I wanted to do a Mill Creek ride for our Sunday outings but needed to familiarize myself with some of the road details. Since I was still in week one post-Covid, I again used the ebike. Learned that some of my proposed routing was pretty good and some was awful! Need to refine the route a bit but it has promise. And, who knew there was a Hindu Temple up there!
Ventured out on my first ride (solo) after Covid. Scouting the final details for part of the Lk Washington loop we will use next Sunday. Decided to take the ebike to give me options if I suddenly run out of energy! I lack a backup plan for rescue as son and Bride are both out of the country on other trips. Ride went well and I didn't feel any major energy decreases...although the ebike may have helped there a bit!
With the Paxlovid and a bit of luck, I felt really good by week's end and tested negative on Sunday May 14! Much quicker resolution than the last time I had Covid which lasted almost two weeks. While not ready to go outside and ride, I did do a short trainer ride and felt pretty good with the limited loading.
Had a bit of a sore throat on Saturday afternoon. By Sunday morning (and a tough night), I knew something was awry. Did the dreaded Covid test....came back positive. Fortunately, Jeff and Karil were able to pick up my ride leading responsibilities (and did a great job!) so I didn't "need" to spread the disease further.
Thanks to Kristy, neighbor, she went in on Monday to pick up the Paxlovid and drop it off at our gate.
And, best of all, Lizz was still in the UK so she could not get it from me! A story I would never live down.
Leaving aside the inevitable Star Wars comments on this date, 6 of us (7 if you count Winray who joined for a short bit...and I guess we should count her as she did the Mercer Island section of the ride with us) pre-rode a route planned for a group ride on May 9. Unfortunately, a family issue has arisen which prevents me from leading the ride as planned. Fortunately, 5 of the 6 of us are ride leaders...so two have volunteered to lead and sweep the ride for me. It is nice to be part of a supportive community!
Since it wasn't an "official" ride, there was no pace restrictions so I was able to just ride at whatever intensity suited me which was a great feeling today! All the other riders are very capable and equally speedy (or speedier!) than me so I wasn't worried about offending anyone's sensibilities.
Looks like a great route which could be easily expanded!
Dayle shot this next one so my Bride could be sure I was actually riding and not goofing off somewhere!
15 of us joined the weekly Free Group Ride, TREATS*, which departed from Pine Lake Park in Sammamish to head into the Snoqualmie Valley and Carnation. While our initial routing was largely downhill or flat, our return route gave us good challenges as we climbed both Tolt Hill and Duthie Hill. Everyone survived the climbs on this day which ended in sunshine!
On a cool and generally cloudy day (with only the slightest hint of raindrops!), 8 of us gathered to ride the McClinchy Mile put on by the B.I.K.E.S. cycling club in Snohomish County, Washington. I would guess there were several hundred riders overall spread out over a couple of courses available (15, 35, 65, and 100 mile options). Many of us considered the 65 mile option but opted in the end to do the 50 mile option which realistically had all the hill work in it anyway.
We sort of spread out and rode in groups of 2 to 4 depending on the terrain and the how folks felt at the time. Rest Stops (there were two) were gathering places to touch base and see if everyone was hanging in there.
Overall, it was a fun ride and I got to push myself a bit which gives me more confidence in leading our Sunday rides as they are now around 45-50 miles long. Also it should set me up well for the trip to Montana and Alberta this July.
And who doesn't like a ride that ends with tacos!!
