We've been busy bikers!

 

The two cuties passed out a few miles into our ride to Alki Beach. They do real good, Soeren is pretty talkative and into the ride when he is awake! Ave is talkative too when she is awake, but its usually because she wants something - aka Mommy time! We have been working on balancing our mileage and our breaks and stops, making sure the kids are fine and happy, - I'd say we are doing well and off to a good start. Plus it helps that Chris and I have been spot on with our communication, biking has actually sharpened that for us so far. I think that it is because we are in the moment, riding, talking, pointing, following each other, and deciding together. Also having each other to look out for, as well as the kids, keeps us triply (haha) aware of what is happening, and where we are heading. (All in all I think we make an awesome team! Can't you tell?)

Here's our set up - minus my panniers. Aren't we cute? BTW the kids are in there...still asleep.

The views from our ride to Alki

Chris heard some seals! They were out by one of the boats, I couldn't get a good shot of them with my camera though.

 

 We also went to Whidbey and back! 31 miles on day one, and 49 miles on day two! For a total of 80 miles that weekend! Unfortunately we left much later then originally planned on our first day, so to make it to the park and set up our tent before it got to late we hopped a bus the last 18 miles to the park. Here is the route so you can check it out!!

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  Here are some pictures of the adventure as well!

A park we found just past Shoreline. Soeren was happy to walk around and go down the slide.

MMmmmm the glorious ferry! We finally made it!

Hello! Hello!

Sivananda and Daddy setting up the tent, at South Whidbey State Park.

 We found out on the way out of the park the next day that they actually have special biker/hiker campgrounds that are supposed to have a nice view overlooking the water. Too bad they weren't on the map...oh well.

Getting the kids all cozy for big day 2! And hilly Whidbey.

Stopped for lunch after that nice big hill coming up from the ferry docks! Whoooweee.

I have more fun rides to update the blog on! But they will have to wait for another day. My lovely Siva has been getting his baby canines in, and of course, the countdown has begun for our departure date so things have been busy busy busy!! We are very excited for the trip, and excited to share our adventures with you as well!! Keep checking back! I will try to post eack new blog to Facebook, so that it is a little easier to follow, but on the off chance I don't poke your head in ever once in awhile!

First Family Ride

Yesterday was our first family ride. I have been kind of swamped with things around the house lately, but I just wanted to show some pictures and update a little bit while I could.  The past couple days Chris and I have been riding solo when we could. However, yesterday and today we have been able to go on long rides all together, since Chris got all adjusted to feel of the chariot. Here are two pictures of the babies all cozy.

Tomorrow however...dun dun dun! Is the big trip to Whidbey and back!

And sorry, its late and I want to get this post up...so sideways pictures it is!

Let The Adventure Begin

So myself, along with my beautiful family, are finally hitting the road on the adventure of our lives. Something that has been in the works for a very long time, and it is finally beginning to take place. WELL, it is already taking place. We are leaving on a cross country tour, across the U.S.A.! Yes, a trans-America voyage. We have planned and researched, and prepared, and educated, and discussed, and found our local biking community, found our local biking peeps, and read, and read. Pros and cons flying left and right, but support has been consistent with everyone we have talked to. ESPECIALLY in the biking community here in Seattle.

We still have things to get, and items to prepare. But it feels good. We feel good! As well as prepared, aside from a few miniscule possessions we need to acquire. We are going into this with a clear head, willing to take criticism, as we know will come for such a trip. It is not something everyone is jumping up to do, although lots more people are riding bikes, as well as touring, not many tot their whole families along behind them (Though some are! I will be listing some of their blogs for your reading pleasure a little later!). That is why we are willing to listen and adapt important points into our adventure that were not brought to our attention or to the forefront of our attention before. Us traveling with the kids is a big question mark in alot of peoples minds. We wouldn't do it if we didn't feel secure with our decision, nor if felt we were endangering them. We would all have a large risk of getting in a car accident if we were to travel cross country in a vehicle - but no one would have as much to say concerning this mode of travel, since it is more widely accepted. We are taking the best gear to be seen, planning our days out to keep a health amount of time off the road/trail, and in our opinion bought the best trailer safety wise (here is just a little information on the chariot: http://www.chariotcarriers.com/english/html/safety_and_testing.php ), as well as many many many hours put into a route that will be safe and dependable. THEY are our first priority, period, dot, end of story. :D

Thank you for reading. I know this is kind of getting cut short, and there is so much more that I need to say and update the blog on. I will write another entry with more links and information on our trip plans, as well as the items we have purchased/received, and those we have yet to get!!!