Cyclists from 36 states left Seattle for Portland this morning for the 26th annual STP bike ride.
I couldn't join them this year, so I did the next best thing: I cycled over to Lake Washington early this morning and took pictures of all the fresh cyclists on their way out of town, like these two guys on their modified …
Category: Northwest Cycling
More than 8,500 cyclists begin Seattle to Portland (STP)
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Seattle to Portland (STP): Lots of adjustments at first stop
Cyclists make adjustments to their bikes and bodies at the first stop at Seward Park, about 10 miles into the 204-mile ride. A free wrench service is available here too.
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Seattle to Portland (STP): Long lines of cyclists
With more than 8,000 riders leaving Seattle in the morning, there's plenty of congestion.
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Seattle to Portland (STP): Tandem recumbent tricycle
All kinds of bike and trikes are entered in their year's STP.
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Seattle to Portland (STP): Pacelines form early on bike ride
The 8,500 riders in this year's STP will complete the 204-mile ride in one day, or stay overnight in one of the towns about halfway.
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Seattle to Portland (STP): Motorcyclists look after cyclists
Motorcyclists, like the one in the middle of the picture, offer support to cyclists all the way to Portland. They run back and forth on their section of highway.
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Seattle to Portland (STP): Cyclists in 26th annual bike ride
These riders are among those from 36 states who converge on Seattle to begin the ride
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Seattle to Portland (STP): Taking a cell phone call on bike ride
Seattle to Portland bicycle ride is sponsored by the Cascade Bicycle Club, the largest in the Pacific Northwest.
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Seattle to Portland (STP): Cyclists ride under I-90 bridge
More than 8,000 riders participate in the one- or two-day bike tour to Portland
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STP 2005: Riders along Lake Washington
Putting in the miles early
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