Rides

Ride Guide
PACE                                                    TERRAIN
Leisurely / Under 10 MPH                    A   Mostly flat / Norman Road
Social / 10–14 MPH                                    B   Rolling Terrain / McClinchy Mile
Moderate / 14-16 MPH                              C   Rolling steeper hills / Kitsap Peninsula
Brisk / 16-18 MPH                                          D   Difficult Terrain / Whidbey Island
Strenuous / Over 18 MPH                       E   Very Difficult / RAMROD

Monday Morning Motoring – September 13, 20, 27 -Arlington -8am start (or earlier if weather is good), 50-100 miles, moderate-brisk pace, A-C terrain, stay together ride. Bring snacks, hydration, 2 tubes, pump and bike in sound condition. Call for directions. Also check the Ride Changes page for updates – ride length depends on weather (nice = long ride). Rain cancels. Ride leader Rick Schranck (425-737-8445)

Sweetcakes – Tuesdays nights thru September @ Stanwood Velo 6:00pm (stanwoodvelosport.com) 9.6 mi loop, 14.4 mi loop. Longer & faster routes also. Cue sheet and map online (Rides and Events)

AWW (Arlington Wednesday Workout) – September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 -Arlington -9am start, 40-60 miles, moderate pace, A-C terrain, stay together ride. Bring snacks, hydration, 2 tubes, pump and bike in sound condition. Call for directions. Ride leaders Rod McDonald (425-359-6710) and Rick Schranck (425-737-8445). Also check the Ride Changes page for updates. Rain cancels.

Wednesday Evenings – Everett Station Rides: Meet at the Everett Station for a (updated time) 5:30pm start, 20 miles or more depending on group and conditions, high-moderate to brisk pace, A-C terrain. A second ride leader may offer a second pace option. Ride leader Steve Linari. Check the Ride Changes page for updates. Rain cancels.

Monday, September 6th The Sixth Annual Perimeter Ride of SeattleCOGS and the Bicycle Alliance presents the 2010 version of PROS. A circuit around the City of Seattle. This year there will be a snack stop in Tukwila at about the 25 mile point. Donations accepted for the Bicycle Alliance's work to make Washington State a safe place to ride. Start: Discovery Park North Parking Lot Time: 8:00 for 8:30 start Distance: About 80 miles for the full PROS, 56 for PROS Lite. Pace: Moderate to brisk. Leader: Several ride leaders and paces to be organized. Cue Sheet: http://www.bikely.com/cuesheet/route/PROS-Perimeter-Ride-of-Seattle

Weekend Rides

Sunday Saunter – Great Beginner to Intermediate ride. 1:00pm Centennial Trail (Arlington) 10, 25, 35 miles out and back, you can’t get lost! Call ahead to confirm. Ride leader Rod McDonald (425-359-6710).

Sunday Sept 5th --2nd Annual "Weenie/Hot Dog" Ride: Whether you prefer a "weenie" ride, a "hot dog" ride or something in between, we will have 3 rides to choose from. A flat six-mile ride (or less with kids welcome), a twenty or so mile ride & a twenty-five miler with some hills. After everyone is done riding we will have refreshments for all the riders, weenies, hot dogs, hamburgers, chips & soft drinks. Route details & start times will be listed in the September newsletter. Ride Leaders: Brent & Linda Hunter, Patty Garrett & Warren Bare. We hope you'll save the date, we'd love to see you there!

Sunday, September 5th- Second Annual “Weenie” Ride Part A. Machias to Lake Stevens, 6 miles A Terrain. This ride is designed for people who are riding with kids, those who haven’t been riding much, or just plain weenies that only want to ride a little way. Meet at Machias Station on the Centennial Trail at 11:00 AM. This ride will be at a leisurely pace. After our ride we will be treated to roasted weenies (and thanks to B.I.K.E.S. some hamburgers) & other goodies provided by the Hunters. Ride Leader Linda Hunter, Assistant Ride Leader & Cook Brent Hunter

Sunday, September 5th- Second Annual “Weenie” Ride Part B. Machias to Arlington, 20 miles, A Terrain Social Pace. If you want to ride a little farther & a little faster but can still be considered a weenie then this is the ride for you. Ride starts at 10:00 AM at Machais Station. Roasted weenies & other goodies after the ride. Leader Patty Garrett

Sunday, September 5th- Second Annual “Hot Dog” Ride. Machias to Granite Falls. 25 Miles, B Terrain, Social/Moderate Pace. We wouldn’t forget a ride for all of you hot dogs. Ride harder, do a few hills & come back for lunch. Roasted hot dogs & other goodies at the finish. Start at 10:00 at Machais Station. Ride Leader Warren Bare

Please call the Hunters if you plan to ride so we know how many weenies/hot dogs to cook 425-478-6287 or 425-275-8380 or email weeniehotdogride@bikesclub.org. We will also have chips & drinks & because Brent is coming to the ride I’m sure there will be cookies. As Dan Scott said last year, this is a great way to have a party & not have to clean the house! We hope to see lots of old friends & new faces, many thanks to Warren & Patty for being co-leaders.

Saturday September 11-12th – Birch Bay Weekend Tour. We will visit dairy farms and taste cheese on Saturday and visit the Peace Arch in Blaine on Sunday. We will ride about 40 miles on Saturday and 40 miles on Sunday. There may be a ride on Friday, so let me know if interested. We are planning to have a pot-luck dinner on Saturday after the ride. Please RSVP to tcjkwise@verizon.net and let me know if you plan to go. Check out http://www.parks.wa.gov/ for park reservations or check for hotels/hostels.

Saturday September 11th -Garfield Park / Snohomish. Start at Garfield park (2 blocks East of Walnut on 23rd St.) at 10:00am. We will ride about 20 miles, leisure social pace with a food stop in Snohomish. Rain, may cancel. Leader Bill Weber 425-3273516 bbill@clear.net

Ride leaders can simply send their ride ideas to the “leadaride” address, then the email will be automatically forwarded to that month’s ride coordinator.

Ride leaders are encouraged to support each other’s rides by checking in with the Coordinator on dates to avoid double listings, especially rides at similar paces and distances.