Distanced (mi)= 41.3
Ave Speed (mph)= 8.3
Max Speed (mph)= 24.7
Time (h:m) = 5:04
Route:
Chuckanut Drive, Bow HIll Rd., Bayview-Edison Rd., Padilla Bay Trail, Memorial Hwy., S. March Point Rd., Thommy Thompson Trail, 11th Street, D Ave., 12th St., Oakes Ave., Sunset Ave., Skyline Way, Doon Way, Anaco Beach Rd., Marine Dr., Rosario Rd., Deception Pass State Park
CIties:
Edison
Bay View
Anacortes
Day started with ground fog most of the morning, then sun rest of the day. Got an early start at 7:00 am from Larrabee State Park. Continuing on Chuckanut Drive, the ride becomes more pastoral as it passes countrified buildings. A good breakfast place before turning right on Bow Hill Rd. is the Rhododendron Cafe, a favorite with the locals.
A bit further along the route, I passed Edison without stopping since nothing was open yet. If it was not so early in the morning it is worthwhile to linger a bit here. The tiny town of Edison (population: 144) has so many good eats, it could warrant an overnight trip. You can find one of the best bakeries in the area here at the Breadfarm Bakery. The Longhorn Saloon is a favorite of thirsty bikers. The Edison Cafe has a terrific fish and chips. The feature of this day's route are the scenic Padilla Bay Trail and Tommy Thompson Trail which takes one into Anacortes.
Light traffic most of the way. I made a pit stop at Starbucks Anacortes for writing and recharging. Decided to take the back roads from Anacortes to Desolation Pass. It was short steep climb on D Street which eventually takes you to Rosario Rd. and on to SR20 with a spectacular bridge crossing. Rosario Rd. was definitely a challenge with climbs in places ... perhaps, a warning that I better be ready for the Olympic Peninsula. The park is just after the bridge. Desolation Pass State Park was full but out of the five hiker/biker sites available only one was taken ... a Canadian from Victoria biking to California was my neighbor.
Profound Thought of the Day:
Start adding days to your life, or at least life to your days.
Ave Speed (mph)= 8.3
Max Speed (mph)= 24.7
Time (h:m) = 5:04
Route:
Chuckanut Drive, Bow HIll Rd., Bayview-Edison Rd., Padilla Bay Trail, Memorial Hwy., S. March Point Rd., Thommy Thompson Trail, 11th Street, D Ave., 12th St., Oakes Ave., Sunset Ave., Skyline Way, Doon Way, Anaco Beach Rd., Marine Dr., Rosario Rd., Deception Pass State Park
CIties:
Edison
Bay View
Anacortes
Day started with ground fog most of the morning, then sun rest of the day. Got an early start at 7:00 am from Larrabee State Park. Continuing on Chuckanut Drive, the ride becomes more pastoral as it passes countrified buildings. A good breakfast place before turning right on Bow Hill Rd. is the Rhododendron Cafe, a favorite with the locals.
A bit further along the route, I passed Edison without stopping since nothing was open yet. If it was not so early in the morning it is worthwhile to linger a bit here. The tiny town of Edison (population: 144) has so many good eats, it could warrant an overnight trip. You can find one of the best bakeries in the area here at the Breadfarm Bakery. The Longhorn Saloon is a favorite of thirsty bikers. The Edison Cafe has a terrific fish and chips. The feature of this day's route are the scenic Padilla Bay Trail and Tommy Thompson Trail which takes one into Anacortes.
Light traffic most of the way. I made a pit stop at Starbucks Anacortes for writing and recharging. Decided to take the back roads from Anacortes to Desolation Pass. It was short steep climb on D Street which eventually takes you to Rosario Rd. and on to SR20 with a spectacular bridge crossing. Rosario Rd. was definitely a challenge with climbs in places ... perhaps, a warning that I better be ready for the Olympic Peninsula. The park is just after the bridge. Desolation Pass State Park was full but out of the five hiker/biker sites available only one was taken ... a Canadian from Victoria biking to California was my neighbor.
Profound Thought of the Day:
Start adding days to your life, or at least life to your days.
Deception Pass Briidge
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