Left Anacortes at 8.30am. Easy cycliung to Deception Pass bridge - wonderful view points. Chris punctured at Whitbey naval airbase while watching a naval aicraft takeoff!! Cycled on to more wonderful views of West beach looking out to San Juan Islands and then 3kms from ferry Chris punctured again ! Arrived just in time for 30 minute ferry ride to Port Townsend. Nice off road cycling for a few miles then very lumpy ride to Hood canal bridge (including another puncture for Maurice) and on to end point of Silverdale. More kms today and bigger climbs (see stats page)
Well done to Tom for more excellent navigation - putting pressure on other riders for later in the tour. Once again several people stopped to offer help and encouragement during our journey - not sure this would happen in the UK.
Great weather today - unbroken sunshine for whole day - temperatures in mid seventies.
Met up with Dan and his partner at our dinner venue. They cycled Oregan on a tandem. We shared a few cycle stories with them.
Another great day - a few pictures below capture the day.
Aditions from Mr Rowe: There were several candidates for TWIT of the day award. After careful consideration Maurice and Tim were the main contenders. However, Maurice got the vote for cycling past turning and admitting he had the latest Garmin but no instructions - so he and it were useless at navigation. Maurice was also awarded 'Outstanding Cycling' as he had an operation on his knee four weeks ago but today survived manfully a tough ride of 83 miles and climbimg over 4400 feet.
Tomorrow we will publish pictures of the Bradley Wiggins sideburn competition - Chris is looking the best - but time will tell!!
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| Keep pushing boys - another big climb |
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| Keep the peleton moving |
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| Park to the left as you board the boat you bikers |
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| Chris punctured at naval base Whidbey |
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| Offroad after ferry at Port Townsend |
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| View of Hood Canal bridge |
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| The team on Hood Canal bridge |
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| Dan and partner who we met up with after dinner. They cycled Oregon on a tandem! |
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| Tom feeling very small after losing 'kitty' |
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| Islands Inn - our stay on 6th September |
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| View of Pass lake |
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| Our wonderful waitress - Erin - at Silverdale |
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| Deception pass view |
Hi Guys, thanks for the updates and photos. Looks fantastic! Safe and happy peddling. Hope you dont get lost too often
ReplyDeletelove Cathy Lucy and Woody xxx
Great chatting with you guys at silver city. We will be following your adventures. Safe travels. Terri and Dan.
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