Where should I go? (Another poll)

[pbray]

It's that time of year where my friend Stacey and I pour through all of the catalogs we've received from the various bike tour companies and decide where we're going on vacation this year. Below is a list of our current thoughts, if anyone would care to vote or comment.

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Past tours I've taken: Maryland, Vermont, Nantucket, Maine, Nova Scotia, North Carolina (Blue Ridge), New York (Finger Lakes), Utah (Bryce/Zion), Quebec and Ireland. As you can see, we've been heavy on the Northeast and are now branching out. We like to err on the challenging side, versus flat terrain.

Comments

[quietselkie.livejournal.com]

Although the San Juans aren't the MOST challenging terrain, there are still plenty of hills to keep you from being bored. The islands are, after all, the tops of undersea mountains. They're charming and cycler-friendly (particularly Lopez), and you have the additional perks of the gorgeous ferry rides between islands.

I'm not biased just because I've spent a lot of time there *grin*.

I'd recommend rain gear unless you're there in late July into August.

[fancythat2.livejournal.com]

Yep.
Summer officially begins July 5th.
I can vouch for Lopez too.
The scenery around the area is beautiful.

[pbray.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the rain gear recommendation. After years of cycling, we both have the very finest gear, equipped for anythingr from a light drizzle to all day slogs in the pouring rain (accompanied by frequent shouts of "Are we having fun yet?").