RAMROD this year (or next)?

[Susan126]

Seeing as I am working the deli stop tomorrow and seeing as today was such a gorgeous day . . . I rode part of RAMROD this morning/afternoon. I started from Enumclaw HS and rode up 35 miles before turning around. Just short of the park entrance. I skipped all the "BIG" climbs (Sunrise and Crystal)! But it's a climb from the start. I passed the "fire house station" where the deli will be set up tomorrow and a handful of men were working on the building. I saw men on the roof and on ladders on the side of the building. On my way back down I stopped in Greenwater for water and a potty break. I noticed three sani cans on the side of the Greenwater grocery. I bet they are for tomorrow. The young gal at the register asked me how far I had come. We started talking. She told me how she wants to start cycling. I told her I love it and that she should start out slow and build up. I told her about RAMROD coming through tomorrow and she said she knew. She was very nice. After a brief rest I headed back down towards Enumclaw and hit a hell-a-ish head/side wind! Wouldn't you know! But I'm glad I got out and rode today. When I arrived back at my car the RAMROD people were setting up in front of the high school. I am trying to cool down right now before I shower and then I am going back to Enumclaw to meet LisaB and pick up my jersey.

Tomorrow will be just as gorgeous! And to think last Thursday it was gloomy, wet, and chilly! What a difference a week makes! I'm happy the weather turned nice!

Oh there were a lot of those double trailer trucks on the road. Be safe and ride single file! They do not move over!



Sue