Training

Well, the start of my big ride is now only 10 days away. I'm pushing my weekly mileage up to over 300 miles, which I hope will be enough. Last week, I rode from Everett to Wenatchee over Stevens Pass, and the next day did a long loop in the central Washington desert that included the Orondo grade. a six mile 6% climb. Yesterday I rode from Mukilteo through Stanwood and La Conner to Deception Pass, then all the way down Whidbey Island. I'll do a few more big rides, then rest for the five days or so before the start.