Riding around Bainbridge (aka PAIN-bridge) Island
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2019
- In this video, I do a classic Seattle area route known as the Chilly Hilly. A 30-ish mile loop around Bainbridge Island.
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One thing that you don't get when doing the Chilly Hilly route on your own: that feeling when you and a couple hundred other cyclists come off the front of the ferry and onto the island. It's Normandy on D Day. Epic.
Francois Caen I live on Bainbridge, and that feeling is basically every day when you take the afternoon commute ferry home!
But wissout ze Chermans shooting and killing you, natürrlich
Jealous! Taking a WSDOT ferry with a bike has definitely been on my bucket list. Thanks for the video!
Great vid of a classic ride! We in Seattle love the Chilly Hilly route because of the elevation profile, but you're right, there aren't too many views. A granny gear helps a lot, glad to see Shimano got it right with the GRX.
Best way to do it is actually with a small group - one person to fail at navigating ("I think we just added 600 feet of gain to the day"), another person to fail going up Baker ("my chain jumped off! not my fault!"), and another to beg for a shortcut back to the ferry about 80% of the way through.
Doing chilly hilly this Sunday! Thanks for the video review of the route!
The Kona Rove Swift! Only 200 or so made. I've been eyeing this. I want.
Enjoyed your sharing this ride with us! It was scenic, and fun to watch your stops and get your input.
It would be lovely if you could put an emphasis on the GRX groupset during your review or maybe even do a specific video just for that.
Loves these videos! Thanks for taking us along! I have to do this trip soon!
I use to commute to Bainbridge for work from Seattle by bike. Fortunately my office was up the street from the ferry terminal. Riding the ferry never gets old.
From the ferry terminal, one boat goes to the peninsula for a short trip. While you may not need your bike, the trip across is worth it because a restaurant called Marination Ma Kai which serves some great eats, (some of which you can pack for later,) and craft beer. At some time of the year blue berries grow close to the water and make the ones in a grocery store look small. Take the ferry back then head out to Bainbridge.
Love your adventure rides lately, especially the last two. Makes me want t to ride more. Thanks Russ.
Nice going, Russ! Your Seattle visit is great to watch from waaay over here in Singapore. A nice, little taste of home! Keep up the good work.
Thanks for sharing!
Love riding Bainbridge. Big miss not visiting the bike shop....might be the greatest historical collection of bikes from way back out there. Some real cool heritage bikes from early years of 6 day racing early 1900's
Love these microadventures, ferries are always fun!
Nice vid Russ. Loved this
Nice ride and a good looking bike. Take care and safe cycling, Al
This is how I started my Seattle to San Fran ride a few years ago. Beautiful ride!
Russ, you got it right the first time, "Painbridge Island". I assume you avoided 10,3% Baker Hill Rd and took the Lynwood Center bypass. I did that hill last year at 70 years old and with a 1:1 gear ratio at 5mph. Of course there are plenty of hills before this one to warm up on too. I see a lot of e-bikes used by the locals on this island.
Thanks for showcasing Bainbridge! On the Chilly Hilly event it is colder, but you often get hot baked potatoes mid ride. For more scenic views of water, you can check out Camano island (McClinchy Mile) and the Kitsap Peninsula (Viking Tour/Kitsap Fall Classic)
Awesome to see you enjoying some roads in this area! Imagine the Chilly Hilly in February...
I'm not sure what it's like yet but I'll find out in a week!
If you want to see more water, the right turn at mile 20.1 that sends you up the longest climb of the ride is followed by a drop down to a two-mile leg along the water according to Cascade's route map.
Would have been nice to know about!
Yeah, can you really say you did a Chilly Hilly loop if you didn’t climb Baker Hill? 🤔
@@matthewcole4823 No.
Hey! My sister lives there! I love visiting that bike shop whenever I’m over there!
I just noticed the Kona/Swift on the Kona site earlier today. Seems like a natural fit for a collaboration. Plus, a super interesting route for a borrowed ride...man, that’s good stuff!
Total nostalgia fix going here. I grew up on the west side of Puget Sound and rode the ferries all the time. ⛴ 🚲 commuting works great.
Looks like traffic was pretty light. Beauitful ride.
Aw, I hope the part you lopped off wasn't Baker Hill? It's long but pretty mild compared to some of the one's prior and the descent spitting you out onto Crystal Springs gives you that "this is why I ride" moments. Also, there's two places to stop during the Chilly Hilly route...Rolling Bay Winery on the way north and Pane d'amore Bakery on the south-end.
To add complements on the ferry system in Puget Sound, my wife and did a trip to San Juan Island out of Anacortes. We based out of Guemes island with family then biked to the main ferry terminal and went to San Juan. We found the islands to be VERY pleasant for cycling and using the ferry was so much easier than taking a car. Highly recommended area for biking.
Ah, many fond memories of the Chilly Hilly rides over the years. And you got to see the iconic Frog Rock.
I am a happy owner of Rove St 2019, absolutely loving my bike.
Ahhh the Rove is awesome. Love my Sutra but definitely been tempted by the Rove on multiple occasions! Though now I've got my eye on the Unit X
@@radbikeadventure I am considering Unit X or Honzo as my next non gravel bike. Especially now Unit X is more attractive with 29" wheels.
mr. fatcyclist Yes we are too! Unit x has a great price point and now with 29 more clearance and better rollover. Thinking it might be my next bikepacking rig!
Bummer...I was hoping to see the bike shop. Cant believe I was the 3rd to see the video. I had to giggle a little when you said...the road way is nice and green ! Is anything in Seattle brown ?...Everything is green in Seattle. Nice ride Russ...keep them coming
I hope you get to do a return trip. I'd like to see the bikes in that shop!!
Hi I love your videos
There are a few more bike routes across the Agate Pass Bridge on the Kitsap Peninsula like the Port Gamble Loop. Talk to Silverdale Cyclery.
That looked like a fun day trip! Wow, 30 miles and 3000' of climbing! The rim road around Crater Lake is [only] 33 miles/3500' of gain! I am, however, that you opt to lock the front wheel and not the rear and triangle. I'd rather someone steal my front wheel than the rear and rest of the bike!
Welcome to Seattle bro!!!....Try Vashon Island Passport to pain!!!...Is awsome specially Burma road!!
Wish we had the views here in western PA. But I'll take the trails for now. Rumor has it the crust is going to release a bambora built bike for next season. Slightly different tubing ect. ect. to bring it to price point. Would you rather a Bambora or an all city space horse? Always love the vids!
Hi Russ, I'm really digging these videos. Pretty much all of your last half dozen have been top notch in my books.
Can I make a request? Could you give some details on the bike/bags/racks you are using? Like, even if you just put in the description which bike and model, and your bag set-up and if you're using any racks to hold up the bags. I don't expect you to highlight these in the actual video, but some notes would be super appreciated. Thanks.
Great video Russ, any noticeable suppleness difference between the steel and aluminum Rove? Cheers
The place where you stopped was my old bus stop for school 😂
Is this the 2x10 or one of the 11s? I've been thinking of swapping out my couple year old 2x10 Tiagra rear derailleur for the GRX unit.
I live on Bainbridge! Would have joined you on this ride. Will you still be around Seattle tomorrow or the next few days? If so, let's do a ride
how do you find gearing with GRX?
How about Kona Sutra LTD? I've been watching over it as my dream do-it-all bike. There are few reviews on it, and also a nice comparison with Rove would be appreciated by many, I think. ^^ Keep up the good work! 👊
Would love to but we have a hard time getting Kona bikes to review. Maybe next year.
@@PathLessPedaledTV I'm sure they gonna be satisfied with the collaboration and will want to continue.
Looking forward to the Bearclaw stream today! They are actually my more distant future dream bike company, you are really nailing it! 😄
That's the home of Sage fly rods. Did you get a chance to visit the factory?
BC Ferries have better bike support, especially on the big gulf-crossing ferries between Vancouver Island and the mainland. Of course, they will yell at you when you ride your bike on and off the ferries, so it isn't all fluffy bunnies and unicorns.
And if you like stupid steep hills, either the gulf islands or Vancouver Island has no shortage of them. Enjoy.
On to Mitchell, OR tomorrow.
Hey my LBS has that bike in as well!
You pretty close to trying the Cowichan Valley rail trail on Vancouver Island🚴🏻♂️
Strava? Fay Bainbridge Park is a really nice beach camp ground.
Interesting bike. Any idea if Kona will offer the same bike but without the bags and racks?
Yes. The regular Rove St.
@@PathLessPedaledTV Thanks. I had seen that but it has SRAM components with a 1 by. I was wondering if they might offer the same bike as the Swift special, with the steel frame and fork, and the GRX group, but just without the bags?
Ha! This is where we were staying w a long time family friend who lives there. The hills are indeed mighty and frequent...did you ride up Baker Hill?? We happily went around! Glad you got a beautiful day. Can't believe we also missed Classic Cycle
Totally skipped baker. Saw it and said hell no.
@@PathLessPedaledTV By doing that you missed the longest stretch along the water. If anyone is going to skip Baker hill it is still worth taking the next right on Crystal Springs for a flat out-and-back to Point White pier.
@@robaast Yes, that is a gorgeous stretch. And you can go for a little walk in the woods at the end of it.
@@radbikeadventure All of those trails are rideable on a gravel bike. Lots of fun mixed surface routes on the island
Robert Ast that’s true it’s nice packed loamy dirt totally doable with slightly bigger tires!
Like that kona
What bike computer are you using. I’d like to see the bike and other gear listed with links. I’m getting interested in bike-packing/ exploration or whatever it’s called. Good video!
Jimmy Batterton looks like a wagon element bolt
@@medvjek looks like autocorrect strikes again... I suspect you mean "Wahoo", not wagon. :-)
What size is the frame? I’m 5.7 and I ride All City Nature Boy in 49. Can’t decide on Kona rove st between 50 and 52.
52
Should have given Vashon a try... unless that is next video.
Isn't Sage (fly rods) based on Bainbridge Island? Also, how does Laura like her Paul Klampers? My girlfriend is considering them for a Rock Lobster gravel/adventure build.
Yeah they are there. Was a quickie ride.
Which version of the Rove, cause I think you did a review of the Rove LTD? Can you also do a review of the Sutra LTD please?
www.konaworld.com/swift_rove.cfm
@@HOllyBOni How does the Swift compare to the ST, and Rove LTD?
@@Alex_564 The Swift is a limited edition ST with fenders, bags, and a different groupset. I think they only made 200 of them.
When it comes to the ST and LTD... Not sure. I could list the differences on paper but I haven't ridden them.
@@HOllyBOni Ah, I know Russ reviewed the ST and I think he really liked it. I know 2020 models are out, is this a 2020 model? I think I read the 2020 Sutra offers more mounting points on the fork.
@@Alex_564 I think he reviewed the NRB, another model... 😁 The Swift is a 2020 model.
Yes, both the Sutra and the Rove ST have more mounting points on the fork compared to last year.
IMO all of Kona's steel offerings in this whole gravel/adventure range are very very sweet bikes.
What handle bar bag is that?
Frog Rock!
What is the name of the pastry shop?
In Texas we NEVER take a seat... we hang out over the railing of the boat, watching for Dolphin...
So next time I visit our American relatives in Seattle I know what to do. I wonder if the manufacturers/shops would also rent bikes?
Classic cycles (the mentioned shop) does rent both hybrid style bikes and a few nicer road bikes.
In seattle, Montlake bicycle has a decent range of rentals, on the east side (across lake Washington - might be easier, depending on where your relatives live!), Elements is a good one. Many more references on the Cascade bicycling club website -->
Only 201 Swift Roves in existence. That's a rare bird
There is something special in islands, isn't there? And not only from cyclist's perspective... Still, I spent my best cycling holidays on islands!
No pain, no … bridge? #extracreditclimbing #thesupplelife #pastrypower
The Chilly Hilly route isn't that difficult. It's only about 35 miles and moderate hills. Vashon Island is way tougher. If you ride the full Passport To Pain route its 85 miles with 10,000 elevation.
3k over 35 miles is pretty damn close to 10k over 85 miles. Similar elevation gains, just a longer route.
Missed opportunity skipping Classic Cycles. I changed my like to dislike for that.