I was keeping my eyes open, but with 9,000 people out I didn't catch sight of any fellow TE'ers. I did see some Bent Brigaders out there though.

We had a pretty uneventful ride. Didn't see any crashes or even many sketchy riders - but I did notice that group ettiquette has gone completely out the window. No one was calling out car back, slowing or pointing out hazards, but I didn't see too much erratic riding or moving out without looking, which was good. I liked some of the new sections - the Chehalis to Napavine part was particularly pretty - sunrise, mist rising off of the fields.

The second day sometime just after the Longview bridge the hubby and I hooked up with Dr. John Knight aka Doc - the doctor that is in the Group Health commercials about cycling (he was one of the volunteers in the red shirts). He was a hoot - and a lot of fun to ride with too. Non-stop talker with one beauty of a bike - a Pinarello Dogma! that he got in Italy from the factory! The second day was really fast - especially after Longview with that great tailwind. Its too bad that it has to be along such a busy road.