OK, folks it's that time of year. Thoughts start to wander to the out-of-doors and all that entails in the GPNW. Like riding. And running. And, well, we'll discuss swimming in a few months. But for today, here is the big news:
WE ARE PLANING ANOTHER AROUND THE PENINSULA BIKE TRIP!!!
Here are the basics: (Monday) May 2 - (Friday) May 6.
Total miles: 365
Avg day miles: 72
Day 1: Bainbridge Island to Port Angeles (76) Super 8 Motel
Day 2: PA to Forks (67) Forks Inn
Day 3: Forks to Lake Quinault Lodge (64)
Day 4: LQL to Shelton: (89) Shelton Inn.
Day 5: Shelton to Bainbridge (66)
The beautiful thing about this trip, other than it being in our backyard, the magnificence of the scenery and the ease to conduct, is the cost. Even with the "luxury" of a soft, warm and cozy bed every night, a SAG vehicle at your beck and call, and 365 miles of pretty decent middle-of-the-week roads, total cost, per person, will be less than $400. The only 'issue' is that we call it self supported, meaning that there is no support team other than ourselves. Each participant must take a day of driving the support rig as part of the team effort. You can split it up and do two halves if you like but this way we get to ride, ride lots and ride lots pretty dang economically.
Which of course saves money for beer.
To date we have two riders and one vehicle (which I understand went into the shop this morning). So if you are interested, please let us know via the 'post a comment' feature below and away we go. I have done this ride three times and I can't wait to get back out there. It is flat out a blast.
Oh, and I am required to say by the rules of advertising 101 that you must hurry because space is limited. There.
Pix: From my Fun 101 Adventure tour days. "Sure I'll carry your spare parts". The fireplace at the Lake Quinault Lodge. Hurricane Ridge.
7 comments:
I'll ride. Sounds like a blast.
OK, car number one is filling fast. Welcome aboard ej
Wish I could take the time off from school, but some of us have to work! Have fun and schedule another over the summer when I'm on vacation and can participate.
This is a recon run. We are going to explore some new routes (backroads) so when we are ready to rohl out the "official" tour, you will have some free time and be able to join in the fun. Of course, being a teacher, we could always film your classes 'live' on the road and broadcast them to Carden. THAT would be a great way to get kids interested in cycling!!!!!
What a great idea...wish I had thought of it!
I'm in. Hope we won't need fenders.
Cool. Car one is full. Spread the word. Fenders schmenders.
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