We started the day with a home cooked breakfast with Mike at his Rushing River Retreat just outside Detroit by the river. A great setting … a fireplace … trees everywhere.
We then rode along the shores of Detroit Lake which was way low in water … exposed and dry boat ramps … entire marinas laying on the ground where water was supposed to be … exposed tree stumps. Very interesting.
We headed through the mountains towards Sisters … and the riding slowly got harder … and harder … more sand, steep whoops, steep hills … front wheel sliding … sideways sliding … rear wheel skipping … flying off hidden rocks … but the scenery just made it all worth it.
I am beginning to think my motorcycle may be a bit too big and heavy for these wild adventures in these kind of roads … but I enjoy it too much so I must endure : )
Made it to the top of Cache Mountain via a long, rocky, crumbly, and steep climb … great views and a perfect place for a quick lunch … worth the “challenging” climb.
We finally made it to the quaint town of Sisters at the foot of the Sisters Mountains … we found an amazing coffee house and sat outside in the sun enjoying out cappuccinos and licking our wounds : )
The final ride to Bend was peaceful and very enjoyable on perfectly groomed gravel roads through some farms. A great way to end a long and arduous day of riding
Bend is a beautiful town … it feels like you are in a movie set … beautiful houses, tree lined streets with changing leaves, great one-of-a-kind shops, cool people everywhere.
We checked in at our hotel, went to REI to buy provisions and gear for what is expected to be a cold camping day tomorrow high in the mountains, and went to dinner by the river for the best meal of the trip yet. A great way to end the day.
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