Day 84 - McKenzie Pass, I got this - Rollin' ocean to ocean - CycleBlaze

July 24, 2024

Day 84 - McKenzie Pass, I got this

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Elizabeth HendersonRight up your alley! How many of these have you had? I recognize several!
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Theresa GardnerDave, happy you're happily in your wheelhouse!
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Rode my final long climb over a pass today. As my friend Jerry says, “Dave, you got this”
Jerry, “I got this!”

The road up and over McKenzie pass is narrow and winding so they enforce a total vehicle length which includes anything being towed

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They even have a method to measure your vehicle and warn you if it is too long
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Near the summit, the Pacific Crest Trail crosses. I met two PCT hikers in Sisters who were purchasing food
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After a 2,100 foot climb, my last pass
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Elizabeth HendersonCongratulations! Woo hoo!
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Theresa GardnerCongratulations Dave! Amazing!
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Unfortunately at the top there was a lot of haziness due to smoke and I did not get any views

This guy had it tough
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The long downhill wound its way through a gorgeous towering fir forest

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Andrea BrownI'm going to annoyingly point out that the pines are on the east side of this pass but you are now in Doug fir country. And yes, it's a downhill paradise.
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David HendersonTo Andrea BrownMy botany skills are poor so thanks for you comments. As I have ridden cross country a few spots stand out. The eastern side of McKenzie pass through the forest is one of the most beautiful
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Met Mack part way down. He did the Transamerica in 2015. Still riding after having both knees and both hips replaced
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George (Buddy) HallInteresting - I met a cyclist named Mack on the Blue Ridge in Virginia in 2015 while riding the Transam - that was 9 years ago, but - what are the odds it could be him?
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David HendersonTo George (Buddy) HallI would guess it is the same guy, how many Mack’s have ridden the Transamerica?
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Number 80 - Sisters, OR. Sisters forced Dollar General to do away with their tacky yellow sign
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Andrea BrownWith a backdrop of PINES! Sisters is awesome in so many ways.
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Today's ride: 45 miles (72 km)
Total: 3,823 miles (6,153 km)

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