Duane n Oregon Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I like ride reports from multi-day trips, but I had such a good time Saturday, I figured I'd share. Five of us met up at 8am near Portland, Oregon for a fun ride across the Cascade mountains and into Central Oregon. We covered 370 miles, which is a long day for most of us. We stayed along the Columbia River for the first couple hours then headed south. Columbia River from Washington HWY 14. As we headed SE toward Condon, the scenery changes. Five-mountain viewpoint. Mt. Adams, windmills, and a fun road. Ducati ST2, BMW 1100RT, V-Strom 650, Concours Condon is the first of the small towns we'll see today. Decent lunch stop. Historic Condon Hotel Good burger, tots, and shake. Locals were happy because I guess it just reopened under new owners in the last few days. Why I ride! Fun scenery Typical...Ducati struggling to keep up with the BMW Self-portrait, just cuz Final approach to Shaniko, OR. In case you forget where you are Ghost town charm Great weather, great friends, great ride! Link to comment
MontanaMark Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks for the great pics. I'm originally from Portland, many moons ago. I sure liked riding around the area. My son lives in Portland, so I get out there to see him at least once a year. I'll be out in Portland the second week of June this year; memorial service and interment for my mom at Willamette National. While there, I'm picking up a K75s to ride back to Helena. Wanna ride along? Thanks, Mark Link to comment
Duane n Oregon Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Fun. I live 1 mile from Willamette National. Have a great ride back. I wish I had a flexible enough schedule to add a few fun days of riding! Link to comment
RTJohn Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Good pictures, nice story, thanks for sharing. Link to comment
gottago Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Thanks for sharing, looks like a very nice ride and a lot of fun. Link to comment
Duane n Oregon Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Worthy Any time I can get a "Worthy" from you, I am honored! Link to comment
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