Two big 'lasts' today. My last full day cycling in WA, and the last of the major mountain climbs for a while. See elevation profiles...

So there I was riding along and contemplating today’s climb, when out of the corner of my eye I saw what looked like an old Texas cowboy...

Stopped for breakfast at the Methow Valley Ciderhouse in Winthrop. Felt obliged to, as it is purportedly a cyclist hang out. If anybody...

Time for a rest. so turning this into an Admin (try to catch up with the blog), laundry (starting to get a bit fresh), and rest day. I...

The first really big mountain ride in like forever. The pic I posted on day 5 was not a joke when they stated 'The Alps Of America'. Had...

Realized there was no way I would make it to MAZAMA in time with the climbs still ahead, so cut it short and got to an amazing campsite...

Even after checking, took the wrong route and had to turn back to take the alternate because of closures on the pass. Worked out OK, and...

Had to go back for about 15mi when I discovered the two camp sites in Sedro Woolley, are now RV camps only. Then found out there were no...

Bit rough today. Most of the day spent on trails that clearly need some TLC. Today also included a ferry ride which was an interesting...

Start of my cross continental, and had fun meeting other folk along the way. One person in particular is a guy named Lon Hudak. He is...