My brother-in-law, Tony, and I rode Chilly Hilly today. Got up early and made the first ferry at 7:55. While parts of Seattle were being treated to hail, rain, snow and slush on the roads, Bainbridge Island sat in the rain shadow. Save for some sun drenched snow snifters while we were waiting for the ferry home, we were treated to cold, clear, crisp, calm, sunny and dry conditions. After the first stop, I was able to pack away the rain shell for the remainder of the ride. Ride was incident free and the group we went off with, having the road ahead all to ourselves was patient, courteous and rode at a decent pace, not the chaos we experienced in previous years. A grand time indeed! Totals on the day: 42 miles, 3 hours moving time, avg speed 12.5, 2890 feet gained (and lost), avg HR 138 with max HR of 177 (on several of the steep and long climbs). Avg temp was 43 degrees F with a minimum of 39!!!

Paul G, Edmonds, Wa.