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08-08-22, 07:37 AM

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day 3

Saw more of the Willamette River this day

2nd breakfast in Harrisburg. Our hotel in Corvallis had a meager breakfast, knowing that in advance the plan was to shift the route through Harrisburg, where we were rewarded with a wonderful country diner. This is the type of place that prides itself on their homemade cinnamon rolls and biscuits. Yum!

Just one of the great things about touring with Bob Freeman is he always brings a show quality bike with him. This time it was a fully restored 1955 Condor.

Here's Bob in 2019 from the Last Winter Tour of the Willamette Valley - same spot as last photo. That year he was riding his Jack Taylor Tour of Britain. Another show quality bike!

Rack 'em and stack 'em. Carefully. We got to Eugene around 1 and had some time to kill before our train left. And take care of some rehydration requirements. And sharing in veloship with a good bull session at a brewpub.

Proper bike hooks. Added cost to trip: $5. Using trains to complete a journey, or get you to the start is something I've done often. It's an old concept.

Our easiest day, also the hottest. We left Corvallis at 7am and for the most part beat the heat.

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