Scenes from an Uphill Bike Ride

I'm not kidding. I set out yesterday to find some new sights, crossing the river and heading west out of Spokane. The road I chose had a generous shoulder and some beautiful sights, but I didn't know when I chose it I'd be biking up a 7.4 mile hill.

There were a couple moments of relief, but for the most part, riding to the top of this monster was a challenge. Though it did make the free fall home pretty amazing, and necessary. Once I got out of town, it was all fields and farms and little roads with names like Deno, Euclid, Hayford, and Spotted. Here are some shots: