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I went for a 54.5-mile bike ride Saturday on the Burke-Gilman trail and part of one of the connecting river trails (Snohomish, I believe). [Click on the small map for a larger version.]

Started off in the residential setting, moved through a city-setting, then kept cruising between tree-covered, lake-side and river/forest setting.

Some of the downhill streets to get to the start of the trail were very scary for someone who is used to tiny hills back in Bethlehem. It kept feeling like I was going to cartwheel down them.

There were tons of cyclists ranging from group/shop rides to parents with children in tow. The weather was perfect and there are many places to stop and catch a view. The hard part is getting through the city of Seattle with all of the stops and starts. The second hardest part was smelling breakfast cooking at all of the restaurants and houses along the trail.

Now to do a full century.