After learning last Saturday from Clarice (our Series Director) via email that we had a "hole" in the TREATS calendar, I quickly posted a ride for today. Turns out it was approved that same morning on Saturday (thanks to Andy)! Our route started in Newcastle Beach Park and headed to Alki Point and West Seattle....areas not in my main area of expertise so I knew this would be an adventure ride. Fortunately we had all experienced riders and one, Ryan, who lives over in the area who could help me navigate the correct turns!
We had a totally blue bird day with little winds (except at Alki) and clear blue skies today. Downtown Seattle put on a postcard worthy display as can be seen from our Photo Op at Jack Block Park. Amazing place, Seattle. We may have had the best weather in the US (?) today for our ride. We should be grateful indeed.
On our return through downtown Seattle, we cycled alongside 4 members of a family on bikes with full panniers. They were from Berlin and today was their first day of cycling on their planned journey to New York. I hope they have a great trip although they are heading into daunting conditions of heat and smoke in much of the country. Their Seattle leg may be memorable to them in hindsight. Their Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/Cycling.Family.Adventures
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