Good day for a test ride

 For this test ride I put my Ortlieb Panniers on the bike, except for the rack pack. Still getting use to the hills. Still had to push the bike up the hill on Hwy 240. Its a steep 2 lane S-turn section with no shoulder. Safer to push.

 Handled the extra weight very well.

 Cedar River east of Maple Valley, WA. I wanted to ride the 7 miles of the trail to complete the whole trail.

 Peek at some fast water

 Small set of rapids on the Cedar River

 Going down was much easier

 Thanks to a random hiker that offered to take a picture

 2nd shot from helpful hiker.

Nice short test ride.