We registered for a 75 mile event ride in the Portland area, which is coming up shortly. Had to get back on the saddle and log some miles in. First ride was a short 12 mile loop around West Seattle after work last week. Nice and scenic following the water. Although short, big hills coming back up from the water.

Saturday we left straight out the front door here in Lynnhood and headed down to Fremont to check out the Red Bull Soapbox Race. Started with hopping on the Interurban Trail down to Mountlake Terrace. From there we went a few miles on the road, following HWY 104 to Lake Forest Park. Then it was the Burke-Gilman Trail again all the way to Fremont. About 23 miles total to get there. Husky Stadium was live with action in preparation for the big game.

After watching a fair amount of contraptions wobble down Fremont Ave, we grabbed some grub and headed back. About 45 miles total, 4 hours of ride time, so an average of about 10 mph. Not a ‘monkey pace’ – so I was feeling fine in the end. Somebody was a little more tired though, next weekend might be a little grueling.