Cooler temperature this morning which meant I could start riding a bit later. I headed south.

The trail ran along I-5 with periodic glimpses of Bear Creek.

Metal sculpture of manzanita – a symbol of resilience.

At 10 miles, I had to turn around. Apparently there was huge machinery ahead removing dead trees.

20 miles wasn’t enough so I rode north for a few miles before turning around. Medford crews were mowing all along the trail and Medford police were rousting the homeless.

Miles = 28. Then I drove to Cottage Grove OR. Not a very nice hotel tonight, but close to the trail for tomorrow’s ride.

It was going to be hot! so got up quite early (I can only do this for a good bike ride) and drove to the trailhead near the arboretum. I rode north on the east side of the river,

crossed a bridge

and turned right toward Keswick Dam.

After turning around and heading south on the west side of the river until I got to the Sundial Bridge.

A working sundial and the world’s largest. The deck is translucent.

From the plaza on the other side:

Early start, early finish, and then I drove to Medford OR. I used one of Justin’s travel strategies, find a hotel where you can walk to a nearby restaurant for dinner and an adult beverage. Great idea.

Miles = 13