Well, perhaps I can answer that question: ...
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Brian
OK, I understand. I was thinking of the CC50 strictly in the context of a personal achievement / accomplishment, not as a competition / sporting event.
When I've done something, like climbing one of our local mountains (i.e. Mt Adams - 12,324 ft.), the first time was to say I did it. The second time was because I was asked to go by people that had never done the climb, and wanted to go with someone that had. I had no interest in doing the climb again after the first time (been there, done that), but was happy to go the second time when asked. Now put me on a sled, and I'll climb to the top every weekend.
I will re-iterate my earlier statement though, that I hope you save enough of yourself to do a little riding while you're here. There are some fantastic roads to ride around here, like the loop around Mt. Rainer for example, or the ride up to Mt. St. Helens, that I think are just too good to pass up for anyone that's never done them.
Good luck on your ride, be safe, and don't forget to drink lots of water along the way!
Looking forward to seeing you on Friday, I'll try to join up around the I90/Hiway18 junction. I'll track ya, once you are getting close to Ellensburg I'll be on the road.
Guys/gals any special requests from me to/for Brian?
Just be safe, absolutely NO REASON to reprove your fortitude. I'll meet ya when you get here, heck, I may even have a cup of coffee handy
Just be safe, absolutely NO REASON to reprove your fortitude. I'll meet ya when you get here, heck, I may even have a cup of coffee handy
My knees are already aching just thinking about his trip. It was a low of 43 last night here, it's currently 48 out at 9AM. Me thinks his trip will end in heated gear, heck I may even be in the 'Bing.Very nice Chet! If I were in the PNW, I would definitely join you!
So, besides his obvious request for clam juice, anyone else have any request/s or suggestions for Brians arrival? If anyone else local wants to join in the last leg I will be at the underpass at Hiway 18 that is located at the I90 exit, no time yet but this time I want to be early so I aint doing put me in jail speeds to catch him. So, come on PNW riders, lets give him a nice warm welcome. If anyone frequents the COG forum, share the plan, I will have a big thermos of coffee and I may even have some donuts on hand