Got to camp late, had to ice half my body parts before I could even take a shower, my camping gear was in total disarray, and I had far too many electronic devices that needed charging - but hey, HOW BOUT' THEM NINERS! I actually tried to catch the end of the game in Tillamook but all the restaurant/bars were the kind without windows, and I wasn't gonna walk into one of those joints wearing black Spandex.
Rogue Ales does it right
Rogue Ales Brewmaster, John (More Hops) Maier is riding with us. Need to belly up to him somewhere along the way. I think there's some sort of tasting tomorrow. Lots of "Fear the Beards" here too, and John's one of those guys. Check him out here: http://rogue.com/about/rogue-brewmaster.php
Rogue also hosted last night's dinner
Today was a bigger test for the knee, a 73-miler with 2,500' of climbing. The knee treated me great; in fact, it was even better than the first day back. I was able to stand and pedal just fine, and I think that was good for me. The first couple of times I stood and pedaled, my knee popped like when you crack your knuckles. Wake-up call for sure.
Postcard weather to start of the People's Coast Classic
The day's ride was awesome. Several nice little beach communities and I tried to stop and take pictures in all of them. Cannon Beach was my favorite but it was a little too early to stop there for lunch. I ended up having lunch in Manzanita with Steve and Cathy Gibson, chowing down two killer tacos. It's perfect weather, too. People are saying best weather ever for the PCC.
Feeling good in Seasisde
Cup of coffee (and a free sample) at the Chocolate Cafe in Cannon Beach
I have a great wingman
Manzanita Beach ahead
Lunch spot in Manzanita encircled in hot sauce
Beyond Manzanita, Nehalem Bay
Only negative is that both my achilles are swollen and especially the left one. I'm sure it's because of the way I rode yesterday. I overcompensated with my riding style and Mr. Achilles didn't like it. I was rocking my foot way too much. I think I did better today but by the end of the day, the left achilles was visibly swollen. I've been icing both of them, as well as both knees. I also moved my cleat position back, so as to stabilize my pedal over the cleat a little better. Hopefully I can nip it in the bud and get my groove on!
First hospital I've passed without visiting
Day 6 Recap: Astoria, OR to Tillamook, OR
Actual Miles: 73.5
Cumulative Miles: 383.5
Elevation Gain: 2,500'
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 11,760'
% to Mexico: 20.8%
Actual Miles: 73.5
Cumulative Miles: 383.5
Elevation Gain: 2,500'
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 11,760'
% to Mexico: 20.8%
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