Day 2: Silver Falls to Champoeg State Park

It got a little damp overnight in Silver Falls, so in the morning I put on items such as my leg warmers that were damper than when I took them off the day before!  It was also fairly cold. I was bundled up to go to breakfast.

I debated for some time about what to wear when riding out of camp.  After a little climbing, we were told that we would have 12 miles down hill.  It sounded good but cold.  On good downhill sections cyclists can reach 30 mph or more, and the wind at that speed can be cold on a cool day.

Before leaving camp we had a yoga session with Chelsea who is a yoga teacher.  It was great to stretch before hitting the road.  

We didn't leave camp until 10:15 or so.  As it turned out, We didn't have 12 miles of down hill.  After a climb out of the campground, we did start to go down, but that was short lived.  Really the terrain was mostly rolling and I was OVER DRESSED.  I was happy to see Darin at about mile 15 and drop off my fleece jacket.

At about mile 21we met at the Oregon Gardens in Silverton for a tour.  It was a nice place, but the weather wasn't that pleasant and our time was some what limited.

We left camp late today and yesterday because the state camp grounds in Oregon don't allow us to check in until 3 or 4 pm, so there is no point in leaving early, hurrying and then arriving before we are allowed to set up.  It has been pretty relaxing with the later leaving time and activities along the way.

After the gardens we left town and went across the Gallon Road covered bridge and then on to the rest stop at Bauman's Farm.  They are known for their apple cider and apple donuts.  Both excellent, as you will see in the picture below.

Mary and Margaret going through the covered bridge.

Honor system fruit stand.

We continued through quiet farm areas, these appeared to be mostly commercial rather than family owned the day before.  Just before the campground we stopped at a winery that hosted our afternoon snack.  Our snack was some excellent cheeses donated by Rogue Creamery with crackers and other small bites.  Some did the wine tasting as well.

Orchard outside on the way to Bauman's Farm.

After that our snack stop at Lady Hill winery, it was at most one mile to our campground and hot showers.

Jay pulling the foil back from the cheese.  The bees here were pretty persistent, so we have to keep things mostly covered.

View of the winery from the tasting area.

The weather never fully cleared and stayed cooler than I was hoping for, but at least no rain!  Day 3 is predicted to be a lovely day.

That's me with a fresh apple donut and glass of cider.  Thanks to Janet for getting those for us.  I love my carbs.