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Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-25-22, 03:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,993
Posted By jazzyrider

Reviving this thread as I'm too lazy to start a...

Reviving this thread as I'm too lazy to start a new one. Looking at the DOT Flickr album, I imagine the snow clearing date will roughly be mid to end of May unless we get some warming trend which can...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-04-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,993
Posted By jazzyrider

Close guess!! Today ("May the fourth be with...

Close guess!! Today ("May the fourth be with you") or Cinco de Mayo would've been great guesses too! ;)

I had some buddies do the ride on Sunday and their pics/routes look stunning! One started...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-02-21, 07:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,993
Posted By jazzyrider

Thank you SF! Targeting Wednesday this week as...

Thank you SF! Targeting Wednesday this week as forecast shows best warm weather day! Hope to see your pics and ride report when you do this!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-01-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,993
Posted By jazzyrider

Yea just read the status update as well. Might do...

Yea just read the status update as well. Might do a part of it next week on the gravel bike just in case of the debris and misc stuff.

Is Marblemount or Newhalem good parking to start out at?...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-02-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,265
Posted By jazzyrider

Good to know, thanks! I know wildfires definitely...

Good to know, thanks! I know wildfires definitely hit Detroit area hard. We had just finished a good bike trip 2 weeks before. Saw the news and pics and totally devastated.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-01-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,265
Posted By jazzyrider

Good to know about the Eugene area! Was hoping to...

Good to know about the Eugene area! Was hoping to finally bring the bike to do some sight seeing this month as we do the Eugene half marathon every few years but like most events either gone virtual...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-01-21, 08:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,993
Posted By jazzyrider

News is reporting clearing so looking forward to...

News is reporting clearing so looking forward to this ride!
https://komonews.com/news/local/snow-clearing-on-north-cascades-hwy-to-begin-next-week

Funny how I talk about this and ridden it on...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-01-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By jazzyrider

Great ride and pics! I need to venture around...

Great ride and pics! I need to venture around Taylor mtn soon so your route and photos are helpful, thanks!!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-01-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,265
Posted By jazzyrider

Roads here around the Seattle/Tacoma/eastside and...

Roads here around the Seattle/Tacoma/eastside and up around Whidbey/Camano are relatively good. We've had some recent wind storms and snow back in Feb and experienced the same downed trees, lots of...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-01-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By jazzyrider

Wow such a huge bummer!! I've only been there...

Wow such a huge bummer!! I've only been there once to watch some CX races and love that area. Really going to miss Alpenrose! I live near Marymoor velodrome and glad things are going relatively ok...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-26-20, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By jazzyrider

2-day STP

Since you're doing the 2-day, yea just follow the ant line. You won't be out of sight of riders. And if you're not familiar with "Dan Henrys" aka road marking/signs, you'll see those painted in color...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-08-19, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,363
Posted By jazzyrider

Nice pictures and thanks for the update on...

Nice pictures and thanks for the update on conditions! Thinking of doing this soon on a weekday when it warms up again.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-26-19, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,079
Posted By jazzyrider

I would first determine if your body and fit will...

I would first determine if your body and fit will not work with the non-custom bikes (frames primarily since other items like handlebars, stem, crank arm length can be adjusted and go up/down...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-25-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,241
Posted By jazzyrider

Wow that was a great ride and weather was...

Wow that was a great ride and weather was actually what others mentioned above! Turned out to be a dry yet chilly (hence the name) day! We ended up getting on the 8:55a ferry and it wasn't as packed...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-22-19, 12:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,241
Posted By jazzyrider

Agree bummer NoWhammies !! Totally...

Agree bummer NoWhammies !! Totally understandable. And yea weather forecast currently still shows possible snow in the morning.

I'm switching to my gravel tires just in case and will back out...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-21-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,241
Posted By jazzyrider

Why couldn't we get today's (Thursday) weather--...

Why couldn't we get today's (Thursday) weather-- partly sunny and low to mid 40s for Chilly Hilly? Going to go for an extended lunch ride but I know come Sunday its going to be hard to dress up and...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-15-19, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,146
Posted By jazzyrider

I was just thinking the same thing!! Definitely...

I was just thinking the same thing!! Definitely CHILLY, but not sure if it will be hilly if the snow/ice persists as it will pose dangerous un-rideable roads and possibility of cancellation?!? Really...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-09-19, 09:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,618
Posted By jazzyrider

Thanks for sharing your video! Looked fun and...

Thanks for sharing your video! Looked fun and glad the weather worked out! Different this past week (Feb 3 thru 9) with the snow and ice.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-09-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,146
Posted By jazzyrider

Maybe around UW they might clear crosswalks or...

Maybe around UW they might clear crosswalks or intersections for students walking to classes. I've seen trails around eastside like Costco(Issaquah) and Microsoft(Redmond) where trails around the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-24-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 542
Posted By jazzyrider

Have you checked out Phil's bike shop also in...

Have you checked out Phil's bike shop also in FedWay? I seem to recall he can perform basic services. https://philsbikeshop.com/

If you can go a bit east to Kent, there's a shop there too. NWTB...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-23-19, 11:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,241
Posted By jazzyrider

Midway stop is great, typical fruits like bananas...

Midway stop is great, typical fruits like bananas and energy food, cookies, pretzels, rice krispy treats and more. Nuun is there for electrolyte drink replacement plus water if you just want that....
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-23-19, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By jazzyrider

Erik Moen comes highly recommended. I have not...

Erik Moen comes highly recommended. I have not used him but teammates and friends have and stand by his process and fitting.

Home - Corpore Sano Physical Therapy (http://corporesanopt.com/)
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-23-19, 09:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,241
Posted By jazzyrider

All good points on the ride, whatever ferry you...

All good points on the ride, whatever ferry you start on, be sure to start in the front after off-loading to avoid the slower/inexperienced riders. On the note of ferry times, usually the first 2 are...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-08-18, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,557
Posted By jazzyrider

Thanks again for another update! Weather this...

Thanks again for another update! Weather this weekend(6/9 - 6/10) won't cooperate but I'm hoping next week will. Going to try to get out mid-week and check it out.

Here's a link with some road...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-29-18, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,557
Posted By jazzyrider

Thanks for the update Wildwood! Depending on how...

Thanks for the update Wildwood! Depending on how close they are opening, which is usually 2-3 weeks away, they normally let cyclists beyond road closure signs. Sunrise is an example and even on the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-27-17, 04:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,746
Posted By jazzyrider

+1 on Foothills trail and Chehalis Western trail...

+1 on Foothills trail and Chehalis Western trail for the south end.

For the north end, there's also the Centennial trail that starts in Snohomish. ...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-27-17, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 898
Posted By jazzyrider

Check out the local road race team (they also do...

Check out the local road race team (they also do CX and MTB) Olympia Orthapaedics ->

https://www.facebook.com/CBC-Bicycle-Racing-Team-Olympia-WA-374460622602466/


Tell them Robert sent ya....
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-23-17, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
Posted By jazzyrider

Thanks for sharing! These photos are amazing and...

Thanks for sharing! These photos are amazing and I like reading about the history of the area.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-12-17, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,739
Posted By jazzyrider

+1 I also like the comment from the Seattle...

+1

I also like the comment from the Seattle Times article "cyclists’ spandexed hurrahs from Seattle" !

North Cascades Highway to open, weeks ahead of schedule | The Seattle Times...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-23-17, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,739
Posted By jazzyrider

Awesome ride and pics SF! Thanks for sharing. I...

Awesome ride and pics SF! Thanks for sharing. I need to schedule some time and a ride up there soon!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-10-17, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By jazzyrider

Is this ride still happening even with the...

Is this ride still happening even with the weather? I'm tempted to head down from Seattle for this.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-13-16, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 837
Posted By jazzyrider

As advised, tickets are non-transferable. You can...

As advised, tickets are non-transferable. You can do this ride provided you follow the above. But bear in mind if you're doing it in 2-days, you'll also need to book lodging, or see if the person has...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-13-16, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 872
Posted By jazzyrider

I live in Issaquah and can recommend as a start,...

I live in Issaquah and can recommend as a start, the trip around Lake Sammamish. It's relatively flat but like others have mentioned, this area is hilly. Once you're ready for hills, you can either...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-27-16, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,132
Posted By jazzyrider

Great, person replied to my messages as well. Let...

Great, person replied to my messages as well. Let me know how it goes!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-27-16, 07:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,132
Posted By jazzyrider

No luck yet from the seller. Just sent another...

No luck yet from the seller. Just sent another email and if no response, I would continue looking. Unfortunately the only contact is via CL's email which again is anonymous and some seller's leave a...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-26-16, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,132
Posted By jazzyrider

Great classic bike for sure! It's in the Lacey...

Great classic bike for sure! It's in the Lacey area, south of Seattle. I don't know the seller and it's kind of hard to know who is selling it as CL is anonymous by nature. Usually people go to CL to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-21-16, 07:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,128
Posted By jazzyrider

Nice SF!! BTW, I hear DOT is opening Hwy 20...

Nice SF!!

BTW, I hear DOT is opening Hwy 20 from Diablo lake to Winthrop this Friday at 11am. Bummer as I was hoping to ride the bike before the cars.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-11-16, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By jazzyrider

Thanks SF! It was a tough ride, visitor's center...

Thanks SF! It was a tough ride, visitor's center was closed that day so no coffee or food for recovery. But the roads were great for biking, enough shoulder in many areas for riding and no holes or...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-11-16, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By jazzyrider

Nice, thank you for sharing your beautiful pics...

Nice, thank you for sharing your beautiful pics of Leavenworth ride! :) As always, your photos are fantastic.

I took Friday off and rode Paradise as we had some warm gorgeous weather. I started...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-09-16, 08:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,492
Posted By jazzyrider

Thanks SF- Adding this to my bucket list and will...

Thanks SF- Adding this to my bucket list and will visit this area soon! Love that log crossing pic. Such an interesting history of Monte Cristo and the mining town that it used to be.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-22-16, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 942
Posted By jazzyrider

A Bengal fan and a single gear roadie?!? Good...

A Bengal fan and a single gear roadie?!? Good luck with that! :rolleyes:



/just kidding...

I do know a few guys in the Gig Harbor, Manchester/Port Orchard area riding fixies on occasion, but...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-22-16, 05:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By jazzyrider

Lol, good one! You're right, had to re-read the...

Lol, good one! You're right, had to re-read the title and message. :)

Seriously, good to see the eagles coming out with the nice weather in the area!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-19-16, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,053
Posted By jazzyrider

Agree weekday is best. I've only driven weekdays...

Agree weekday is best. I've only driven weekdays during Tulip time in car or motorcycle, curious on suggested bike routes too. Next week's forecast temps: Tues- 56deg, Wed-58deg, Thu-61deg. Mind if I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-19-16, 06:07 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,976
Posted By jazzyrider

Yes I am. Most years I can cope with whatever...

Yes I am. Most years I can cope with whatever mother nature throws at us, but some years like this year really gets to me. I really need my vitamin D replenishment soon. :) Today is a very good...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-18-16, 01:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,976
Posted By jazzyrider

I love this thread - thanks @SF and @woodway...

I love this thread - thanks @SF and @woodway (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=148584). Makes me appreciate how lucky we are to live here. I agree its been depressing lately and this thread...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-17-16, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,791
Posted By jazzyrider

Hmm, thats the first I've heard Issaquah issuing...

Hmm, thats the first I've heard Issaquah issuing tickets to cyclists. And I've lived here the past few years. Definitely Mercer Island has cited tickets to cyclists on the the north end for not...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-17-16, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By jazzyrider

As someone who lives here in the PacNW, I can...

As someone who lives here in the PacNW, I can tell you I'm glad I do STP every few years rather than consecutively. It breaks the monotony but also reminds me of both good & bad, mainly good times...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-17-16, 04:32 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,976
Posted By jazzyrider

Thanks Forrest for the reminder of how lovely the...

Thanks Forrest for the reminder of how lovely the PacNW can be! Granted I think most of those pics are in summer, there are days in the winter where it can be lovely too. I do agree this year there...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-18-13, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 745
Posted By jazzyrider

Check out http://www.wsbaracing.org for local...

Check out http://www.wsbaracing.org for local races.

On Thursdays, there is a local weekly crit at Seward Park.

On Tuesdays, there is a local weekly race at Pacific Raceways in Kent.
Forum: Texas
04-11-12, 06:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,884
Posted By jazzyrider

+1 for Conti Gatorskins which are pretty much an...

+1 for Conti Gatorskins which are pretty much an all-around/all-season and all surface tire. :)
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