Planning Calendar - Rides

All rides on this page are assigned dates as they are selected by members for the main Club Calendar. This is usually done one week ahead of time to give everyone a chance to give input. Thus, if you see a ride here that you would like to do, join us on a club ride and let us know your desires.

Month Day, Sunday, Bainbridge Island
Ride Start: Coleman Ferry Dock, Seattle, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:05am for 9:35am ferry.
Bainbridge Marina Scene from the Ferry. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 20 or 38 miles.
Ride Terrain: Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     Everyone will meet at the ferry dock for the Winslow Ferry. Bring $7.50 for ferry fare. Bring lunch with you or purchase something in Winslow to carry with you for lunch in Fay Bainbridge State Park.
     Bainbridge is noted for its hills so all riders must be prepared to do some hill climbs with their bikes.
     For Beginning and Social Riders not wanting as long a ride and less hills, there is a 20 mile loop from Winslow directly to Battle Point Park on the west side of the island and then to Fay Bainbridge State Park where everyone will meet for lunch and socializing.
     For Social and Intermediate Riders wanting more challenge, there is a 38 mile loop that takes in the southern portion of the island and Fort Ward State Park before heading north along the west side of the island to Battle Point Park and northeast to Fay Bainbridge State Park.
     After lunch everyone will complete the day with an 8 mile ride along the east side of the island from the park to the Winslow ferry dock.
     For Washington State Ferry information, click here.
     To preview the routes see the Puget Sound Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Biking the Snoqualmie River Valley
Ride Start: McDonald Memorial Park, Carnation, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
John McDonald Memorial Park - Carnation, WA. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 27/42 miles.
Ride Terrain: Rolling and Rolling/Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's rides start from John McDonald Memorial Park in the heart of the Snoqualmie River Valley.
     Two options are available. The shorter option is a relaxed 27 mile route from Carnation to Fall City over flat to rolling country roads. The mid way stop is in Fall City and route includes a final fun loop on the Tolt River Road.
     The second option is a longer more difficult 42 mile route from Carnation to North Bend. Most of this route is over rolling country roads, but route also includes the Fall City River Road offering a nice hill climb challenge. The mid way stop is North Bend.
     All groups meet back in Carnation for after ride socializing.
     To preview routes see the King County Routes Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Cedar River Park - Landsburg - Black Diamond
Ride Start: Cedar River Park, Renton, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Cedar Grove (Seattle Water) Park. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 30/34/44 miles.
Ride Terrain: Flat and Rolling/Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's rides are on both trail and country roads along the Cedar River.
     Riders will be broken into three groups, Beginning, Social and Intermediate. Beginning Riders will stay completely on trail from Cedar River Park to the Seattle Water Park at Lansburg. The first 11 miles of trail are paved and the last 5 miles are packed dirt, best traveled on cross/mountain bikes.
     Social and Intermediate Riders will only use the first 8 miles of the trail (all paved) before switching to all country roads with both rolling terrain as well as a few very good hill climb challenges.
     Beginning Riders will want to bring snacks and lunch supplies with them so they can picnic at the Seattle Water Park at trail end. Social Riders will have a midway stop at the intersection of SR-169 at Witte Road with a good selection of places to eat (Subway, Taco del Mar, QFC,...). Intermediate Riders will have a midway stop at the Black Diamond Bakery.
     To preview routes see the King County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Concrete - Rockport
Ride Start: Concrete High School, Concrete, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Fall Scenery near Concrete, WA. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 30/42 miles.
Ride Terrain: Flat/Rolling Country Roads.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's is on very scenic Skagit Country country roads along the Skagit River between Concrete and Rockport.
     Riders will be broken into two groups, Beginning/Social and Social/Intermediate. The Beginning/Social Riders will will stay completely on the south side of the Skagit River away from almost all traffic and on very sparsely traveled roads.
     The Social/Intermediate Riders will take a loop from Concrete to Rockport and then south on SR530 to pick up the more secluded road along the south bank of the river that the other riders are on.
     If the weather is nice and Intermediate riders want to extend their ride they can continue west on S Skagit Hwy on the south bank of the Skagit River and loop back to take in some more great scenery as well as a few more miles.
     Everyone will meet in Concrete at a local establishment after the ride for a late lunch and socializing.
     To preview routes see the Skagit County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Duwamish - Green River Ride
Ride Start: Tukwila Community Center, Tukwila, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Scene along the Duwamish River. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 40, 64, 66 or 76 miles.
Ride Terrain: Flat/Rolling or Rolling/Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's ride starts at the Tukwila Community Center where the Green River turns into the Duwamish River before entering Puget Sound.
     Riders will be given four routes to choose from. The first intended for Beginning or Social Riders is 40 miles all on trail, going from Tukwila to Auburn and back. The second option for the same audience is 64 miles on trail and flat country roads. This route turns around at Flaming Geyser State Park.
     The two more challenging routes mainly intended for the Intermediate Cyclist and above are 66 miles with several solid hill climbs and 76 miles with more than just a few good hill climb challenges taking you all the way to Black Diamond.
     To preview the routes see the King County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Enumclaw - Green River Valley
Ride Start: Enumclaw Park, Enumclaw, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Enumclaw Farm in Rural King County. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 29, 65 or 76 miles.
Ride Terrain: Rolling Country/Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week we will start our rides from Enumclaw Park next to the King County State Fair Grounds.
     Riders will have three ride choices all on country roads. Beginning Riders will have a 29 mile loop starting in Enumclaw and going to O'Grady Park on mostly flat country roads.
     Social and Intermediate Riders will have a longer 65 mile hilly route going from Enumclaw to Black Diamond and then north to take in quite a bit of the Green River Valley. They also have a modified route option, ten miles longer that takes in scenic Mud Mountain, south of Enumclaw.
     Beginning Riders should bring plenty of snacks with them since O'Grady Park is in a fairly isolated area of the Green River Valley. Social and Intermediate Riders will be going through Black Diamond and can purchase extra treats at the Black Diamond Bakery. All groups will meet in Enumclaw after ride for socializing and fun.
     To preview the routes see the King County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Fall City - Carnation - Duvall
Ride Start: Quigley Park, Fall City, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 16/26/41 miles (options for extra 8-18 miles).
Walking Bridge over Snoqualmie River 
at McDonald Park in Carnation. Ride Terrain: Flat to Rolling.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's ride is on very scenic rural roads along the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers.
     Riders will be broken into two groups, Beginning/Social and Intermediate. Beginning Riders will stay on flat rural roads along the west side of the Snoqualmie River and have a mid-way rest stop for snacks and socializing at McDonald Park.
     Social Riders will travel the same route with an additional eight miles and a climb of 150' up along the Tolt River Road. There will be a little longer, intermediate loop for those wanting a little more challenge, Fall City - Carnation - Duvall, 41 miles with options for an extra 8 and/or 10 mile (with hills) loops for those training for the STP.
     There will be ample resting spots along both routes for breaks and socializing. Be sure to bring snacks and/or sandwiches with you for breaks and lunch. (QFC in Carnation for buying something in route.)
     To preview routes see the King County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Flaming Geyser - Black Diamond
Ride Start: Flaming Geyser Park, Black Diamond, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Green River going through Flaming Geyser Park. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 20/35 miles.
Ride Terrain: Rolling/Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's ride is on scenic rural King County roads.
     Riders will be broken into three groups, Beginning, Social and Intermediate. Beginning Riders will stay on flat rural roads along the Green River with a turnaround at Hatchery Park for a short break and snacks.
     Social Riders will go the same distance as the Beginning Riders but stay on the main route taking in a solid hill climb challenge before returning to the park.
     Intermediate Riders will follow the entire 35 mile route taking in at least one more hill climb before returning to the park and passing the Black Diamond Bakery where they can make a quick stop for one of their famous pastries.
     Everyone will meet at the park afterwards for socializing and fun.
     To preview routes see the King County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Gasworks - Lake Forest - Bothell - Marymoor
Ride Start: Gasworks Park, Seattle, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Bothell Landing Park, Bothell, WA. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 21/38/50 miles.
Ride Terrain: Flat Trail.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's ride is all on the Burke-Gilman Bike Trail.
     Riders will be broken into three groups, Beginning, Social and Intermediate. Beginning Riders will ride from Gasworks Park to the Lake Forest Park Starbucks for latte's and socializing.
     Social Riders will continue pass Lake Forest and stop at the Red Hook Brewery in Woodinville for snacks and socializing.
     Intermediate Riders take their break at the Red Hook Brewery with the Social Riders but will first put in an extra 12 miles taking them to Marymoor Park and back on the trail.
     To preview routes see the Gasworks Park Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Gasworks - Leschi - Seward Park
Ride Start: Gasworks Park, Seattle, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Seward Park, Seattle. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 14/22/25 miles (extra hill option).
Ride Terrain: Rolling Urban with Hill.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's ride is on the Burke-Gilman Bike Trail and urban streets.
     Riders will be broken into three groups, Beginning, Social and Intermediate. Beginning Riders will ride from Gasworks Park to Leschi on Lake Washington for refreshments and socializing.
     Social Riders will travel the same route with an additional eight miles along Lake Washington Boulevard to Seward Park and back before taking a break.
     Intermediate Riders will follow along with everyone else except they will add 3 miles going around Seward Park and gain an extra hill going up and down to the I-90 bike trail entrance from Lake Washington Boulevard.
     To preview routes see the Gasworks Park Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Gasworks - North Lake Washington
Ride Start: Gasworks Park, Seattle, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Magnuson Park - Home of the Cascade Bicycle Club. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 25/42/54 miles (hill option).
Ride Terrain: Rolling Urban with Some Climbs.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's rides will take in all the popular routes around the north end of Lake Washington.
     Riders will be broken into three groups, Beginning, Social and Intermediate. Beginning Riders will ride from Gasworks Park to Lake Forest Park for Latte's and socializing.
     Social Riders will countinue on around the north end of Lake Washington and then return via the I-90 Bike Trail. Their midway rest stop will be in downtown Kirkland.
     Intermediate Riders can either do the same route as the Social Riders or continue on around the lake for the entire Lake Washington Loop, a distance of 54 miles.
     To preview routes see the Gasworks Park Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Gasworks - South Lake Washington
Ride Start: Gasworks Park, Seattle, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
East Portal Park, west end of the I-90 Bike Tunnel. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 25/39/48 miles.
Ride Terrain: Rolling Urban with Some Climbs.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's rides will take in all the popular routes around the south end of Lake Washington.
     Riders will be broken into three groups, Beginning, Social and Intermediate. Beginning Riders will ride from Gasworks Park to Seward Park, stopping at Leschi on the return for refreshments and socializing.
     Social Riders will countinue on around the south end of Lake Washington and then return via the I-90 Bike Trail. Their midway lunch stop will be at Gene Coulon Park in Renton.
     Intermediate Riders follow the same route as the Social Riders except they will loop Mercer Island on the return trip to give them an extra 9 miles of the most scenic bike trail in the Seattle area.
     To preview routes see the Gasworks Park Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Hood Canal - Shelton to Union
Ride Start: Wal-Mart Shopping Area, Shelton, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Hood Canal - Puget Sound. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 27/50/66 miles.
Ride Terrain: Rolling/Hilly Country.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     Everyone will meet at the Wal-Mart Parking Area in Shelton.
     All loops take riders from Shelton to the Hood Canal with varying levels of difficulty. Likewise all loops have a stop at the Union Country Store (only open during summer months) as well as Hunter Farms for refreshments and fun.
     Beginning Riders take a fairly simple route over country roads to Union and follow for a few miles along the Hood Canal before heading back to the start.
     Social Riders follow most of the Beginning Riders' route plus take in the scenic Skokomish Valley and have a final Dayton-Airport/Shelton-Matlock Roads option.
     Different than everyone else, Intermediate Riders will make a wide sweep on their way to Hood Canal past Mason Lake so that they can spend more time following along the water on their way to the Skokomish Valley.
     Everyone will meet afterwards at a local establishment in Shelton for socializing and fun.
     To preview routes see the Other Washington State Routes Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Mt Vernon - La Conner - Fidalgo Island
Ride Start: Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Tullip Fields outside Mount Vernon, WA. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 30/42 miles.
Ride Terrain: Flat/Rolling Country Roads.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's is on very scenic Skagit Country country roads.
     Riders will be broken into three groups, Beginning, Social and Intermediate. Beginning and Social Riders will ride on rural country roads from Mount Vernon to La Conner for lunch and socializing before returning to the start.
     Intermediate Riders will travel the same route as everyone else except that they will pick up an extra 12 mile loop on Fidalgo Island biking around the Swinomish Indian Reservation.
     To preview routes see the Skagit County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, North Bend - Snoqualmie Falls - Fall City
Ride Start: North Bend, WA - Map/Directions.
Snoqualmie Falls above Fall City. Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 21/38 miles.
Ride Terrain: Rolling/Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's ride is on sparcely traveled scenic rural King County roads outside of North Bend.
     Riders will be broken into three groups, Beginning, Social and Intermediate. Beginning Riders will stay on flat to rolling roads from North Bend to the falls where they will break for mid-ride nourishment and fun.
     Social Riders will have the option of an extra nine miles going up and down hill from the falls to Fall City and back to the lookout.
     Intermediate Riders will take in some of the country roads below the falls giving them a total of 38 miles.
     Everyone will meet after the ride in North Bend for either pizza or cherry pie.
     To preview routes see the King County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Orting - Kapowsin - Eatonville
Ride Start: Orting City Park, Orting, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Lake Tanwax - West of Orville Road from Lake Kapowsin. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 20 or 50 miles.
Ride Terrain: Rolling with one 500' climb.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     Riders will start from Orting City Park in Downtown Orting and bike south along the Puyallup River to Lake Kapowsin. At Kapowsin, beginning riders will turn north returning to Orting giving them a fun 20 mile country loop.
     Social and Intermediate Riders will continue forward to the Ohop Valley outside of Eatonville and then swing west towards Fort Lewis before returning to Kapowsin and Orting over rolling country roads.
     Both sets of riders will have a ten mile long 500' climb from Orting to Kapowsin. There are limited facilities along the routes for purchasing refreshments so all should come prepared with snacks and water.
     Everyone will meet after the ride in Orting for socializing and fun.
     To preview the routes see the Pierce County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Redhook - Bothell - Snohomish
Ride Start: Redhook Brewery, Woodinville, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Bothell Landing - junction of the Burke-Gilman and Sammamish River Trails. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 28/38 miles.
Ride Terrain: Flat/Rolling with Hills.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's ride is on the Sammamish River Trail and sparcely traveled scenic rural Snohomish County roads.
     Riders will be broken into two groups, Beginning/Social and Social/Intermediate. The Beginning/Social Riders will ride all on trail from the Redhook Brewery to Magnuson Park (home of the Cascade Bicycle Club) and back. The midway break point for this group will be Lake Forest Park (20 mile marker) where riders can enjoy a latte to go with their snacks.
     The Social/Intermediate Riders will leave the trail at Bothell Landing and head out over scenic Snohomish County roads to Snohomish. Downtown Snohomish will be the midway break point for this group for refreshments before heading back.
     Both groups will meet after ride at the Redhook Brewery for socializing and fun.
     To preview routes see the Snohomish County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, San Juan Island
Ride Start: Anacortes Ferry Dock, Anacortes, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9am for 9:35am ferry.
San Juan Island's Lime Kiln Point - 
Famous for Whale Watching. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 26/39/49 miles.
Ride Terrain: Rolling/Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     Everyone will meet at the ferry dock for the Anacortes to Friday Harbor Ferry. Peak ferry fare is $14.20. Terminal parking is $10/day.
     On San Juan Island riders will be broken into three groups, Beginning, Social and Intermediate. Beginning Riders will loop the island starting at Friday Harbor going counterclockwise around with stops at San Juan Island National Historic Park and Lime Kiln Point State Park for whale watching.
     Social Riders will take the same route with an additional 13 miles to the American Camp of the San Juan Island National Historic Park at southern tip of the island.
     Intermediate Riders will start out with a 10 mile center island loop to warm-up before following the same route as everyone else.
     All groups should plan to bring snacks with them or purchase something in Friday Harbor for mid-ride rest and nourishment stops along the way.
     Everyone will meet afterwards for socializing and fun in Friday Harbor and on the ferry.
     For Washington State Ferry information, click here.
     To preview routes see the Other Washington State Routes Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Snohomish - Arlington
Ride Start: Centennial Trail, Snohomish, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Entrance to Jordan Bridge 
between Granite Falls and Arlington. Ride Distance: 44/57 miles.
Ride Terrain: Flat Trail/Rolling with Hills.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week all rides will start from the same location in Snohomish and have the same midway meeting place in Arlington but will get there via different routes.
     The Beginning/Social Riders will ride all on trail from the Snohomish Trail Head to Downtown Arlington. The distance is long, 44 miles, but since it is all on trail it should be a fairly easy ride.
     Note - A critical one mile mile section of the Centennial Trail is missing at the Arlington Airport blocking the route into town. Thus, the mid-way stop for Beginning/Social Riders will be at the Arlington Airport Trailhead reducing the overall route distance to ~35 miles.
     The Social/Intermediate Riders will start out with everyone else but leave the trail at the Machias Station and travel over country roads to Arlington. On the way back they will travel via Jordan Road to Granite Falls before returning to Snohomish to meet up with everyone else.
     Both groups will meet after ride at a local Snohomish establishment for socializing and fun.
     To preview routes see the Snohomish County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Snohomish - Granite Falls
Ride Start: Centennial Trail, Snohomish, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Robe Canyon near Granite Falls. Ride Distance: 22+/37 miles.
Ride Terrain: Flat Trail/Rolling with Hills.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's ride starts on the Centennial Trail in Snohomish and takes riders either to Arlington all on trail or over trail and country roads to the scenic Granite Falls area of Snohomish County.
     Riders will be break into two groups, Beginning/Social and Social/Intermediate. The Beginning/Social Riders will ride all on trail from the Snohomish Trail Head to 60th Street NE and beyond. Because this is very remote country you should bring snacks with you for mid ride breaks and lunch along the trail.
     The Social/Intermediate Riders will leave the trail at the Machias Station and move straight north over country roads. After a break in Granite Falls, they will return to Snohomish via Robe Menzel, Carpenter and OK Mill Roads and finally finish up on the trail at the point from which they first left it.
     Both groups will meet after ride at a local Snohomish establishment for socializing and fun.
     To preview routes see the Snohomish County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Snohomish - Lowell - Monroe
Ride Start: Harvey Airport, Snohomish, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Farm in Rural Snohomish County. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 18/25/43 miles.
Ride Terrain: Flat/Rolling.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's ride is on sparcely traveled scenic rural Snohomish County roads.
     Riders will be broken into three groups, Beginning, Social and Intermediate. Beginning Riders will ride along the Lowell River Road to and from Everett (18 miles).
     Social and Intermediate Riders will ride to Monroe and back (25 miles) with the Intermediate Riders also taking in the Lowell River route.
     Everyone will meet at Harvey Airport's Buzz Inn after the ride for lunch and socializing.
     To preview routes see the Snohomish County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Snohomish - Marysville
Ride Start: Centennial Trail, Snohomish, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Centennial Trial between Snohomish and Marysville. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 22+/36 miles.
Ride Terrain: Flat Trail/Rolling with Hills.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week's ride is on the Centennial Trail from Snohomish to Marysville and on scenic rural Snohomish County roads.
     Riders will be break into two groups, Beginning/Social and Social/Intermediate. The Beginning/Social Riders will ride all on trail from the Snohomish Trail Head to 60th Street NE and beyond. Because this is very remote country you should bring snacks with you for mid ride breaks and lunch along the trail.
     The Social/Intermediate Riders will leave the trail at 60th Street NE and move west towards Marysville. After a break at either Oosterwyk's Dutch Bakery (not open on Sundays) or other local establishment, they will return to Snohomish over rural coutry roads and finish up on the extremely scenic Rivershore Road into Snohomish.
     Both groups will meet after ride at a local Snohomish establishment for socializing and fun.
     To preview routes see the Snohomish County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Snohomish - Monroe - Duvall - Carnation
Ride Start: Snohomish High School, Snohomish, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Farm in Rural Snohomish County. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 25, 45 or 67 miles.
Ride Terrain: Rolling Country.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week we will start our rides from the High School in Snohomish.
     Riders will have three ride choices all on country roads. Beginning Riders will have a 25 mile loop starting in Snohomish and going to Monroe with downtown Monroe as the midway break area for snacks and socializing.
     Social Riders will continue on after a quick stop in Monroe to Duvall where they will have their midway break before heading back on their 45 mile route.
     Intermediate Riders will have a full Metric Century of 67 miles taking them first to Monroe, then Duvall and finally to Carnation for their midway break before heading back. All groups will meet in Snohomish after ride for socializing and fun.
     To preview the routes see the Snohomish County Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Southworth - Gig Harbor
Ride Start: Fauntleroy Ferry Dock, West Seattle, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 8:45am for 9:15am ferry.
Gig Harbor - Kitsap Peninsula. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 37 and 51 miles.
Ride Terrain: Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     Everyone will meet at the ferry dock for the Fauntleroy Ferry to Southworth. Bring $5.70 for ferry fare.
     The Kitsap Peninsula is noted for its hilly terrain so riders must be prepared to do some climbs with their bikes.
     All riders will do the main loop from Southworth to Gig Harbor, 37 miles. For Intermediate riders that wanting a little more distance there is a 14 mile optional add-on loop from the main route taking you to Kopachuck State Park.
     The mid way stop for nourishment and socializing is in Gig Harbor at the local establishment of choice.
     For Washington State Ferry information, click here.
     To preview the routes see the Puget Sound Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Stanwood - Arlington
Ride Start: Stanwood Velo, Stanwood, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
Stillaguamish River near Granite Falls. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 31 miles.
Ride Terrain: Rolling Country Roads.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     The route transverses the lower Stillaguamish Valley from Stanwood to Arlington. We will stay mostly on rural farm roads with hopefully minimal automobile traffic. The mid ride stop for snacks and rest break will be in Arlington.
     Riders will be broken into two groups, Beginning/Social and Social/Intermediate. Everyone will follow the same route but at different speeds.
     We will meet after ride at a local establishment for refreshments and socializing.
     To preview routes see the Snohomish County Routes Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Vashon Island Loops
Ride Start: Fauntleroy Ferry Dock, West Seattle, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 8:45am for 9:15am ferry.
Robinson Lighthouse, Maury Island - Vashon Island. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 27 - 50 miles.
Ride Terrain: Very Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     Everyone will meet at the ferry dock for the Fauntleroy Ferry to Vashon Island. Bring $5 for ferry fare.
     Vashon Island is noted for hills so all riders must be prepared to do some hill climbs with their bikes.
     For Beginning and Social Riders not wanting as long a ride and less hills, there is a main 27 mile loop from the Ferry Dock down the west side of the island, returning up the east side of the island along the water and to the City of Vashon for mid-ride nourishment and socializing at a local establishment.
     For Social and Intermediate Riders wanting more challenge, there are enough additions to the main loop to bring the total distance up to 50 miles. Whatever distance is selected by the group all will meet up with everyone else in Vashon.
     For Washington State Ferry information, click here.
     To preview the routes see the Puget Sound Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, West Seattle Alki Rides
Ride Start: Alki Bakery, West Seattle, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9:30am for 10am start.
West Seattle - Lincoln Park Trail. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 20/33 miles.
Ride Terrain: Mixed Urban or Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     This week we will start our rides from the famous Alki Bakery in West Seattle.
     For Beginning/Social Riders we have a brand new route taking everyone over urban trail and streets to many of West Seattle's well known parks, Alki Beach, Me-Kwa-Mooks, Lincoln, Kilbourne and Fauntleroy. After visiting parks to the south we will journey north along the beach to observe local beach life and checkout a few special fishing spots.
     Intermediate Riders will travel south along the water to Three Tree Point. They will find their route not only scenic but challenging as the they travel up and down the shore line as they go.
     All groups will meet back at the Alki Bakery where they can retire to a local establishment for nourishment and socializing.
     To preview routes see the Seattle City Routes Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Whidbey Island Loops
Ride Start: Mukilteo Ferry Dock, Mukilteo, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9am for 9:30am ferry.
Pier at Coupeville - Whidbey Island. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 23 and 36.
Ride Terrain: Rolling/Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     Everyone will meet at the ferry dock for the Mukilteo Ferry to Clinton. Bring $4.85 for ferry fare.
     Whidbey Island is noted for hills so all riders must be prepared to do some hill climbs with their bikes.
     For Beginning and Social Riders not wanting as long a ride and less hills, there is a 23 mile loop from Clinton to Langley where everyone will meet for lunch and socializing.
     For Social and Intermediate Riders wanting more challenge, there is a 36 mile loop from Clinton to Freeland making a stop in Langley on the return trip to meet up with everyone else for mid-ride break.
     There are also maps in the library for a 52 mile loop to Greenbank and a 81 mile loop to Coupeville. If you are interested in either of these, please contact the ride lead.
     For Washington State Ferry information, click here.
     To preview the routes see the Puget Sound Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.

Month Day, Sunday, Whidbey Island
Ride Start: Mukilteo Ferry Dock, Mukilteo, WA - Map/Directions.
Meet: 9am for 9:30am ferry.
View of Puget Sound from Whidbey Island. Levels: Beginning, Social and Intermediate.
Ride Distance: 23, 36, 52 or 81 miles.
Ride Terrain: Rolling/Hilly.
Lead: TBA.
Ride Details:
     For a nice change of pace, this week's rides will be on Whidbey Island requiring us to take the Mukilteo Ferry to get to the start in Clinton. Click here for ferry information.
     Riders will have four ride choices, all which are hilly. Beginning and Social Riders will take either the Clinton to Langley Loop (23 miles) or the Clinton to Freeland Loop (36 miles) both which have a midway stop for refreshments and socializing in Langley.
     Intermediate Riders can select between the Clinton to Greenbank Loop (52 miles) and Clinton to Coupeville Loop (81 miles). Both of these loops are challenging and while they also have a rest stop in Langley because of their length they will probably get riders back too late to meet up with everyone else for mid ride refreshments.
     Be sure to keep in mind that all of these routes require you to climb a few hills. Thus, if hill climbing is not your thing yet, you may not want to go on this ride. Also, remember that we will start out on the ferry so you will want to be sure to bring money with you for both the ferry and parking at the ferry terminal lot in Mukilteo.
     With proper coordination, everyone will meet after the ride for socializing and fun at a local Mukilteo establishment.
     To preview the routes see the Routes around Puget Sound Section of the Maps Library, click here.
     Bicycle flashers and bright clothing recommended.
             We will have fun - invite friends to join us.


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