Wayne Wakeman rode no less than 100 kilometers to celebrate Memorial Day 2008 in Kirkland, Kenmore, Bothell, Woodinville and Redmond, Washington, climbing en route 11 of the steepest slopes on offer in the area. Thanks to a well-planned route by the organizers ( www.7hillskirkland.com ), the steepest inclines lay at the beginning of the course, with Seminary Hill being the greatest challenge. Back in Kirkland, the cyclists were feted with a delicious strawberry shortcake.

 

 The Route

 

The Profile

 

Kirkland’s Marina Park

 

Happy 20th birthday, Novara Strada!!