Day one we rode from Astoria to Tillamook, about 72 miles. Probably 90% of the day was raining and spanned from being just drizzly all the way to just full on downpour. It was definitely the wettest I’ve ever ridden through. Really challenging ride.

But it was stunningly beautiful and all of us rode really well. We know now we can do challenging days, but at the same time it was a tough way to start.

One thought that I would want to capture from today is, you know, 40 or 50 miles into the day, wanting to quit and wanting it to be over. I wanted to be dry and warm and comfortable and all that. I really became grateful for being exposed to First Descents and reading about people with cancer and what they are going through because you realize when things get tough, they can’t just say, hey, I don’t want to do this anymore.
I don’t want to go through chemotherapy or I don’t want to fight the battle. And so I did find some solace in having some of those stories in my back pocket to really think about. I found it pretty inspirational and motivational.

Thanks for following along. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Enjoy the ride. I know I will. Well, I didn’t enjoy it so much today, but it’ll get better.