Saturday April 9th for a joint COGS/BIKES Whidbey Rhododendron Ride. Two lead pace groups: high-moderate and L/M, +/- 53 miles and 4000 feet of elevation gain. Arrive 9:00am, park up hill away from the time limited parking areas. Meet at the Mukilteo Ferry Landing for a 9:30 Crossing to Clinton. Ride up to Meerkerk Gardens that has an extensive collection of exotic rhodies - this should be a prime blooming season. Lunch is in Greenbank at Whidbey Pie café, nice indoor / outdoor setting with good food. Download route and cue sheet at "Ride with GPS" Whidbey Island, Southern route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6057357  . Steady rain cancels,  "No Go" confirmed on  Friday eve or Sat morning by 7:30. Bring spare tubes, tools, snack and appropriate clothing.  Brian Anderson's cell: 206-909-6367, COGS Leader of the H/ M group. Bob Nyberg 206-795-1363 L/M leader. Returning on 3:30 or 4:00 pm ferry.