August 20 & 21 rides

[Susan126]

I rode 70 miles yesterday with two friends. It was a warm (hot) day but a gorgeous day. Very scenic route. We met at Peet's coffee in Redmond around 8:30. First we enjoyed lattes and pastries before our ride. 23 miles north we stopped in the town of Snohomish for a break at the Snohomish Bakery. They have the best croissants! Yum! Next town was Monroe followed by Duvall. When we arrived in Carnation, mile 55, we stopped at a Starbucks for fuel, water, and a potty break. With 15 miles left we were off arriving back at Peet's at 2:30. We averaged 15.2 mph. My nose got sunburned other than that I had a great ride. I was a bit dehydrated too but drank a ton of liquids all last night and felt much better this morning.

As everyone knows Mimi is doing the P-12. She just completed her P-8. Well I re-started my attempt to earn my P-12 and yesterday's ride was my P-1. Only eleven more metrics to go! To earn a P-12 you have to do 12 consecutive (one per month) metics to earn the award.

Teri in front of the Snohomish Bakery.


Karen in front of Tall Chief Golf Course in Fall City.

[pll]

The weather was gorgeous today. Lake Michigan looked turquoise, fluffy white clouds in a blue sky, perfect temperature. Did 55.6 miles by adding a loop I had not tried before. I was a bit tired towards the end, but when I arrived home, I almost felt like I should continue to ride.