Today's ride was fairly difficult due to the climbing and the wind. We began with a climb up Ross Canyon Road and were soon on Highway 20 climbing to Loup Loup Pass at elevation 4,020. Most of the climb was not too steep but the headwind made it more difficult. We basically climbed for 26 miles. This took 4 hours. Of course the downhill that followed only took 30 minutes. We had pre-selected the Cinnamon Bakery in Twisp for lunch. This is obviously a popular place because there was a long line. Just as our orders were being taken, in walks two local BAC members Midge and Terry, returning from a hike. We had ridden with these ladies a coup
le of weeks ago on the Sonoma, Napa ride.The next two nights we'll be separated from the group since we're staying with friends Gary Dodson and Rita Jensen. See their house on the left; we're in a detached guest cottage. We met Rita and Gary on a ride across the Pyrenees in 1998.
We had a great Happy Hour with a few locals at Methow Cycle and Sport. Shown in photo on the right is bike mechanic Dave Acheson. Dave is also Mayor on the city of Winthrop.
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