Our postponement from last weekend turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Whereas it was snowing last Saturday, today brought 70+ degree temperatures under sunny skies all day long. The tulips were just now blooming, so we picked the right weekend. The delay also allowed many more people to join us. In fact, most of the RSVPs came in Friday evening after work.

Our pack of 40+ motorcycles was quite a sight to see on the road. Some of the veteran riders that joined us did a great job of keep ing the pack together.

All of the photos have been posted to a set on Flickr, and I’ve included a few highlights plus a slideshow here:

I also shot a little video of when the south group met the north group at the Tulalip casino and we all parked along the Orca fountain. The second half of the clip is our view from lunch on the outdoor deck at the restaurant as a Kenmore Air flight took off. Days like this make you love living in the Northwest…

This year many riders went out of their way to help Lori raise money for her marathon run in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Thanks to every one who donated! Once again, we learn that bikers are some of the most charitable people on the planet.

We’re already talking about the next ride, and will definitely be doing the Tulip Ride again next April. Thanks to everyone who joined the ride today. It’s the people that make it so much fun every year, and with 92 octane up to $4.079 on our way home, every gallon needs to be this much fun!

-Jeff