B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County upcoming events

Camano Island Coastal Mod Ride @ 9 AM (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Camano Island Coastal Mod Ride @ 9 AM

Summer colors, coastal views, and a ride around an island on your bike with friends.

Ride leader: Rick Proctor, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153

Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9 AM rollout from Terry's Corner Park & Ride (next to Camano Commons) on Camano Island.

Moderate (14 – 16 mph) to brisk (16 - 18 mph) pace expected. 41 miles, 2,700 feet of gain, A/B/C terrain.

This will be an island loop route ride with stops to check out points of interest. Bring water, snacks and picnic lunch. There are no services in the vicinity of lunch time. Coffee/lunch at Camano Commons Bakery after the ride.

Ride with GPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46540634 "Camano Island Coastal Loop by RAP". It is recommended all riders have this route with them in either paper or electronic form, or good knowledge of the area, in case of separation from the ride leader.

This route may have tight turns and short sections with narrow gravel paths and is intended for 2-wheel road or gravel bikes ridden by experienced bicyclists.

Foul weather or other awesome event cancels, check your e-mail or text for ride updates.

E-Bike Riders Read This: E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

Ride Safety Guidelines: All riders should understand these BIKES Club Ride Safety Guidelines.

Machias-Arlington-Lake Stevens Mod Ride - NRG (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Machias-Arlington-Lake Stevens Mod Ride

Moderate pace, easy terrain

40 miles, 1,000 feet total climbing

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55873600?privacy_code=COLd5zQnskFyvV9cPl4u3deYohRZ2U0J

This ride is mainly on the Centennial Trail including some not-very-busy streets, and that sidewalk stretch through Arlington. We'll ride a short stretch of gravel/hardpack through Haller Park in Arlington; okay for road tires (= or >25c).

We'll stop for coffee at Biscuit & Bean in Lake Stevens.

Please have route on your phone, GPS device, or paper.

Please have necessary flat repair/tube replacement tooling and supplies.

Your ride leader: Neil Gilham 206-595-7074 neilski55@hotmail.com

All Riders should be familiar with our Ride Safety Guidelines.

E bike riders need to be familiar with our E Bike Policy.

SE Whidbey Island Mod Ride @ 8:30 AM (01 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

SE Whidbey Island Mod Ride @ 8:30 AM

Ride Leader: Rick Proctor 425-293-3153, BikeHound@comcast.net.

Moderate (14 – 16 mph) to brisk (16 - 18 mph) pace expected. 32 miles, A/B/C terrain with ~2,700 feet of elevation gain.

Meet at 8:15 AM for an 8:30 AM roll out at the Everett's Edgewater Park near the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal. It's a 1 mile and 10-minute bike ride to the Mukilteo Ferry Landing via the toll booth.

We will plan on taking the 9:00 AM ferry from Mukilteo to Clinton. Pay parking in Mukilteo Lighthouse Beach Park is available, but we can park for free at Edgewater Park and ride bikes to the ferry.

This will be an early start for a bigger than average day on your bike with friends. We will each buy our own ferry ticket, ride the ferry to Clinton, ride our bikes around south-east Whidbey Island, ride the ferry back to Mukilteo, then bike back to Edgewater Park. Rest stops expected. We will do lunch at The Commons Cafe in Langely (~ bike mile 25.5). Frequent regroups. Bring enough water and snacks.

Foul weather or other awesome event cancels, check your e-mail or text for ride updates.

Ride With GPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30418952 "SE Whidbey Island Loop RAP". It is recommended all riders have this route with them in either paper or electronic form, or good knowledge of the area, in case of separation from the ride leader.

Note: this RideWithGPS route is only for the Whidbey Island part of the ride.

This route may have tight turns and short sections with narrow gravel paths and is intended for 2-wheel road or gravel bikes ridden by experienced bicyclists.

E-Bike Riders Read This: E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

Ride Safety Guidelines: All riders should understand these BIKES Club Ride Safety Guidelines.

Fir Island Social Pace (01 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

FIR ISLAND - Social Pace

Wednesday, July 1st - 10:30 a.m.

Meet at the Conway Ball fields near the corner of Main Street and Greenfield at 10:15 for a 10:30 rollout.

This is a 21 mile, Social Pace (10-11 mph on the flats) mostly flat, low traffic rural farm area, with one bridge to climb at the start and end of the ride. There are some areas where the traffic can be busier, but will have a good shoulder.

There is NO bathroom at the start, plan accordingly. (Shell station as you come into town). About mile 15 we will make a bathroom stop at the Skagit Wildlife Area trailhead (this is about 1/2 mile of gravel roadway to get there), or we might stop at the Snow Goose.

Bring water and snack. Be prepared with tools to fix flats, or a backup plan in case of mechanical or emergency. Riders please be aware of our club policies for e-bikes and joining our rides.

Ride Leader: Cindy Proctor 425-293-3152

Route: Fir Island (CJP) · Ride with GPS

Optional lunch at the Taqueria in Conway after the ride.

Worsening forecast or rain that morning will cancel this ride, check ride updates before leaving if unsure.

B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County - Joining Us For a Ride

Whitehorse Trail to Darrington Gravel Ride (02 Jul 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Whitehorse Trail to Darrington Gravel Ride

High Steady / Mid Moderate Pace

There are two options for this ride, the full (almost) 50 miles and a shorter 35 mile option. Pace on the flats will be high steady to mid moderate gravel pace. The route is straightforward: follow the trail out to Darrington, have a snack (coffee stop), and ride back. There really aren't any hills, just a constant, gentle grade.

Option 1 - the full (almost) 50: Meet at the Whitehorse Trail Trafton Trailhead off of Kroeze Road east of Arlington at 9:45 for a 10:00 rollout. Note that Kroeze Rd has two names and I think the street sign gives a street number and not a name. If you haven't been there before navigation is quite helpful. There is no signage. Park in the small lot near the blue silo.

Option 2 - the 35: Meet at the Miller Shingle Trailhead off of state route 530 just before Oso. IMPORTANT: if you are doing the 35 mile version text me ahead of the ride so we know to meet you on the way. If no text, I'll plan to see you for the full ride. We'll be leaving Trafton at 10:00, going about 7 miles at a steady pace, so expect to roll out about 10:30.

This is a mostly gravel ride. The Whitehorse trail isn't too rough, but it does suffer from budget-based neglect in some areas. Experienced riders comfortable with trail rides on gravel and mountain bikes should be fine. Road bikes and tires are not advised (really, trying to ride this on 25mm tires is a very bad idea).

Bring snacks, water, and lunch if you are not planning to pick something up in Darrington. There are very few options for water and snacks along the way, so plan accordingly. We will stop at the Oso slide memorial in both directions (8 miles from the Trafton trailhead) for bathroom stops. If it's open we'll also stop at the Bluegrass Festival grounds for a bathroom stop. There is a questionable Honey Bucket at the start in Trafton. I'd advise a stop before getting there if in doubt. The bathrooms at Haller Park are right on the way and usually open.

Bring the usual fix-it stuff - especially flat repair type fix-it stuff. There are berry canes along the way. If you have a jersey that you cherish, don't wear it, pick something you care less about. (I've only snagged a jersey once on the ride to Darrington.) All riders should be familiar with the club's Ride Safety Guidelines. In addition, E-Bike riders need to be familiar with the club's E Bike Policy.

Ride Leader: Paul Heydron, + 1 425 344 1543, mailto:paulhh.wa@gmail.com

Anacortes & Lake Erie & La Conner Mod Ride @ 9 AM (07 Jul 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Anacortes & Lake Erie & La Conner Mod Ride @ 9 AM

Ride with friends across a channel twice and next to five bays with coastal views.

Ride leader: Rick Proctor 425-293-3153. BikeHound@comcast.net

Moderate (14 – 16 mph) to brisk (16 - 18 mph) pace expected, 43 miles, A/B terrain with 2,083 feet of elevation gain. Frequent regroups and rest stops expected along the way.

Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM roll out at the March's Point Park & Ride, 8147 S March Point Rd, east of Anacortes.

We'll ride on paved roads and bridges over the around March's Point, across the Tommy Thompson Trail bridge over Fidalgo Bay, across Anacortes, visit Lake Erie, Lake Erie Grocery (mile 18), then on through Similk Beach, Snee Oosh, Shelter Bay, cross the Swinomish Channel, go for a coffee stop in La Conner (mile 33), then back to where we started.

New: Ride With GPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54334119 "Anacortes & Lake Erie & La Conner Rev A by RAP". All riders should have this route with them in either paper or electronic form, or good knowledge of the area, in case of separation from the ride leader.

This route may have tight turns and short sections with narrow gravel paths and is intended for 2-wheel road or gravel bikes ridden by experienced bicyclists.

Foul weather or other awesome event cancels, check your e-mail/text for ride updates.

E-Bike Riders Read This: E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

Ride Safety Guidelines: All riders should understand these BIKES Club Ride Safety Guidelines.

Mill Creek - Stampede Pass Tour 2026 (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Mill Creek - Stampede Pass Tour 2026

No one is known to live at Stampede Pass, but we do hear about it from the weather people on TV. Hint: it's in the Cascade Mtns 8 miles SSE from Snoqualmie Pass as a crow flys. What's it like there? Here is an opportunity to ride your bike there with friends and see for yourself.

This is a 5-day / 4-night unsupported pavement & gravel tour from Mill Creek to Stampede Pass with overnight motel stays in North Bend each way and two nights at Snoqualmie Pass. No camping gear required, but you will need to carry your gear and clothing on your bike. Meals will be at locally available food establishments. Carry your picnic lunches for days 2, 3, and 4.

Ride leader: Rick Proctor, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153. E-mail me if you have questions.

Equipment:

Gravel capable bikes are required. The gravel surfaces expected are mostly hard-packed gravel with some loose gravel possible.
Your bike must be in good condition and ready for the route.
You must be able to do your own minor repairs, including flat tire repairs, and maintenance.
Daytime only riding expected. White front and red tail-lights are recommended to improve our visibility to motor vehicle drivers.
A really good white front light is required in tunnels to help you see your way around potholes, debris, or whatever.
You might need to clean your bike for lodging access.

You must make your own lodging reservations and acquire your own food & water enroute.

Meeting Time & Location:

8:30 AM Monday, July 13th at the Mill Creek Sports Park for a 9:00 AM roll out.
Cars cannot be parked at the Sports Park for the duration of this tour. We can arrange to meet up along the route.
We expect to return Friday, July 17th, by 5 PM.

Register:

If this tour looks like your kind of fun, then register as soon as possible before July 6th.
Group size limited to 8 or lodging availability, whichever is smaller.

Routes: The total 5-day 191-mile route is something like 43% paved (81 miles) and 57% gravel (109 miles):

Day 1 Monday July 13th:
- 9 AM roll out for 44 miles and about 1,658 feet of gain.
- 24 miles paved, 20 miles gravel.
- Mostly paved roads from Mill Creek to Duvall, then mostly gravel Snoqualmie Valley Trail to North Bend with a paved side trip to see Snoqualmie Falls, then ride through the town of Snoqualmie.
- Coffee/lunch at Sandy’s Espresso in Carnation mile 28.
- New: RWGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51889235 "Mill Creek – Duvall – North Bend Rev B by RAP".
- North Bend Motel, call for reservations 425-888-1121. You must make your own lodging reservations (24-hour cancellation policy).
Day 2 Tuesday July 14th:
- 9 AM roll out for 32 miles and about 3,303 feet of gain.
- 4 miles paved, 28 miles gravel with a 2.3 mile dark, cold, damp, and unpaved tunnel.
- Mostly Snoqualmie Valley & Palouse to Cascades Trails from North Bend to Hyak, then paved roads to Snoqualmie Pass.
- New: RWGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51889833 "North Bend - Snoqualmie Pass Rev A by RAP".
- 2 nights at Snoqualmie Pass Summit Inn www.summitinnwashington.com or call 425-434-6300. You must make your own lodging reservations (3-day cancellation policy).
Day 3 Wednesday July 15^th:
- 9 AM roll out for about an out-and-back of about 30 miles and about 2,500 feet of gain & descent.
- About 5½ miles paved, 24½ miles gravel.
- Paved roads from Snoqualmie Pass to Hyak, then gravel Palouse to Cascades Trail and forest service roads to Stampede Pass. Reverse on return.
- New: RWGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51890435 “Snoqualmie Pass - Stampede Pass Rev A by RAP".
- Stay 2^nd night at Snoqualmie Pass Summit Inn.
Day 4 Thursday July 16th:
- 9 AM roll out for 32 miles and 745 feet of gain and 3,314 feet of descent.
- Route is the reverse of day 2.
- New: RWGPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51890798 "Snoqualmie Pass - North Bend Rev A by RAP".
- North Bend Motel, call for reservations 425-888-1121. You must make your own lodging reservations (24-hour cancellation policy).
Day 5 Friday July 17th:
- 9 AM roll out for 53 miles and 1,786 feet of gain and 1,835 feet of descent.
- 44 miles paved, 9 miles gravel.
- Snoqualmie Valley Trail from North Bend to Fall City, 4 miles of paved roads to connect with Preston – Snoqualmie Trail, Issaquah – Preston Trail, East Lake Sammamish Trail, Sammamish River Trail, North Creek Trail, and paved roads to Mill Creek.
- Coffee/lunch at Starbucks in Redmond mile 33.
- New: RWGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51891077 "North Bend – Issaquah – Mill Creek Rev B by RAP".
- Return to your home, perhaps in time for dinner with new tales to tell.

Pace:

The moderate “effort” pace of this pavement & gravel tour is intended for riders who regularly ride paved roads at a moderate to brisk pace slowed down by a touring load of gear, riding on gravel, with photo & rest stops, etc.
Frequent regroups.
All riders should have the route information available for their own use (electronic and/or paper) in case of separation.
If this tour looks like your kind of fun, please register as soon as possible.

E-Bike Riders Read This: E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

Row River Trail - The Vineyard Tour Weekend (02 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Row River Trail - Cottage Grove Oregon - Friday, Oct 2

Ride leader Debby Grant, 206 353-0249, debby@jaygrant.com

Day 1 of our Roseburg, OR long weekend. Meet at Bohemia Park in Cottage Grove, OR at 9:30am for a 10am start. We'll ride the Row River Trail out and back route that keeps us off busy roads both directions. RideWithGPS links for both the out and back and full loop are below. Also posted below is a link to an Oregon Bureau of Land Management site that gives highlights of the Row River Trail area and details about the route.

The Out and Back route is about 32 miles with a little less than 1000 ft of elevation gain. We'll ride at a pace for all to enjoy the area, which means stopping for pictures and to take in some scenery. We may be required to do a bit of route scouting as this area is new to the ride leader.

Bring a lunch to eat en route and water for your needs. No food or water is available on the trail. The BLM info says there are restrooms available periodically.

There could be some rough patches and/or roots on the paved path. Be prepared to ride with the group and have necessary repair material with you in case of bike equipment failure.

Row River Trail information: Row River Trail information

RideWithGPS: Row River Scenic Bikeway

RideWithGPS: Row River Out and Back

BIKES E-bike Policy Ride Leaders and Members, you are responsible for knowing the club e-bike policy as well as regulations regarding use of e-bikes on bike trails.

The Vineyard Tour - with Umpqua Velo Club (02 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

The Vineyard Tour - Fri Oct 2 - Sun Oct 4

Ride leader Debby Grant, 206 353-0249, debby@jaygrant.com

The Vineyard Tour is open for registration. Hosted by the Umpqua Velo Club, the paid event is on Sunday, October 4. Use the link below to visit the Vineyard Tour website and register for the distance you want to ride.

The Umpqua Velo Club will offer free club rides on Friday Oct 2, and Sat, Oct 3, for riders registered for the Vineyard Tour on Sunday, Oct 4. Lou has been in touch with the Umpqua Velo Club president and is assured of this. The website, however, still shows outdated information about the 2025 club rides. I'll continue to monitor it and update this listing as more information becomes available.

Here's our agenda for the long weekend:

Friday, Oct 2 - BIKES will host a Row River Trail ride for BIKES members. Use the link below to go to the club registration page and read about the ride and to sign up.

OR - Friday, Oct 2 - participate in the Umpqua Velo Club free ride. Details to come as the club announces them.

Saturday, Oct 3 - participate in the Umpqua Velo Club free ride. Details to come as the club announces them.

OR - Saturday, Oct 3 - BIKES will host an alternate ride if the Umpqua Velo Club does not offer its free club ride.

Sunday, Oct 4 - The Vineyard Tour. Register using the link below for the distance you want to ride.

The Vineyard Tour: The Vineyard Tour 2026

Row River Trail ride: Row River Trail - The Vineyard Tour Weekend

test DS 6/20/26 (31 Jan 2027)

Sun, 31 Jan 2027 08:00:00 GMT

Title of ride:

Day of week and date of ride:

Start location and time:

Description of route:

Distance, Pace and Terrain Code (A, B, C, D):

RWGPS Route map:

Riders should be aware that though we try to pick quiet streets and roads, you will be sharing it with traffic. You should have the equipment to repair a flat on your bike. Steady rain/snow/excessive heat or smoke cancels. Check ride updates.

Group size set at 10 including ride leader. Restroom stops depend upon availability of facilities. E bike riders are responsible for knowing the BIKES club E bike policy found on our website.

All Riders should be familiar with our Ride Safety Guidelines.

E bike riders need to be familiar with our E Bike Policy.

All Riders should be familiar with our Ride Safety Guidelines.

E bike riders need to be familiar with our E Bike Policy.

Dan Scott 425-501-6198