Day one, LaPush, Wa to Port Angeles, Wa

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 First day is in the books. It poured rain for the first 40 miles of the ride on the Olympic Discovery trail. The trail  is amazing. I guess thats what you get when you start your ride in the shadow if a rain forest. Rain gear can only do do much, I  was soaked. I got an offer to stay with some lovely  people in Port Angeles. Great dinner, dryer for my clothes, warm bed, and Hazel the crazy dog. Life is good. 





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  1. AnonymousJune 19, 2023 at 6:24 AM

    And.........He's Off !! Great views of God's Wonder. Sunshine, not too much, when you can get it. Need your natural vitamin D.
    Onward My Friend 😎

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  2. Wade and Kathleen GriffithJune 19, 2023 at 6:58 AM

    Gee, Rick. Rain in a RAIN FOREST. Who woulda thunk it......😱😁

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  3. IronmongersJune 19, 2023 at 7:33 AM

    Putting this on our list of “must rides”!

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  4. Doug HirschJune 19, 2023 at 7:41 AM

    We’ve been talking about riding the trail for several years. Glad the ride went well and you fou d a warm bed and shower!

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  5. AnonymousJune 19, 2023 at 11:03 AM

    Glad you were able to end the day getting dry and having a warm night's sleep. Looks beautiful, thank you for the update..Audrey

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  6. Gary SchmidtJune 19, 2023 at 1:22 PM

    If your ride is anything like the one I did, you will be amazed at the amount of "trail magic" coming your way.

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  7. AnonymousJune 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM

    Ride, Ricky, Ride! See you in PT!

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