Historic Hwy 30

Greetings Readers!

This is the best road ride I’ve ever done. It’s got everything. I don’t do it often as it takes the whole day to drive up to Hood River, do the ride, and then drive home. So it’s a real treat when I get the chance. Mom took the day off with me and we had a great time!

I’ll spare you all the details and let the pics do the talking. I could have taken hundreds today, but that would take days to upload. As many as I took, still, just doesn’t do it justice. But here they are anyway. Enjoy!

Here’s Mom showing me how it’s done.

Looking east out over the Gorge…

Mom, checking out the view.

Looking south behind us from the viewpoint.

these cool succulants were growing out of the rock walls, they were beautiful.  

the scenery is jaw dropping.

The flowers were incredible, every color you could think of. They were all blooming today, and all over the side of the road.

Heading up to Rowena point.

Looking down from Rowena crest, that is one killer descent!

That’s our route, heading east to The Dalles.

Mt Hood peaks it’s head out over the Gorge from Rowena point.

What a great ride!

Are you kidding? The road is lined with a white fence! Beautiful……..

Looking up to Rowena point as we climb….

Old barns from days gone by…..

Got to stop for refreshments.

Volcanic rock was everywhere…

Heading into the Mosier Twin Tunnels.

coming out the other side…

This is one hell of a ride, if your a roadie you owe it to yourself to do this ride. The scenery is breathtaking. Especially in the spring and in fall when the leaves change colors. The landscape is Volcanic rock, the Gorge, Ponderosa Pines and White Oak. Flowers are everywhere and the geographic formations are stunning. The Bike riding is twisty and fun, with two climbs up to Rowena Point, and two awesome chester cheeta grin descents. There are no boring long straightaways. Plus coffee and lunch stops as well. I hope to ride it again before winter sets in.

I felt pretty good today, it’s hard to not have your morale soar when on a ride like this.

Miles ridden today, 44

Miles ridden 2008, 1642.

Cheers!