their event route - and we loved every mile. If you're ever in the area in July, this is a must-do century!
Heading out of Sisters up McKenzie Highway
Lava Fields at the edge of Sisters Wilderness
The forest turned to barren lava flows just below the summit
A short stop at the top after a 14-mile climb
Proof that we made it to the top.
The roads back - farms and ranches galore!
