This was such a wonderful experience, it couldn't be written on the phone, and I brought out the laptop! Back story, we moved 3 states in 4 years and hadn't had time to go bike riding together, and living in Seattle we've been exploring the local new spots and hiking alone since COVID. So this weekend we made time to take a bike ride together in the Olympic National Park area.
And this was exactly what we wanted and needed. Brandon and Jess are two of the most thoughtful, inspiring, kind people ever. They made sure we had water, we knew how to use their bikes, we did a test ride and they made adjustments as needed for us to have the best ride possible. We went over directions, where to stop, things to be mindful of, and I felt prepared, comfortable and safe riding. We even checked in, and talked about the ride and how it went, before moving on to our next trail.
Usually experiences are...it happened, it ended, and then forgotten, but I will certainly keep in touch, and make sure anyone visiting us has this experience as well. The paths were excellent, with lots of stops for me to take photos, and my husband reminisced of how it reminded him of riding in Wales as a child. Everyone on the paths were friendly and courteous. It was overall ten stars, to be sure!