Did the
Native Planet Classic today, an event the cheerful and amicable organizer Jean-Philippe Soule
calls a Super Century. The Frenchman doesn't lie. Only about 80 riders or so showed up this morning for a
128 mile tour of some 10500' of up and down. The route goes over the North Cascades Mountains from
east to west and then turns around and goes back again. Needless to say it was a rather strenuous trip.
8h 15m in the saddle, 9h 40m total.
The event was smoothly run with experienced crew, good food and a well marked route. Recommended.
Also hooked up with BF member BengeBoy (
his report)who inspired me to do the ride the evening before!
Early morning 6am heading towards the mountains on the only stretch of road that didn't either radically
ascend or descend.
At the top of Washington Pass. Cold, misty and spectacular scenery.
Lots of mountain riding. Here on the 30 mile descent into Colonial Creek
The turnaround pit stop at 64 miles way down the other side. The food provided by the Native Planet
folks was excellent and varied. My 81 Gazelle was again the only lugged steel bike around.
Nearing the end of the last climb. The strain is showing..
