Sea level to mountaintop

June 6, 2023

Colonial creek campground to 5000 feet then Winthrop

journal log.

6/6/23 8:15am 50°F colonial creek campground

9:30 62°F, 9.0 miles, banana and waterfall break after enjoying some downhill.

12:00. 71°F 24 miles done.

27.1 miles at Rainy Pass

Completed ~31 miles when batteries ran out, a few miles short of Washington Pass.

Now in Winthrop for the night at AbbyCreek Inn. Affordable, nice people. Hot tub, pool breakfast included.

Tomorrow Loup Loup pass, into Okanogan!

5000 feet, and out of gas- me and the eBike.

Today's ride: 31 miles (50 km)
Total: 294 miles (473 km)

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Anne SchreivoglSo proud! I watched as Al pedaled five hours almost nonstop up a steep grade with fully-loaded panniers. The batteries are recharging now (his and the ebike’s) and tomorrow is a new day, a new pass.
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1 year ago

Mike AylingBatteries plural _ do you have an internal battery in the downtube as well as the one on the seat tube?
As you get fitter you should be able to extend your range.
Mike- also 80yo and a recent convert to e-assist.
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1 year ago

Alfred CurrierTo Mike AylingYes Mike, one internal + one on seat tube. I thought I was in shape but, I guess not. …hopefully you’re right about getting fitter.🤗
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1 year ago

Mike AylingAl, there is a free app that you can get for your phone called RideWithGPS. This will give a track of your ride each day and also an altitude profile. You can also use it for ride planning but you may need the paid version for that.
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1 year ago

Paul ShermanAmazing accomplishment. You’re on your way, my friend. Any new aches and pains let me know.
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1 year ago

Alfred CurrierTo Mike AylingI’m using that app Mike but, it’s not very user friendly for this tired ole mind BUT, I am getting better at it. Thanks. Al
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1 year ago

Alfred CurrierTo Paul ShermanWell Paul, I do have issue and it’s not my butt, my legs, my lungs, or my wrists. It’s this damn degenerative upper back of mine. At this point, drugs is probably the only answer. Thanks, Al
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1 year ago