truly amazed

First, I did the full century ride. I did not have to evac out. It was really amazing to find I could ride that far, that long.

Next, I continue to be amazed that the state of (Oregon, could be any state) continues to license people who cannot read English, or read in general. While on the ride up to McKenzie Pass, an RV passed me, taking up more lanes that it should have needed, clearly longer than the maximum footage described on signs in the area. He must have failed to recognize that his RV's length was longer than what is described as too long. He physically expressed amazement to learn he is number one with me. After all that, his length and width, he was also travelling too fast for the turn he was negotiating. I suppose he is too important to be bothered with safety issues, and much more important than the rest of society to be concerned with rules that apply to his level of RV class.

Further, the illiterate red-neck in his "rig" who thought it would be best to barely scrape by us in our bike-lane then drifted to the right to straddle our bike lane for another 1/4 mile, I can only say, you certainly will not drown swimming in the shallow-end of the gene pool.

Lastly, the crew(s) who supported the Tour des Chutes truly rocked...they had food, good food, drink, bathrooms, and a great attitude for all riders. How refreshing to come off of the Pass and have someone there to take care of you and think they are doing you the favor.

The idiots were out there, the ride was awe-inspiring, the support was amazing, the day was incredible. See you next year on the ride...

Ciao.