We did it! Vancouver to Seattle in 2 days. Here are some stats: 1,701 riders, over $6.9M raised for cancer research & treatment, a total of 261 km ridden, a few sprinkles but no rain during the day. It poured for a few hours at night and riders ahead of us got a few brief showers with some hail - that was a benefit to being at the back of the pack!
This was one of the best organized events I've been in, thanks to hundreds of volunteers. It was fun yet tough and for such a good cause. I have already registered for next year.
The bikes with yellow flags are cancer survivors and it was very inspiring to ride with them. There was every type of bike and body shape on this ride. I ride a lot and found the days long, so I am truly amazed at how many people completed this ride who were from outward appearances not experienced cyclists. I know many people were hurting the second day, which had several fairly large hills to tackle, and yet they persevered and crossed the finish line. Susan and I both had some aches and pains, hopefully nothing too much to get in the way of the big ride.
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