The Urban Century

I completed my first century ride this weekend. It felt particularly good that I did it by myself, I do wish I had some company though. My last record for a long ride was almost 12 years ago done with Cam! We went across the Puget Sound for that one.


For this ride I went around Green Lake, Lake Ballinger, Lake Sammamish, Lake Washington and Lake Union. Some of my big hills came at the very end. One was particularly important to me. I went up from Golden Garden Park to Sunset Point. I walked up those steps with my Dad when he visited me in Seattle. He was almost 90 years old then. It was hard for him, but persevered and I was very proud of him that he did it. I did it on my bike when I already ridden 90 miles. It was hard, especially with the uncontrollable tears streaming down my face. This ride is dedicated to the memory of my Dad.


I also do it for the abandoned Kids in the State of WA where I ride the Courage Classic to raise funds for the Mary Bridge Children;s Foundation. Please donate whatever you can in support of our Children by clicking the donate widget on your right.