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Hmmm...seems like some roads that I wanted to go on are closed still. So much for global warming and melting icecaps!

Anyway, option 1 is my original idea. WA DOT says 410 is closed, but we can try and ride it as far as we can go. Maybe we get lucky and it opens up on a lovely sunny day like Thursday will be:
Option 1

Thunder in the Mountains
1. We meet somewhere in Kent (maybe Denny's by Rt 167) at 10 AM
2. We ride over to Bent Bike and admire the assortment of "stuff" they have there. Meanwhile, Karen will quietly hypnotize Kirk's fiancee and convince her she must get a TBA (new or used).
3. We pick up Rt 167 South and ride to Rt. 18 East.
4. From Rt. 18 East, we get off and head on Rt 164 to Enumclaw. There is a Chevron station there that I usually tank up at.
5. Pick up Rt 410 and head to Mt. Rainier, pray that 410 is open all the way through. Here's a view from the east end of 410, after Chinook Pass (Whistlin Jacks). If we make it through, we could stop there for a pitstop:

6. After an exhilarating and very scenic ride on Rt. 410 (if open all the way through), we pick up Rt 12 west of Naches. I've never ridden Rt. 12 but I expect the views to be great. Going over White Pass may be a bit chilly but the road looks clear and dry:

7. In Morton, we can pick up Rt. 7 North to Puyallup.
8. Depending upon the time of day, we can hop over to Eagle Leather in Lakewood or just take 512 back up to 167 and then people can head home.


Option 2

Riding Practice and Odometer Check
If you really want to check out Rt. 12 and want to put some miles on your bike.
1. We meet up somewhere in Issaquah at 10AM. Maybe the Starbucks in Issaquah??
2. Stop by I-90 Motorsports.
3. Take I-90 East to I-82 South to Yakima.
4. Take Rt 410 to Whistlin Jacks and pitstop.
5. Double back on Rt 410 and pick up Rt. 12 West to Morton.
6. In Morton, we can pick up Rt. 7 North to Puyallup.
7. Depending upon the time of day, we can hop over to Eagle Leather in Lakewood or just take 512 back up to 167 and then people can head home.


Option 3
Oyster Run Practice Run & Fresh Mountain Air

1. We can meet up in Snohomish at the same English Pub (Piccadilly Circus?) at 10 AM.
2. From there, work our way over to Mukilteo and take the ferry across to Clinton. Z will have to help me map this part out. Or maybe drop down to Cycle Barn and pay a visit.
3. Ride Rt 525 up to where it changes to Rt. 20.
4. Follow Rt. 20 east all the way to Rockport.
5. Take Rt. 530 South to Darrington and onto Arlington.
6. Take Rt. 9 south and go back to Snohomish and English Pub for a pitstop.
7. Everyone head home from there.


Option 4
Ride the Peninsula!!
1. Z...Help me with routing on this one!!!

So what will it be me mateys? I gave you work avoiding scallywags 4 choices to escape the drudgery of work....choose your poison!!!