Ochoco Lake County Park, Oregon to Dayville, Oregon -- 78 miles

We got up early and hit the road by 8:20 am. Rode over Ochoco Pass, elevation 4,720 feet, which was a fairly easy climb. People asked us about our “chiropractic” flags and we told them more about the Ride. The downhill cruise was 7 miles long with spectacular views of the valley. We stopped to eat lunch in Mitchell - Lorraine was getting stomach cramps, but felt better after we ate. 

The second climb, Keyes Creek Pass, elevation 4,357 feet, was much steeper and Lorraine was screaming all the way. The downhill ride went past tall rock cliffs and the John Day Fossil Beds. The sun reflecting on the canyon walls created beautiful pastel colors and patterns of light. We arrived in Dayville at 6:30 pm after 10 hours on the road, with 7.5 hours of actual pedaling and an average speed of 10.9 mph. We camped at the Presbyterian Church hostel.