A Day to Channel Your Inner Philippe Gilbert
I hadn’t been on the road in a few weeks, and was feeling desperate. We decided to turn around when we were convinced it was snowing.
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Inclement Weather
Flotsam & Jetsam
I’m not as adventurous as the folks over at Bike Hugger, but I did take advantage of this afternoon’s break between storms to survey the carnage from last week’s weather events. Aside from the expected downed branches, a counter-clockwise spin around Mercer Island didn’t reveal any surprises. But, as I approached Mercer Slough a rider
Leschi Cycling Scene
Faced with impending flood watches and warnings in western Washington, riders were out in force this morning to get in some dry road miles. My ride started in Leschi: The place to be seen when you’re decked out in lycra and rolling skinny tires.
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Weather Window!
A full-force La Niña means the opportunities for a dry ride are far and few between these days. Today’s weather window yielded gorgeous Fall cycling conditions on Mercer Island this afternoon:
A Jolly Hike
With all of the great hikes along the I-90 corridor between Seattle and Snoqualmie Pass, its hard to break the habit and try something different. We often zip up I-90 for a quick hike and can be back in town in time to spend the afternoon doing household chores.