On the road

I rode out with Zack to Fall City yesterday. We stayed for the Critical Mass ride Friday night, which was a fine way to say goodbye to Seattle. Riding up the Snoqualmie Valley was gorgeous - trees changing in the valley with the Cascades as backdrop. Today, I'm riding over the mountains. Then it's South to Bend.

I've got all sorts of mixed emotions right now. I'm incredibly excited to be on this trip; it's me and my steed and the great outdoors. How touching. Leaving friends in Seattle makes me sad, though. I'm expecting to be lonely a bit this week. Facing the mountains now is a bit daunting, but I'm hopeful I'll get over with both of my legs still attached. Then I'll be in new territory (for me), and exploring is one of my greatest joys.

Route Thoughts

I'm not really tied to it, but this looks like a good way to get away from the wet. The route segments are split in a way I remember them, not necessarily by day. I may wander off this path, but it looks good for now.