The first rain for weeks is scheduled for Sunday (with continuing and increasing rain throughout the week). My dad hates riding in the rain. I hate the idea that my shiny, clean bike will immediately be embedded with dirt and grime. Therefore, I am 100% confident that Sunday is the departure date pre-destined by Zeus.

We’ll be riding from Mercer Island to downtown Seattle to catch one of the ferries to Kitsap and from there to Sequim to overnight. My dad doesn’t want to carry gear and he wants to stay in hotels. I guess this makes him a Notlotsofgear Guy. But he’s not a big, fat jerk. He’s actually rather nice. So I stand corrected, already. I’m looking forward to the hotels as a way to ease into the trip. Plus, I need to condition and shakedown gear issues. The trip to the coast will let me do this while still being close to home bases if need be. I expect dad to be with me until we cross back from Port Townsend to Whidbey Island…..maybe as far as Bellingham. We’ll see how it goes.

We’re planning on leaving at 8am Sunday from my parents’ house on Mercer Island. Any and all, please come ride with us as far as Seattle or as far as you dare. Mary, Steve, Nicole, Megan, Matt, Gloria, Tom, Jim, Rennie, Becca, Laura, Ron, Wendy, Jeff, John, Adam, any and all…..this means you! 9822 Mercerwood Drive. Maybe call first….206.232.7584. Or not.