As we got up this morning it started to rain...can you imagine...the magnet continues! We moved all our gear to the picnic shelter and packed up a wet 'tent fly'. We were on the road by 8:50 riding in the rain and planning a short day.
We had decided yesterday that we needed a short riding day today for multiple reasons. Sue's legs were not responding well to our climbs (mine on the other hand seem to be okay but I am overdue for a bad day!), but more importantly we needed to do laundry. Day 5 and no facilities to do laundry. We were becoming 'stinky'. As we crossed Canada we never really struggled with this chore as most campgrounds and some motels had laundry facilities. That has not been the case in Washington. As a result we will be forced to take time during the riding daytime to look after this 'necessary evil'. So part of today was spent in a Laundromat outside of Bremerton.
We decided to give the American Cycling Association route makers another chance today. There was a direct State Highway route and then the less travelled ACA route. As we turned off the highway we began again to question our wisdom but the ride was actually quite pleasant. some long climbs were encountered but none were too severe. Our positive attitude toward the ride and ACA today could be due to our short riding distance. (Yes Mary Lou and Ken...we will try to get to LA on time!) The other concern that I have had about the detail of their maps is that they are quite detailed so you get fooled into thinking they everything exactly correct. As Sue says we should only be using them as a guide and not be treating them like the 'bible'. We will see...can you tell I am still a little bit skeptical?
We are staying at the Super 8 in Bremerton. We have been across the road to the 24 hour grocery store and are presently enjoying a locally brewed beer. We are considering today a 'partial' day off to re-invigorate ourselves.
Trip Distance = 33.23km. Time on The Bikes = 2 hours 21 minutes. Average Speed = 14.04 km. (might have been harder than we thought). Maximum Speed = 45.20 km. Wildlife Sightings = Raccoon trying to get into a chicken coop.
Kevin Blogging While Dinner is Being Prepared
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