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Posted on September 19, 2021October 10, 2021

Day 10: Son-of-Travis

Another late start. Last night’s forecast called for rain all day so I was prepared to spend the day in the tent waiting it out but the outlook changed overnight to possible light showers in the morning followed by thunderstorms in the afternoon. I install the new mirror, tape up the broken fender and head …

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Posted on September 18, 2021October 10, 2021

Day 9: C is for Cookie

I wake up at 5 AM and check the weather forecast. The sunny Monday I was promised last night has been rescheduled to Tuesday. I can’t wait three more days for the weather to clear so I’m going to have to push over Sherman Pass with only the barest hint of electric assist. It’s going …

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Posted on September 16, 2021October 10, 2021

Day 7: Wakanda?!

Isn’t this place supposed to be some kind of secret? Another later-than-intended start to the day. I’m still figuring out where everything should go on the bike and it’s taking me way too long to get ready in the morning. I stop by the post office and mail a few things home. To the motorist …

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Posted on September 15, 2021October 10, 2021

Day 6: Miles and Smiles

Got an early start today and was rewarded with beautiful views and lots of sunny-sun-sun. My new obsession with basking in the sun feels reptilian. Climbed 3300’ (1000 m) by lunchtime. Made it over a very chilly 5500’ (1700 m) pass before dropping back down the longest continuous descent I’ve ever done on this bike. …

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Posted on September 14, 2021October 10, 2021

Day 5: Rain, Rain, Go Away

My hardest day so far. I got a late start trying to sort out an issue with my batteries and stopped early due to rain. In between, punishing 7° climbs with narrow road shoulders and very little electric assist with only 216 solar Wh today. I actually had to get off and push for a …

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Posted on September 13, 2021October 13, 2021

Day 4: No Bugs, No Rain, No Tent

The day starts off in style with some roadside plums. I seem to be living the farm to bike lifestyle. I think about going to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal, the official start of this route, with a vague idea about possibly running into other people who are starting the same tour. But it would be …

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