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.

End for us

We have finally got the snow needed to ski. And today that is what we did. My bike is mounted on the indoor trainer until further notice. Wishing everyone a great winter season!

Lance on Twitter

After discovering Lance Armstrong is on Twitter I've been following him for a few weeks. His activities are very interesting and of course there is information about cycling. One website and blog you should check out is: www.elizabethkreutz.com. Many photos of athletes including LA. Her blog is also good: www.elizabethkreutz.blogspot.com. Take a look.

Looking Back and Forward

It's not exactly biking season in the Methow but we have the memories of past rides that keep us going and looking forward to next year. One of the more popular rides of many is Cutthroat Pass. Not to mention the fact that the pass is part of the Pacific Crest Trial where no bicycling is allowed, it is a good destination to ride for a big challenge and extraordinary scenery. Can you see yourself riding here next summer?

Second last ride of the year

Done with work at noon, temperature at 45 degrees, sunny, what else could I do? Back up the the state park and a ride with Jake and Buddy almost to Cougar Lake. Beautiful and not cold, 35 minutes of climbing. Eight miles round trip but enough to feel like I'd been out and sweating. Buddy had a good time and Jake had a pedal fall off. Time for a new bike.... 

Sullivan Pond Ride

Today we rode from the state park entrance to Sullivan Pond and beyond. I told Bob if it was sunny and 40 degrees we should ride. When we left my house the temp was 39, but it felt warm once we started uphill for about an hour of climbing. Not on my bike because my wife ran over it with the car this afternoon. Only the front wheel was hopelessly bent. I borrowed a ride from Doug Curtis of Curtlo Cycles. Doug always comes through when you need a bike. The scenery was beautiful and I feel like we'll be riding until January if the snow doesn't fly soon.