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

Yakima Tour 2026 (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Yakima Area Tour 2026

DATES HAVE CHANGED!!!

(By one day) See details below!

The canyon ride date and time are official and pre-registration is open.

The dates have been moved by one day to accommodate the May club meeting, which is the designated yearly meeting to elect club officers. The Saturday, Sunday, and Monday rides stay the same. The Friday ride has been moved from being the first ride to being the last ride, now scheduled for Tuesday.

I will be posting the individual rides in the next few days. You will need to register for each ride you would like to do. This allows people to sign up for some or all of the rides instead of the whole tour.

If the registration is full and you would like to do the ride, please put yourself on the waitlist. It'll get sorted out in the system and you'll be welcome on the ride.

Pace is steady, except for the Canyon Ride which is self paced. The rides on Saturday and Monday maybe slightly less scenic than last year's ride from Moxee to Zillah and back, but also a lot less hilly.

Saturday May 16^t^h, Zillah, Toppenish, Wapato: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53336928
Sunday May 17^th, The Canyon: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49383393
Monday May 18^th, Sunnyside Gravel: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53336955
Tuesday May 19^th ride option 1, the Tieton ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48006240
Tuesday May 19^th ride option 2, The Yakima Greenway: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50558331

If you opt for a VRBO or Airbnb accommodation, please be sure to stay west of 16th street. That means a higher street number than 16th.

I'll be staying in Zillah.

Ride Leader contact info:

Paul Heydron

Questions? Email is best: mailto:paulhh.wa@gmail.com (If you use my old email address, paulh.wa@comcast.net, it's likely I will not see your email.

Cell: + 1 425 344 1543

Mill Creek & Kenmore Spring Mod Ride @ 9 AM (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Mill Creek & Kenmore Spring Mod Ride @ 9 AM

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

Moderate (14 – 16 mph) to brisk (16 - 18 mph) pace expected, 34 miles, A & B terrain with 1,500 feet of elevation gain. Frequent regroups.

Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM roll out at Mill Creek Sports Park.

Loop ride including parts of the InterUrban, Lake Ballinger, Burke-Gilman, Sammamish River, and North Creek Trails, with interconnecting streets and roads in Snohomish and King counties. Planned stops at Lake Ballinger Park (mile 12), coffee stop at Kenmore Starbucks (mile 18), Blyth Park (mile 20), and Centennial Park (mile 27). Alternate coffee stop at Frost Bakery (mile 33) in Mill Creek Town Center.

This ride is also known as "Giro di Sentieri".

New: Ride With GPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55100155 "Giro di Sentieri for 2026 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.

Whidbey Island 60 (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:15:00 GMT

WHIDBEY ISLAND 60

This is the reverse of last Tuesday's great route

includes coffee stops and a break at South Whidbey Park and many viewpoints

Ride Leader: Christine Tweedy 206-841-7963

Ride will depart and finish at: meet at the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal or meet at Steve L house

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Start time: 9:30 am ferry

Length: 60 Miles.

Pace: brisk

Terrain: 4,000 feet of elevation gain.

Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55184426

Due to the length of routes, riders should be prepared to ride on everything from busy highways to country roads with limited shoulders and varying pavement conditions.

Lake Sammamish Loop from Sixty Acres (Steady) (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

LAKE SAMMAMISH LOOP (Steady)

Tuesday, May 19th, 10:00 am

Meet at Sixty Acres Park at 9:45 for introduction and safety briefing and be READY to roll at 10:00. Combination of trail and urban roadways (with bike lanes).

On the low end of steady pace, 12-13 on flats and a bit slower going up hills. Terrain is a mix of A and B (rollers) with most of the elevation in the middle of the ride.

If you haven't ridden this route, even though it's mostly trail and bike lanes, there are many busy spots where riders need to be hyper aware of traffic situations and crossing many driveways along certain sections, and a few areas of rough roadway. There may be some areas of construction, although we know that the East Lake Sammamish Trail is open for another few weeks.

We will stop for a quick lunch/snack/restroom break at the Lake Sammamish Park at about mile 19 or so. No other stops are planned.

Lake Sammamish Loop from Sixty Acres CJP · Ride with GPS

Ride Leader: Cindy Proctor 425-293-3152

Worsening forecast or rain in the morning will cancel this ride.

Other important details: Rider limit is set at EIGHT for this ride.

Regarding E-bikes: E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy: https://www.bikesclub.org/sys/website/?pageId=1791878

Snohomish Getchell Heights and the Burn for Coffee - Steady High (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Snohomish to Getchell to Lake Stevens for Coffee and Biscuits

R/L Lou Rivetti - Text 425-446-9019

MEET: Thursday May 21 Snohomish Library parking lot adjacent to the Centennial Trail at 9:45 for a 10 AM rollout after a short ride briefing.

Ride into the countryside from the Centennial trail in Snohomish to Getchell heights for a mostly gradual downhill to Lochsloy then into Lake Stevens for a coffee biscuit stop at mile 34. Restroom stop in Machias at mile 5 and before leaving trail if needed. Stops as needed to regroup. There's a couple of punchy hills in route, but ride is mostly flat and gradually downhill. We'll keep a high steady pace. Approximate 45 miles with about 1200 feet elevation gain. See the route line for specifics.

Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36722628

Please Bring: Water bottles, snacks, repair kit and at least knowledge to use it, and a good attitude to have fun.

Burlington - Lake Samish Mod Ride @ 9 AM (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Burlington - Lake Samish Mod Ride @ 9 AM

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

Moderate (14 – 16 mph) to brisk (16 - 18 mph) pace expected, 40 miles, A & B terrain with only 1,200 feet of elevation gain. Frequent regroups.

Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM roll out at Chuckanut Park & Ride, Burlington, I-5 exit 231. Chuckanut Park & Ride is easily seen to the right from the exit ramp.

Loop ride on the country roads in Skagit and Whatcom counties. Planned stops at Samish Park (~mile 18) and Donovan Park (~mile 25). Bring water, snacks, and a picnic lunch. Coffee stop at Starbucks (~mile 38).

Ride With GPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38503191 "Burlington - Lake Samish Loop Rev A 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.

San Juan Islands Mod Tour (07 Jun 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

San Juan Islands Mod Tour

Here is an opportunity for a bicycle tour of the San Juan Islands. Two (2) pace groups to choose from, hotel stays, restaurant meals, and the option for gear delivery by car. This mod ride will be co-ordinated and co-located with the steady ride.

Meeting Time & Location:

12:00 noon, Sunday June 7th in Anacortes at a parking lot in the SE corner of Q Ave & 9th St
This meeting is for the pre-ride briefing and to transfer any of your gear you want to put into the SAG car, then we will proceed to the Anacortes ferry area.
Cars cannot be left at this location for the duration of the tour.
The Anacortes ferry area is expected to be too busy and crowded to find a meeting place.
We expect to return on Friday, June 12th on the 11;30 AM ferry arrival in Anacortes.

Register:

If this mod tour looks like your kind of fun, register as soon as possible and make your lodging reservations as soon as possible.
Group size for each of the mod group and steady group limited to 6 each (12 total) or lodging availability, whichever is less.

Ride Leaders:

Rick Proctor for the moderate pace group, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153
Cindy Proctor for the steady pace group, proctorcj28@comcast.net, 425-293-3152.

The plan: Note: Ride With GPS routes will be provided later in an update.

Day 1 Sunday, June 7th:
- Travel from home to the meeting location described above. Those will do the whole trip by bike will move baggage to the car(s) going on the ferry.
- Bike riders who need to park their cars should drive to the Anacortes ferry area to find one of several pay lots to park their car, then ride their bike a 1/2 mile or so to the Anacortes ferry terminal to pay ferry fare to Lopez Island.
- Bike riders may also will ride 4 miles from the meeting area to the Anacortes ferry terminal to pay ferry fare to Lopez Island.
- No reservation required for bike riders. ORCA card suggested.
- Car drivers will drive to the Anacortes tool booth to pay ferry fare to Lopez Island. Car reservations strongly suggested.
- We’ll take the 1:55 PM ferry to Lopez Island then ride to Lopez Village for 3 nights. A few lodging options are available. The Lopez Islander Resort is suggested with king and double queen rooms on the ground floor and has a restaurant for dinner. Breakfast and market options are an easy mile in Lopez Village.

Day 2 Monday, June 8th:
- Ride either moderate or steady routes around Lopez Island.
- The mod route is 35 miles with 2,106 feet of gain.
- The steady route will be shorter and easier.

Day 3 Tuesday, June 9th:
- The mod group ride will load onto a car(s), take the 11 AM ferry to Orcas Island, drive to Eastsound, and ride to Mt Constitution and Olga. 28 miles and 3,608 feet of gain. We might even hike up the tower on the top of Mt Constitution for a spectacular 360-degree view. Return to Lopez Island via the 4:05 PM ferry.
- The steady group will do a different route on Lopez Island.

Day 4 Wednesday, June 10th:
- Travel via bike / car / ferry to Friday Harbor for 2 nights.
- There are numerous lodging options around Friday Harbor.
- The Friday Harbor Suites is suggested and is known to have a variety of rooms on the ground floor and an elevator for 2^nd floor rooms.
- Restaurants are about ½ mile in town.

Day 5 Thursday, June 11th:
- The mod ride is a 45-mile loop, 3,114 feet of gain, around San Juan Island with lots of stops including Roche Harbor, English Camp, American Camp, and Cattle Point.
- A couple of options could shorten and ease the mod ride.
- The steady ride will be a shorter & easier ride about the island.

Day 6 Friday, June 12th:
- Travel via bike / car / ferry back to Anacortes and on to home.

Reservations: The San Juan Islands are very popular, and everything will be booked soon. Hotels and ferries for cars will require reservations. No reservations required for bike travelers.

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

San Juan Islands Steady Tour (07 Jun 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

San Juan Islands Steady Tour

Here is an opportunity for a bicycle tour of the San Juan Islands. Two (2) pace groups to choose from, hotel stays, restaurant meals, and the option for gear delivery by car. This steady ride will be co-ordinated and co-located with the mod ride.

Meeting Time & Location:

12:00 noon, Sunday June 7th in Anacortes at a parking lot in the SE corner of Q Ave & 9th St
This meeting is for the pre-ride briefing and to transfer any of your gear you want to put into the SAG car, then we will proceed to the Anacortes ferry area.
Cars cannot be left at this location for the duration of the tour.
The Anacortes ferry area is expected to be too busy and crowded to find a meeting place.
We expect to return on Friday, June 12th on the 11;30 AM ferry arrival in Anacortes.

Register:

If this steady tour looks like your kind of fun, register as soon as possible and make your lodging reservations as soon as possible.
Group size for each of the mod group and steady group limited to 6 each (12 total) or lodging availability, whichever is less.

Ride Leaders:

Cindy Proctor for the steady pace group, proctorcj28@comcast.net, 425-293-3152.
Rick Proctor for the moderate pace group, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153.

The plan: Note: Ride With GPS routes will be provided later in an update.

Day 1 Sunday, June 7th:
- Travel from home to the meeting location described above. Those will do the whole trip by bike will move baggage to the car(s) going on the ferry.
- Bike riders who need to park their cars should drive to the Anacortes ferry area to find one of several pay lots to park their car, then ride their bike a 1/2 mile or so to the Anacortes ferry terminal to pay ferry fare to Lopez Island.
- Bike riders also will ride 4 miles from the meeting area to the Anacortes ferry terminal to pay ferry fare to Lopez Island.
- No reservation required for bike riders. ORCA card suggested.
- Car drivers will drive to the Anacortes toll booth to pay ferry fare to Lopez Island. Car reservations strongly suggested. ORCA card suggested.
- We’ll take the 1:55 PM ferry to Lopez Island then ride to Lopez Village for 3 nights. A few lodging options are available. The Lopez Islander Resort is suggested with king and double queen rooms on the ground floor and has a restaurant for dinner. Breakfast and market options are an easy mile to Lopez Village.

Day 2 Monday, June 8th:
- Ride either moderate or steady routes around Lopez Island.
- The mod route is 35 miles with 2,106 feet of gain.
- The steady route will be shorter and easier.

Day 3 Tuesday, June 9th:
- The mod group ride will load onto a car(s), take the 11 AM ferry to Orcas Island, drive to Eastsound, and ride to Mt Constitution and Olga. 28 miles and 3,608 feet of gain. We might even hike up the tower on the top of Mt Constitution for a spectacular 360-degree view. Return to Lopez Island via the 4:05 PM ferry.
- The steady group will do a different route on Lopez Island.

Day 4 Wednesday, June 10th:
- Travel via bike / car / ferry to Friday Harbor for 2 nights.
- There are numerous lodging options around Friday Harbor.
- The Friday Harbor Suites is suggested and is known to have a variety of rooms on the ground floor and an elevator for 2^nd floor rooms.
- Restaurants are about ½ mile in town.

Day 5 Thursday, June 11th:
- The mod ride is a 45-mile loop, 3,114 feet of gain, around San Juan Island with lots of stops including Roche Harbor, English Camp, American Camp, and Cattle Point.
- A couple of options could shorten and ease the mod ride.
- The steady ride will be a shorter & easier ride about the island.

Day 6 Friday, June 12th:
- Travel via bike / car / ferry back to Anacortes and on to home.

Reservations: The San Juan Islands are very popular, and everything will be booked soon. Hotels and ferries for cars will require reservations. No reservations required for bike travelers.

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

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.
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.

The Vineyard Tour - with Umpqua Velo Club (01 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

The Vineyard Tour - Thu Oct 1 - Sun Oct 4

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

SAVE the DATES! More details to come as the Umpqua Velo Club releases additional information. We'll likely stop for a ride on the drive down to Roseburg, OR and then head home on Monday afternoon, after a relaxing with the the club.

The Vineyard Tour is a paid event, once the Umpqua Velo Club opens registrations you'll also need to sign up there.

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.