We stayed at Loloma Cabins, a group of nice cabins right on the banks of the McKenzie River. The water is cold (though not icy), and I enjoyed a quick dip at the end of my ride.  The area has very tall trees and green overgrowing everything, which gives it a certain fairy tale quality.

Unfortunately, Noel got a flat almost right away.  A nuisance, but nothing major to fix.  Then it stated to rain.  Luckily, we were near a fire house, and they welcomed us there to wait it out.  That ended up being a delay of about an hour.  (Notice CC balanced on a pedal clip.  She’s very graceful.)

Everything seems covered in moss in western Oregon.  Here is a “green roof” on a USGS gauging station building.

We stopped in a bike store we were passing in Springfield so Noel could replace the tube we had used.  (Can’t be too careful.)  The woman working the counter was super nice, and even got us each ice water.

We tried to visit a bicycle museum in Eugene, but of course it was closed Mondays.

Much of the ride was just to cover ground, a contrast with the several days of beautiful riding we have had lately.  Toward the end of the day, I saw yet another f the huge piles of hay bales that are so common in the west.  Had to get a picture.

Tomorrow is the last day of the trip.  I can hardly believe it.  We rode to the unlovely town of Junction City to be able to ride the better route to the coast (Rte 36).  It was recommended by Ken Bettencourt of the 10,000 mile fund raiser for childhood cancer.  Looking forward to it.