June 9, 2023

It’s hard to believe that a week has gone by since launching Rob at the marina in Anacortes. He leaves Washington within the next two days after two more climbs.

The arrow indicates the last two climbs, which look minor compared to all the other climbs.

Tonasket is at the base of Wauconda Pass. At the bike camp, Rob was able to access the internet at the public library next door. He had a great visit with our mentees from San Miguel before taking on the next day’s climb. This is important to note as the Adventure Cycling Maps have proven to be exceptionally accurate.

Rob is in good spirits and has really enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow cyclists and Warm Shower hosts. While descending Sherman Pass he met a fellow “tourist” headed west from NYC, who crossed the road going up Sherman Pass just to have a quick chat with Rob as he descended!

Rob has toured with Thomas from Germany (pictured below), who heads south to Colorado is a few days. They met on the Wauconda Pass climb and then stayed at the same Warm Showers hosts in Republic.

The weather has been wet so Rob is resting today at a bike hostel in Colville.

Rob’s log.

He’s close to his goal of 50 miles a day even through the Cascades!

I’m in Bozeman with Gloria for one more night before she flies home. I’ll be updating Carbon Zero Rivian Venture blog tomorrow. You will not believe how many EV miles we clocked together!

Keeping the rubber side down, Julie and Rob.