I'm sending this from the library in Baker, OR. We had a great ride this morning through old west cattle country with the blue mountains on one side and the Eagle mountains on the other. We had a pretty quick trip, as we started before 7am and arrived at noon. We had a few stops along the way and had a very nice conversation with a local rancher who explain the countryside and local commerce. The day before we had a big climb from Pendleton OR to La Grande OR. It was our first experience with climbing via a switch back road. The view was spectactular. It was also our travel on the side of the interstate. We rode along I84 for about 8 miles, not nearly as nice as the open country roads we've been traveling. I can't attach pictures here at the libary, so I'll try and get them attached later.
Rick
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Rick: thanks for keeping us updated. Received an email from Gladys Nieuwsma today - always nice to hear from friends in the Pella area. Your cousin Matt is married to my wife's niece Kim. I failed to mention that when we spoke in Seattle. Thanks for all your efforts!
Al Vander Hart
Rick, what is your turning radius on your 'bent? way back in 95 a fellow helped me build a SWB recumbent, and boy was it heavy (old bike parts.) Fun to ride, but murder climbing hills. Level ground and downhill on the other hand, was joy.
I look at yours with the front-wheel drive and I'm very keen to see it in person when I join the tour in GR.
But still, with the drive system on the front, I can't imagine you making any sort of tight corners? my old bent had a bit of heel strike, but you are so low on yours I'd be afraid of knee strike!
best
Art Mulder, London
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