Centennial trail with Jules: Our final long ride before the STP

This was a terrific century (100 mile cycle ride).  Jules planned it out for us, the weather cooperated, and some parts were just simply beautiful.

The Centennial trail runs from Snohomish, WA to the Skagit County line--30 miles.

It ends at an historic structure, the Nakashima Barn. 

We then rode up Finn Settlement Road to Lake Cavanaugh Road to Mt. Vernon, and then back to the Nakashima Barn.   Some of the prettiest roads in Washington.

98 miles, so we did an additional two-mile loop to get to 100.  If we are that close, we just HAVE to get to 100.

Good test for the STP.  Can we do something like this comfortably?  Yes.  The hills created more elevation gain than either day of the STP, so that meant we were in fine shape for the ride to Portland.

We will start taking it easy now, riding 12-13 miles a day until we take a five-day rest before the STP.  The goal now is to just maintain our gains and not injure our fragile-in-our-late-60s knees.

We are so excited.  This will be our FIFTH STP with Jules.  Amazing.