Quote Originally Posted by TrekDianna View Post
I rode the Gorge Ride today. It's about 39 miles from The Dalles to Hood River, Oregon. Great scenery and starts out with a climb that ends in a great view.

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Looks like a gorgeous ride!

Today was 26 miles of hill training. For a flatlander like me it was tough.

I stopped to save a turtle in the middle of the road. He didn't much appreciate it. First he hissed at me, then he tried to pee on me.

PS our hills did not result in any view whatsoever.