For the PNW Folks

[fourflys]

Ok, so as my family and I get closer to the move up North (still have about two years), I wanted to query the audience..

We are considering a few different areas, one we've lived in, but I wasn't really riding at that time of my life..

For the following areas, I'd love to hear your thoughts on general riding, weather (I know it will be wet, but how wet and what do you usually wear for riding), and general cycling support (shops, etc). The areas we are considering, in no particular order are:

1. Salem/Independence/Monmouth, OR (maybe Corvallis area as well)
2. Canby/Oregon City, OR
3. Vancouver/Battle Ground, WA (somewhat close to each other)
4. Olympia, WA
5. Tacoma (big maybe on this one)
6. Kitsap County, WA (Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard) we lived here 2018-2021, but I wasn't really riding so..

So what are your experiences?

Thanks!