Enjoyed a leisurely quiet morning with my studies and great coffee. It was cloudy and cool as I kept a look out for Eddie and Edwina who, unfortunately, were no shows. Pam joined me on the patio and we talked a while before she left to make her famous “Pamcakes”, a merger of the best … Continue reading June 10, 2019 Port Alberni Bike Ride – 26.7 miles →

Started Saturday with a good breakfast at the hotel, then headed out on the scenic 10 mile ride to Butchart Gardens to meet my friends Pam & Carin. The weather and riding conditions were perfect, and I felt a continuation of the joy that started yesterday on the Lochside Trail. I got to know Pam … Continue reading June 8-9, 2019 Butchart Gardens and on to Qualicum Beach →

Tukwila Light Rail Station Today I felt back in the flow- Yeah! This was a great day from start to finish. The entire trip from hotel to light rail to ferry went without a hitch. I think making the dry run yesterday helped, plus at 5 am there was little traffic. Most of the ride … Continue reading June 7, 2019 Seattle —> Victoria – Rode 30 miles on Lochside Trail →

I awoke at 4 am, essentially sleeping in since I usually get up around 6 or 6:30 am in Atlanta. I was up by 5 am, thinking I would take it easy and get in a good nap later. Feeling pretty good after yesterday’s travel challenges. I had an especially good morning of studies and … Continue reading June 6, 2019 – Seattle →

Spin class send-offMindy Started the day with a final spin class. Mindy played a lot of the music she had suggested for my Bike Play List, and set the class goal to remain in “yellow” zone as much as possible in my honor. And no tabatas - yeah! She gave me a “good luck” basketball, … Continue reading June 5, 2019 – Travel to Seattle →

During recent training ride The time for the ride is finally here! I am flying to Seattle tomorrow evening, will pick up my bike on Thursday, then ferry across to Vancouver Island on Friday to start the Northwest adventure. Since announcing this ride, I have received many questions from curious new friends. So I thought … Continue reading June 4, 2019 Pre-Ride Update →