Statistically speaking I thought it was certain that our ride through the Northwest states of Washington and Oregon would be a wet one - especially considering our previous luck with the rain.

I was surprised after our first two days that we had no rain, and in the morning as I left Albany, OR a look in the sky made me certain that we had avoided the inevitable for too long and the rain was out to get us.

However, I rode for ours in the cloudy gloom with no drops from the sky.

And as I approached Grants Pass I could see the end of the clouds and blue sky.

I am amazed.  We beat the odds.

580.6 miles

Albany, OR to Ukiah, CA via Redwood Highway.

Amazing things today that won’t be summarized here.

Note: My miles/route for today is different than Kent/Troy’s because we are taking different routes down California.

Once again I have parted ways from Kent and Troy.

While they are keeping with the original route of I-5 South until near San Francisco and Jumping over to the 101 South, I have been convinced to take the scenic Redwood Highway from Grants Pass, OR to Crescent City, CA and take the 101 down the Northern California coast.

I’ll meet back up with the guys in Orange County on Thursday and we will ride to the Mexico border and complete the 4 Corners Tour together.

I hope Kent gets a photo of Mount Shasta - the main thing I am sacrificing with my route change.

Ride safe.

665.1 miles.

Moses Lake, WA to Albany, OR via Blaine, WA.

Washington is another fine state. We were treated with just about the best weather possible. A little chilly at times, but great.

Oregon will let you pump your own fuel if you are on a motorcycle, but the attendant has to be there with you.

So far the first 100 or so miles of Oregon has been in the dark, looking forward to the morning’s ride to finish the state in the daylight.