The Thursday Night Cycling Series at Seward Park resumed July 1. The pent-up COVID energy was palpable this week! Held on Thursday evenings during the spring and summer, this classic Seattle weekly hammerfest is a focal point for the region’s road bike racing community. Most participants ride to the race, race, then ride home, often with a pit stop to commiserate with … [Read more...] about Seward Park Adrenaline
The Easy Pass Duathlon
The inspiration for this little project came from coach Jessica Kelley way back in 2015, who that year was ticking off routes in the UltraPedestrian Wilderness Challenge. Jessica did a point-to-point hike/trail run from Easy Pass trailhead to Thunder Creek trailhead. In her trip report she mentioned that some folks bike back to the start to make it a loop. Did someone say … [Read more...] about The Easy Pass Duathlon
Hiking Gothic Basin
Starting at Barlow Pass on the Mountain Loop Highway, the hike to Gothic Basin rewards a strenuous effort with a gorgeous dual cirque dotted with ponds and lakes. Unless you do an early season hike, in which case the basin is a vast snowfield. In the Cascades, the timing of "early season" conditions varies depending on the winter's snowfall. The drive from … [Read more...] about Hiking Gothic Basin
Merino Wool Works in the PNW
Welcome to June-uary! As the Pacific Northwest weather transitions from spring to summer, June in the Seattle area is typically grayer, cooler, and wetter than you'd expect. Although summer officially begins around June 21, our weather usually doesn't become summer-like until after July 4. And, in general, our variable weather makes choosing the right activewear a … [Read more...] about Merino Wool Works in the PNW
XWA 2021: Day 3 on the SVT
Tuesday May 25th, was day 3 of XWA21 (Cross Washington Bikepacking). Most of the riders had finished the ferry ride to Edmonds, and were headed towards Snoqualmie Pass. The contenders were a day ahead, and making their way to Wenatchee. I drove to the Tokul Tunnel then pedaled northwest on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail to see who'd be willing to do mid-ride … [Read more...] about XWA 2021: Day 3 on the SVT