The RedSpoke ride starts on Wednesday, July 15th. We get to Seattle on Saturday, July 11th. I just checked the FedEx tracking number and it says to expect my bike to be delivered on Monday, July 13th. So Brett and I won't have much time to bike in Seattle. I've packed two extra tires and four tubes in case Brett's bike needs some extra attention before we leave. I'm concerned about the tires mainly. The Bike is a 2005 Specialized Allez Competition Triple. According to the owner it only has 250 miles on it and has been stored inside. We'll oil it up and see how it shifts and check out the tires for any cracks. If it needs new tires and tubes we'll be ready. The only thing we need to buy is a wireless bike computer. Brett is bringing his own pedals and shoes. I'm also bringing two extra insulated water bottles to put on Brett's bike. Apparently, Brett can't get them in L.A. They're nice for keeping your gatoraid cool a little longer. The RedSpoke route starts in Redmond with the first stop in Skykomish. The next day takes us over Steven's Pass and on to Wenatchee. The third day starts with a hard climb out of the Columbia gorge to the central Washington plateau ending in Coulee City. The fourth day has some alternate routes that provide enough miles for a century before stopping in Davenport. The final day takes us to Riverfront Park in Spokane where the official ride finishes. We'll continue on, however, another 30 miles or so to Loon Lake where our ride will end.
Here's a map of the ride:
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