Earlier start today at 8am. Around 10.30 we stopped off at a Starbucks in Bremerton for coffee and met up with Rod and his partner who were on a little motorbike tour and then entered Mason County. (picture below)
After lunch at 12.30 we passed through Shelton – known as Christmas Town USA because of the large number of Christmas trees grown in the area. Shelton was not memorable for anything other than its surrounding pine trees. There were several long inclines to climb today, but only two steep sections. Later in the afternoon we encountered strong headwinds, but thankfully these died down before the end of the ride.
We crossed from Mason County to Grays Harbour County and ended the day at Elma having completed 122kms.
The cycle lanes throughout our journey so far have been so good. We estimate that out of 350kms completed so far about 70% have had decent bike lanes. If only in the UK we had the space the states does!
Thanks for your interest in our ride – we have had 1417 page reviews so far. You can leave response comments on our blogs.
Additions from Mr Rowe: Our daily TWIT of the Day award ceremony takes place during our evening meal. After yesterday’s meal Tom who was ‘Keeper of the Kitty’ announced he had lost ‘Kitty’ Consequently, he was awarded several points towards TWIT of today. Nobody came close to catching him so Tom is today’s TWIT of the day. He has been ‘sacked’ and no longer holds the post of Kitty Keeper.
A few pictures from the ride below, including a Bradley Wiggins sideburn competition update. You can decide for yourselves who has the best sideburns!!
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| Where are we going today? |
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| I thought the UK roads were bad ! |
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| I think we're lost ! |
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| Rolling along |
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| Coffee at Starbuks, Breveton |
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| Meet Rod, motorbike tourer |
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| This bike would be quicker than our's Brian |
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| Mason lake |
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| Left or right boys |
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| Think we better stop |
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| Brian (Bradley) Rowe |
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| Chris (Bradley) Goulder |
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| Tim (Bradley) Trimble |
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| Tom (Bradley) Tichler |
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| Dinner venue - Elma |
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| Tom - Saturday 8th TWIT winner |
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| Taylor - our drive through ice cream server in Elma |
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| Lake something or other in Washington |
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| Mount Baker |
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| Vancomex team |
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| Views of San Juan Islands |
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| Views of San Juan Islands |
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| Views of San Juan Islands |
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| Views of San Juan Islands |
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| Lardy cyclist family in Washington state |
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| Maurice (Bradley) Brear |
Looks like its going really well. Has the kitty been found? The motor bike was too big for you & had too many wheels. Keep up the hard work and the blog.
ReplyDeleteCheers Colin. Good to hear from you. Day 4 nearly apon us. On 19 after today - OMG !!
ReplyDeletePS - kitty was found. Someone handed it in at the restaurant - nice person !
ReplyDeleteHi Chris - Sideburns coming along nicely. Have fun Neil & Anna
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