On the second or third weekend in July each year, a huge bicycle event is held in Washington and Oregon. It is a 200-mile bicycle ride and is the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest, with up to 10,000 participants riding from Seattle to Portland in one or two days. The route takes you through the scenic valleys, forests, and farmlands of western Washington and Oregon mostly on country roads. Becky and Mike with friends, Jeff and Leanne McDougall, have participated in this bike ride three times. Bill and Teri are their support team at the midpoint - picking them up in Centralia, feeding them dinner and breakfast and providing them with a place to rest. This year there were several more family members who rode - Brett and Kyle and Lindsey. Mike, Becky and Lindsey are chilling out with their dinner. Mike joined them for the second day because he stayed in Yakima for Brandon's All-Star Little League game.
Leanne and Jeff and Kyle have showered and are resting their tired bums and legs.
Sabrina and Brett are just taking in the whole experience of the STP. Megan seems to be mischievous today. Look at her behind Brett. Those legs and feet belong to her. So funny!!!
Since the STP is the weekend closest to Teri's birthday, we celebrate with all the family joining us at camp. Jason took Brett and Kyle to Seattle to meet with the other riders. Him and his family - Courtney, Merry and Megan - joined us for dinner and yummy cheesecake.
Leanne, Jeff, Becky, Lindsey and Mike get ready for the final day - 100 miles to Portland.
Brett and Kyle are ready to go and the whole group is on the road again. Brett decided to drop out of the ride after about 10 miles. He was not feeling well (possibly dehydrated) and didn't have the energy to finish. You need to listen to your body so it was wise for him to make this decision. Kudos to him for completing the first day.
We follow the riders on the back roads to Portland. It's pretty exciting. Since we saw Lindsey, Kyle, Mike and Becky along the route, we wanted a picture. They are still smiling!
The finish line!!!! Here's Lindsey as she coasts to the end of the line.
All the riders deserve lots of praise for participating in and/or finishing this ride. It is a challenging and rewarding experience.
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