DAY 1

Well day one is in the record book.  We rode 77.3 miles from Port Townsend to Shelton, Wa.  The ride took us just over 5 hours, traveling at 15+ mph.

We started out the day with our UK friend Tim breaking his derailleur hanger at mile 14.  Remarkably, he was carrying a spare but the failure cause his chain to get twisted. With the help of Graham (our leader) repairs were made and Tim made it to the hotel around 5:00 pm.

The ride was beautiful, traveling on route 101 through the OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK and then along the Puget Bay.  Lots of "lumps" today.........up and downs.

A couple of signs stuck in my mind (didn't stop to take pictures of them) one street sign "Never Give Up Street" and the other sign in a persons front yard saying "You're now in Range".

Last night and tonight's hotels are a little scary....,,,a less expensive version of Motel 6, not the Relaix and Chateau we're used to from our BackRoads cycling trips.

Tomorrow has us traveling west, back to the coast, a ride of just under 70 miles.

Everyone around here wears Seahawks garb and everyone is vey happy they pulled off a late game win  today.

Best to all our family and friends.

"M and Big"