Saturday, July 25th, 2020 – Lakeview, OR to Roseburg, OR
Boy oh boy… was it dry out West.
And very, VERY dusty.
So dusty, in fact, that after many, many miles of enduring the choking conditions on the powdery dirt trails, we elected to detour onto pavement for much of the duration.
Not that this was a disappointment, by any means. We traveled in excess of 100 miles of single-lane paved roads, and saw fewer than a dozen vehicles. But as always, plenty of cattle on the open range.
Following a magnificent ride through the Umpqua National Forest, our stop for the evening was Roseburg, OR, where our room overlooking the South Umpqua River was one of the surprise delights of the trip.
One last thing – we do get questions here on the blog from time to time, and like to answer them whenever possible. Recently, Craig K. of Chatham, MA wrote:
“Hi Rob! I’ve been wondering, do you guys ever get chaffing or sores from spending so much time on the bikes, and if so, what do you do about it? I’ve always been fascinated by this topic – Thanks! C.K.”
Craig, thank you for your insightful and very intimate question. Yes, this certainly can be an issue, especially given the number of hours we spend daily “in the saddle”. Shifting one’s weight occasionally is a good preventative measure, as is standing on the foot pegs periodically.
When things do get out of hand, however, we take our cue from the Great Apes, and find that all-natural remedies such as aloe vera or coconut oil provide lasting and soothing relief.
Craig, thank you again for your question – and please, keep them coming!
Tomorrow, our much anticipated arrival at the Coast, and the conclusion of our journey along the Trans America Trail!
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