Lots of new routes have been created since my last post about routes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#04367 Divas 2 Good 2 Stoup<\/a>, 105 km, designed by Mark Thomas, was the route used for the Divas Populaire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #04412 Redmond-Golden Gardens<\/a>, 102.4 km, was contributed by Randy Oakley. Apart from the Missing Link in Ballard, it is entirely on the Burke-Gilman and Sammamish Valley Trails. At 47.8 km the route has a curious left turn onto the Burke-Gilman from Shilshole Ave that involves getting on the right-hand sidewalk along Shilshole. SDOT has done what it could to ensure cyclists make the turn under the protection of the traffic light. Please study the map and execute the turn as intended for your safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4481 Packwood-Paradise-Packwood<\/a>, 126 km, should be a spectacular route once the wildfires pass this year. Note Stevens Canyon Rd is only open Fri-Sun this year due to construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4509 Cle Elum-Hyak-Cle Elum<\/a>, 100 km, is 92% on gravel on the Iron Horse Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4454 Southworth-Belfair-Keyport-Bainbridge<\/a>, 104 km, is a scenic and rather strenuous route with 4200 ft of climbing. If you find this route unchallenging you can move on to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4518 Vashon Ramble<\/a>, 102 km. Finally I worked out a route on Vashon! With 6500 ft of climbing don’t let the name lull you into taking it easy. Note Burma Rd is closed. The closure signs are on the side of road to allow local traffic to pass. Don’t mistake that for the road being passable. It is definitely cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Geoff Swarts has been busy constructing a loop around the Olympic Peninsula: <\/p>\n\n\n\n He also has some routes to get you down the Oregon coast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4536 Mazama-Chesaw-Mazama<\/a>, 402 km, was created by request. <\/p>\n\n\n\n #2342 Four Pass Challenge<\/a>, 605 km, was reactivated by request. This route climbs Stevens, Old Blewett, White, and Cayuse Passes in addition to traversing the Yakima River canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4180 Wet Side-Dry Side<\/a>, 404 km, was updated for the closed trestle on the Issaquah-Preston trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are feeling mildewed this winter consider my new routes in Death Valley:<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4387 Dante’s Palette – Death Valley<\/a>, 120 km, has a devilish 8000 ft of climbing to a peak elevation of 5460 ft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4390 Black Mountains Loop – Death Valley<\/a>, 218 km, has yet more climbing but mercifully below 3400 ft elevation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lots of new routes have been created since my last post about routes. #04367 Divas 2 Good 2 Stoup, 105 km, designed by Mark Thomas, was the route used for the Divas Populaire. #04412 Redmond-Golden Gardens, 102.4 km, was contributed … Continue reading Reactivated and updated routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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