Day 02 - St. Helens to Welches

Seventy six miles and 2,600 feet of climbing.

We traveled from St. Helens into Portland and over the St. Johns bridge.  One of my favorite bridges in Portland, very Gothic.  Quick steep climb up to the bridge and then directly over to the Marine Drive path to travel from the west to the east of Portland.  Once we reached Troutdale, we started climbing and have not stopped. 

The ride took most of the day, we left kind of late and the informal group I was with had two mechanicals.  One slashed tire (I carry an extra tire) and one flat (everyone typically carries extra tubes). 

Hotel in Welches was a very nice lodge.  We had a beautiful view from our room.

Day 01 Load (load the bags on the truck)

The Gang (Day 01)

In Orientation (Day 00)