Good news is… we turned the right direction out of the Bicycle Barn Camping place!
Another day, another mountain pass. Loup Loup Pass isn’t as high as Washington but there are no downhills or plateaus to rest the legs. It’s pretty much just one LONG climb. Another stunningly beautiful day of riding with the sun, the Methow and Okanogan Rivers and we moved into some very different topography.
Highlights of the day:
- Coming out of camp we had the sweetest tailwind and downhill a cyclist could ever have. Just the way you want to start a ride.
- Touring through the cowboy town of Winthrop.
- Well now let’s just say second breakfast was stellar. Breakfast sammies and quiche, coffee and protein smoothies with kale and spinach and all good stuff.
- Hitting the top of a mountain pass is always a high point. Literally. Lol. The other side was wicked awesome. Not as scary as yesterday. I still pumped my brakes but Tombo topped out at a comfortable 36 mph.
- If you’re going to have another flat tire it’s always nice after lunch and in a Washington apple orchard. Got it fixed quickly and we were on our way.
- Lunch! Food is becoming something we talk about. A lot. Bacon, spinach and tomato wraps today at a mom and pop organic shop.
- And finally at one point we stopped our bikes, held up our arms in awe at doing something we always talked about doing.
Not everyday will be as good as this one. But we will take whatever comes and with gratitude.
Quick PSA… you can send in prayer requests at any time by clicking on Contact at the top right. They are confidential and prayed for every day at the beginning of our ride.
Keep Calm and Pedal On 
Breathtaking scenery AND you have just begun!!! Wow! Stopping and smelling the roses …….what a feeling! Keep it up!👍🍀
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Thank you SO much for allowing me to join your amazing trip virtually!
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Of course!! It’s all the fun and none of the pain in the you know where. Literally.
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Good Job you two !!!!! Looking good, prayers for a safe journey!!! What an incredible opportunity, have fun!
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Thanks y’all! It’s 5:08 am local time and Tom is already packing up the tent! Up and at ‘em early!
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Hope to see you in Glacier—Godspeed!! Karl & Barb
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Sounds good! We are planning two nights in advance and the terrain should be a little easier after tomorrow. We will then have a better idea exactly when we will be there.
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you guys set my heart to soar like a hawk
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Thank you, Lucky! 🦅
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Good new about the Wright direction. Just remember in the AM the sun should be at your back and PM, keep the sun in your eyes. If it’s cloudy, bike into the wind.
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Haha love it! Oh my what a day we day we had today! Enjoying pizza and beer now – but might have a bit of a climb to get to our warm shower host. Thanks for journeying with us bro! Love you!
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This is Uli from Neusaess, Germany. You live my dream. I admire and envy you at the same time. Keep on rolling! Best wishes from Germany!!!
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Thank you, Uli!! We are so grateful for this opportunity. Thank you for the encouragement. We would like to cycle in Germany sometime. I know it’s beautiful. Cheers!
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