Day 1 (June 2nd, 2024) - A brutal start

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 City To City: Astoria - Hammond

Miles: 12

Miles Total: 12

Flats: 0


After getting dropped off at the starting point, we had to build our bikes.  It was raining cats and dogs.  We built our bikes



Us eating dinner under a shelter that's supposed to be reserved in advance



Us packing things into panniers at the
entrance of the museum


Our campsite for the night

and then started our 10-mile bike ride to the campsite.  It was one of the most challenging rides I have done.  The wind was so fierce you had to peddle to go downhill.  You can see a video (near the end)  of the ride here : Video


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