Day 6, Omak, WA - 49 miles

We had a great breakfast at the trailer consisting of steel cut oats, yogurt, raisins, and other yummy stuff. Our map meeting, held today instead of last night because of our day off, mentioned a little bit of climbing but nothing like our day into Winthrop.  The weather was forecast to be perfect with slightly overcast skies and temperatures in the low 80.  You couldn't ask for a better day.  And you know, all those predictions came true. It was a short ride but it sure was sweet.

Twisp

At mile 10 we were told of a great bakery in the town of Twisp (called Cinnamon Twisp).  Although baked goods at the beginning of a ride aren't for me, I went into town and found it was dotted with huge metal spheres sculpted by a local artist named Bernard Hosey.

Bikers at Loup Loup

At mile 13 we started a 10 mile climb but it never got above a 7% grade and after the other day, 10 miles seemed short.  The high point for the day was at Loup Loup Pass, elevation 4020 feet.  There was no scenic lookout but the name alone was worth it.

Of course after every up, there's a down.  Today's downhill ride was great.  It wasn't so steep that I had to keep breaking but it was steep enough that I had to peddle only for show.  Lunch today was in a little deli whose name I never learned in the town of Okanogan.  I had a turkey sandwich with cream cheese and cranberry sauce. Delish! Everyone got a little cup of sorbet included with their meal for dessert.

Entering Omak

Tonight we're staying in Omak, population... well, not very much.  The people are very nice - someone even stopped his car in the middle of the road rather than ruin my picture.  Tomorrow's ride is 70 miles to Republic.  I'm starting to feel strong.