Fieldtrip21 A bicycle adventure.

 Day 6

Today the route leaves the John Day River Valley, climbing Dixie Pass topping out over 5000 ft. 

Here's a backwards view of the John Day Valley



This was about 1/2 way up Dixie Pass


Of course there's a picture of the summit:



Then about 7 miles downhill.  (Didn't touch the brakes once).   At this point we're in the Wallowa Mtns.  There are 2 passes on the way to Baker City.  The first is Tipton summit:



The second one didn't have a sign, but did peak out at 5082 ft.  Supposedly its downhill from there to Baker City. You drop into the Powder river canyon. Pretty river, but there was a very strong headwind all the way to Baker city.  Had to treat it like a climb.  Low gears just plodding along.  I actually came to a full stop once due to the wind. 


I've visited Baker City several times before, for the Elkhorn Classic Bike race several times and for Cycle Oregon.  This corner of Oregon holds a special place in my heart.  I raced the last version of the Elkhorn Classic in 2010, I was the last finisher... and that was my last race.  

Tomorrow we go to Oxbow in the Snake River Canyon.    Taking a rest day there.  Then on to Idaho.


Morning Ride

  • Distance
    70.86 mi
  • Elev Gain
    4,183 ft
  • Time
    5h 40m
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