Biking Bis - Bicycle Touring http://www.bikingbis.com/blog A blog reporting on bicycle tours, with particular focus on the Pacific Northwest, advocacy, and cycling. Also lists of state bicycle tours and bike rides in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:32:14 -0800 ChillyHilly2008 Blogware Gene Bisbee Throngs of cyclists wait to board a ferry http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543693.html http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543693.html Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:45:08 -0800 The Chilly Hilly starts with a ferry ride (included in the cost)&nbsp;from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. The Washington State warns motorists at its website that they'll see many colorfully dressed cyclists. It also says car capacity will be reduced because of&nbsp; the crush. <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-5794352314246041"; /* Caption */ google_ad_slot = "5286377708"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //--> </SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> ChillyHilly2008 Gene Bisbee Disembarking from ferry at dock http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543479.html http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543479.html Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:39:42 -0800 <P>Thousands of cyclists head out for the 33-mile loop around Bainbridge Island.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-5794352314246041"; /* Caption */ google_ad_slot = "5286377708"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //--> </SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> ChillyHilly2008 Gene Bisbee Chilly Hilly cyclists find a flat stretch http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543703.html http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543703.html Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:53:18 -0800 <P>Cyclists take over the road along a cove on Puget Sound.</P> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-5794352314246041"; /* Caption */ google_ad_slot = "5286377708"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //--> </SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> ChillyHilly2008 Gene Bisbee Just like the energizer bunny... http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543706.html http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543706.html Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:56:14 -0800 <P>... some cyclists just kept going and going and going at 2008 Chilly Hilly.</P> ChillyHilly2008 Gene Bisbee Helping the local economy at Chilly Hilly 2008 http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543471.html http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543471.html Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:34:10 -0800 <P>Local children sells cookies, brownies and water to the passing cyclists. It makes a nice place to stop.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-5794352314246041"; /* Caption */ google_ad_slot = "5286377708"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //--> </SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> ChillyHilly2008 Gene Bisbee Little tyke gets a lift http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543468.html http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543468.html Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:32:32 -0800 <P>Comfortable, dry temperatures made this 2008 Chilly Hilly a good day for a ride in the bike trailer.</P> ChillyHilly2008 Gene Bisbee Family rides Chilly Hilly http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543463.html http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543463.html Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:27:45 -0800 <P>Trailer bikes and plain ol' trailers allow parents to take their kids on Chilly Hilly.</P> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-5794352314246041"; /* Caption */ google_ad_slot = "5286377708"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //--> </SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> ChillyHilly2008 Gene Bisbee Short, steep hill on Chilly Hilly http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543473.html http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543473.html Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:35:18 -0800 Still smiling in spite of some sudden short hills on the 2008 Chilly Hilly. ChillyHilly2008 Gene Bisbee Attacking a long hill http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543474.html http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543474.html Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:36:23 -0800 <P>Two monster climbs mark the Chilly Hilly bike ride; here's the first.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-5794352314246041"; /* Caption */ google_ad_slot = "5286377708"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //--> </SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> ChillyHilly2008 Gene Bisbee Chilly Hilly climb http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543709.html http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/24/3543709.html Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:59:56 -0800 Walking or riding, the point is to make it to the top at the 2008 Chilly Hilly. ChillyHilly2008