https://bicycletouringnw.org/olympic-peninsula/https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/wp_20130810_004.jpgWP_20130810_004https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/windows-phone_20140809_004.jpgWindows Phone_20140809_004https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_20200907_193529.jpgIMG_20200907_193529https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_20200909_193449.jpgIMG_20200909_193449https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2011-06-06-13.39.08-1.jpg2011-06-06 13.39.08https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2011-06-04-17.30.04.jpg2011-06-04 17.30.04https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2011-06-04-10.05.42-e1571787129914.jpg2011-06-04 10.05.42Leaving Seattle behindhttps://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2011-06-07-20.09.40.jpg2011-06-07 20.09.40https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2011-06-08-20.49.29.jpg2011-06-08 20.49.29https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2011-06-07-15.36.52.jpg2011-06-07 15.36.522024-09-25T03:30:02+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/fort-flagler-weekend-trip/https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wp_20130810_001.jpgBainbridge FerryThe day starts with a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wp_20130810_004.jpgPort GamblePort Gamble is a picturesque former mill town and a National Historic Landmark.2024-09-25T03:16:10+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/seattle-to-the-san-juan-islands-5-or-6-days/https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/wp_20130810_005.jpgWP_20130810_005https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240812_033311402.jpgPXL_20240812_033311402https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240813_154235411.jpgPXL_20240813_154235411https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240811_154412920.jpgPXL_20240811_154412920https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190813_123442-e1566366442219.jpgHighway 20 TrailIf you're biking towards "Do Not Enter" signs and against traffic, you're going the right way.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190811_103843-e1566362878517.jpgTommyThompsonTrail.jpgWhen crossing the Tommy Thompson trail, keep an eye out for harbor seals.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190813_123446-e1566362758690.jpgTrail EntranceIf you're biking towards "Do Not Enter" signs, you're going the right way.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/00000img_00000_burst20190812102317284_cover-e1566362643717.jpgSan Juan County ParkIf you look closely, you can spot our tent.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/wp_20130812_004-e1560539087364.jpgBiking San Juan IslandSan Juan Island, my favorite of the islands, is always beautiful.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/windows-phone_20140811_024.jpgSpencer SpitWhen camping at Spencer Spit State Park, it's important to reserve a campsite on the spit.2024-09-25T03:14:52+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/southern-gulf-islands-6-7-or-8-days/https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240619_235917817.jpgPXL_20240619_235917817https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240618_180444554.jpgPXL_20240618_180444554https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240618_015050868.jpgPXL_20240618_015050868https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-7.jpegimage-7https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-6.jpegimage-6https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-6-1.jpegimage-6-1https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-5.jpegimage-5https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-4.jpegimage-4https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-3.jpegimage-3https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-3-1.jpegimage-3-12024-09-24T04:32:00+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/touring-trips/2023-08-28T19:10:25+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/touring-bikes/2020-02-08T04:24:31+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/maps-bikes/2020-02-06T05:14:41+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/maps/2020-02-06T05:14:23+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/washington-cascades/https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wp_20130718_012-2.jpgDessertSmokey's BBQ also has dessert.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wp_20130719_006.jpgDay 7: Iron Horse TrailBiking the Iron Horse Trailhttps://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2013-07-19-10.40.56-e1571872743990.jpgDay 7: Biking through the tunnels on the Iron Horse TrailThe Iron Horse Trail has three tunnels, one of which is pretty long. Bring lights.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wp_20130718_007.jpgDay 6: Blewett PassI made it to the top of Blewett Pass, despite an assault by a particularly determined hornet.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wp_20130717_008.jpgDay 5: Looking for Bighorn Sheep to cuddleIf you're lucky, you might see some bighorn sheep on your way to Wenatchee.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wp_20130717_004-e1571872107678.jpgLake ChelanLake Chelan is pretty temping; it's hard to avoid jumping in.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wp_20130717_001-e1571871966558.jpgDay 5: Wells Dam, Azwell, WA (standing next to one of the original turbines)Standing next to one of the original turbines at the Wells Dam in Azwell, WA.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wp_20130716_003-e1571856348232.jpgDay 4: Trying to stay cool by jumping in the riverIn the Methow, even the restrooms are scenic.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wp_20130715_017.jpgDay 3: The top of Washington Pass!I'm inordinately proud of getting to the top of Washington Pass, and this is the only opportunity I have to show off this photo.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wp_20130715_003.jpgDay 3: Climbing Rainy Pass, hoping to spot BigfootKeep an eye out for bigfoot as you climb the passes today.2019-10-24T04:28:05+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/vancouver-island-and-the-sunshine-coast/https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2012-06-15-15.32.21-e1571769539427.jpgDay 5: Waiting for the ferry to Salt Spring IslandWaiting for the ferry to Salt Spring Islandhttps://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2012-06-13-19.34.50-e1571767247465.jpgThe view west from Newcastle IslandThe view west from Newcastle Islandhttps://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2012-06-13-19.34.35.jpgDay 5: The view east from Newcastle IslandDay 5: The view east from Newcastle Islandhttps://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2012-06-13-18.24.16-e1571766916403.jpgDay 4: Catching the passenger ferry from Nanaimo to Newcastle IslandCatching the passenger ferry from Nanaimo to Newcastle Island.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2012-06-13-12.59.02.jpgDay 4: Lunch in Qualicum BeachEnjoying a scenic lunch in Qualicum Beachhttps://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2012-06-11-21.16.36.jpgSunshine Coast Day 3 Camping: Willingdon Beach Municipal ParkI mostly remember rain when I think of Willingdon Beach Campsite, but looking at this photo makes me realize what a lovely location it was.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2012-06-11-16.05.22-e1571703167206.jpgSunshine Coast Day 3: The ferry arriving at Earls CoveThe ferry arriving at Earls Covehttps://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2012-06-10-17.26.12.jpgSunshine Coast Day 2: Sechelt; eating by the waterDinner in Sechelthttps://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2012-06-11-10.40.56-e1571700921179.jpgSunshine Coast Day 2: Detour to a beautiful park. Cookies were eaten.Detour to a beautiful park. Cookies were eaten.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ferry01-e1571694198855.jpgFerryFerries will become a familiar site on this route.2019-10-24T04:05:28+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/packing-list/2019-07-19T03:58:55+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/portland-to-walla-walla/https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/day5-e1562562188939.jpgDay5Riding out of Umatilla.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mcnarydam.jpgMcNaryDamThe Umatilla Marina & RV Park is within walking distance of the McNary dam.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/day4.jpgDay4https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/day3lunch.jpgDay3LunchThe scenery on Day 3 is gorgeous, and the 20 MPH tailwind was quite fun.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/day3.jpgDay3https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/kickstandcoffee.jpgKickstandCoffeeAt Kickstand Coffee & Kitchenhttps://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/leavinghoodriver.jpgLeavingHoodRiverLeaving Hood River, you ride up out of town and then follow a trail overlooking the river.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/eastwinddrivein-e1562551226636.jpgeastwinddriveinI also ate ice cream.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/troutdalegeneralstore-e1562563245360.jpgtroutdaleGeneralStorehttps://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190630_141528-e1562549976143.jpgDay1The first day is filled with spectacular views. As are all the other days.2019-07-09T19:58:52+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/selkirk-loop/https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-06-23-10.39.21.jpgAlpacasIf you have free time in Coeur d'Alene, you can visit the Seven Stars Alpaca Ranch. Alpacas do not like to be hugged.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-06-18-12.19.46.jpgCrestonCreston also has restrooms. Clearly, I felt relieved.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-06-17-11.22.02.jpgSandpointTrailNear Sandpoint, the ride takes you on some busy roads, but many sections have bike trails.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-06-18-19.22.57.jpgKootenay LakeLockhart Provincial Park doesn't have showers, but it does have a lake.https://bicycletouringnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-06-17-11.22.54.jpg2018-06-17 11.22.542019-06-20T04:11:22+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.org/contact/2019-06-14T19:34:02+00:00weekly0.6https://bicycletouringnw.orgdaily1.02024-09-25T03:30:02+00:00