Brrr 🥶…..you described the cold from the rain and wind perfectly. Had me shivering in sympathy. ☺️ But when you were on an actual bike path, it looked wonderful! And cycling near the water looked like so much fun! I love your helmets where you can remove the brim when you want to. What a cool option. 👍 Thank you for the maps at the end. They really help visualize where you are. Hope the sun has come out this first day of June and that you are warm and dry tonight. 👍
If I were to bike-pack again, I would add some front paniers (in addition to my handle bar bag - for maps, etc). I had to leave my tent at home because my bike did wheelies when I put the tent on the back. I shared a tent with the person I was riding with, but when we split up, I had to go buy some plastic to make a tube tent. Luckily, the coast of Calif does not get much rain in October. Happy Trails.
1998 when my friend and I rode across the US we ordered bicycle maps from Adventure Cycling. Of course, nowadays everything is probably available on your phone but the maps were a lifesaver. We took the northern route, Hwy 2 through Montana and North Dakota. In Montana there were wide shoulders but you had to cross a rumble strip first, and they had semi trucks that were pulling two trailers behind them. By the time you got to the last trailer we were being sucked into the wheels so we would just yell truck and bail off our bikes.
Congrats on 4 days of riding in miserable conditions, especially the traffic! Your videos are wonderful and I look forward to each and every one. Stay strong, stay dry and keep pedaling forward!
If you don't want to buy a bike computer, you can set Google maps on your phone to bicycle instead of car and it will give you a bicycle friendly route. I used it once to ride my bike home 18 miles from the car mechanic to my house and it routed me 8 miles on my local bike trail. There are some really nice bike computers now though. I have ridden the Cascade to Palouse trail a few times from Issaquah over to the Columbia, but now they have opened the bridge, so you don't have to detour onto I-90. In eastern Washington it is not complete, but once you get into Idaho it's nicer, although you would be riding the Hiawatha section from bottom to top if you go that way. It's not as steep as the roads are.
Sounds like a real challenge. And you rose to the occasion yet again!! You never fail to inspire. Once you're over the Cascades, you should be leaving both the traffic and rain behind! The Palouse is a wonderful stretch.
On the one hand the scenery was once again spectacular, although there were parts that I'd feel uncomfortable on with the traffic and narrow shoulders. On the other hand, listening to you describe the hard parts and other challenges I can see this is no walk in the park. In spite of it all, keep up the good work.
I’ve been watching you for several years now, with my cyclist husband watching for the last year. He’s joined me on two of my hiking trips out west and is hoping that watching your adventure will inspire me to join him on his cycling trips. I’m hopeful that earning your long distance cycling legs is about the same as earning your hiking legs. Beautiful country!
You should probably be coming into some better weather. This Spring has been a tough one…so much rain and cold. By now you’ve probably made it to the P2C Trail. I hope the snow has melted after the Snoqualmie Tunnel. You will possibly need to divert to the road after Ellensburg. The P2C (after the Renslow Trestle is quite sandy). What I would recommend is getting on the Vantage Hwy to the Columbia River (and the town of Vantage). Then take Huntsinger Rd back to the P2C to go across the new Beverly Bridge. From there, again, the P2C is going to be difficult with the width of tires you are running. You might prefer the road. If you are looking for a place to camp in Beverly, you can go a couple of miles to Beverly Dunes Recreation Area. It’s free, but there is no potable water (there are Sani-can toilets), so get the water you need in Beverly.
This is so challenging in the rain, wind and cold but it sure made for a great video. The scenery was beautiful and the rain made it mystical. Sorry you are having a rough go of it right now. Your attitude is amazing.
I'm really loving your journey videos. The biking/camping is so awesome. I've done some of the rail trails here on the east coast and camped along the way and really loved it. That was YEARS ago and now you've got me wanting to do it again. Thanks so much for sharing this trip! Blessings, Teri Hope
Wow! It’s a learning curve for sure, and sometimes it will be steep, but you two are “front row seats, top of the class” learners! You’ve got this! 👏❤️🌞
The weather is different this year ladies. I live around the area for 25 years, the rain is different this year. Please be careful out there. Following you.
So glad to see you making new adventures and inspiring others. It is good to know the challenges you have faced and find solutions to keep on rolling. Like seeing the USA map on your site .Perhaps when you get to my side of the Mississippi River my friend and I will plan a road trip to connect somewhere. It all depends on timing.Stay safe and keep on rolling.
I know you guys know what you're doing, but I can't help myself and have to recommend a blinking taillight. Drivers can just see them from so far away. Your colors are nice and bright, but in that dim rainy weather a blinking light just grabs the attention. They cost next to nothing and the battery lasts forever on LED. Anyway stay safe out there! Love the lampshade, that made me laugh!
Kristy, seeing Annette ahead of you with cars passing closely by on busy roads must be very stressful and not good for your heart. Hope you find a way to bypass busy roads along your way. Take good care.
This all sound pretty hard! Roads can be a pain. One thing I learned from riding a bike in the city, I grew up in Brussels, is to ride in the middle of the lane if there's no bike path on the side. That way cars have to slow down and go around you. It avoid fast cars passing you way too close at full speed! It might work on the highway as well, when there's no bolder... Keep going and stay save! All the best! Kaat
Congratulations on completing this part of ride. Absolutely gorgeous. You are already learning so much. Its so interesting learning about all that it takes for a ride like this. Cant wait for next video.
Thank you for showing the maps, so fun to see where you have gone!! I agree part of the fun of touring is figuring it all out. Thank you for sharing, you got this!!
Oof! The hwy from Port Townsend to Kingston is bonkers - But it’s literally the only road. So glad you made it safely to Edmonds and wishing you an early start and a less crazy path Thru Seattle. I was out in Northbend this morning and thinking of you guys 😃 safe travels!
Hope Deception Pass is in your future! Seriously unmatched. Looks like you may hit Spokane, CDA and Sandpoint area. Enjoy! God’s country. Hiawatha trail a must. Love watching your videos and hope to cheer you on as you pass through.
Having lived in the area for 8 years I can so relate to the beauty of the area and the cycling challenges. Such a sense area - and you can totally do it! Take your time!
Hey girls, its me! So far, you all have done a great job getting thru traffic, but be very careful and take no chances on bikes. Still enjoy the ride, thank you.
And then this year has been so strange, weather wise, even for us locals! Cold and rain. Sorry you didn't get to see it in the sun. I love it here and I even love the rain. You girls hang in there and stay safe! Women are strong👊
I use RWGPS (RWGPS) that works with my phone and ancient (2010) Garmin eTrex hiking GPS for my bike adventures. I will use a bike computer next year. This is great following you all on this facet. I am a senior hiker that has picked a love of bike touring as well. Except I am all about dirt roads and two track. Keep Disc Trucking!
Your doing great!! I'd recommend a bike computer using ride with GPS app. I would switch up how you distribute weight on bike and move to a bikepacking set up from a bike touring set up. Stop in a local bike shop and they should set you up and solve all your issues.
I live in WA and this cold rainy May weather is a bit unusual (but needed) as past years we’ve had droughts and severe fire seasons! I could never feel comfortable riding on the narrow bike lanes on the roads- scary. The bike paths off the main roads looked lovely. Good to meet up with friends. Be safe!
I live in the Seattle area and wanted to let you know that you happened to be here for our rainiest May in 74 years! Looks like it will start drying up a little this week though.
Amen to that. Now if it will just stay in the 70's thru the summer and NOT go to 90 or 100's again. Our snow pack was at a scary 80 percent April 1 but has made an incredible leap to to 114 percent and thank God it was an across the state benefit! Hopefully hikers and bikers will have a safe summer to make their treks!
I worry about you guys. There’s no shoulder most everywhere. Have enjoyed your triple crown journey. I get it. What next? I’ll follow this too. Be safe.
Such hearty souls! It was fun to see some of the sites I saw when I visited. Yes, a lot of rainy cold days, but I bet there will be a day you’ll be wishing for it when you hit some hot stuff this summer! I’ll always remember when you said, it is not bad weather, only bad clothes! You’re are doing it!
You guys are doing amazing. Love the scenery. How are the bodies doing? The traffic looked scary. You guys ride like you've been doing it all your life. Keep trekking. 😀
I’m just loving your adventure! I live in Sequim and I really have enjoyed these first two episodes. So glad you survived the Hwy 20 segment, that’s one that’s better to skip in my opinion. Someday they will extend the ODT to bypass that I hope! Your videos are so professional! How do you have the energy to edit and upload after riding all day?
It takes real talent to hit rain in Sequim, the sunny, dry spot in Western Washington. Last year we stopped having rain in April. We haven't had a rainy, cool spring like this in 10 years or so. As nasty as the Hood Canal Bridge is it used to be worse before they rebuilt the older half. I did it only once and was scared to death. On my return trip from Port Townsend we had to wait for the bridge to open for a submarine (the Bangor Naval Base is to the south of the bridge). I asked some people waiting with a pickup truck if they would take me across and they did! Next big challenges are getting out of the congested Edmonds area and testing those legs over a Cascade Pass. Looks like you might be doing the John Wayne Bike Trail over Snoqualmie Pass. Good luck.
I used to live in the Pacific Northwest. Between October and June the weather is either warm rain or cold rain!!! My husband’s submarine used to pass through the Hood Canal Floating Bridge. Loved my season of life when I lived there. You guys are the boss!
I have no doubts you gals will get it all figured out! You are doing great and looking strong! I'm sure you will be getting all kinds of road magic. Your inspiration is so infectious!! Happy wheeling!
Sorry you had to hit our unusual cold and rainy spring. This is ten degrees below our normal! And a heads up…the natives do NOT venture out on your route until Memorial Weekend is over…EVER. Great to see your wonderful attitudes. Ride on. It WILL improve.
Wonderful as usual. After 3 long trails you guys have learned how to adapt to the unknown. I am sure when you hit some nice weather and your rhythm it will get easier! Love the journey.
OMG that floating bridge would freak me right out! 😳 Hopefully once you get out of WA the rain will stop and you can dry out some, and hopefully it won't be too hot. The weather these days is just so weird. Ride safe 😊
Wow…. And more wow…. Just a quick question… what jackets are you wearing that are keeping you dry. (Not wetting out, or too sweaty). Fabulous. Thank you for sharing
Oh goodness what a start to your new adventure! I was thrilled to see the brief shots of Edmonds in there- Teri’s Toybox and the Starbucks, both about a block from my parents’ house. I’ll be taking that ferry out to Kingston myself later this summer to do the summer camp kid pickup. I’m assuming you’ll be doing / already have done at least part of the Burke-Gilman trail? And if you’re going up the I-90 corridor maybe a stop at Snoqualmie Falls? I hope the rain lets up for you. I’m loving watching you sharpen your new skill set!
Beautiful harbors and wooded trails. That 7 mile stretch on the highway with whizzing cars had to be nerve wracking. I've done some long distance biking where I've experienced that and it's no fun. Your ears are ringing and your head is buzzing when you finally come into a quieter place. Hopefully, sunnier days are ahead for you. You always persevere tho. Safe travels! Have fun!
Rainy days and busy roads aside, you looked great! Port Townsend is great Sorry you missed Whidbey Island. Next time; it's worth it. Better roads and better weather lay ahead! (Tip: For urban areas, try google maps on bicycle setting.)
Sequim has lots of lavender and an annual lavender festival. I've had legendary short bread cookies so so good. Happy travels it's either raining or it's not in Washington, or both at the same time.
Stay strong and positive! You two are an inspiration! You are so brave to do this thing! It’s a big endeavor. I admire you both. I live in Oroville , Washington which is the halfway point of the Pacific Northwest trail. Ever done that one? Or thinking about it? I just do day hikes. Someday though…
Thank you for videotaping your adventure. I was debating if would be less expensive to pickup a bicycle at the start of a cross country ride rather than shipping one. In my case maybe training up on my 10+ year old bike then just purchase a bicycle at the coast. I think figuring out gear is the hardest part of any journey. Urban navigation by bicycle, would Google Maps on a smartphone work.. You are great at getting started. Thank you again for the video, it really helps to get to see someone adventuring when obligations are keeping me in one area.
Buying a bike at the start is a really creative solution, I love it! Just be warned that right now it is hard to find bikes ready for immediate purchase.
Kind of a cold, rainy start. You handle all the adversity with wisdom and humor. I laughed at your comment, "suck it up", what a great attitude and what else can you do? The trail is so nice in spots but I also hated riding on roads. Do you know what the beautiful yellow bushes were and the pink flowers? Beautiful, I'm not familiar with flowers in that region. It is wonderful that you have friends to meet up with along the way. I hope the weather clears soon. Take care, be safe.
@@wanderwomenkristyannette5021 That is the notoriously invasive Scotch broom, introduced about a century ago and now infesting thousands of Northwest acres. I was startled to watch another two-wheeled traveler's videos in Chile and broom has spread there for a thousand coastal miles as well.
You are experiencing one of the wettest Mays in a long time, not that it is unusual to have rain in May, or June, or ? I worked outdoors in that weather and the secret is to not expect to be dry, but try to just get damp and not wet. Start out with dry feet...and embrace the weather. Pretty soon you'll be on the dry side but we're getting a lot of rain also. Must embrace...You will be dry again.
I wanted to ask if those brims keep the rain off your glasses because my experience is I can’t Wear sunglasses in dark cloudy rainy days like that and I have to wear prescription glasses so is it hard to keep rain off glasses or do the brims help? I also get terrified of UNcool motorists but you both are plugging along and making adjustments. Thanks as always for your great attitudes and educating us on the realities. I would love to ride some of those trails!
I think you two are doing great 4 days in to it! Do you think the calorie count will be more than on the though hikes? Is it basically the same foods as you carried before? Is there more town food available?
Kristie do you have a pulse oximeter with you. They are very small but your breathing isn't what it has been on other trips I realize biking is harder than walking but you really need to keep a check on your oxygen levels. It's tiny and will fit easily in your backpack and not take up much room. better to be safe than be in the boonies and something happen and Annette has to leave you to go for help. Why yes I am a worrier. why do you ask? Seriously take care and don't over do.
Brrr 🥶…..you described the cold from the rain and wind perfectly. Had me shivering in sympathy. ☺️ But when you were on an actual bike path, it looked wonderful! And cycling near the water looked like so much fun! I love your helmets where you can remove the brim when you want to. What a cool option. 👍 Thank you for the maps at the end. They really help visualize where you are. Hope the sun has come out this first day of June and that you are warm and dry tonight. 👍
If I were to bike-pack again, I would add some front paniers (in addition to my handle bar bag - for maps, etc). I had to leave my tent at home because my bike did wheelies when I put the tent on the back. I shared a tent with the person I was riding with, but when we split up, I had to go buy some plastic to make a tube tent. Luckily, the coast of Calif does not get much rain in October. Happy Trails.
1998 when my friend and I rode across the US we ordered bicycle maps from Adventure Cycling. Of course, nowadays everything is probably available on your phone but the maps were a lifesaver. We took the northern route, Hwy 2 through Montana and North Dakota. In Montana there were wide shoulders but you had to cross a rumble strip first, and they had semi trucks that were pulling two trailers behind them. By the time you got to the last trailer we were being sucked into the wheels so we would just yell truck and bail off our bikes.
Thanks for putting our Food Coop in this vid. Just celebrated our 50th anniversary this month!
Congrats on 4 days of riding in miserable conditions, especially the traffic! Your videos are wonderful and I look forward to each and every one. Stay strong, stay dry and keep pedaling forward!
If you don't want to buy a bike computer, you can set Google maps on your phone to bicycle instead of car and it will give you a bicycle friendly route. I used it once to ride my bike home 18 miles from the car mechanic to my house and it routed me 8 miles on my local bike trail. There are some really nice bike computers now though.
I have ridden the Cascade to Palouse trail a few times from Issaquah over to the Columbia, but now they have opened the bridge, so you don't have to detour onto I-90. In eastern Washington it is not complete, but once you get into Idaho it's nicer, although you would be riding the Hiawatha section from bottom to top if you go that way. It's not as steep as the roads are.
Sounds like a real challenge. And you rose to the occasion yet again!! You never fail to inspire. Once you're over the Cascades, you should be leaving both the traffic and rain behind! The Palouse is a wonderful stretch.
On the one hand the scenery was once again spectacular, although there were parts that I'd feel uncomfortable on with the traffic and narrow shoulders. On the other hand, listening to you describe the hard parts and other challenges I can see this is no walk in the park. In spite of it all, keep up the good work.
I’ve been watching you for several years now, with my cyclist husband watching for the last year. He’s joined me on two of my hiking trips out west and is hoping that watching your adventure will inspire me to join him on his cycling trips. I’m hopeful that earning your long distance cycling legs is about the same as earning your hiking legs. Beautiful country!
I think you'd like these bicycle trails. And it's only fair . . .
Great scenery. I admire you both for being able to ride in rain and cold. Nice videos.
You should probably be coming into some better weather. This Spring has been a tough one…so much rain and cold. By now you’ve probably made it to the P2C Trail. I hope the snow has melted after the Snoqualmie Tunnel. You will possibly need to divert to the road after Ellensburg. The P2C (after the Renslow Trestle is quite sandy). What I would recommend is getting on the Vantage Hwy to the Columbia River (and the town of Vantage). Then take Huntsinger Rd back to the P2C to go across the new Beverly Bridge. From there, again, the P2C is going to be difficult with the width of tires you are running. You might prefer the road. If you are looking for a place to camp in Beverly, you can go a couple of miles to Beverly Dunes Recreation Area. It’s free, but there is no potable water (there are Sani-can toilets), so get the water you need in Beverly.
Thanks Colleen. We appreciate your local expertise.
This is so challenging in the rain, wind and cold but it sure made for a great video. The scenery was beautiful and the rain made it mystical. Sorry you are having a rough go of it right now. Your attitude is amazing.
I'm really loving your journey videos. The biking/camping is so awesome. I've done some of the rail trails here on the east coast and camped along the way and really loved it. That was YEARS ago and now you've got me wanting to do it again. Thanks so much for sharing this trip! Blessings, Teri Hope
This is amazing. What a great adventure!!! Thank you for sharing with us.
Welcome to Snohomish county!! Excited for you. Enjoy it all. You're such an inspiration to so many, I start the PCT in 30 days!!
Be safe ladies❤️love what you are doing, and your spirit 😊❤️
Wow! It’s a learning curve for sure, and sometimes it will be steep, but you two are “front row seats, top of the class” learners! You’ve got this! 👏❤️🌞
The weather is different this year ladies. I live around the area for 25 years, the rain is different this year. Please be careful out there. Following you.
You are amazing. I am luck enough to ride these trails all year long. Enjoy!
Wished that you would have taken the PortTownsend/Coupeville ferry onto Whidbey Island. I think that you would have enjoyed it more!
So glad to see you making new adventures and inspiring others. It is good to know the challenges you have faced and find solutions to keep on rolling. Like seeing the USA map on your site .Perhaps when you get to my side of the Mississippi River my friend and I will plan a road trip to connect somewhere. It all depends on timing.Stay safe and keep on rolling.
I know you guys know what you're doing, but I can't help myself and have to recommend a blinking taillight. Drivers can just see them from so far away. Your colors are nice and bright, but in that dim rainy weather a blinking light just grabs the attention. They cost next to nothing and the battery lasts forever on LED. Anyway stay safe out there! Love the lampshade, that made me laugh!
Great pushing thru all the cold and rain. La Nino over the pacific has meant a lousy cool wet spring on the west coast. Be safe and have fun.
U guys are awesome! Praying for your continued safety on those roads. Hang in there!
Kristy, seeing Annette ahead of you with cars passing closely by on busy roads must be very stressful and not good for your heart. Hope you find a way to bypass busy roads along your way. Take good care.
Ladies , you are an inspiration! Be careful though, there is a significant amount of snow on the PTCT after snoqualmie pass
Beautiful area you are riding through. Here is hoping it only rains when you are stopped.
This all sound pretty hard! Roads can be a pain. One thing I learned from riding a bike in the city, I grew up in Brussels, is to ride in the middle of the lane if there's no bike path on the side. That way cars have to slow down and go around you. It avoid fast cars passing you way too close at full speed! It might work on the highway as well, when there's no bolder...
Keep going and stay save!
All the best! Kaat
Congratulations on completing this part of ride. Absolutely gorgeous. You are already learning so much. Its so interesting learning about all that it takes for a ride like this.
Cant wait for next video.
Thank you for showing the maps, so fun to see where you have gone!! I agree part of the fun of touring is figuring it all out. Thank you for sharing, you got this!!
Oof! The hwy from Port Townsend to Kingston is bonkers - But it’s literally the only road. So glad you made it safely to Edmonds and wishing you an early start and a less crazy path Thru Seattle. I was out in Northbend this morning and thinking of you guys 😃 safe travels!
Hope Deception Pass is in your future! Seriously unmatched. Looks like you may hit Spokane, CDA and Sandpoint area. Enjoy! God’s country. Hiawatha trail a must. Love watching your videos and hope to cheer you on as you pass through.
Having lived in the area for 8 years I can so relate to the beauty of the area and the cycling challenges. Such a sense area - and you can totally do it! Take your time!
Hey girls, its me! So far, you all have done a great job getting thru traffic, but be very careful and take no chances on bikes. Still enjoy the ride, thank you.
And then this year has been so strange, weather wise, even for us locals! Cold and rain. Sorry you didn't get to see it in the sun. I love it here and I even love the rain. You girls hang in there and stay safe! Women are strong👊
I use RWGPS (RWGPS) that works with my phone and ancient (2010) Garmin eTrex hiking GPS for my bike adventures. I will use a bike computer next year. This is great following you all on this facet. I am a senior hiker that has picked a love of bike touring as well. Except I am all about dirt roads and two track. Keep Disc Trucking!
Type 2 fun, for sure. You're both amazing and such a great team. So much beauty out there. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Your doing great!! I'd recommend a bike computer using ride with GPS app. I would switch up how you distribute weight on bike and move to a bikepacking set up from a bike touring set up. Stop in a local bike shop and they should set you up and solve all your issues.
Y'all are so badass 🥰
I live in Kingston! Stay safe on your journey.
I live in WA and this cold rainy May weather is a bit unusual (but needed) as past years we’ve had droughts and severe fire seasons! I could never feel comfortable riding on the narrow bike lanes on the roads- scary. The bike paths off the main roads looked lovely. Good to meet up with friends. Be safe!
I live in the Seattle area and wanted to let you know that you happened to be here for our rainiest May in 74 years! Looks like it will start drying up a little this week though.
Amen to that. Now if it will just stay in the 70's thru the summer and NOT go to 90 or 100's again. Our snow pack was at a scary 80 percent April 1 but has made an incredible leap to to 114 percent and thank God it was an across the state benefit! Hopefully hikers and bikers will have a safe summer to make their treks!
I worry about you guys. There’s no shoulder most everywhere. Have enjoyed your triple crown journey. I get it. What next? I’ll follow this too. Be safe.
Looking good ladies. You have not had it easy! I hope things get a little better soon. So fun to watch. ❤️
💚🚲🌲love this adventure! You both are truly inspirational 😊
Such hearty souls! It was fun to see some of the sites I saw when I visited. Yes, a lot of rainy cold days, but I bet there will be a day you’ll be wishing for it when you hit some hot stuff this summer! I’ll always remember when you said, it is not bad weather, only bad clothes! You’re are doing it!
Thank you for taking us on this wonder full journey. I wear bright colors fluorescent orange or green when near any traffic.
You guys are doing amazing. Love the scenery. How are the bodies doing? The traffic looked scary. You guys ride like you've been doing it all your life. Keep trekking. 😀
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Looks like your getting stronger every day. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I’ve been on the bike trail out of Port Angeles.
I’m just loving your adventure! I live in Sequim and I really have enjoyed these first two episodes. So glad you survived the Hwy 20 segment, that’s one that’s better to skip in my opinion. Someday they will extend the ODT to bypass that I hope! Your videos are so professional! How do you have the energy to edit and upload after riding all day?
It takes real talent to hit rain in Sequim, the sunny, dry spot in Western Washington. Last year we stopped having rain in April. We haven't had a rainy, cool spring like this in 10 years or so. As nasty as the Hood Canal Bridge is it used to be worse before they rebuilt the older half. I did it only once and was scared to death. On my return trip from Port Townsend we had to wait for the bridge to open for a submarine (the Bangor Naval Base is to the south of the bridge). I asked some people waiting with a pickup truck if they would take me across and they did! Next big challenges are getting out of the congested Edmonds area and testing those legs over a Cascade Pass. Looks like you might be doing the John Wayne Bike Trail over Snoqualmie Pass. Good luck.
You two are amazing! Love following your travels!
Also on ride with gps you can download a map/route to offline maps and have it available you don’t have service when you get into remote areas.
I used to live in the Pacific Northwest. Between October and June the weather is either warm rain or cold rain!!! My husband’s submarine used to pass through the Hood Canal Floating Bridge. Loved my season of life when I lived there. You guys are the boss!
I have no doubts you gals will get it all figured out! You are doing great and looking strong! I'm sure you will be getting all kinds of road magic. Your inspiration is so infectious!! Happy wheeling!
Sorry you had to hit our unusual cold and rainy spring. This is ten degrees below our normal! And a heads up…the natives do NOT venture out on your route until Memorial Weekend is over…EVER. Great to see your wonderful attitudes. Ride on. It WILL improve.
You two are doing awesome blossoms! Hang in there! Yes a Garmin bike computer with downloaded routes could be very helpful! Keep smiling and riding!
Wonderful as usual. After 3 long trails you guys have learned how to adapt to the unknown. I am sure when you hit some nice weather and your rhythm it will get easier! Love the journey.
Driving that floating bridge is scary for me. You did a great job on bikes!
Love your updates. Have been following you for several months. Used to bike ride lots.
OMG that floating bridge would freak me right out! 😳
Hopefully once you get out of WA the rain will stop and you can dry out some, and hopefully it won't be too hot. The weather these days is just so weird.
Ride safe 😊
Once you are out of the busy areas I think you will be much happier. You are making remarkable time.
The trail is so green! Sure it’s even more green in person! You ladies are doing great!
Love Your videos!! You have inspired My Friend and I to Get Outside. We are now planning Our first Thru Hike! Thank You! Stay Safe!!! ❤️
Yay for you two! What fun you will have.
Wow…. And more wow…. Just a quick question… what jackets are you wearing that are keeping you dry. (Not wetting out, or too sweaty). Fabulous. Thank you for sharing
Oh goodness what a start to your new adventure! I was thrilled to see the brief shots of Edmonds in there- Teri’s Toybox and the Starbucks, both about a block from my parents’ house. I’ll be taking that ferry out to Kingston myself later this summer to do the summer camp kid pickup. I’m assuming you’ll be doing / already have done at least part of the Burke-Gilman trail? And if you’re going up the I-90 corridor maybe a stop at Snoqualmie Falls? I hope the rain lets up for you. I’m loving watching you sharpen your new skill set!
Awesome! Looking like some challenges along the way yet again! Sounds like a tough adventure ahead of you - good luck ladies!
Kingston is my hometown. I bet you passed right by my old house just outside of Poet Gamble! So cool.
Road biking is so scary and dangerous, glad ypur safe!!!!!!
We have such a diverse and beautiful county. Love your ride
Beautiful harbors and wooded trails. That 7 mile stretch on the highway with whizzing cars had to be nerve wracking. I've done some long distance biking where I've experienced that and it's no fun. Your ears are ringing and your head is buzzing when you finally come into a quieter place. Hopefully, sunnier days are ahead for you. You always persevere tho. Safe travels! Have fun!
Great to see you guys on another adventure!!
I live in Nebraska, and would LOVE to help when you go through if I can work it in with work!!!
Rainy days and busy roads aside, you looked great! Port Townsend is great Sorry you missed Whidbey Island. Next time; it's worth it. Better roads and better weather lay ahead! (Tip: For urban areas, try google maps on bicycle setting.)
Loving your journey so far. Beautiful scenery.
Sequim has lots of lavender and an annual lavender festival. I've had legendary short bread cookies so so good. Happy travels it's either raining or it's not in Washington, or both at the same time.
That was suppose. To be lavender cookies
the trail is fabulous!
Stay strong and positive! You two are an inspiration! You are so brave to do this thing! It’s a big endeavor. I admire you both. I live in Oroville , Washington which is the halfway point of the Pacific Northwest trail. Ever done that one? Or thinking about it?
I just do day hikes. Someday though…
Enjoy and be safe.👍🏻❤️🤗
Thank you for videotaping your adventure. I was debating if would be less expensive to pickup a bicycle at the start of a cross country ride rather than shipping one. In my case maybe training up on my 10+ year old bike then just purchase a bicycle at the coast. I think figuring out gear is the hardest part of any journey. Urban navigation by bicycle, would Google Maps on a smartphone work.. You are great at getting started. Thank you again for the video, it really helps to get to see someone adventuring when obligations are keeping me in one area.
Buying a bike at the start is a really creative solution, I love it! Just be warned that right now it is hard to find bikes ready for immediate purchase.
We need bike paths across the country without cars! 🚲
Absolutely true.
I admire you so much. Was wondering if you'd rather be hiking than biking... ??
Way to go!!
Kind of a cold, rainy start. You handle all the adversity with wisdom and humor. I laughed at
your comment, "suck it up", what a great attitude and what else can you do? The trail is so nice in spots but I also hated riding on roads. Do you know what the beautiful yellow bushes were and the pink flowers? Beautiful, I'm not familiar with flowers in that region. It is wonderful that you have friends to meet up with along the way. I hope the weather clears soon. Take care, be safe.
The pink is rhododendron, I'm not sure about the yellow.
@@wanderwomenkristyannette5021 That is the notoriously invasive Scotch broom, introduced about a century ago and now infesting thousands of Northwest acres. I was startled to watch another two-wheeled traveler's videos in Chile and broom has spread there for a thousand coastal miles as well.
@@forestshomer4043 thanks for the answers
@@wanderwomenkristyannette5021 thanks, they are beautiful
Epic adventure !!
Beautiful ride
You're almost to Ohio. I can't wait...wink. But serious.
You are experiencing one of the wettest Mays in a long time, not that it is unusual to have rain in May, or June, or ? I worked outdoors in that weather and the secret is to not expect to be dry, but try to just get damp and not wet. Start out with dry feet...and embrace the weather. Pretty soon you'll be on the dry side but we're getting a lot of rain also. Must embrace...You will be dry again.
Enjoying your new adventure. Do distance bicyclists ever use a bike trailer to carry gear and would that make a bike more stable than using panniers?
Yes, some people do. Annette loves the trailer and is debating on switching out.
I wanted to ask if those brims keep the rain off your glasses because my experience is I can’t
Wear sunglasses in dark cloudy rainy days like that and I have to wear prescription glasses so is it hard to keep rain off glasses or do the brims help? I also get terrified of UNcool motorists but you both are plugging along and making adjustments. Thanks as always for your great attitudes and educating us on the realities. I would love to ride some of those trails!
They do!
I think you two are doing great 4 days in to it! Do you think the calorie count will be more than on the though hikes? Is it basically the same foods as you carried before? Is there more town food available?
Sorry it was so wet on the ODT. Usually much nicer this time of year.
Love the video. Looks like so much fun. Kristy, Can you tell me where you got your rain/sun visor for your bike helmet?
Google Da Brim and you can order on line. Some bike shop carry them too.
@@wanderwomenkristyannette5021 Thank You!!!
At 1:06 there is a cute dog sitting by himself next to a bench on the left of the screen. A mystery.
Ooo! I'm first. Are you guys riding regular bikes or e-bikes? This is such a great adventure!
They are on regular bikes.
They're riding Surly Disc Truckers.
🤸🤸
I'm sorry the whole time you were in the room talking my attention was on that crooked lamp shade.
Kristie do you have a pulse oximeter with you. They are very small but your breathing isn't what it has been on other trips I realize biking is harder than walking but you really need to keep a check on your oxygen levels. It's tiny and will fit easily in your backpack and not take up much room. better to be safe than be in the boonies and something happen and Annette has to leave you to go for help. Why yes I am a worrier. why do you ask? Seriously take care and don't over do.
Hey, have you considered a bike trailer? My brother rode cross country 3x on his bicycle The last 2x he used a bike trailer.
I like trailers. I used one for commuting and when we rode the Katy Trail. It's still a possibility. Thanks for the suggestion.