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Tour de Whatcom

Yesterday I rode 105 miles (169kms) in the Tour de Whatcom.  This is a very popular and well organized event.  The route was hilly for the first half then mostly flat through farmland for the second half.  The route had 5 rest stops fully stocked with water, fruit, candy, and amazing volunteers.

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Kabekona Tri Girl said…
sounds like a good ride!
August 1, 2011 at 6:45 AM
Andrew Do said…
Are you thinking of doing this one again in 2012? I'm interested in doing more social rides this year...
March 4, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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