Calendar for December 2001
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.

Saturday, December 1st

Kids' Ride To Log Boom Park

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 minutes and then return to Matthews Beach. Matthews Beach parking lot is near NE 93rd & Sand Point Way NE. For questions, please call us before 8:00pm.
Saturday, December 1st

Dan and Don "Do The City"

A fun, scenic loop ride in the City, with a food stop enroute. Pace and distance may vary according to group's choice and weather conditions.
Saturday, December 1st

Ride South End Of Lake Washington

Ride from South Bellevue Park & Ride via Lake Washington Blvd., through Renton, back north on Rainier, Lakeside, to Leschi for a snack or late lunch, back east over I-90 to the Park & Ride. Fairly flat ride, a few hills. Directions: Take Exit 9 off of I-90, drive north two blocks, Park & Ride is on your right.
Sunday, December 2nd

Marymoor Cruise

Weather determines distance. Coffee stop.
Sunday, December 2nd

Riding Through The Winter

Route and distance to be determined by weather. Any precipitation or serious likelihood of precipitation, cancels - as does snow or black ice conditions - but not temperature. BRING FOOD. No food stop.
Sunday, December 2nd

Saints & Sinners

A fun 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.
Monday, December 3rd

MUMPS: Do The Lake

A fun, north Lake Washington loop ride with a food stop enroute. Join us in Kenmore - or meet us at Coffee Crew (NE 45th St. at 36th Ave NE) at approximately 10:45am or at Pert's Deli (Leschi Park) at approximately 11:15am. Distance and pace will vary to suit group. Check with leaders if weather is questionable.
Tuesday, December 4th

TREATS: North City Tour

Tour areas north of UW past Bitter Lake to Shoreline, around Innis Arden, then drop down to Lake Forest Park for lunch. Return via Burke-Gilman Trail with deviation around Nathan Hale HS and down 20th.
Tuesday, December 4th

Cycle Tuesdays

Lights required October thru April! Year-round training rides for one-day STP riders. Rides stress safety, fitness, and group riding skills. Fast paceline with some sprints from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups.
Tuesday, December 4th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

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.
Wednesday, December 5th

Sara's South End Saunter - Renton to Covington

Ride the Devil's Elbow to May Valley, then lunch in Maple Valley or Covington. Take Exit #4 off of I-405, go south 1 block on Hwy 169, turn right into Renton Community Center/Carco Theater. Meet near the Community Center.
Wednesday, December 5th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

Ride leaves promptly at 7:05. Routes this month will include Christmas venues such as Olympic Manor, Candy Cane Lane and Laurelhurst (if the mysterious ride leader for Laurelhurst shows up. D.R.). Ride pace will be moderate to brisk. Dinner stop at Pegasus Pizza after ride.
Thursday, December 6th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

(253)952-2185 Lights required. Year-round training rides for one-day STP riders. Rides stress safety, fitness and group riding skills. Fast paceline with some sprints from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups.
Thursday, December 6th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, 12/04/01.
Friday, December 7th

FRUMPS: Stay On The Level

Rain, ice, and/or snow will cancel this ride. We will lunch in Sumner. If we have to shorten the ride because of threatening looking weather, we will eat at Sun Break Caf=E9 in Auburn. Direction to start: Going south on I-5, take Exit 154 onto I-405, then Exit 1 and go north on Interurban (under I-405), right on Ft. Dent Way, left at the traffic circle, over the bridge and meet us at the end lot (near the restrooms).
Saturday, December 8th

Sno-Mon Loop

Please join us for a joint ride with the Evergreen Tandem Club that follows a scenic rural route through Maltby, Snohomish, and Monroe. Single bikes are always welcome. We will stop at the Snohomish Pie Company, so bring money for goodies and also bring your own food. This is a training ride so we won't linger too long, but we will make plenty of stops for photo ops, restrooms, and snacks. Post-ride brew and eats at the Woodinville Red Hook Brewery's Forecasters Pub. Directions: From I-405 take eastbound Exit #23 (SR522 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 202nd. Pass Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery on your right, and Columbia Winery, Redhook Brewery, Herbfarm, and Willow Lodge on your left. Cross the Sammamish River Bridge and take the next left into the parking lot next to the softball fields (Northshore Sports Complex).
Saturday, December 8th

Kids' Ride To Log Boom Park

For more information, please see Kids' Ride to Log Boom Park, 12/01.
Saturday, December 8th

Krispy Kruise

Join us for a ride around Lake Sammamish with a stop at the Krispy Kream donut shop to see what all the fuss is about. We'll burn the donut calories off on the way back. Meet at the totem pole parking lot at the west end of the park.
Saturday, December 8th

A Winter Social

Weather and temperature will determine our route which is sure to have a few hills. We will stop for lunch. Ice or rain cancels.
Sunday, December 9th

Island Hopping - Fidalgo

Yes, Virginia, Fidalgo really is an island. All riders must have high threshold for fresh air and scenic beauty. RSVP ASAP, and include home/work/fax numbers and e-mail address so leader can send you complete pre-ride information and help to arrange carpools.
Sunday, December 9th

Marymoor Cruise

Weather determines distance. Coffee stop.
Sunday, December 9th

Tom and Sara's South End Saunter: Fort Dent to Auburn

Take a unique route to Auburn via the hills of Fairwood. See and ride the Soos Creek Trail. Lunch in Auburn with a flat return. Joint ride with the Mountaineers.
Sunday, December 9th

Riding Through The Winter

Route and distance to be determined by weather. Any precipitation or serious likelihood of precipitation, cancels - as does snow or black ice conditions - but not temperature. BRING FOOD. No food stop.
Monday, December 10th

MUMPS: Do The Lake

For information, please see MUMPS: Do The Lake, 12/03/2001.
Tuesday, December 11th

TREATS: Another City Tour

We'll tour various mid-city environs with a lunch stop. Route will depend upon weather.
Tuesday, December 11th

Cycle Tuesdays

See ride information for Cycle Tuesdays, 12/04/01.
Tuesday, December 11th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, 12/04/01.
Wednesday, December 12th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See ride info for Alki Wednesday Night Series, 12/05/2001.
Thursday, December 13th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See ride information for More "Cycle Tuesdays," 12/06/01.
Thursday, December 13th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition