Most of the staff at Compass Cycles consists of avid cyclists. In fact, we knew each other on the bike long before we started working together. Occasionally, Compass has a “company ride”.
Our last ride went north. It was one of those perfect mid-winter rides. The snow-covered mountains were crisp and clear, full of promise for our summer adventures. Conversation alternated with working together in a paceline. We enjoyed the steep, curving descent into the Snoqualmie Valley (above).
While we enjoyed pastries in Snohomish, our trusty steeds were parked outside. Left to right: Theo’s MAP randonneur bike, my Firefly fat-tire racer, and Gabe’s Pelican city bike. Very different machines, and yet similar in many ways: All are designed for performance, with low-trail geometries, Compass tires and René Herse cranks.
We rode through the bucolic Snoqualmie Valley, enjoyed a second food stop at our favorite taco truck in Monroe, and then headed home on beautiful backroads (above). It was nice to get out of the city, and we still made it back at the office for the 3:30 Fedex pickup… Now we just wish we could find time for a Compass ride every week!
