Originally Posted by harlot
Hey that's my turf man, back off! It's an awesome bridge, just a little crumbly and has terrible exits, that's all. You just gotta love it the right way. And the murals! How can you hate a bridge with a hammerhead shark mural??
Interlaken is a lovely climb, almost makes you forget you want to hurl. The short climbs up to the I-90 overlook from Lake WA Blvd are scenic too. Stone Way and Wallingford are long and steady and fun to pass people. Yeah and you can't leave out the commuter peloton up and down Dexter.
My turf too. Sure, it's a nice looking bridge but I hate riding it. I could learn to love it I suppose.... right after the next earthquake when it's a pile of twisted steel and concrete at the bottom of the shipping canal (oh jeez, I've done it now 8-) Seriously though, the bike lanes are too narrow and there's nothing to separate you from the angry speeding traffic but am 8" curb.
BTW, you're in Ballard? Do you ride a brown Steamroller per chance? I've seen a woman riding fast fast many mornings while I'm out walking my dog.....Is that you?
Jim