Last week I was wondering if I could shave off another 10s in #Parkrun. Well folks, how about 21s? This week I ran in #Redmond Central Connector Trail Parkrun: time 21:12, and #Strava reported a 5K #PR at time 21:11 pace 6’49"/mi!

My Parkrun PR is still cursed with last year's Turkey Trot w/ a slightly shorter course (changed on that day due to trail condition): 21:05. But hey, this year is still young!

Someone is giving 1-star reviews (review bombing) to books about inclusion on the King County Library System website.

They are all showing up in the "recently reviewed" section, and every one of them appears to have a single 1-star review.

I plan on contacting KCLS tomorrow to share my concern, but if you have read any of those books and have KCLS account, go give em a 5-star review, and contact the library as well.

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 1.8 - 8 June 2025

Additions and changes this release:

* LOTS. Too many to list here. Mostly Seattle, but not only Seattle, as they've dropped the 2025-26 bike map, with which we have issues.

Check the blog post for changes and notes:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2025/06/08/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-1-8-and-a-decision-about-seattle-2025/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

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Had an awesome time taking my riders from Redmond Technology Station to the 2 brand new light rail stations on opening day for the Downtown Redmond Extension on Saturday! We had a great group and checked out all the new trail connections on a gorgeous day before finishing at the celebration festival.

Bikes + transit = the best
#seattle #SEAbikes #redmond #BikeTooter #bike #transit #lightrail #pnw #bikepnw

Redmond light rail opening.

2 Line Eastside Bike Connector updated their map to include the new train stations opening today! If you’re seeing this on May 10th, you can go to the opening events!

Naturally, we’ve picked up the new version, and both Greater Northshore Bike Connector and MEGAMAP 1.7 – 10 May 2025 – are now available to download.

But this time, I have something to think about.

They've gone and changed their map key on me, and I'm not entirely sure what to do about that.

https://solarbird.net/blog/2025/05/10/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-1-7-and-a-quandary/

Join me on a bike ride to visit both new 2 Line light rail stations in Redmond on opening day! We’ll ride 7 miles on a variety of trails, ending at the Downtown Redmond Extension celebration festival
Starts Sat May 10 at noon at Redmond Tech Station

Register: https://cascade.org/rides-events/86368
#seabikes #BikeTooter #seattle #redmond #biketransit #pnw

https://www.europesays.com/2033323/ What are the best U.S. cities to start a business right now? #bozeman #business #ChipLupo #Entrepreneurship #Finance #Lupo #Montana #Quartz #Redmond #SmallBusiness #StartupCompany #Utah #WalletHub

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 1.6 - 18 April 2025

Additions and changes this release:

* Large expansion north to Lynnwood City Centre across all of SW Snohomish County

* Extension of Interurban Trail in Edmonds to 78th Place West.

* Improved street labelling, mostly in SW Snohomish County.

* Route indicators at map edges describing continuations to destinations such as UW and City of Snohomish

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

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Sehr geil, nach dem gestrigen #WindowsUpdate ging nicht nur, wie bei jedem major H Update mein #WSL kaputt und sicher auch noch #WakeOnLan, nein, diesesmal hat es als Bonus noch die #Aktivierung verloren und behauptet, ich hätte neue Hardware und soll eine neue #Windows #Lizenz kaufen.

Diese Pisser aus #Redmond gehen mir so auf den Sack man.

Zum Glück bin ich a) zu Hause und muss nicht remote drauf und b) habe ich heute weg Familie frei und dann ist Wochenende

So... @elfin tells me there's a new gaudy Indian jewelry store in Redmond Town Center, a mall with PLENTY of kids, has an ARMED GUARD who comes out into the mall to threaten mall customers?

Sure ain't the #Redmond I used to know.

I miss the #OneStoplightTown or anytime really before Bill.

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 1.5.1 - 8 March 2025

Additions and changes this release:

* WATERFRONT TRAIL now open in Downtown Seattle. This is a small section opening, but it is an important connection

* HONEY DEW CREEK TRAIL in Newcastle/Renton. Turns out it's a popular paved shortcut

* Better road name markings a few places

* Warnings on 15th Avenue S bike lanes which are now _closed_ now 'til spring

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

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I’m excited for the light rail extension to Downtown Redmond that’s opening on May 10! I’m planning to lead a free group ride on opening day, so I did some exploring and route-testing this evening.
#seattle #pnw #SEAbikes #lightRail #2Line #redmond #BikeTooter

@juliewebgirl Effing Madness.

#Redmond which I regard as beneath my contempt, and not worth fixing, has been nothing but EMS (ambulances) for the last two hours. Can't even read a cheesy novel and have coffee in peace.

So much for this Stepford shit hole.

How, quaint.

We have drones now (knew long ago). How cute.

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 1.5 - 21 February 2025

Additions and changes this release:

* ALL OF NEWCASTLE. Thanks to Kerry Sullivan for help with May Creek Park Drive construction data

* NORTHERN RENTON, including substantial upgrades to Lake Washington Loop markings

* Bike lanes around 100th Ave W. in Edmonds

* Upgrade to 15th Avenue S in the Seattle map – bike lanes now have physical separation.

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

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RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP versions 1.4.6.

Changes this release:

* Addition of a "Difficult" label on Power Line Trail
* Removal of a bike store icon in Roosevelt and 84th
* Addition of fully-separated bike lane on 11th Ave NE from 47th to Ravenna, and on 12th Ave NE from Ravenna to NE 69th
* Waterfront Trail: Yesler to Union now open
* Eastlake from Fairview to John now has separated bike lanes

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

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