Seattle Bicycle Club - Rides Calendar

Ride Days: Wednesday Evenings.
Ride Start: Gasworks Park, Seattle .
Meet At: 6:15 pm, start 6:30pm sharp.
Ride Pace: Brisk.
Ride Distance: 20-35 Miles.
Ride Terrain: Mixed / Hilly.
Ride Leads: Presenting... Arnie, Bill, Bob, Brian, Charlie, Dan, David, Howard, Jim, Jimmy, Louise, Martha, Ron L, Ron T, Stacey, Tom, et al.
Rain Policy: Heavy rain cancels.
Ride Description: This is a mid-week training ride for those who live or work in Seattle We will vary the routes from week to week and sample Seattle neighborhoods, parks and waterfronts. We will climb at least one or two hills to strengthen our lungs and legs, but the ultimate goal will be to catch sunsets from high and low. There will be an optional get-together at the establishment of our choice after the ride.

Between The NOX - West Seattle Tuesday Evening Series.
Ride Days: Every Tuesday Evening starting March 25.
Ride Start: Harbor Avenue, Southof Salty's Restaurant.
Meet At: 5:45 pm, start 6:00pm sharp.
Ride Pace: Brisk 16 - 18 MPH, sometimes Strenuous 18 - 20 MPH.
Ride Distance: 25 - 40 Miles.
Ride Terrain: Mixed / Hilly
Ride Lead: Dennis Grace
Contact Info: 206-937-8210 home
E-mail: coupdegrace@hotmail.com
Rain Policy: Showers/Rain cancels.
Ride Description: A training ride from West Seattle , scheduled for evenings during the spring, summer and fall, 'between the vernal and autumnal equinox'. There are no cue sheets, we regroup often at major turns in the routes, so we not to leave someone behind lost in a neighborhood that they maybe unfamiliar with. We do not ride pacelines and we are not a stay together ride either, however we all do ride at a similar pace and therefore we do stay together most of the time. Most of the riders who ride know the routes and are welcome to go off the front and have as much fun as they care to.Be prepared to handle your minor mechanical problems, flat tires etc. Lights are recommended but not required. We will try to finish before dark. Bring sufficient drinks and extra food for a two to three hour ride.

North End Tuesday Evening Ride
Ride Days: Every Tuesday Evening starting April 29th
Start: QFC Parking lot at Richmond Beach Rd and NW 8 Ave
Meet: 6:15pm,
Start: 6:30pm
Pace: Moderate
Hills:Some Hills
Regroup: Frequent
Distance: ~20 miles
Rain Policy: Rain cancels
Leaders: MaryJo Gerst, maryjo1532@hotmail.com

Friday, July 25 Friday, July 25 FSA Grand Prix at the Marymoor Velodrome
Start: 7pm (beer garden opens at 6:30)
Meet: at BAW booth as early as 6pm (I'm volunteering from 6-8)
Leader: Louise louise.kornreich@gmail.com
Description: Tired of watching the Tour on TV? Come out to the velodrome for some fast, live racing action. This Friday kicks off a weekend of track racing with participants from all over the country at the Velodrome and it's great fun to watch. Friday night's races include the Keirin, Miss 'n Out and the Madison which are almost as much fun to race as they are to watch.
More information about the racing: http://velodrome.org/cms/

If you are planning to ride out to Marymoor and are coming from the Seattle/ Mercer Island area, see here for a great route: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Mercer-Island-to-Marymoor (please make your own arrangements for your return trip- the races finish after dark)

Saturday August 2 Mukilteo Whidbey Island Century Plus
Start Date/Time: 8/02/08, 07:30 a.m.
Start Location:    Parking lot near Mukilteo Ferry Terminal. Turn left on Front Street before ferry and park free in the most eastern lot.
Ride Leader:        Gary Strauss (additional ride leader volunteers sought)
Contact Phone:    206-816-1300 (day)
Contact Phone 2: 206-948-9024 cell
Contact Email:    garystrauss@gmail.com
Distance:    ~130
Pace:            Brisk
Terrain:      Hilly
Cue Sheet Available:     Yes
Regroup:    Stay together � regroup at designate points on cue sheet and on top of major climbs.
Weather:    Steady rain and really bad weather cancels; sprinkles okay.
Ride Description: The Whidbey Island Loop Ride is a very challenging, hilly and beautiful classic century plus of 130 miles. We leave on the 7:30a.m. ferry, so get there at least 30 minutes early to purchase your ticket. Will be pacing around 15 to 18 mph (high-moderate to brisk) on the flats and staying together. Regrouping will take place on top of major climbs and at points designated on the cue sheet. The ride leader will generally wait to regroup for about 10 minutes. If you cannot keep up, you might be dropped. This is not the ride for beginners or for those who want to do their hammering thing. Bring money for the ferry and food. The ride heads north up Whidbey, crosses Deception Pass, and then travels from La Connor back to Mukilteo. Be prepared for weather changes. Bring at least 2-3 new tubes, tire levers, a patch kit, and a pump or CO2 cartridges. Bring plenty of food, but we will stop from time to time to regroup and for lunch in La Connor. Recommend using a camelbak. Please check your tires and bike condition before leaving home. This ride will take some time, depending upon conditions, group size, length of breaks, etc., so please do not join us if you are under a lot of time pressure and not in good enough shape to this ride. Last year, the ride did not end until close to 6 p.m. BTW, if I take pictures, they will be posted on http://picasaweb.google.com/garystrauss/ or by reference on http://www.cycleuniversity.com/ or http://imageevent.com/seattlebicycleclub. You are welcome to send me your photos for inclusion.

Saturday August 9 Mt. Baker Annual Climb
Start Date/Time: 8/09/08, 09:00 AM
Start Location: Kendall School Parking Lot, 7547 Kendall Rd, Maple Falls, WA 98266
Ride Leader: Gary Strauss
Contact Phone: 206-816-1300 day
Contact Phone 2: 206-948-9024 cell
Contact Email: garystrauss@gmail.com
Distance: ~69
Pace: NA � ride it at your own pace
Terrain: Extremely hilly
Cue Sheet Available: Yes
Regroup: None/NA
Weather: Steady rain and storm cancels
Ride Description: Take I-5 north to Exit 255 in Bellingham; turn right onto Mt. Baker Hwy (SR-542); travel 23 miles; turn left at Kendall Road (SR-47); the school is about a block away on your left. You can also use HWY 9. The start is about 100 miles from downtown Seattle. Allow about 2 hours driving time. This is a very challenging but beautiful ride that rises to the top of Artist Point beyond the Mt. Baker Ski Area for an elevation gain of around 6000 feet. Be prepared for mountain weather changes. Bring at least 2 new tubes, tire levers, a patch kit, and a pump or CO2 cartridges. Have plenty of food and water. There's limited food and water at or around the small towns on the way up and back. Consider using a camelbak. Please check your tires and bike condition before leaving home. Cue sheet provided. Everyone is pretty much on his/her own. No regrouping planned and not much support. Consider carrying a camera-on a sunny day, the views are unbelievable. BTW, if I take pictures, they will be posted on http://picasaweb.google.com/garystrauss/ or by reference on http://www.cycleuniversity.com/ or http://imageevent.com/seattlebicycleclub. You are welcome to send me your photos for inclusion.

Monday Labor Day � September 1, 2008 � PERIMETER RIDE OF SEATTLE � PROS 4
Start Location: Discovery Park North Parking Lot http://www.cityofseattle.net/parks/environment/Trails/images/discoverypark.pdf
Meet by:               7:30 a.m.
Start at:                8:00 a.m. sharp
Pace:                   15-18 mph or so. Climb at own pace and regroup on top of hills.
Regroup:              From time to time and on top of hills
Ride Distance:      About 80 miles
Ride Leaders:       Dan Wakefield and Gary Strauss - prefer email contact at akbiker@peoplepc.com (Dan) or garystrauss@gmail.com (Gary) Dan - cell (206) 795-0585; Gary - day of ride cell 206-948-9024; day phone during week 206-816-1300; home 206-937-1852
Volunteers and Additional Paces:      If we get volunteers, we will offer different paced groups. We welcome ride leaders willing to "push" the pace to 17-20 and those who want a more "moderate" pace of 12-15 mph. Contact Dan or Gary if interested. Please do no commit if you are not sure you will be free on Labor Day. Last year, Dan led a "more" moderate to brisk pace, and Gary led a slightly higher paced group. Depending on turnout this year, we might do something like that again.
Rain Policy:          Bad weather cancels.
Terrain:                 Lots of climbing!
Cue Sheet:            Yes.- designated regrouping points mandatory plus on top of major climbs.
Ride Details:         PROS is Seattle's "Perimeter Ride," modeled after those offered in the Tours of Tucson and Phoenix, to name a few. A Perimeter Ride covers the circumference of a major geographical location. PROS will start in Magnolia's Discovery Park and cover a challenging, hilly and beautiful course that proceeds through Magnolia, Downtown Seattle, W. Seattle, S. Seattle, Lake Washington, N. Seattle, Shoreline, Blue Ridge and the Locks. Be prepared for weather changes and to do a lot of climbing. This ride is not being offered for beginner riders or those who feel a club ride is a race. You are welcome to pick up a cue sheet and do the ride on your own. However, if you join the group, you are agreeing to stay more or less with that group. If you do not arrive within about 5-10 minutes of the leader at regrouping spots along the route, you will be dropped. Bring at least 2-3 new tubes, tire levers, a patch kit, and a pump or CO2 cartridges. Have plenty of food and water with you, as most places are closed on Labor Day. We do plan to stop at a grocery store midway for food. It was open last year. We will wait at regrouping points for no more than 10 minutes. Riders not there will be dropped.

Please check your tires and bike condition before leaving home. This ride will take most of the day, depending upon conditions, group size, length of breaks, etc., so please do not join us if you are under a lot of time pressure. If we get volunteers to help lead, we may be able to break into 2 or more groups of various paces. However, the shorter more moderate course of PROS Lite will not be offered unless someone volunteers to lead it this year. That course would be about 65 miles.

BTW, if I take pictures, they will be posted on http://picasaweb.google.com/garystrauss/ or by reference on http://www.cycleuniversity.com/ or http://imageevent.com/seattlebicycleclub. You are welcome to send me your photos for inclusion.

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