Today will the most epic of all days in terms of total miles rode. I knew I’d be riding far today. But I also suspected I might jump on a bus before Bainbridge Island and shave off a dozen miles or so. As it turns out, I didn’t do that. I rode 72 total miles …
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Day 8 – Epic Solo Bike Ride
Last night, I ran into a mom who said her daughter had really wanted site #71, and I had explained that if all went according to plan, that I would be gone before 8am. And as it turned out, I was gone by 7:10am. My next destination, Dungeness Recreation Area was another first come first …
Day 7 – Epic Solo Bike Ride
Remember back on day two when I said how relaxed I was about packing up my gear in the morning? And how nice it was to not feel like you’d be left behind by your group? Well, today I got started at 8:30am. No more am I hanging out relaxing in the morning. While there’s no …
Day 6 – Epic Solo Bike Ride
Happy Birthday to me! This is the day. The day that I envisioned reaching the Pacific Northwest Trail. My original look at the picture on the Wikipedia page made me feel like it a was a path I could actually get through on my bicycle. Below picture is not mine, but from Wikipedia. And so …
Day 5 – Epic Solo Bike Ride
This morning I awoke to condensation in my tent, and on my bike. Not much protection at this campsite from coastal elements. Got everything packed up and hit the road to the local market and coffee shop at 7:21am. About three or four blocks up is “The Best Coffee On The Beach”. Well, that’s what …