08/09/23 Yakima Canyon to Windy Point CG - Training Ride - CycleBlaze

August 9, 2023

08/09/23 Yakima Canyon to Windy Point CG

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Drugs are a wonderful thing, I slept much better last night than the previous three. It was a short ride to Selah where I had a bagel and coffee followed by a gentle, largely cycle path, ride to Naches. I had lunch while topping off my devices and then rode 13 miles to Windy Point Campground along the Tieton River. And indeed it was windy, strong and in my face, but also quickly forgotten. That was basically my day, made memorable by a chance meeting with the Armed Cyclist. 

Erosion in progress
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This gentle climb was the steepest it got today. Had it not been windy, it would have been a breeze.
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Last look back up Yakima Canyon
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A very fine network of cycle paths takes you from near the canyon to Naches away from all the traffic
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A view of Mount St. Helens was an unexpected treat
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I feel an urge to buy fruit
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Uh, oh
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Taking the scenic route again
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And it is
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James Whelan, aka the Armed Cyclist
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He’s riding from West Palm Beach to Neah Bay while his wife follows along in a support van.
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There’s no camping gear on this bike, just things he might need today: satellite phone, 11 bottles of water, food, tools, spares, ammunition
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and a 15 pound lithium battery to power the 28 high power lights
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Definitely the favorite for Most Interesting Character.  I goggled him so you don’t have to: Armed Cyclist

Today's ride: 39 miles (63 km)
Total: 3,289 miles (5,293 km)

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