I’ve been trying to get out on my bicycle more lately, although it’s still a bit cold. I figured trying to do the Chilly Hilly at the end of the month would be a good motivation. Last weekend Meghan and I went for a very cold and very sunny bike ride around Ballard. Yesterday I did an extended loop around Ballard and Magnolia, 14.5 miles in the rain. Today was warmer and drier, but nice and cloudy and cool, so I rode to Mercer Island and back. 28 miles via Greenlake, Ravenna, UW, Montlake, the Washington Arboretum, Lake Washington Blvd., back and forth over the floating I-90 bridge, and then back home through Interlaken Park and Fremont. It’s fun trying to figure out good bike routes in the city. The challenge is always figuring out roads that aren’t full of cars but are in good enough shape so that they don’t destroy my tires. Plus, a good view makes it that much more worthwhile.
Whew, I’m beat. I did feel like I earned a lazy afternoon in front of a very boring Super Bowl game. Unfortunately, now I’m extremely ready for bed and I’ve got differential equations to study.
February 5, 2007 at 6:56 pm
I’m jealous. I need to get my bike in this week for a tune-up. I think I could ride to school starting in a couple weeks. Just needs to get a little lighter out.
I’m sure you could find some good routes online. Seems like something people would talk about.
Are you ready for a mini-tour this summer? You and I should do a long weekender on our own. Monger-style. And you and Meghan should join us, et al., for a longer one, if you want/can.
February 5, 2007 at 8:54 pm
I did get that map from the link you posted. They’re free and fairly excellent, it’s how I’ve planned all my urban rides so far.
Aver to a mini-monger-tour.