Day 7

Walla Walla, WA to Lewiston, ID

• Miles: 99.75 mi

• Elevation Gain: 5,260 ft

Today’s Ride
Almost 100 miles today — 99.75 to be exact! A few riders circled the parking lot to round up to triple digits, but honestly, I felt perfectly fine calling it a day just shy of 100.

The best part? It finally cooled off! After days of riding in the heat, today was in the mid-70s to 80s, with rain for the last 20 miles. It felt like such a treat.

The Day in Moments

• The day started with breakfast at Clarette’s, a local diner in downtown Walla Walla. Nothing like a delicious greasy-spoon breakfast to kick off a long ride! 🍳🥓

• Lunch was a quick stop next to a grain silo — simple and delicious.

• Most of today’s route followed Highway 12. The scenery was beautiful, but sharing the road with semis and steady traffic kept me on high alert.

• At around mile 95, we crossed a bridge into Idaho — our third state of the trip! (3 of 15). WooHoo!

• The landscapes continue to amaze: more of those rolling golden wheat fields that stretch on forever.

This was a long, tiring day, but the cooler weather made such a difference. Crossing into another state felt huge — each one brings us closer to Maine. I’m exhausted, but grateful, and I can feel myself starting to settle into the rhythm of this ride.