Chilly Hilly
February 22, 2009
2/20/09 UPDATE: The Bainbridge Review has posted an HD video of the complete Chilly Hilly route along with event photos and a “live preview.” On Sunday, you (and your friends at home) can view event documentary-style videos and photos. More on The Bainbridge Review’s website: www.bainbridgereview.com.
With chilly February weather and 2,675 feet of Hilly climbing, the name says it all!
Chilly Hilly has been kicking off the cycling season in the Northwest for the past 36 years. The 33-mile route around Bainbridge Island starts with an early morning ferry ride across Puget Sound from Seattle or you can join the crowd directly on Bainbridge Island.
Join us on Sunday, Feb. 22 for the ride Bicycling Magazine named "One of Four Classic Rides" in the nation! Guaranteed to be hilly, chilly and a heck of a lot of fun.
Course is open from 8 a.m to 3 p.m. Ride starts when you get off the ferry.
Enjoy:
- a scenic cruise on a Washington State Ferry
- free baked goods & hot cider at the Hot Cider Food Stop
- supporting 10 local Bainbridge Island charities
- Finish Line Festival with fantastic chili feed that is a fundraiser for the Squeaky Wheels Bicycling Club.
Chilly Hilly reminds you that winter is no excuse to stop riding because spring is just around the corner.
Who Rode in 2008:
- Chilly Hilly had 4,341 riders - not a record but close!
- Riders came from 17 states, including Alaska, Florida, Georgia, New York, and Virgina - plus British Columbia
- 26% of riders were female; 74% were male
- The oldest registered rider was 76 years old. The youngest was a year and a half. (We’re not sure, however, how old the youngest rider who actually rode on their own was.)
Purchase your souvenir event pictures at www.MarathonFoto.com.
