Biking Bis - Bicycle Touring and More http://www.bikingbis.com/blog Reporting on bicycle tours and a wide variety of other bike issues, with particular focus on the Pacific Northwest, news on Lance Armstrong and other cycling personalities, updates on fitness and advocacy. Also find lists of state bicycle tours and bike rides in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. en-us Thu, 15 May 2008 19:45:50 -0700 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