Recap

Motorcycle traveling is different in a good way, and I didn't know how much I missed it until I was on the road again on two wheels. Soon I found myself in a comfortable riding position, ready to spend the next ten hours in the saddle. My confidence in this bike's technology and my own skills grew with each mile. I was always a minimalist so bringing along the right stuff the first time was a non-issue, even my tool kit was complete, not that I needed anything besides the chain lube.

And so the Oscar goes to...
The award for the best riding time goes to the early morning hours with only few traffic and wonderful light. The award for the most scenic route goes to Yakima Canyon road. Thanks Bob, for taking me there. The best service award certainly goes to the Quality Inn and Suites in Toppenish. Their staff prepared extra early breakfast for us at 5:45 AM. The best riding climate was during the group ride in the Willamette National Forest area.
There were good meals everywhere, but the coolest place was by far Rossow's U-Tote-Em in Ellensburg, WA. Well worth a pit stop.
Another amazing experience was meeting strangers and parting as friends who share the same passion, and I hope to see them again on other occasions or during the next IMBC.

I have been instructed to tell that Oregon roads suck, because hey are twisty, of good quality and winding through an amazing landscape. Hence, the Oregonians prefer not to have to share them with tourists. I fully understand this. So, listen! Oregon roads suck!

It was a great trip and I am ready to do it all over again. I want more of Central Oregon, where roads suck and people are so mean...

Oregon! 'Nuff said.