Day 2: Oak Harbor, WA to Sequim, WA

On the second day of the journey from Canada to Mexico, we embarked on a ferry from Coupeville, Washington to Port Townsend, Washington amidst dense fog that limited visibility to just 50 feet ahead of the boat. The weather remained cloudy with temperatures around 62 degrees for most of the day. Upon reaching Port Townsend, we encountered a setback as Gregg's bike had a new flat tire, this time on the front wheel. After some troubleshooting, it was determined that the tire stem was leaking. Fortunately, Gregg managed to fix it, allowing the group to resume their journey without significant delay.

Port Townsend is a charming, historic town with a vibrant arts scene, framed by well-preserved Victorian architecture, the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Port Townsend Bay. The day's route mostly followed the Olympic Discovery Trail, which traces the former North Coast Railway line linking Port Townsend and Port Angeles. The trail comprises paved paths and gravel roads along the coastline. During the ride, we spotted a couple of deer and passed by Port Townsend Paper, known for recycling sawmill waste and cardboard into various paper products.

Due to the ferry crossing and bike repair, it was a relatively short day of cycling, covering 37.03 miles with an elevation gain of 1,854 feet. The journey took 2 hours and 41 minutes, concluding in Sequim, Washington, where we were greeted by sunny skies and where we will spend the night.