Bikin' Birkin: Day Four

Wednesday, September 7

Day Four

I decided to extend this particular day by 40 miles as I wanted to stay in Bellingham rather than Lynden. I left Rockport at a little before 7:00 am and headed west toward Sedro-Woolley through the same valley that follows the Skagit River. We then headed north toward Mt. Baker on Highway Nine until we stopped for lunch in the bordertown of Sumas. That portion of the went through some beautiful farmland not unlike some areas of south-central Germany. The burger joint we stopped by in Sumas apparently didn't my order too seriously as they only gave me one when I ordered three chicken burgers! The next part of the ride headed due west through agricultural areas that reminded me of the farmlands of Ohio and Indiana. Eventually the road opened up to reveal the beautiful coastline by Birch Bay! The open water was a welcome site as a new type of landscape encountered during the ride. In Bellingham we are fortunate enough to stay with the mom of another CWU alumni - thank you!

Starting out in the morning - chilly!

The real secret to cycling success

Cruising north near Mt. Baker

At Birch Bay!

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Purpose of the Ride

The goal of the ride is to raise $5000 for a research or creative expression grant for a CWU College of Arts and Humanities student whose work will be required to be in some way connected to the City of Ellensburg. The grant will be given in May 2012 and be completed by May 2013. This project is a collaboration between the College of Arts and Humanities of Central Washington University, the City of Ellensburg, and the Ellensburg Downtown Association with the overall objective of adding value to our downtown.

Donations

You may sponsor Birkin for $1 per mile for any number of miles up to 1,000 by going here.

Additionally, checks may be made out to CWU Foundation and indicate that the funds are to go to the CAH Dean's Excellence Fund--Birkin Sponsorship. Please mail donations to: CWU Foundation, Central Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7508.

Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent provided by IRS regulation. As required by law, the CWU Foundation is registered with the Washington State Charities Program and financial information may be obtained by calling 800-332-4483 or 360-725-0378. THANK YOU!