2009 Tulip Ride Recap
2009 was far and away the biggest turnout in Tulip Ride history. In fact, just at our starting point we had more motorcycles that our entire trip last year! We left Redmond with over 60 motorcycles, and had 83 (our last official count; there were more) at the Tulalip Casino in Marysville.
The pack of bikes was so big that we attracted the local law enforcement: the Tulalip Tribal Police. It turned out to be a benefit to our ride, because they took me seriously when I asked for a police escort and shut down traffic between the casino and Marine View Drive so that we could keep our pack together. Sergeant Carlos of the TTP deserves a big thanks from all of the riders for making the escort happen and offering the same next year if we call ahead.
The weather for the ride was great: hazy overcast in the morning, and the sun broke through mid-day and made for a perfect ride down Whidbey Island. Temps were a little cooler than forecast, probably low- to mid-60s. Despite the crazy weather we've had this spring, we got to see flowers. Daffodils were most obvious, but we also managed to find one field with Tulips just starting to bloom. In a week they'll be even better.
Lunch was a crazy process, as we've come to expect from LaConner. We all got fed some good greasy food, and enjoyed great views from Deception Pass on the ride home. Here's some video from throughout the day:
And here's a set of photos on Flickr:
