{"id":15524,"date":"2016-08-04T08:39:27","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T15:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wabikes.org\/?p=15524"},"modified":"2016-08-04T08:39:27","modified_gmt":"2016-08-04T15:39:27","slug":"rolling-washington-ian-mackays-ride-coming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wabikes.org\/index.php\/2016\/08\/04\/rolling-washington-ian-mackays-ride-coming\/","title":{"rendered":"Rolling Through Washington: Ian Mackay’s Ride Is Coming Up"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pulling maintenance on one of the two chairs Ian will use on his trek.<\/p><\/div>\n

Ian Mackay is getting ready to roll later this month on his quest to traverse Washington by wheelchair<\/a> and highlight the need for safe, accessible, complete connections. You can see the planning process and shoutouts to those helping make this possible on his ride blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He could use your advice to improve his route, in particular passing through Seattle.\u00a0<\/strong>While he has daily maps planned now for the whole trip, route details and destination cities are all subject to change with your<\/strong> help. Steepness is not a problem;\u00a0extremely bumpy roads and heavy traffic areas with little shoulder space are the\u00a0biggest concern. Email suggestions on the routes below to Ian<\/a> and comment here for others who will appreciate your tips and insights.<\/p>\n

Ride along!\u00a0<\/strong>Ian welcomes people to ride along for any portion of the trip so let him know when and where you’d like to share the journey.<\/p>\n

Ian reports that fundraising has been going well. He has raised enough to cover all expenses; any additional donations will support the work of Washington Bikes to fight for increased investments and policies that support safer streets and trails.<\/p>\n

Maps and Projected Schedule<\/h3>\n

Ian notes that he has allowed 14 days in case the schedule has a hiccup along the way, so watch for an update if you plan to ride along for a segment.<\/p>\n

\"Ian-Mackay-Map-Port-Angeles-to-Portland\"<\/p>\n

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  • Port Angeles to Anacortes<\/a>: Aug. 13<\/li>\n
  • Anacortes to Arlington<\/a>: Aug. 14<\/li>\n
  • Arlington to Woodinville<\/a>: Aug. 15<\/li>\n
  • Woodinville to Renton<\/a>: Aug. 16. Will include a stop at Cascade Bicycling Center, Seattle<\/li>\n
  • Renton to North Puyallup<\/a>: Aug. 17<\/li>\n
  • North Puyallup to McKenna<\/a>: Aug. 18<\/li>\n
  • McKenna to Bucoda<\/a>: Aug. 19. Ian notes that he may skip Bucoda and stop in Tenino<\/li>\n
  • Bucoda to Napavine<\/a>: Aug. 20<\/li>\n
  • Napavine to Castle Rock<\/a>: Aug. 21<\/li>\n
  • Castle Rock to Woodland<\/a>: Aug. 22<\/li>\n
  • Woodland to Portland<\/a>: Aug. 23<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    The Sequim Valley Lions Club is supporting Ian’s ride with a generous donation.<\/p><\/div>\n

    Many thanks to the individuals and businesses making Ian’s ride possible<\/a>. The Peninsula Daily News did a nice article on the journey<\/a>, and check out the video below.<\/p>\n