Originally Posted by
randywall
My goal is simply to be able to do the 30 mile version of Tour de Whidbey and not have to give up at 20 miles like in 2024. Secondary goal - not have to walk up a really steep/long hill on that route.
You mean the infamous Chilly Hilly? I have ridden it several times but not recently. In my younger years, i used to be a foul weather warrior. Now that I am old and soft, I would prefer not to ride it in the rain or at 30*. I will go for it either this spring or summer - you should too.