OCVA to Bend, day one

Riding the Oregon Cascades Volcanic Arc (OCVA) bikepacking route to Bend, Oregon My bike, just before I rolled out About to to roll out, mile zero Yes, I had anxiety. Not sure Jesus could help. I like to do rides from my door, if I can. I purchased a one-way ticket from Amtrak, Emeryville, CA to Klamath Falls, OR, with a checked bike for $20 extra, and the extra fee that would allow me to cancel or reschedule. My departure date was Thursday evening, 9:30PM, June 18, 2026. My bike as ready as it could be, with about three or four days worth of food packed, I rolled down the hill from my house to the train station. I checked in at the counter. The agent asked me if I knew about the two-inch tire rule and I nodded yes. Amtrak does not allow tires bigger than two inches. Mine were 2.4", nominally. The train was late, arriving some time after ten. This guy, Eric I think, was about to embark on a ride across the USA on the TransAmerica route I talked with another touring cyclist. I think…