Up the Feather River

Tuesday 6/4:  Toughest day of the ride.

The climb to Scooter's café comprises most of the elevation gain.  The 1700 ft drop occurs just after Scooters at the peak.  Then you descend to ride the rest of the journey to Belden along the beautiful Feather River.  Because of this year's heavier than usual precipitation, the river was running full.  I passed many waterfalls and fast running streams that cascade into the river.  A stunningly beautiful day!

Wed. 6/5:  Rode about 35 miles uphill to Taylorsville, where I stayed at Gary's beautiful house on Indian Creek.   We stayed for 3 nights at Gary's Airbnb overlooking the Bay of Islands in Opua, NZ in February.   We chose his place because it's right next to our friend's house in Opua.  Gary was a terrific host, and even took us out for a sailing race on the bay.   It was really nice to see him again.  The food, lodging and company were excellent.

Thu. 6/6:   Rode about 40 miles to the town of Westwood.  Stayed in the Walker Mansion Inn, (click link for pictures) which is a lovely B&B with warm hosts and a great breakfast. 

Fri. 6/7:  Another long day...  82 miles to Fall River Mills.   I had done the same ride in 2017 from Chester, about 10 miles longer than this ride.    Since 2017, a new restaurant has opened in FRM.  Very good food.

Sat. 6/8:  Headwinds going the 75 miles from Fall River Mills to Alturas.  Another wicked elevation profile.

but excellent views of Mt. Shasta on the first climb of the day.

Sunday 6/9: Uneventful 56 mile ride to Lakeview.   A fairly small town, but big enough for a Safeway.  Today and tomorrow, there are no towns with either restaurants or convenience stores along the route, so I'm carrying enough junk food from the Dollar store to get through the day's ride.