It was early 1970s and I had a 3 day weekend, Trout lake WA to Portland, OR. I needed to be in Portland on Sunday so I could get a ride back home with my wife and kids from the in-laws. It was March, and crossing the Cascades was not a good idea. I ended up staying in a small motel rather than camping, and did it in 2 days instead of the planned 3days.

I just liked riding my bike.