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  1. #1
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    I did both rides too. The incredible boredom of STP... will never forget. RSVP isn't like that! it's fun and interesting. I agree about Chuckanut, it's no big deal, very pretty. THe wall? HEH, I remember that. You might walk it. On tandem we went right up it. We did a ferry ride. we DID NOT have hot weather the time we went, so no complaints there.
    I think if you can do STP you can do this one. YOu'll be tired at the end.
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  2. #2
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    Thanks ladies. As always, you're so encouraging.

    Next questions: If we take the bus back, do the bikes get damaged/scratched up on the truck? Wouldn't want to hurt Ruby Sue. How do they pack them in the trucks?

    Also, sounds like maybe a motel would be better than the dorms. Not sure our kids ever want to stay in the dorms at WWU again! I thought it would be kinda fun, but Western really is on a hill.

    Apple Tree, looks like we have another challenge to get us through the winter again this year! Oh my. Or I guess we could drive support!
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  3. #3
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    we stayed in a hotel. I don't do dorms. Our bike (tandem) did fine; but I sure can't guarantee YOUR bike. They pack them carefully, but still.....

    oh and RIDING through customs is a BLAST.
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  4. #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Biciclista View Post
    oh and RIDING through customs is a BLAST.
    I got a kick out of Cascade this year "warning" people that if they sold their bib (which was against club policy this year) that the recipient might have trouble crossing the border..... As if Cascade somehow has control over any bikes that go over.... Something tells me Canada doesn't give a hoot if you broke Cascades rules or not or if you are on RSVP's list or not to come across the border. All you need is a valid passport, to not have guns or a DUI - they won't exclude you for not being in a car.
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    Bicalista: Was that a good BLAST or a bad BLAST??????
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  6. #6
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    Eden: I'm thinkin if I should ever start packin heat, I'd probably leave it home when biking. The extra weight and all Although, I may come in handy if I decide I want to shoot myself climbing some ridiculous hill!
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  7. #7
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    I want to do the RSVP, some of the hills look to be out of my current pedaling abilities but I have no issue walking my bike up a hill if need be. Is anyone interested in going as a TE group? If so I'm up for that, sounds like fun!

  8. #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eden View Post
    I got a kick out of Cascade this year "warning" people that if they sold their bib (which was against club policy this year) that the recipient might have trouble crossing the border..... As if Cascade somehow has control over any bikes that go over.... Something tells me Canada doesn't give a hoot if you broke Cascades rules or not or if you are on RSVP's list or not to come across the border. All you need is a valid passport, to not have guns or a DUI - they won't exclude you for not being in a car.
    I don't think they care when you are coming back INTO the USA, but when we went over into Canada (on the bikes) they were checking out our bib numbers against the list of names they had AND our passports.

    Our bikes came through the truck loading and unloading okay, the volunteers and truck guys they had looked like they were very careful loading the bikes...I guess it could happen though.
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