We started off from Sunset Elementary. Everyone stuck together pretty much all the way to Log Boom Park. A couple of folks broke off to take a nature break or stop at a store but I didn’t notice. I was too busy huffing away. After a quick regroup at Log Boom Park I tried to …
Monthly Archive: May 2011
May 26 2011
This is IJM. This is why we ride.
The NY Times just published an article from one of its journalist who participated in an IJM raid. …So we emerged from the brothel with five lives that had just been transformed. Equally important, one pimp had been arrested and arrest warrants had been issued for two more. There are no quick fixes to human …
May 24 2011
Upcoming: Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish Loop, May 28
This Saturday, May 28, there is a planned ride around the lakes (Sammamish and Washington). Date: Saturday, May 28 Time: Meet @ 7:45 am, leaving @ 8:00 am Place: Sunset Elementary School (4229 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue)(click for map) Distance: ~67 miles Pace: Steady to Moderate (click here for what this means) Terrain: …
May 21 2011
Sammamish-Snoqualmie Valley-Carnation Loop, May 21
Just like the previous 10 weeks, we were blessed to have another day of decent weather for riding. There were heavy clouds all morning but the showers held back. I recall only feeling a few drops during the ride. Gail and I arrived at Sunset Elementary where we were joined by William, Heli making the …
May 19 2011
IJM Advocates
Bentley and Daniel both wore their IJM jerseys to school today. Daniel mentioned that it provided the opportunity to get to talk to their classmates about the issues of human trafficking and how IJM is working to combat it. Way to go guys! (Click here to learn more about IJM and how we are riding in support …
May 19 2011
Upcoming: A Bunch of Hills, May 22
There is a ride this SUNDAY, May 22, for those who were not able to participate in the hilly Lake Sammamish – Snoqualmie Valley (Carnation) Loop ride on Saturday, but still wanted to get some practice riding HILLS. Date: Sunday, May 22 Time: Meet @ 11:30 am, Leave @ 11:45 am Place: Sunset Elementary School (4229 W …
May 18 2011
Upcoming: Lake Washington Loop, May 21
This Saturday, May 21, there is a planned ride around Lake Washington. Date: Saturday, May 21 Time: Meet @ 7:45 am, leaving @ 8:00 am Place: Bellevue Way Park & Ride (2700 Bellevue Way SE – on Bellevue Way near the entrance to I-90)(click here for map) Distance: ~50 miles Pace: Steady to Moderate (click …
May 16 2011
Eating for Endurance Cycling Workshop, May 24
One of our riders, Heather, is a sports nutritionist and she will be holding an Eating for Endurance Cycling workshop on Tuesday, May 24 from 7-8pm at the South Bellevue Community Center. This would be a great way to learn how to fuel yourself for any long rides, including the STP. Please consider attending!! Click here for more …
May 16 2011
Upcoming: Lake Sammamish – Snoqualmie Valley (Carnation) Loop, May 21
This Saturday, May 21, there is a planned ride around the Lake Sammamish – Snoqualmie Valley (Carnation) Loop. Date: Saturday, May 21 Time: Meet @ 7:45 am, leaving @ 8:00 am Place: Sunset Elementary Distance: ~50 miles Pace: Moderate (click here for what this means) Terrain: Hilly (click here for what this means) Expected Ride …
May 15 2011
Issaquah-May Valley-Black Diamond-Renton Loop, May 14
28 — that was the number of riders that we had on today’s ride. This was one of the biggest group rides yet and as we were to find out, quite a challenge to keep track of everyone. (But everyone made it back — sore maybe – but safe and sound). The weather was wonderful too – 10 weeks …