Chilly Hilly 2009

Bob and myself travelled 460 miles to Seattle to ride our bikes 33 miles last Sunday. We caught the ferry to Bainbridge Island with 4,000 of our friends and started the ride in a light rain. Within half an hour the rain stopped and we were warmed up from the pleasant riding on rolling hills. The whole ride was like that with a couple of very long steep hills that my legs were not quite ready to handle. We finished and eat great chili before catching the ferry back. We both agreed it was time well spent but now we are wondering how we will make it until we can ride again. This weather is just not cooperating.

First Ride of 2009, Feb. 13

Friday bbBob and I drove to the Beebe Bridge we rode up McNeil Canyon. They have done significant road improvement and half of the seven miles was asphalt. There is also a nice shoulder at least where it was clear of snow and ice. The temperature was in the thirties but riding uphill for 2200 vertical feet was enough to keep us warm. Considering how tired I was the Chilly Hilly in two weeks may take it's toll on my legs. Funny because just in November I was in pretty good shape.