Last Night In Pendleton

I'll be glad to return to Portland. I just love that city. But I must admit that the scenery and roads here are a good place to train for a century ride. I feel like I'm the only guy on a bike who hasn't done a century yet.

I've noticed more than the usual number of cyclists around here. The usual number being me and me alone. There's some kind of century ride going on. I wonder what they think of the roadside decor out here. That would be the dead animals. This is Ruger 10-22 country, and if you have sheep or goats or whatever, you want to keep the varmints away from them. I've seen plenty of hides, rib cages, and smelled death in the air. Just the right thing to keep you alert while on the road.