Catching a train?????

Obviously catching a train across the United States when you'd told everyone you'd be cycling would be outright cheating.

Just so you all know, my route takes me North up the California Coast and then turns East at Astoria and follows the Columbia River. This is slightly South of Seattle and takes you through Portland. If you've never been there, I recommend a day off at Portland and taking a day trip to Seattle (and back) via the excellent Amtrak trains. You can then continue yur journey from Portland the next day.

For the record the train pictured is precisely 1.24 miles long.