I spent $140 more than I wanted to today. I've been getting several flats recently and I haven't felt confident riding on rough surfaces. This was due to using the regular tires that came with my road bike that only have one layer of Kevlar. I bought some Gatorskin tires that should prevent getting flats but they weren't cheap.
Yesterday after a 70 mile ride, we spent the night at Redwood National Forest in Northern California (Oh yeah, we crossed the Oregon-California Border!!!). The forest consisted of Coast Redwood and Giant Sequoia Trees.
Some awesome tree facts:
Coast Redwood Trees:
- Height: To nearly 380 ft.
- Age: to 2,000 years
- Bark: To 12 in. thick
- Base: To 22 ft. diameter
Giant Sequoia Trees:
- Height: To nearly 311 ft.
- Age: To 3,200 years
- Bark: To 31 in. thick
- Base: To 40 ft. diameter
Both these trees start as seeds the size of an oat!
The ride has been great. Boyd, the guy from Australia has stuck with us and since then, we've started our ride earlier to avoid traffic and wind.
California is a bit drier than Oregon and also a bit more pricier, but there is more culture in the people and the towns. It seems more alive. I am currently in Arcata and I will be taking a rest day in Eureka!
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| Oregon has been so kind to me. |
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| The Crew |
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| After a 1000 foot climb... |
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| Was gifted with a flat on the way down the hill. At least there was a great view. |
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| So thug. |
