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| This page is for planning our ride back to Seattle. | | This page is for planning our ride back to Seattle. |
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| Other useful pages are:
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| * [https://nimbus.mako.cc/s/Xii4QZbxqfmpcee Shared file dropbox] (should be editable/uploadable) available here with a s3kr3t password
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| * [[Bike tour/Summer 2019/Packing list]]
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| == To remember for future trips ==
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| * sleeping bag in the red trash can in the basement.
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| * egg container is a little broken.
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| * blue camping "cup" has a crack and it needs to be replaced.
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| * finding routes that have alternate roads nearby (ideally paved) is important. OSM has both road types and quality information!
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| * having some full rest days to explore places is good.
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| * more wool underwear
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| * aim for 45-65 miles/day.
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| * 10+% climb for more than a km is rough on fully-loaded bikes (i.e. Manton to Shingleton).
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| * we changed plans as we went (i.e. skipped Lemolo)
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| == Options == | | == Options == |
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| == Itinerary == | | == Itinerary == |
| === Day 1: June 22nd (Sat) === | | === Day 1: June 22nd === |
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| * [Bike] home → San Jose Diridon [~17mi] | | * [Bike] home → San Jose Diridon [~17mi] |
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| * Brunch: in Davis @ Konditorei Austrian Pastry (Davis); Cafe Bernando | | * Breakfast in Davis: Konditorei Austrian Pastry (Davis); Cafe Bernando |
| * Dinner in Dunnigan: Taqueria La Michoacana (open 8am-6pm on weekends ''only''); only other options are fast food and a 24h Denny's | | * Dinner in Dunnigan: Taqueria La Michoacana (open 8am-6pm on weekends ''only''); only other options are fast food and a 24h Denny's |
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| Backup Options: | | Backup Options: |
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| * Stay in Woodland in hotel/model [Several options] | | * Stay in Woodland in hotel/model [Several options] |
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| === Day 2: June 23rd (Sun) === | | === Day 2: June 23rd === |
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| * [Bike] Dunningan to Corning (~76 miles) | | * [Bike] Dunningan to Corning (~76 miles) |
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| * Dinner in Orland: El Vaquero (11am-10pm; right next to Orland Inn); Taqueria Don Sammy (9am-9pm); La Corona Mexican Restaurant (7am-9pm) | | * Dinner in Orland: El Vaquero (11am-10pm; right next to Orland Inn); Taqueria Don Sammy (9am-9pm); La Corona Mexican Restaurant (7am-9pm) |
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| === Day 3: June 24th (Mon) === | | === Day 3: June 24th === |
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| * [Bike] Corning to Manton/Shingletown. [~70 miles; 4442 ft; from Manton to KOA is steep; ~2100ft in 12 miles] | | * [Bike] Corning to Manton/Shingletown. [~70 miles; 4442 ft; from Manton to KOA is steep; ~2100ft in 12 miles] |
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| * Breakfast: McBrayer's Hometown Cafe (opens 5-7am); alternative if we want to get an early start, there are many options in Red Bluff (20mi) | | * Breakfast: McBrayer's Hometown Cafe (opens 5-7am); alternative if we want to get an early start, there are many options in Red Bluff (20mi) |
| * Lunch: we can pick up something at the Olive Pit in Corning (opens at 7am) in Corning; several options in Red Bluff including Bud's Jolly Kone veggie burgers and several burrito options | | * Lunch: we can pick up something at the Olive Pit in Corning (opens at 7am) in Corning; several options in Red Bluff including Bud's Jolly Kone veggie burgers and several burrito options |
| * Dinner: Pioneer Hillside Pizza is open until 9pm and 4.4mi from campground and there is an alternate path via Emigrant Trail that avoids the main road; alternative is camp/cooking at the KOA [🍳] | | * Dinner: Pioneer Hillside Pizza is open until 9pm and 4.4mi from campground and there is an alternate path via Emigrant Trail that avoids the main road; alternative is camp/cooking at the KOA |
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| * <strike>Bailey Creek Lodge</strike> (appears to be full) | | * <strike>Bailey Creek Lodge</strike> (appears to be full) |
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| === Day 4: June 25th (Tue) === | | === Day 4: June 25th === |
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| * [Bike] Shingletown to Algoma (82mi): REMOTE | | * [Bike] Shingletown to Algoma (82mi) |
| * [Stop] Subway Lava Tubes (these seem to be right near the road; 27.5mi from KOA) [Maybe?] | | * [Stop] Subway Lava Tubes (these seem to be right near the road; 27.5mi from KOA) [Maybe?] |
| * [Stop] Burney Falls Waterfall [54.6mi] | | * [Stop] Burney Falls Waterfall [54.6mi] |
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| * Breakfast: Cook at KOA [🍳] | | * Breakfast: Cook at KOA |
| * Lunch: Snacks at Burney Falls including stuff we get at the general store which has "basic grocery items" | | * Lunch: Snacks at Burney Falls including stuff we get at the general store which has "basic grocery items" |
| * Dinner: Bartle Lodge (3.3mi from Algoma; open 7am-8pm) | | * Dinner: Bartle Lodge (3.3mi from Algoma; open 7am-8pm) |
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| === Day 5: June 26th (Wed) === | | === Day 5: June 26th === |
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| * [Bike] Algoma Campground to Yreka, CA: Potentially remote (one of the routes) | | * [Bike] Algoma Campground to Yreka, CA |
| ** Option 1: North of Mt. Shasta (~63mi, much of it unpaved but hardpack) | | ** Option 1: North of Mt. Shasta (~63mi, much of it unpaved but hardpack) |
| *** Check [https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stnf/home/?cid=stelprdb5134255 this page] which suggests that Military Pass Rd (43N19) is closed due to snow.
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| *** [https://www.shastaavalanche.org/climbing-route-trailhead-conditions/trailhead-access-update This page] suggests that it's uknown if it's passable but they check soon.
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| ** Option 2: South of Mt. Shasta along I-5 Corridor (65mi, all paved) | | ** Option 2: South of Mt. Shasta along I-5 Corridor (65mi, all paved) |
| * [Stop] [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/klamath/recarea/?recid=13176 Pluto's Cave] (only option 1) looks kinda cool! | | * [Stop] Pluto's Cafe (only option 1) looks kinda cool! A short walk from the road. |
| ** "The hike from the parking lot to the cave entrance is a rocky trail .3 miles long. The interior length of the cave is 1200 feet (approx 3/4 of a mile) one way."
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| * [Stay] Super 8 Yyreka (reservation {{done}}) | | * [Stay] Super 8 Yyreka (reservation {{done}}) |
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| * Breakfast: camping [🍳] or back at Bartle (adds 7mi) | | * Breakfast: camping or back at Bartle (adds 7mi) |
| * Lunch: If we go north of Shasta (mostly unpaved), food will be on the road; if we go along the I-5 corridor, best options might involve going into Weed | | * Lunch: If we go north of Shasta (mostly unpaved), food will be on the road; if we go along the I-5 corridor, best options might involve going into Weed |
| * Dinner: Etna Brewery & Taphouse (closes at 8pm, very little is open past 9pm) | | * Dinner: Etna Brewery & Taphouse (closes at 8pm, very little is open past 9pm) |
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| === Day 6: June 27 (Thu) === | | === Day 6: June 27 === |
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| * [Bike] Yreka, CA to Alex and Malu's | | * [Bike] Yreka, CA to Alex and Malu's |
| * [Stay] Alex and Malu's | | * [Stay] Alex and Malu's |
| * [Do] Pick up fuel at REI in Medford!
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| * Breakfast: J&D Family Diner (opens at 7am)
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| * Lunch: {{tbd}}
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| * Dinner: Something with Alex and Malu!
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| === Day 7: June 28 (Fri) ===
| | * [Stay] Alex and Malu's |
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| * [Bike] '''Nowhere!''' Day off! No biking anywhere!
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| * [Stay] Alex and Malu's! | |
| * [Do] See [http://www.brittfest.org/performances/claypoollennon Claypool Lennon Delirium] w/ Alex?
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| * Breakfast: Something w/ Alex and Malu!
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| * Lunch: Something w/ Alex and Malu!
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| * Dinner: Something w/ Alex and Malu!
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| === Day 8: June 29 (Sat) ===
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| * [Bike] Alex and Malu's to River Bridge Campground (~73mi, 3.3kft)
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| * [Stay] [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recarea/?recid=69858 River Bridge Campground]; first come-first served ($15)
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| * Breakfast: Something w/ Alex and Malu!
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| * Lunch: Pizza at the Cove; a few other options (i.e.Mac's Diner; Miguel's Family Mexican Restaurant) in the same town (Shady Cove; 45.4 miles from Ose's; 27.5 miles to River Bridge Campground).
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| * Dinner: cook at camp [🍳]
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| === Day 9: June 30 (Sun) === | | === Day 8: June 29 === |
| | === Day 9: June 30 === |
| | === Day 10: July 1 === |
| | === Day 11: July 2 === |
| | === Day 12: July 3 === |
| | === Day 13: July 4 === |
| | === Day 14: July 5 === |
| | === Day 15: July 6 === |
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| * [Bike] River Bridge Campground to Budget Inn Chemult via Crater Lake (72mi, 5.7kft) | | * [Bike] Bagby (?) to Portland |
| * [Stop] See Crater Lake!
| | * [Stay] Portland: Ask Alana? Erik? Someone else? |
| * [Stay] <strike> Lemolo Koa </strike> Chemult Budget Inn Chemult (reservation {{done}}) | |
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| * Breakfast: cook at camp [🍳] | | * Breakfast: ? |
| * Lunch:
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| : Option 1) Rim Village Cafe and Shop (45 miles from River Bridge Campground) or;
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| : Option 2) Crate Lake Lodge Dining (less casual; 32 miles from RBC) or;
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| : Option 3) Shops/restaurants at Mazama Campground (26 miles from RBC)
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| * Dinner: cook at camp [🍳]
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| === Day 10: July 1 (Mon) ===
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| * [Bike] Budget Inn Chemult to Paulina Lake (74mi, 3.8k ft): REMOTE
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| * [Stay] Paulina Lake Campground (reservation {{done}})
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| * [Stop] Hot Springs! Just north of the camp ground along the shore trail by Little Crater Campground (~3mi from our campground)
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| * Breakfast: cook at camp [🍳]
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| * Lunch:
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| : Option 1) Manley's Tavern (34 miles from Lemolo Lake) or;
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| : Option 2) Guy's BBQ (right next door) or cook on our own. Not much else along this scenic route.
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| * Snack: I suggest a couple breaks on this long day. Perhaps right before we start the 13 mile climb to Paulina Lake (some shops on Route 97).
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| * Dinner: cook at camp [🍳]
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| === Day 11: July 2 (Tue) ===
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| * [Stop] Visit Big Obsidian Flows
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| * [Bike] Paulina Lake to Bend (40mi, all downhill)
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| * [Stay] [https://www.rainbowmoteloregon.com/en-us Rainbow Motel Bend] (reservation {{done}})
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| Seems like maybe a brewery tour would be in order:
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| * [https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/pubs/bend-tasting-room/ Deschutes Tasting Room] has tour! (-6pm); alternatively, [Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House] has food (-11pm)
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| * Immersion (-10pm)
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| * [https://www.cruxfermentation.com/ Crux Fermentation Project] spectacular (-11pm)
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| * Sunriver Brewing Co Galveston Pub (-11pm)
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| * AVID Cider Co (right next to Immersion, -10pm)
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| * Tons more! We should look into finding out what's good!
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| * Breakfast: cook at camp [🍳]
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| * Lunch: Lunch in Bend
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| * Dinner: Beer and snacks in Bend!
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| === Day 12: July 3 (Wed) ===
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| * [Bike] Bend to Belknap Hot Springs (~69mi, 2.4k ft): NOTE Route 242 will open on June 17, which is a scenic bikeway and shorter to Belknap: https://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/Road-Conditions?curRegion=5.
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| * [Stay] Camping at Belknap Hot Springs resort (reservation {{done}})
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| Note: There appears to be a small store at Belknap Lodge but no food, coffee, etc. I think we're on our own for cooking.
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| * Breakfast: [http://themckaycottage.com/?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referral McKay Cottage Restaurant] (on the way out of town); opens at 7am
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| : NOTE: Pick up lunch for Day 13 and Day 14 in Bend/Sisters as there's nothing between Belknap and Detroit and it'll be 7/4; also, nothing between Breitenbush and Bagby
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| : Option 1) Get something in Sisters and eat it somewhere beautiful along the way OR eat in Sisters (22 miles from Bend; The Open Door (closed on Sundays);
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| : Option 2) Food Cart Garden (opens at 11AM; closed on Tuesdays);
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| : Option 3) The Cottonwood Cafe (opens at 7AM);
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| : Option 4) The Depot Cafe (opens at 11AM on weekdays; 8AM on weekend; closed on Tuesdays)
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| * Dinner: camp cooking [🍳]
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| === Day 13: July 4 (Thu) ===
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| * [Bike] Belknap to Breitenbush (~66mi, 3.5k ft): REMOTE
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| * [Stay] Breitenbush Hot Springs (reservation is in Mika's name {{done}})
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| * Breakfast: camp cooking [🍳]; option 2: Belknap Lodge serves a continental breakfast but no idea when it starts and I think it requires staying in the lodge...
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| * Lunch: Bring food (pick up in Sisters the day before; shops will be probably closed). Snack pickup in Detroit. | |
| * Dinner: Vegetarian meal included in Breitenbush price (6-7pm)
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| * Snacks: A small shop in Detroit
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| === Day 14: July 5 (Fri) ===
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| * [Bike] Breitenbush to Bagby Hot Springs (42 miles; 2300ft climbing): REMOTE
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| * [Stay] Camping at Bagby (first come, first served)
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| * Breakfast: Vegetarian meal included in Breitenbush price (8-9am)
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| * Lunch: Bring food; there's nothing between Breitenbush and Bagby. Perhaps pick up in Sisters/Bend 2 days before.
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| * Dinner: cook at camp [🍳]
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| === Day 15: July 6 (Sat) ===
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| * [Bike] Bagby to Portland (73 miles; 1200 climbing; mostly downhill)
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| * [Stay] Portland: Ask Alana? Erik? Someone else? {{tbd}}
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| * Breakfast: cook at camp [🍳]
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| Option 1) The Cazadero (40.7 miles) or;
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| Option 2) Eagle Creek Saloon (44.4 miles)
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| * Dinner: Something awesome in Portland! And beer! | | * Dinner: Something awesome in Portland! And beer! |
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| === Day 16: July 7 (Sun) === | | === Day 16: July 7 === |
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| * [Train] Amtrak from PDX→SEA (8:20am → 11:50am) (reservation {{done}}) | | * [Train] Morning train back to Seattle! {{tbd}} |
| * [Flight] Flight back from Seattle for Mako (and possibly Mika too) | | * [Flight] Flight back to Seattle for Mako |
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| Number of camp meals:
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| * Pre-Ose: 0-1 dinners (depending on whether we eat Pizza in Shingleton); 1-2 breakfasts (depending on if we bike back to Bartle Lodge)
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| * Post-Ose:
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| :5 dinners (add veg and eggs to all; instant ramen x2 (1 night); Japanese curry roux x1 1/2 package + rice (1 night); BTB chick'n + couscous (1 night); instant potatoes + fieldroast (1 night); stroganoff (1 night)
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| :5 breakfasts (add eggs to all; french toast bread (2 breakfast; post Medford; post Bend); oatmeal x4 (2 breakfast); instant grits x4 (2 breakfast)
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| * miso soup, hot chocolate
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| * egg pickup in Mt. Lassen KOA (6 eggs); Medford (6 eggs; 1 each for each meal) and Bend (6 eggs).
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| '''General:''' | | '''General:''' |
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| * <strike>get Mika's bib short's adjusted at the tailor</strike> | | * {{done}} <strike>get Mika's bib short's adjusted at the tailor</strike> |
| * {{done}} send package of food to Alex and Malu's house | | * {{todo}} send package of food to Alex and Malu's house |
| * {{done}} make a collection of all our receipts
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| * {{done}} finish the maps
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| * {{todo}} export and load maps onto phones
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| * {{todo}} load maps on OSMAnd and receipts on both Mika+Mako's phones and DPTS-1
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| * {{done}} re-water proof the tent
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| '''Work on Mika's bike:''' | | '''Work on Mika's bike:''' |
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| * {{done}} change the front tire on Mika's bike | | * {{todo}} change the front tire on Mika's bike |
| * {{done}} change the water bottle holder on Mika's bike | | * {{todo}} change the water bottle holder on Mika's bike |
| * <strike>change the brake pads on Mika's bike</strike> | | * {{todo}} change the brake pads on Mika's bike |
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| '''Work on Mako's bike:''' | | '''Work on Mako's bike:''' |
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| * {{done}} true wheels on Mako's bike (at shop) | | * {{todo}} true wheels on Mako's bike |
| * {{done}} replace drive train on Mako's bike (at shop)
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| * {{done}} pickup bike from summit
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| * {{done}} swap pedals between the two bikes
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