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Paradise Twice

Posted on July 6, 2011 by dru

I bicycled on Mt. Rainier today, literally went to Paradise and back – twice! Tony and I started at the East entrance to the Mt. Rainier National Park and took the Stevens Canyon road to Paradise at 5400 ft. This … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Ride to Washington Pass

Posted on July 3, 2011 by dru

This is a challenging bicycle ride in the midst of the splendor of the mountains in the State of Washington. New Halem is at the foot of the Cascade mountains, one of the many hydroelectric power stations being fed by … Continue reading →

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Mt. Rainier Bike Ride – 90 miles – 5,800 ft – 6 hours

Posted on June 26, 2011 by dru

This was the first real “alpine” bicycle climb for me this year. I drove my car to Eatonville and started this ride from there, about 22 miles from the Mt Rainier National Park entrance. Cam and I had done this … Continue reading →

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Courage Classic Pedal for the Kids Season!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by dru

I’ve begun my bicycle training in earnest for the 2011 Courage Classic in August. I am indeed fortunate to have recovered from my knee injury and surgery last autumn resulting from a bicycle fall on slick roads. It certainly reminded … Continue reading →

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Bike to Work Season – May 2011

Posted on May 14, 2011 by dru

I am a marked man this bike to work season. The last 2 years I took 3rd place in the “solo rider” category (out of a total of 10,000+ riders) in the bike to work challenge in King County. This … Continue reading →

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Courage Classic 2010 Track and Video

Posted on August 31, 2010 by dru

Here is a video of my Courage Classic 2010 ride for the Kids. I bicycled with my friends Steve, Erik, Tony, Jen, and Kevin. It was an excellent 3 days of riding, although it rained on our way to Snoqualmie … Continue reading →

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Courage Classic Day 2

Posted on August 8, 2010 by cam

Saturday August, 8th 2010 Incredible news for this year’s ride, for the first time in all the 19 years of the Courage Classic the ride is completely sold out, at full capacity, there are 700 riders! Breakfast at 7:00 am … Continue reading →

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Courage Classic 2010 Day 1

Posted on August 7, 2010 by cam

Saturday August 7, 2010 In the elevator at the condo, we left at 6:30 am. In the parking garage at the condo. All packed up and ready to go. Waiting in line for registration at Snoqualamie Ridge. Meeting up with … Continue reading →

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The time for Courage has arrived!

Posted on August 6, 2010 by dru

I will be riding the Courage Classic starting tomorrow over 3 mountain passes – Snoqualmie, Blewett, and Stevens. I am, of course, riding for the kids supported by the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Please see this space for continuous updates. … Continue reading →

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Novelty Century

Posted on August 1, 2010 by dru

I did another century mile ride this weekend. Part of the ride was done with my friend Tony. This century included 2 good climbs (max at 20%!) grade, Novelty Hill and Cougar Mountain. The ride went through Lynnwood, Duvall, Novelty … Continue reading →

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