18 July, Monmouth Oregon, got an early start, one the long loop, the first challenge was 8 miles of cool flat was a steep almost 1000 ft climb. At the start of the decent almost missed a poorly marked turn.
Here is a link to the whole profile/course http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip.aspx?tripId=469102
On the road before lunch.
THistles and Riders
At lunch the shade was at a premium, it was getting very hot.
Hiding in the shade while the band played on.
The return loop had some nice long hill climbs.