520 Bridge

Out for an early Sunday morning ride on the Bleriot, down the BGT and past Husky Stadium, the start of the Seafair Marathon. Went past MOHAI, and glided up to Montlake, where I talked with one of Seattle's Finest. Since the 520 Bridge was closed to autos and open to runners, I enquired if bikes could cross as well. The officer responded, 'No one has told me that they can't. So, I'll just turn my back and look south, and you can do what you want!'

Here's the rest of the pictures.

31.5 miles through Bellevue, across Mercer Island and the I-90 bridge, and then up Leschi and across Montlake to the BGT. The New Ride is smoother, easier on the hills and an absolute joy. Looking forward to the commute as summer quarter starts this week.

New Ride!

So, here it is. Rivendell Bleriot 55 cm frame. Nitto bars and stems. Sugino crank. Velocity wheels and 650B Tires (38 CM!). Speedplay Frog pedals. Dia Compe brakes. Brooks leather saddle. Bob F. did a great job of assembly, with lots of little personal touches. Ride is butter smooth.


20 mile shake down ride this p.m., out to Locks and back. Compared to the Lemond, hills are easier with the wide spectrum of gears on rear cassette. Cornering and handling much smoother with the wider tires, and the Bleriot just glides well.

Yum!

Web 2.0 Wednesday

Michelle Martin (from the Bamboo Project Blog) encouraged her readers to "Tell Us Something Unique About Where You Live" for her Web 2.0 Wednesday project. So, I hopped on the trusty old Lemond, brought along the camera, and taking a cue from Kate's wonderful New Orleans-based blog, "What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today," took pictures of Seattle landmarks and other interesting things on this beautiful summer afternoon.

35 miles, and topped the 900 mile mark, year-to-date. Bob says the Bleriot will probably be ready on Friday.

Things a non-cyclist might not understand

From Adventures of a Crazy Biker Chick....

17 Reasons....

...Why Bicycles are the Most Popular Vehicle in the World Today...

Work-in-process

BGT to Magnolia Loop to Pike Place Market. Stopped at EBB and caught a glimpse of the Bleriot. Bob's still waiting on parts, like the Nitto stem and handlebars, but it's going to be cool. Figured out the pedal thing while there, and will swap out the clicking Shimano 4- year-old POS models for the Speedplay Froggs.

A stop at Zeitgeist in Pioneer Square to refuel, and then back to VR. 31.6 miles, and it's good to be back on the bike.

Now that summer is officially here, and Spring Quarter is over at SSIT, more rides are in order.

Hickory

The trip to Hickory and the local community college.