Ride 04 - Burke Gilman + Sammamish River

This is going to be a very typical ride. Burke Gilman is a classic trail. It got renovated recently and reopened just this week! Got to ride it.

Here is a link to website:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/operations/capitalImprovements/parkscip/projects/burkegilmantrail.aspx

Stats: from University Village to Marymore Park about 23 miles one way, all flat. It's a very nice trail.

Ride 03 - Preston Snoqualmie + East Sammamish

First part is on gravel, in my opinion good for a road bike. Second part through forest on pavement. At least, this is what I see on satelite pictures. I may be wrong. Starts in Marymoore Park and ends ON ANOTHER SIDE OF SNOQUALMIE FALLS. Have to ride it! I'm not sure if iy gets to the river but it ends very close.

One of the many links:
http://www.celebratebig.com/pacific-northwest/preston-snoqualmie-trail/

Stats: probably 16 miles one way

Ride 02 - Centennial Trail - Snohomish to Arlington

Very simple and boring ride. Flat, flat and straight. Great for speed if you really want to do your best. Originally it was 17 miles one way and I rode it several times but I just noticed that it was extended. My estimate is about 25 miles now. Got to ride it and see. The good part is that it is in a very good condition and it goes through forests and nice quiet areas.

Link to website:
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/departments/parks/park_information/park_directory/regional_parks/centennial_trail.htm

Stats: 23 miles one way, flat, fast, smooth. It connects with White Horse trail to Darrington. I have to check that White Horse because the last time I checked, it was overgrown and unrideable.

Ride 01 - Interurban Trail - Everett to Seattle and back

It starts at Everett Mall. In my case it will be about half a mile South from the Mall, where I access this trail, at 112 St. SE.

Link to this trail info in Snohomish County:
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Parks/Park_Information/Park_Directory/Regional_Parks/Interurban_Trail.htm
Link to this trail info in King County:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/trails/regionaltrailssystem/interurban.aspx

Stats: 18.9 miles, elevation gain ~370 feet.
Easy, all paved, mostly bike trail, some parts on streets.

Day One

Today, I looked into Google maps looking for a new ride for tomorrow. I tried this and that but at some point I noticed Bike Routes option in the directions mode. That's exacly what I was looking for. So I turned that thing on and I was blown away, all bike routes were shown with different colors depending on safety (I guess). It's winter so rides are practically limied to streets and paved trails and this is what the map was showing me. Basically I spent the rest of the day looking at those trails/routes and I noticed several improvements and additions. I have to ride them!

Intro

This is my blog about my bike rides. On one hand it's just for me, on another hand it's for my friends in case if they would like to join me. It's nothing special really, more like a wishlist.

Here is important part. I write this blog in English although all my biking friends are Polish. But because this is a blog available to everyone to read, I choose English. Everyone knows English, right? I don't care about comments, Polish, Spanish, Russian, pick your language.