Week 17 Rattlesnake to Snoqualmie Tunnel (Mtn Bike)

Attendees: Brian, Bruce, Nikki and Melissa
Distance: 43.03 mi
Time: 3:51:54
Moving Time: 3:36:18 (adjusted)
Elapsed Time: 4:49:37
Elevation gain: 3,320 ft.
Weather : Pleasant. Rained in one spot coming back on the trail to make nice mud
Lesson Learned: Make sure you headlamp is securely fastened to your helmet and doesn't pop off in the tunnel and turn itself off.

Week 16 Cle Elum

Attendees: Nikki, Melissa and Ron
Distance:
Weather: Sunny and maybe a little toasty.
Lesson Learned: Even in summer, check the pass conditions. Its not as much fun sitting on I-90 for an hour not going anywhere. Fruit stands are a good stopping place.

Week 15 Bellevue to Chilly Hilly

Attendees: Brian, Nikki and Melissa
Distance: 53.27 mi
Moving Time: 4:11:10
Elapsed Time: 6:36:06
Elevation gain: 3,924 ft
Weather: Lovely day of sun. A little breezy on the ferry. Lesson Learned: Taking wrong turns can just add more hill work.

Week 14 Flying Wheels (Organized Ride)

Attendees: Brian, Nikki and Ron (Bruce did the 100)
Miles: 68.6
Elevation: 2,210
Moving Time: 4:22:19
Elapsed Time: 5:47:28
Weather: Slightly overcast but beautiful day for biking.
Lesson Learned: All rides should end with a Margarita

Week 13 Enumclaw to Crystal Mountain

Attendees: Brian, Bruce, Kyle, Melissa, and Nikki
Miles: 70
Elevation: 3,668
Weather: Just about perfect. No rain and not too hot.
Not sure who was in the truck who ran the cowbell as we biked up the hill to Crystal Mountain but all I can say is More Cowbell! :)


This week's lesson learned: Best to set cruise control on the car as after pedaling, its easy to push too hard on the gas pedal.