2 dayer here. Apparently I need to add riding to my BBQ, beer, vodka and dirt biking training regiment.
I did this back in the 90's when we started at the Kingdome (RIP). I noticed a lot of different routes this year from back then. The bike path on day one before Centralia was awesome. Plus the rolling countryside just after Centralia made it worth it. Much better route than in the past although the last few miles to the finish was a PITA.
Next year not riding the cyclocross bike though but felt since I was bringing two rookies who had never ridden more than 25 miles at a shot I better load up on survival stuff.
My buddy and his kid did great. They even experienced their first official "bonks". I bonked from 160 to 170 but Lee pulled me through.
Already recruiting for next year!