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Threading the Needle

Riding from Bainbridge Island to Deception Pass over bridges, on ferries, and on quiet roads

By the Numbers

Punchy
Entirely road riding
Distance
161 miles
Elevation
10000 feet
Moving Time
10h0m
External

✅ Ride from BI to Deception Pass and back in one day.

Our plan had been to ride a full loop north to La Conner and back down to Seattle but for a number of reasons we switched gears to a long out-and-back.

Some excellent cafes along the way:

R. in the early morning on Port Gamble Road
R. in the early morning on Port Gamble Road
The Hood Canal Bridge all to ourselves
The Hood Canal Bridge all to ourselves
The gravel trail along the water into Port Townsend
The gravel trail along the water into Port Townsend
Pane d'Amore
Pane d’Amore
Pane d'Amore
Pane d’Amore
Seal Dog Cafe
Seal Dog Cafe
Seal Dog Cafe espresso
Seal Dog Cafe espresso
The view from the PT - Coupeville ferry
The view from the PT - Coupeville ferry
R. riding from the ferry to Coupeville
R. riding from the ferry to Coupeville
Sheep
Sheep
Farms and lavender
Farms and lavender
Deception Pass
Deception Pass
Our trusty bikes
Our trusty bikes
Little Red Hen Bakery
Little Red Hen Bakery
An owl welcoming me home
An owl welcoming me home

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