THANKS GIVEN'ER IS NEXT!

Great crowd the other night for my slideshow at the big Seattle REI. I forgot to take a pic (bummer), but I want to thank everyone who showed up, as well as Cascade Bicycle Club (for hosting the event) and of course, Mountaineers Books. 

Next up, the Thanks Given'er on Saturday, yet another cyclocrazed event offered up by Ryan Rickerts at Cascade Cross. This one held at a new venue: Lutherwood Bible Camp on Lake Samish, just south of Bellingham. Can't wait!

Bottleneck atop the Flyover at Cross Border Clash.

CASCADE BICYCLE CLUB PRESENTS ... ME!

I'm looking forward to next Tuesday, the 13th, when I'll be presentin' and representin' at Seattle's big downtown REI as my "75 Classic Rides: Washington" World Domination tour continues. I'll be showing slides and chattin' up routes from the book as well as a few of the amazing gravel grinders I did in late summer. Maybe some of the recent CX races I've been throwing down at too. My intent is to inspire and spread my love of bikes, biking and all things bike-related! 

The free event is hosted by Cascade Bicycle Club (Thanks, CBC!) and all the deets are here. 

Hope to see you there!

SUMMER WHEELS FLYING CENTURY

The raindrops on the camera lens tell the story--chilly, a few sprinkles but a fun few hours on the bike nonetheless. (I opted for the 65-miler, not the century.)

Put on by the Cascade Bicycle Club, the ride started at Marymoor Park, traced the Sammamish Lake shoreline then headed for the rural hinterlands of Duvall, Carnation and the like.

About three or four short steep hills kept one honest though the fast damp descents sometimes felt a little slippery.

All in all, a typical Juneuary day on the bike!