Week in review
Rain, snow, temperatures in the 30's and 40's, it doesn't get any better!
Have had a great time other than the weather. Twisp Wa. is a smaller version of Sandpoint. Spent Wednesday evening at the local brew pub listening to a great jazz group eating Thai food. Did my first century ride of the trip on Thursday, climbing two passes riding the entire day in rain and snow. Had probably the best warm shower of my life after not being able to feel my fingers and riding for almost 11 hours. Stayed at a restored hotel/B&B built in the mid-1800's. It was the last stop for miners going into the Cascades to seek their fortune. Made it to Anacortes yesterday and am planning on spending today and tomorrow touring the area, taking the ferry to the San Juan Islands, meeting a friend from Tacoma and having the bike tuned. Already have gone through one tire from hitting a beer on the highway. Didn't see the beer crossing sign on the highway until it was too late. In reality, I didn't have enough pressure in my rear tire which combined with the weight of my gear caused the tire to go bad.
Have meet some great people along the way, many with ties or knowledge of Sandpoint. Came across 20-25 people heading East on the Northern Tier route on their way to Maine. On Monday I start down the Pacific Coast route to Astoria Oregon.
Congratulations to Aidan Feuer for being the youngest rider to ride in the Panhandle Alliance's fund raiser from Sandpoint to Newport last Sunday. Aidan is 8 years old and rode the 36 miles in the rain on his mountain bike. His determination and courage should admired by all. No more excuses from anyone who say they can't ride or raise money for PAFE's early childhood literacy program!!!!!
Quotes for the day--"They call it a rain forest for a reason"; from Terry at the Methow Inn in Twisp Wa. "Two of life's best comforts, good food and a hug"; painted on the wall of the Calico Cupboard.
Have had a great time other than the weather. Twisp Wa. is a smaller version of Sandpoint. Spent Wednesday evening at the local brew pub listening to a great jazz group eating Thai food. Did my first century ride of the trip on Thursday, climbing two passes riding the entire day in rain and snow. Had probably the best warm shower of my life after not being able to feel my fingers and riding for almost 11 hours. Stayed at a restored hotel/B&B built in the mid-1800's. It was the last stop for miners going into the Cascades to seek their fortune. Made it to Anacortes yesterday and am planning on spending today and tomorrow touring the area, taking the ferry to the San Juan Islands, meeting a friend from Tacoma and having the bike tuned. Already have gone through one tire from hitting a beer on the highway. Didn't see the beer crossing sign on the highway until it was too late. In reality, I didn't have enough pressure in my rear tire which combined with the weight of my gear caused the tire to go bad.
Have meet some great people along the way, many with ties or knowledge of Sandpoint. Came across 20-25 people heading East on the Northern Tier route on their way to Maine. On Monday I start down the Pacific Coast route to Astoria Oregon.
Congratulations to Aidan Feuer for being the youngest rider to ride in the Panhandle Alliance's fund raiser from Sandpoint to Newport last Sunday. Aidan is 8 years old and rode the 36 miles in the rain on his mountain bike. His determination and courage should admired by all. No more excuses from anyone who say they can't ride or raise money for PAFE's early childhood literacy program!!!!!
Quotes for the day--"They call it a rain forest for a reason"; from Terry at the Methow Inn in Twisp Wa. "Two of life's best comforts, good food and a hug"; painted on the wall of the Calico Cupboard.
posted by Mel Dick @ 10:11 AM
3 Comments
3 Comments:
Hey a little rain and snow is small price to pay for the freedom of two wheels on the open road, Thai food and beef crossings. Good luck.
Good Luck! We are all cheering for you here in Sandpoint! Keep us up to date and stay safe!
You've made awesome progress since we chatted with you roadside in Marblemount by the miniature chapel the day after your miserable climb over Rainy Pass. Your comment, "I'd never do that again," convinced us two fellow cyclists to layover a day in Marblemount in the hopes of a break in the weather before going over the pass ourselves. It paid off--still a tough ride and cold approaching the top but dry at least. We will stop by the restaurant in Sandpoint and say hello to your wife as you suggested. Hopefully we'll get a photo and have something interesting to say on our site at www.mappedconnections.com/c2c. Ride with the wind!
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