Leaving Ione The 50 mile ride to Newport today was one of the most enjoyable to date, even with fluctuating weather conditions. We cruised on a mostly flat road the whole way alongside picturesque rivers and lakes. No mountain passes or long long slow inclines. As my friend Randy would say, for me it was … Continue reading June 27, 2019 Ione —> Newport – 53.4 miles →

Before I forget, the link to Randy’s blog is ridethewhiteline.blogspot.com We consciously refrain from reading each other’s blog until a ride is completed so as not to “taint” each other’s perspective.  We exited Colville on Hwy 20 E and were immediately hit with a long slow uphill that was especially hard on tired legs not yet warmed … Continue reading June 26, 2019 Colville —> Ione – 40 miles →

We left the Winchester cabins around 8:30 am and rode 3 miles to a little cafe that intersected with Hwy 20 E. The interior of the cafe was quite interesting, as well as the people in it. The gentleman in the picture sitting to the left looked like a rock band leftover from the 70’s. … Continue reading June 25, 2019 Republic —> Colville – 53.3 miles →

We left the Rodeway Inn at 8:30 am headed directly due north on Hwy 20 E and were immediately hit with a strong headwind. My first thought was of my glee yesterday at riding with the tailwind and how unsympathetic I was towards those riders headed in the opposite direction. Paybacks are hell?? Well, it … Continue reading June 24, 2019 Omak —> Republic – 70.6 miles →

After starting the day with an outstanding breakfast at the charming Mazama Country Inn, we headed out propelled by a strong tailwind for the town of Winthrop, approximately 15 miles away. We were truly “biking with the tailwind” as we glided at 20+ mph with little or no effort on a flat or slight downhill, … Continue reading June 23, 2019 Mazama —> Omak – 61.5 miles →

Today was one of the most brutal and exhilarating rides to date. We left Colonial Creek Campground and for the next 33 miles climbed through 3 mountain passes on the North Cascades Highway, continuation of Hwy 20. Most of these were long, long climbs where I noted I was averaging 3-5 mph. We stopped frequently … Continue reading June 22, 2019 Colonial Creek Campground —> Mazama – 53.9 miles →

After breakfast at Lone Star, we headed out at 9:30 am on Hwy 20 E for the first 10 miles of the day. The temp was in the 50's with overcast skies, but the forecast called for clearing and even some sun after noon. The road was essentially flat. We turned off Hwy 20 onto … Continue reading June 21, 2019 Concrete —> Colonial Creek Campgound – 46.3 miles →

Started the day with a good breakfast at Country Corners restaurant next to the Fidalgo Country Inn. Then it was time to pack the bikes and officially start the ride to Montana. We spent the first few miles working out the kinks and trying to follow US Bike route signs out of town. Made a … Continue reading June 20, 2019 Anacortes —> Concrete – 43 miles →

I have wanted to visit Anacortes for years ever since I first learned that it was the starting point for the Northern Tier Transamerica ride which ends in Bar Harbor, Maine. While I may not ride all the way to Bar Harbor, I think this particular ride to Montana should be beautiful. My main goal … Continue reading June 19, 2019 Rest day in Anacortes – 10 miles biking →

What a great way to start the day - a greeting from the cat in the room next door! Rode my bike along Tommy Thompson trail to downtown Anacortes, then out to the terminal to catch the ferry to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Friday Harbor I left Friday Harbor and started biking north … Continue reading June 18, 2019 Ferry to Friday Harbor/San Juan Island – 37 miles biking →