CTS Rides

[XMcShiftersonX]

I hate to ask, since I bailed on today's CTS/CATS rides because of the wind and potential for rain. But did anyone else go? And how did the weather end up? It didn't rain here, so I somewhat feel bad that I didn't make it! I just hate getting caught in bad weather on a ride and today was so unpredictable. I know I'll regret having asked, if I hear the rides were fun, so you can lie to me, haha j/k.

-Jessica

[Eden]

I was out on a team ride, not the Cascade ride, but we had fine weather throughout (we were out from 9 until almost 3). It dripped a few drops on us and hailed for a brief instant coming into Bellevue, but that was the extent of the precipitation. It was quite windy.

[lauraelmore1033]

I'm still trying to get rid of this lingering cold, so I didn't go, but even if I'd been feeling 100%, I'm not sure that you could have paid me to ride on the I-90 bridge today.

[Eden]

It was windy on I-90 today, but not horrid. I was out there once in 35 mph gusts (there's a chart online somewhere and I confirmed there really were 35+ winds when I was out there....) - it was *not fun*

[XMcShiftersonX]

Holy Scheisse!!! Yeah I-90 is not fun with just a little bit of wind, let alone a gusty day. When I ride on it I always imagine I'm going to crash into the black railing going 18MPH. I can't stop myself! Well, I think I made the right decision, even if it didn't rain. I've never really taken in to account to check the wind pattern for the day when deciding to go on a ride, but I've gotten stuck in gnarly head winds that are ALMOST as bad as getting rained on. So, I think it's something I'll start to keep in mind. I wanted to be on my bike so bad though when I was out walking my dog this morning and saw so many cyclists!

[lauraelmore1033]

It was windy on I-90 today, but not horrid. I was out there once in 35 mph gusts (there's a chart online somewhere and I confirmed there really were 35+ winds when I was out there....) - it was *not fun*

I have a suspicion that "not horrid" for Eden is the equivalent of "I'm going to die now" for Laura...

[lauraelmore1033]

Jessica, I'm sure you're fit enough to do the stp with one leg tied behind your back. No worries, it'll be a breeze for you. You are way ahead of the game at this point!

[XMcShiftersonX]

haha thanks for your vote of confidence. Today my other friend said I should do STP in one day... now that's just crazy talk!