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maverikbc · 07-03-2009, 08:43 PM

Time: meet at 8:45, leave 9:00
Place: Starbucks Sehome Village

I don't have my computer setup at home yet, so post up by 8pm on Sat., if you're coming.

The route will be Chuckanut Dr., backroads on Whidbey Island, gas up in Oak Harbor, then catching a ferry at noon.

I'm thinking having a lunch at a food coop in Port Townsend, but if you have any better ideas, let me know!

Then we'll continue US101 south, then take backroads on Kitsap Peninsula. Then go back to Port Townsend, do another backroads on Whidbey Island, then home.

Pace will be moderate on backroads, at speed limit on major hwys.

Jalharad · 07-04-2009, 08:48 AM

watch the construction heading out on widbey island

h_travis · 07-04-2009, 02:33 PM

this sounds cool; I should be in, seein' as I missed a Baker ride yesterday

About what time ya think we'll be back in Oak Harbor on the way back? See ya there

maverikbc · 07-04-2009, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Jalharad

watch the construction heading out on widbey island

Can you tell me more about it? I couldn't find such info:

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/Baker/Construction/

maverikbc · 07-04-2009, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by h_travis

this sounds cool; I should be in, seein' as I missed a Baker ride yesterday

About what time ya think we'll be back in Oak Harbor on the way back? See ya there

I'm thinking 6ish? It'll be way before sun sets for sure. See you tomorrow.

h_travis · 07-04-2009, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by maverikbc

Can you tell me more about it? I couldn't find such info:

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/Baker/Construction/

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/Ba...#SR20QuietCove

This is all that will affect us, and I doubt they'll be working at all tomorrow. Been through there lately and its just a minor slow down/reduced speed limit

maverikbc · 07-04-2009, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by h_travis

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/Ba...#SR20QuietCove

This is all that will affect us, and I doubt they'll be working at all tomorrow. Been through there lately and its just a minor slow down/reduced speed limit

Oh ok, we'll be bypassing all of it by taking Gibralter Rd. and Deception Rd, so there's no worry for us. I also see that they work only Mon. to Thu.?

Boatdriver · 07-04-2009, 04:58 PM

Just rolled through there about an hour ago. No real delays and nobody was working. Ate lunch at Toby's Tavern in Coupville. 2 lbs. of mussels, damn good eatin'

maverikbc · 07-04-2009, 07:57 PM

I'm going home now, so won't be able to access here. See you guys tomorrow!

Djoplin · 07-04-2009, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by h_travis

this sounds cool; I should be in, seein' as I missed a Baker ride yesterday

Cause you SUCK..

You missed a good ride too.

Originally Posted by maverikbc

Oh ok, we'll be bypassing all of it by taking Gibralter Rd. and Deception Rd, so there's no worry for us.

So, you're going to ride twice as far (thru Anacortes) to avoid a little construction? Dude, take 20.. It'll save you about 20min..

I Used to live out there. The construction isn't much of a slow down. If at all. In fact last time I/We hit Neah bay we went that way around 7:30am and blew right thru there.

h_travis · 07-05-2009, 09:34 PM

I slept in. I Fail. Sorry if you waited for me Maverick; I gave it a hell of a shot to try and head you off at the swinomish casino by the bridges there; but I waited long enough to assure myself you had already gone by. But on the bright side I did meet up with some B'hammers for a ride all over whatcom/skagit/and snohomish county for about 200 miles or so! Hope you had a good ride today!

maverikbc · 07-06-2009, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by Djoplin

So, you're going to ride twice as far (thru Anacortes) to avoid a little construction? Dude, take 20.. It'll save you about 20min..

I Used to live out there. The construction isn't much of a slow down. If at all. In fact last time I/We hit Neah bay we went that way around 7:30am and blew right thru there.

I didn't know those 2 roads going all the way to Anacortes, but one I'm talking about are just bypassing that construction area. They give you some nice twisties, I suggest you try sometime.

maverikbc · 07-06-2009, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by h_travis

I slept in. I Fail. Sorry if you waited for me Maverick; I gave it a hell of a shot to try and head you off at the swinomish casino by the bridges there; but I waited long enough to assure myself you had already gone by. But on the bright side I did meet up with some B'hammers for a ride all over whatcom/skagit/and snohomish county for about 200 miles or so! Hope you had a good ride today!

It's good to know that you didn't get accidents or anything. Nobody else showed up, so I decided to go to Winthrop / Twisp, as the sky was cloudy that morning (I hate riding in heat).

The heat wasn't too bad when I got there, but after I finish lunch in Twisp, it was at least 90F. It was so hot, I didn't dare to explore backroads in that area.

Traffic was brutal, mainly due to people REFUSING using turn outs. I really hope cops start giving tickets.

On way back, I hooked up with a rider from Vancouver, we ended up doing a lot of agressive passings, then took some nice backroads along Skagit Valley.

Now N. Cascades is added to my NO list for summer weekends.


07-03-2009, 08:43 PM	#1
maverikbc Endorsed Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver, BC I Ride: '07 Z1000	Sun., 7/5, Burrito Ride #24 Hood Canal Time: meet at 8:45, leave 9:00 Place: Starbucks Sehome Village I don't have my computer setup at home yet, so post up by 8pm on Sat., if you're coming. The route will be Chuckanut Dr., backroads on Whidbey Island, gas up in Oak Harbor, then catching a ferry at noon. I'm thinking having a lunch at a food coop in Port Townsend, but if you have any better ideas, let me know! Then we'll continue US101 south, then take backroads on Kitsap Peninsula. Then go back to Port Townsend, do another backroads on Whidbey Island, then home. Pace will be moderate on backroads, at speed limit on major hwys. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-04-2009, 08:48 AM	#2
Jalharad Streetfighter Joined: Jul 2007 From: Bellingham, Washington I Ride: Two-up and slower then a snail	watch the construction heading out on widbey island __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-04-2009, 02:33 PM	#3
h_travis Pit Crew Joined: Dec 2007 From: Bellingham I Ride: on the sidewalk sometimes, so get outta my way	this sounds cool; I should be in, seein' as I missed a Baker ride yesterday About what time ya think we'll be back in Oak Harbor on the way back? See ya there __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-04-2009, 04:58 PM	#8
Boatdriver Endorsed Joined: Dec 2008 From: Ferntucky, WA I Ride: 07' Triumph Tiger, 08' Daytona 675	Just rolled through there about an hour ago. No real delays and nobody was working. Ate lunch at Toby's Tavern in Coupville. 2 lbs. of mussels, damn good eatin' __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-04-2009, 07:57 PM	#9
maverikbc Endorsed Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver, BC I Ride: '07 Z1000	I'm going home now, so won't be able to access here. See you guys tomorrow! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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07-05-2009, 09:34 PM	#11
h_travis Pit Crew Joined: Dec 2007 From: Bellingham I Ride: on the sidewalk sometimes, so get outta my way	I slept in. I Fail. Sorry if you waited for me Maverick; I gave it a hell of a shot to try and head you off at the swinomish casino by the bridges there; but I waited long enough to assure myself you had already gone by. But on the bright side I did meet up with some B'hammers for a ride all over whatcom/skagit/and snohomish county for about 200 miles or so! Hope you had a good ride today! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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