Calendar for April 2002
Helmets are required on all Cascade Bicycle Club rides.
All the rides are classified according to pace and the type of services provided by the ride leader.
In order to pick the rides that suit your skills and energy level, please view the pace guidelines
and ride classifications.
Cascade Bicycle Club does not sponsor or endorse any non-bicycling activities that people
may participate in while on these rides. You are responsible for your conduct and decisions
while on a Cascade ride.
Cascade membership and activities are open to everyone able and willing to participate in a safe and cooperative manner and in support of the purposes of the club.
It is not the practice of the Cascade Bicycle Club to exclude anyone from a club activity as long as they behave in a safe and cooperative manner.
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Monday, April 1st
MUMPS: Head Up North
40-50 miles
moderate
hilly
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station, Kenmore
Rain cancels
Ellen Witebsky (206)525-6371; Don Martin (206)363-9964
A fun loop ride in south Snohomish County with a food stop enroute. Distance and pace may vary to suit the group. Check with leaders if weather appears questionable. Park is located near 61st Ave NE at NE 175th in Kenmore at the north end of Lake Washington.
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Tuesday, April 2nd
TREATS: Visit the Gorge
35-40 miles
social
hilly
map
stay-together group
10:00am from Auburn Park & Ride
Rain cancels
Jim Shedd (206)772-0955
Note 10:00 start. We will take the Auburn-Black Diamond Rd. to the Black Diamond Bakery for lunch/snack, then down for a view of the Green River Gorge. Back via Franklin-Enumclaw, then past Beaver Lake down to Green Valley Road. From Seattle going south on I-5, take Hwy 18 East (Exit 142A), off on the Auburn-Black Diamond exit, then left under Hwy-18 and left again into the Park & Ride lot. (No bathroom at lot.)
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Tuesday, April 2nd
STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep
35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
4:00pm from Stanwood Velo Sport
No rain cancellation
Lawrence Baum (360)387-6369
These rides will be on Tues and Thurs March-August. Each ride will begin with a 30-minute orientation by the ride leaders covering a different aspect of training and preparation needed to get yourself in shape and have a successful and enjoyable STP, RSVP or other long ride. A training ride will follow immediately afterwards, beginning at about 20 miles in March and becoming progressively longer. Riders are expected to be fully prepared to handle whatever Mother Nature or mechanical problems throw at us. Stanwood is approximately one hour north of Seattle and 6 miles west of I-5 on Hwy 532.
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Tuesday, April 2nd
Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley
Heavy rain cancels
John Jensen (206)241-5774; Tom Baker (425)271-1251
Lights required. Year-round training rides for one-day STP riders. Rides stress fitness, safety and group riding skills. Fast pacelines with some sprints from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups.
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Tuesday, April 2nd
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owen Station (Logboom Park), Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
Lights required! Northend-based training rides to prepare riders for STP and other rides. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups. Usual post-ride meal/drinks at the Grillhouse.
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Wednesday, April 3rd
Daytime Lake Washington Loop or ?
52 miles
moderate
some hills
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Gas Works Park
Rain cancels
Dan Davis (206)284-1588
Standard counterclockwise loop of the Lake with a food stop in Kirkland. Will occasionally vary the route and destination depending upon the whim of riders.
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Wednesday, April 3rd
Alki Wednesday Night Series
30-32 miles
moderate
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
7:00pm from 61st and Alki-at the statue
Rain cancels
Monica Zaborac (425)378-5054; Dan Garretson (425)747-5273
Ride leaves promptly at 7:05pm. Route varies every week. Ride pace will be high-moderate to high-brisk. Dinner stop at Pegasus Pizza after the ride.
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Thursday, April 4th
STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep
35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
4:00pm from Stanwood Velo Sport
No rain cancellation
Lawrence Baum (360)387-6369
For ride description see STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep Tuesday, April 2.
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Thursday, April 4th
More Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley
Heavy rain cancels
Desiree Serr (206)937-1659; Marty Mayock (253)952-2185
Lights required. Year-round training rides for one-day STP riders. Rides stress fitness, safety, and group riding skills. Fast pacelines with some sprints from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups.
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Thursday, April 4th
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owen Station (Logboom Park), Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, April 2.
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Friday, April 5th
FRUMPS: Do Ft. Dent to Sumner
50 miles
moderate
mostly flat
no map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Ft. Dent, Tukwila
Rain cancels
Jim & Jan Paige (253)946-0207
We'll eat at the Gast House in Sumner. If we have to shorten the ride because of the weather we can lunch at the Sun Break in Auburn. From I-5, I-405, take Exit 1, go north on Interurban Ave, right on Ft. Dent Way, left at the traffic circle to the Park. Meet by the restrooms.
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Saturday, April 6th
Kids' Ride to Logboom Park
10 miles
easy
flat
no map
stay-together group
9:30am from Matthews Beach parking lot, near NE 93rd & Sand Point Way NE
Rain cancels
Jeff & Christopher Almgren (206)524-0132
Kids, bring your parents for a bike ride. We will ride north on the Burke-Gilman Trail to Tracy Owen Station near Kenmore. We will play there for about 15 minures and then return to Matthews Beach. If you have any questions, please call before 8:00pm.
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Saturday, April 6th
Ruby Chow Park to Green Lake
30 miles
leisurely
some hills
no map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Ruby Chow Park
Rain cancels
Mary Karabaich (206)763-2447
An in-city loop ride with a food stop enroute. Ruby Chow Park is in Georgetown, at the north end of Boeing Field on S. Hardy St. between 13th Ave S and Stanley Ave S. From I-5 take Exit 161 (Southbound, Albro exit-Northbound, Swift Ave exit). Head west on Albro to the Park which is on the left (south) of Albro, just off the freeway.
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Saturday, April 6th
Dan & Don 'Do The City'
38 miles
moderate
hilly
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Gas Works Park
Rain cancels
Don Martin (206)363-9964; Dan Garretson (425)747-5273
A fun, in-city loop ride with a food stop enroute. Pace and distance may vary according to weather conditions and group's choice.
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Sunday, April 7th
Tom & Sara's Southend Saunter - Kent to Issaquah
70 miles
social
hilly
no map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Russell Road Park/Kent
No rain cancellation
Sara & Tom Matoi (253)631-0285
A hilly, sometimes rural sometimes city ride. We will have lunch/food in Issaquah with a snack stop along the way. REMEMBER TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCK FORWARD. Take Kent-Des Moines exit off I-5. Go left (East) on Hwy 516 to Meeker St. Go left on Meeker to Russell Rd. Go left on Russell Road. Park is on your right.
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Sunday, April 7th
Marymoor Cruise
25-35 miles
social
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Parking Lot I (Velodrome) Marymoor Park
No rain cancellation
Chuck Berg (425)644-5415
Weather determines distance. Lunch stop.
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Sunday, April 7th
Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph
45 miles
social
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:30am from CBC Office, 6310 NE 74th St., Bldg. 30
Rain cancels
Susan Hiles (206)818-4050, (425)747-4050; Chuck Berg (425)644-5415
See accompanying article for more information. We move into full gear(s)--yes, there will be some small hills. The route will follow the least hilly clockwise loop of north Lake Washington. Bring food. The club office is located on the left two blocks inside the main gate of the former Sand Point Naval Air Station. Don't forget the clock/time change to Daylight Savings.
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Sunday, April 7th
Cascade Training Series: 14-16 mph
45 miles
moderate
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:30am from CBC Office, 6310 NE 74th St., Bldg 30
Rain cancels
Stu Rogers (206)706-4705
See CTS 12-14 mph. Same route, just a slightly faster pace. Bring food, and don't forget the switch to Daylight Savings Time.
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Sunday, April 7th
Cascade Training Series: 16-18 mph
+45 miles
brisk
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:30am from CBC Office, 6310 NE 74th St, Bldg. 30
Rain cancels
Lamar Bass (425)747-7734
See CTS 12-14 mph. Initially the same route but a faster pace--then we'll try Juanita hill instead of Waynita Dr, and maybe Points Dr instead of Northup. Bring food; and don't forget the time change.
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Sunday, April 7th
Saints & Sinners
25 miles
moderate
some hills
map
stay-together group
1:30pm from Gas Works Park
Rain cancels
David Robinson (206)306-2318
A fun afternoon ride for those who attend church in the morning (the saints), or are recovering from last night (the sinners). No need to identify your category. We ride at high-moderate to low-brisk pace. Stop afterwards for a bite and brew. Remember that Daylight Savings Time begins today!
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Monday, April 8th
MUMPS: Head Up North
40-50 miles
moderate
hilly
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station, Kenmore
Rain cancels
Ellen Witebsky (206)525-6371; Don Martin (206)363-9964
See MUMPS: Head Up North, April 1.
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Tuesday, April 9th
TREATS: Sammamish Trail & Lake
50 miles
social
some hills
no map
stay-together group
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station, Kenmore
Rain cancels
George Meredith (425)823-4924
NOTE 10:00 start. Cycle on/off the Sammamish River Trail to Marymoor Park, then around Lake Sammamish and return via the Trail. Tracy Owen Station (aka Logboom Park) is on the lakeshore in Kenmore.
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Tuesday, April 9th
Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley
Heavy rain cancels
John Jensen (206)241-5774; Tom Baker (425)271-1251
See Cycle Tuesdays, April 2.
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Tuesday, April 9th
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owen Station (Logboom Park), Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, April 2.
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Tuesday, April 9th
PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride
25-40 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Hamilton Viewpoint Park, West Seattle
Rain cancels
Dennis Grace (206)937-8210
This ride will be held every Tuesday night during Daylight Savings Time. It will be moderately brisk in the spring, progressing to strenuously brisk in the summer.The routes will vary, and we'll ride through the Bike to Work Day checkpoint at the lower West Seattle bridge. Two common routes will be to and around Magnolia through Myrtle Edwards Park, and to and around Mercer Island through the I-90 bike tunnel. This will be an urban ride in which commuting skills can be developed. Hamilton Viewpoint Park is on California Ave. SW in the North Admiral District of West Seattle.
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Tuesday, April 9th
STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep
35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
6:00pm from Stanwood Velo Sport
No rain cancellation
Lawrence Baum (360)387-6369
See STP/RSVPLong Rides Prep on April 2.
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Wednesday, April 10th
Sara's Southend Saunter-Renton to Ballard Locks
45 miles
social
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Renton - Gene Coulon Park
No rain cancellation
Sara Matoi (253)631-0285
A city ride to Ballard for lunch. Return via Burke-Gilman and I-90 Trails. Gene Coulon Park is on Lake Washington Blvd. Park in unrestricted north lots. Meet by the restrooms near Kidd Valley.
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Wednesday, April 10th
Alki Wednesday Night Series
30-32 miles
moderate
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
7:00pm from 61st and Alki-at the statue
Rain cancels
Monica Zaborac (425)378-5054; Dan Garretson (425)747-5273
See Alki Wednesday Night Series, April 3.
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Thursday, April 11th
STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep
35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
4:00pm from Stanwood Velo Sport
No rain cancellation
Lawrence Baum (360)387-6369
See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep April 2.
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Thursday, April 11th
More Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley
Heavy rain cancels
Desiree Serr (206)937-1659; Marty Mayock (253)952-2185
See "More Cycle Tuesdays," April 4.
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Thursday, April 11th
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owen Station (Logboom Park), Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, April 2.
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Friday, April 12th
FRUMPS: Meander From Tukwila to Uwajimaya
30 miles
leisurely
some hills
map
stay-together group
10:00am from Ft. Dent, Tukwila
Rain cancels
Jan Paige (253)946-0207; Mary Karabaich (206)763-2447
Journey through Renton, north along Airport Way to the International District. We will lunch at Uwajimaya. This is a leisurely to social paced ride. (Social pace if we have a strong tailwind.) Please join us. We will stay together-no one will be left behind! Those who want to go at a faster pace are welcome to join us, however, they will be on their own! Come enjoy a leisurely cycle on what we hope will be a nice day!
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Saturday, April 13th
Cascade Training Series: 16-18 mph
45 miles
brisk
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station/Logboom Park, Kenmore
Rain cancels
Lamar Bass (425)747-7734
See CTS 12-14 mph. Same route but faster pace. Bring food.
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Saturday, April 13th
Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph
45 miles
social
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station/Logboom Park, Kenmore
Rain cancels
Susan Hiles (206)818-4050, (425)747-4050; Chuck Berg (425)644-5415
See accompanying article. A pleasant clockwise loop out to Snohomish and back via Maltby and Woodinville. Bring food.
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Saturday, April 13th
Cascade Training Series: 14-16 mph
45 miles
moderate
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station/Logboom Park, Kenmore
Rain cancels
Don Martin (206)363-9964
See CTS 12-14 mph. Same route, slightly faster pace. Bring food.
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Saturday, April 13th
New to CBC? Let's Go Ride
25-30miles
leisurely
some hills
no map
frequent regroup
10:00am from CBC Office 7400 Sand Point Wy NE, Bldg. 30
Rain cancels
George Buck (206)524-6032, Leslie Blaine (206)789-3833
This is a fun ride for new and not so new riders. Members and non-members are welcomed to join. Pace is usually somewhere between leisurely and social. Route and distance depends on group. Lunch stop. Call for info.
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Sunday, April 14th
Tulip Tour
30-35 miles
moderate
mostly flat
map
frequent regroup
9:00am from Conway School
Rain cancels
Don & Jeanne Jovag (360)387-4209, (360)629-6415
Tour the tulip and daffodil fields of Skagit Valley. Drive north on I-5 to Exit #221 (approximately 1-1/2 hours north of Seattle). Turn right and go close to 1/2 mile to Conway School. You must be parked and ready to leave by 9:00 AM.
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Sunday, April 14th
Ride Around Lake Washington
+50 miles
moderate
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Gas Works Park
Rain cancels
Nicky Trinh (206)285-4624; Mike Kelly (206)706-8807, (206)778-1837
Typical ride around Lake Washington. No restaurant stop. Regroup at major hills.
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Sunday, April 14th
Mercer Island and South Lake Washington
30-35 miles
moderate
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
10:30am from South Bellevue Park & Ride
Rain cancels
Gary Schneider (425)226-6837
We will ride around Mercer Island from Bellevue, then head west across I-90 and complete the trip around the south end of the Lake. Lunch stop during the ride. From I-90 take Bellevue Way, and go north. Park & Ride is on the right.
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Sunday, April 14th
A Taste of Hell
20-25 miles
moderate
some hills
map
stay-together group
1:30pm from Gas Works Park
Rain cancels
David Robinson (206)306-2318
No, the title does not refer to IRS day. This is our annual ride in conjunction with the famed Paris-Roubaix race over the cobblestones, nicknamed The Hell of the North. Tour some of Seattle's cobblestone streets and scenic out-of-the-way places. Bring stout wheels (and suspension), a comfy saddle and a willingness to have fun. We'll stop for a bite and brew afterwards, and see if Messr. Hincapie can finally pull off a win.
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Monday, April 15th
MUMPS: Head Up North
40-50 miles
moderate
hilly
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station, Kenmore
Rain cancels
Ellen Witebsky (206)525-6371; Don Martin (206)363-9964
See MUMPS: Head Up North, April 2.
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Monday, April 15th
Bakery Fun Ride
17 miles
leisurely
mostly flat
no map
stay-together group
11:00am from Northshore Sports Complex, Woodinville
Heavy rain cancels
Steve Hastings ; Denise Chan (425)821-3911
Please join us for a fun, easy ride on the Trail to our favorite bakery, Lake Forest Park Mall's Great Harvest Bread Co. Bring money for goodies! From I-405 take Exit #23 eastbound (Hwy 522 toward Monroe and Wenatchee) to the Woodinville exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp and go to NE 175th St (second light). Turn right again, cross the railroad tracks, and turn left at the stop sign onto Hwy 202. Pass Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery on your right and Columbia Winery, Red Hook Brewery, The Herbfarm, and Willows Lodge on your left. Cross the Sammamish River Bridge, then take the next left into the parking lot beside the softball fields. Congratulations! You are at the Northshore Sports Complex.
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Tuesday, April 16th
TREATS: Bothell to Snohomish
35 miles
social
hilly
map
frequent regroup
10:30am from Bothell/dirt parking lot on the Sammamish River Trail
Rain cancels
Peter Hallson (425)673-4816
Rained out in November, so we try again. We'll ride out to Snohomish for lunch, then back while enjoying beautiful rural scenery. From the center of Bothell, turn south on 102nd, then cross the bridge.Turn right into dirt parking lot.
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Tuesday, April 16th
Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley
Heavy rain cancels
John Jensen (206)241-5774; Tom Baker (425)271-1251
See Cycle Tuesdays, April 2.
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Tuesday, April 16th
PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride
25-40 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Hamilton Viewpoint Park, West Seattle
Rain cancels
Dennis Grace (206)937-8210
See PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride April 9.
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Tuesday, April 16th
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owen Station (Logboom Park), Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, April 2.
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Tuesday, April 16th
STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep
35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
6:00pm from Stanwood Velo Sport
No rain cancellation
Lawrence Baum (360)387-6369
See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, April 2.
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Wednesday, April 17th
Alki Wednesday Night Series
30-32 miles
moderate
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
7:00pm from 61st and Alki-at the statue
Rain cancels
Monica Zaborac (425)378-5054; Dan Garretson (425)747-5273
See Alki Wednesday Night Series, April 3.
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Thursday, April 18th
STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep
35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
4:00pm from Stanwood Velo Sport
No rain cancellation
Lawrence Baum (360)387-6369
See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, April 2.
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Thursday, April 18th
More Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley
Heavy rain cancels
Desiree Serr (206)937-1659; Marty Mayock (253)952-2185
see More "Cycle Tuesdays," April 4.
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Thursday, April 18th
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owen Station (Logboom Park), Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, April 2.
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Friday, April 19th
FRUMPS: Do Gas Works to Alki
30 miles
social
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Gas Works Park
Rain cancels
Karen Pederson (206)284-1452
Capital Hill, Downtown, Pike Place Market, Lincoln Park then lunch at Alki. Our return trip will follow the bike trail along Alki, Harbor Ave, along the waterfront. If the weather is nice, we will cross the Ship Canal at the Ballard Locks.
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Saturday, April 20th
Kids' Ride to Logboom Park
10 miles
easy
flat
no map
stay-together group
9:30am from Matthews Beach parking lot, near NE93rd and Sand Point Way NE
Rain cancels
Jeff & Christopher Almgren (206)524-0132
See Kids' Ride to Logboom Park, April 6
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Saturday, April 20th
City Living
10 miles
leisurely
mostly flat
no map
stay-together group
10:00am from Gas Works Park
Heavy rain cancels
Norm Tjaden (206)525-2366
Urban tour of northeast Seattle. We'll stop and tour a variety of sites and housing, including an open house of the artists' studios/apartments at the Good Shepard Center. No cleats at the Center. Bring a lock. We'll take a short break for coffee/pastries along the way.
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Saturday, April 20th
Bagbalm Not Included-R.A.W Training Series-Around Lake Washington
50-55 miles
moderate
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00pm from Burnett Linear Park, Renton
Rain cancels
Roger Salstrom (206)276-8348
Are you RAW material? You can be! Whether you plan on riding RAW or not, come join in as we continue training with a counterclockwise loop of Lake Washington. From I-405, take the Rainier Ave exit to Renton. Continue north on Rainier. Turn right onto SW 7th St. Continue straight throught the next stop sign and turn left, following the road around Burnett Linear Park to parking at the north end.
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Sunday, April 21st
Tulip Tour
30-35 miles
moderate
mostly flat
map
frequent regroup
9:00am from Conway School
Rain cancels
Don & Jeanne Jovag (360)387-4209, (360)629-6415
See Tulip Tour, April 14.
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Sunday, April 21st
Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph
45 miles
social
hilly
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Ft. Dent, Tukwila
Rain cancels
Sara & Tom Matoi (253)631-0285
See accompanying article. We'll go south on the Green River Trail to Kent, then east up into the hills before returning via the Cedar River Trail. Bring food. Take Exit 1 from I-405; meet by the restrooms.
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Sunday, April 21st
Cascade Training Series: 14-16 mph
45 miles
moderate
hilly
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Ft. Dent, Tukwila
Rain cancels
Stu Rogers (206)706-4705
See CTS 12-14 mph. Same route, slightly faster pace. Bring food.
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Sunday, April 21st
Cascade Training Series: 16-18 mph
45 miles
brisk
hilly
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Ft. Dent, Tukwila
Rain cancels
Lamar Bass (425)747-7734
See CTS 12-14 mph. Same route but faster pace. Bring food.
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Sunday, April 21st
Renton - Maple Valley
25-35 miles
social
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Ron Regis Park
No rain cancellation
Chuck Berg (425)644-5415
Rural ride with a lunch stop. From I-405 (Exit #4), go east on SR 169 to Aqua Barn. Turn left at 149th Ave SE and left into the Park.
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Sunday, April 21st
Magnolia Scenic Loop
20-25 miles
social
some hills
map
frequent regroup
1:00pm from Gas Works Park
Rain cancels
Nicky Trinh (206)285-4624; JoAnn Yoshimoto (206)523-6610
We will follow the Burke-Gilman to its (il)logical conclusion in Fremont, then make our way through the Ballard Locks and up to Discovery Park. A lovely urban ride with plenty of fresh air and scenic beauty.
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Sunday, April 21st
Saints & Sinners
25 miles
moderate
some hills
map
stay-together group
1:30pm from North Parking Lot at Center for Spiritual Living, 5801 Sand Point Way
Rain cancels
David Robinson (206)306-2318
A fun afternoon ride for those who attend church in the morning (the saints), or are recovering from last night (the sinners). No need to identify your category. We ride at high-moderate to low-brisk pace. Stop afterwards for a bite and brew.
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Monday, April 22nd
MUMPS: Head Up North
40-50 miles
moderate
hilly
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station, Kenmore
Rain cancels
Ellen Witebsky (206)525-6371; Don Martin (206)363-9964
See MUMPS: Head Up North, April 1.
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Tuesday, April 23rd
TREATS: Brewery On and Off
35-40 miles
social
some hills
no map
stay-together group
10:30am from Gas Works Park
Heavy rain cancels
Don Swisher (206)782-0549
Snowed out in January, so we try again. Ride from Gas Works to Red Hook and back, both on and off the Trail. Through Shoreline to Lake Forest Park, then B-GT to Brewery. Return via B-GT, then get off at Matthews Beach to go back to Gas Works.
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Tuesday, April 23rd
Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park
Heavy rain cancels
John Jensen (206)241-5774; Tom Baker (425)271-1251
See Cycle Tuesdays, April 2.
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Tuesday, April 23rd
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owen Station (Logboom Park), Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, April 2.
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Tuesday, April 23rd
PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride
25-40 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Hamilton Viewpoint Park, West Seattle
Rain cancels
Dennis Grace (206)937-8210
See PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride, April 9.
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Tuesday, April 23rd
STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep
35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
6:00pm from Stanwood Velo Sport
No rain cancellation
Lawrence Baum (360)387-6369
See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, April 2.
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Tuesday, April 23rd
Eastside Tours
20-25 miles
moderate
hilly
no map
stay-together group
6:45pm from Marymoor Park tennis courts
Rain cancels
Per & Shana Sunde (425)392-1347
Join us for an evening ride as we explore the Eastside. Route varies each week. Lights required.
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Wednesday, April 24th
Sara's Southend Saunter-Auburn to Black Diamond
50 miles
social
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Brannon Park, Auburn
No rain cancellation
Sara Matoi (253)631-0285
A scenic, mostly rural ride. See cows and get chased by dogs on the way to lunch in Black Diamond. To reach Brannon Park, take 15th NW exit off Hwy 167. Go east (left) on 15th NW to Auburn Way N. Go north (left) on Auburn Way N to 28th St. Turn right on 28th St which ends at the Park.
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Wednesday, April 24th
Alki Wednesday Night Series
30-32 miles
moderate
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
7:00pm from 61st and Alki-at the statue
Rain cancels
Monica Zaborac (425)378-5054; Dan Garretson (425)747-5273
See Alki Wednesday Night Series, April 3.
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Thursday, April 25th
STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep
35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
4:00pm from Stanwood Velo Sport
No rain cancellation
Lawrence Baum (360)387-6369
See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, April 2.
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Thursday, April 25th
More Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley
Heavy rain cancels
Desiree Serr (206)937-1659; Marty Mayock (253)952-2185
see More "Cycle Tuesdays," April 4.
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Thursday, April 25th
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owen Station (Logboom Park), Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, April 2.
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Friday, April 26th
FRUMPS: Cycle Mercer Island to Issaquah
35 miles
social
some hills
no map
stay-together group
10:00am from West Parking Lot, Mercer Island Lid
No rain cancellation
Peter Hallson (425)673-4816
We plan to cycle to Issaquah via the May Valley Rd, lunch at Gilman Village then return to Mercer Island via Newport Way. From I-5 take I-90, Exit 6. Go north on West Mercer Way to the parking lot west of the tennis courts.
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Saturday, April 27th
Cascade Training Series: 14-16 mph
50 miles
moderate
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from CBC Office, 6310 NE 74th St
Rain cancels
Don Martin (206)363-9964
See C.T.S. 12-14 mph. Same route, slightly faster pace. Bring food.
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Saturday, April 27th
Cascade Training Series: 16-18 mph
50 miles
brisk
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from CBC Office, 6310 NE 74th St
Rain cancels
Lamar Bass (425)747-7734
See C.T.S. 12-14 mph. Same route but a faster pace and possibly more hills and miles. Bring food.
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Saturday, April 27th
Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph
50 miles
social
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from CBC Office, 6310 NE 74th St, Bldg. 30
Rain cancels
Chuck Berg (425)644-5415
See accompanying article. Clockwise loop of Lake Washington. Bring food. The Club office is located on the left two blocks inside the main gate of the former Sand Point Naval Air Station.
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Saturday, April 27th
Whidbey Island Overnighter
+/-120 miles
brisk
hilly
no map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station/Logboom Park, Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
This is a two-day camping trip on April 27th and 28th, limited to 8 people, self-sagged. Mileage will be between 50-60 per day. (There is a hotel less than 15 miles away!) The route will be on reasonable lower traffic safe roads.
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Saturday, April 27th
Another Leisurely Ride - Tulip Time
18 miles
leisurely
mostly flat
no map
stay-together group
10:30am from La Conner Fire Department
Rain cancels
Stu Rogers (206)706-4705
We'll check out the tulip farms and do lunch in La Conner. Meet at the Fire Dept. in La Conner. Take I-5, Exit 221 then Hwy 534 to La Conner. Parking is tight. The public parking facility costs $2 per day and is near the Fire Dept. We will cycle by the tulips. All displays are now charging to see them; I will not stop unless you want to.
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Sunday, April 28th
Tom & Sara's Southend Saunter-Kent to Brown's Point
55 miles
social
hilly
map
frequent regroup
9:00am from Russell Road Park, Kent
No rain cancellation
Sara & Tom Matoi (253)631-0285
Very scenic views but a hilly ride. Leaders' pace is social but this is a very strenuous ride due to the hills. Lunch at 32 miles at Brown's Point. Return is via B.P.A. Trail. Take Kent-Des Moines exit from I-5 and go east on Hwy 516 to Kent. Turn left on Meeker St, left on Russell Rd. Park is on the right.
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Sunday, April 28th
Country Ride Series/Renton to Covington
55 miles
moderate/brisk (Dual Pace)
hilly
map
occasional regroup
9:45am from Cedar River Park, Renton
Heavy rain cancels
Ralph and Carol Nussbaum (206)783-6450
A great country ride for the beginning of spring. Starts on the Cedar Valley River Trail and continues on roads over rolling hills through lush farmland and river valleys. From I-405, take Exit 4 (SR 169) onto the Maple Valley Hwy towards Enumclaw. Park is on the right just beyond the freeway. Meet in the parking lot nearest to the Community Center.
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Sunday, April 28th
Stanwood-La Conner
40 miles
social
mostly flat
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Stanwood Velosport in Viking Village Shopping Ctr on Hwy 32
Rain cancels
Wendell Hultman (425)353-2972, (425)353-4600
Bring money for lunch in La Conner.
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Monday, April 29th
MUMPS: Head Up North
40-50 miles
moderate
hilly
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station, Kenmore
Rain cancels
Ellen Witebsky (206)525-6371; Don Martin (206)363-9964
See MUMPS: Head Up North, April 1.
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Tuesday, April 30th
TREATS: Tour the Hills of Seattle
25-35 miles
social
hilly
no map
frequent regroup
10:30am from Gas Works Park
Heavy rain cancels
Stu Rogers (206)706-4705
Rained out in February, so we try again. Grease up your "Granny" Gear as we tackle some of the more prominent hills of Seattle and enjoy some winter vistas. A lunch stop is guaranteed, but route depends upon weather and leader's disposition.
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Tuesday, April 30th
Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park
Heavy rain cancels
John Jensen (206)241-5774; Tom Baker (425)271-1251
See Cycle Tuesdays, April 2.
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Tuesday, April 30th
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owen Station (Logboom Park), Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, April 2.
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Tuesday, April 30th
STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep
35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
6:00pm from Stanwood Velo Sport
No rain cancellation
Lawrence Baum (360)387-6369
See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, April 2.
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Tuesday, April 30th
Eastside Tours
20-25 miles
moderate
hilly
no map
stay-together group
6:45pm from Marymoor Park tennis courts
Rain cancels
Per & Shana Sunde (425)392-1347
Join us for an evening ride as we explore the Eastside. Route varies each week. Lights required. Meet by the tennis courts.