I spent the evening @ Bob’s, an old high school buddy of Andrew & Ryan. Andrew is a skilled chef and thrilled us to a fine spread.
Before that I visited Roslyn Cyclery seeking jockey pulleys and riding info. Owner, John, and I raced Eric Eaton’s NWest mtn bike spring series back ion the day. He would have been an age group below me, I kinda knew the racers in my class, John and I raced the same course in different classes. Good old history. John told me that the info he would give me would cost $22.49. I said i would work for it. John warmed up to our conversation and dug what I am doing. He wanted to see my van and i charged him the same wiping the slate clean. He told a picture of me at the back of the van. He gave me a pair of his shop’s logo socks.
A rider in street clothes, Brian stopped in and explained that he has a bike & a BOB and he is free to anytime head out on his road bike adventure. He said I inspired him and moved him closer to casting off.
Bob’s wife, Nicolle, for 4 1/2 years commuted from Cle Elum and downtown Seattle, on a good day the commute was 90 mins. Snoqualmie Pass during the winter sometimes is closed for avalanche control, sometimes for days. Wow.
Today Andrew, Ryan, & I rode the Roslyn trails right from town up onto ridge system above town. Hot day really sweating, 11.55 miles and climbed 2584′! They split and we wondered where their path might cross mine again. Two 38 yos riding full suspension 29ers. I kept my heart rate lower today. The vertical was intense The trail system is in on the side mountain right above town, back in P pines, east side forest. Never would have found it had not been for Ryan bumping into me.
Van thermometer read 93 degrees as I left Roslyn for Leavenworth over Blewett Pass. Long time since I drove it last.
Parked van several blocks from downtown and walked in. Temp was 97 degs. I walked slowly. Picked up my special ordered brake pads from Der Sportsman and listened to ride info from Eric. learned of a new ride.
My plan is to hang up on the Chiwawa River drainage for a couple rides. Going to ride the Pot Peak killer, the most elevation gained in a ride @ 7400′.
Camped @ a XC snow park. Still hot