Quote Originally Posted by teigyr View Post
Thanks again

Mary, no we didn't get up to Snohomish but I had challenging days off for riding together. With the Sat-Mon off (keeps fingers crossed that I can hold this for a while!), we have a LOT more time to do stuff. I would love to get together and ride though and I promise not to whine too much!!!

Drtgrl, I will ask DH about Lakemont Blvd. I've ridden East Lake Sammamish and his parents live off that street (on the lake) so he knows the area. There are plenty of steep hills, no doubt! That looks like a good route too.
NP - I consider good-natured (aka joking) whining an aerobic activity, therefore it's happily incorporated into any bike ride It's the chronic "Eeyore-type" that prompts me to ride in a different direction...
Sorry to hear that you picked up a bug, but glad to hear that your inaugural trip to NYC was fun!