Calendar for February 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.

Friday, February 1st

FRUMPS: Do south Lake Washington from Beacon Hill

We'll go down Cheasty Blvd. to Mercer Island, circle the Island weather permitting (and if we feel like it!), then on to Renton to have lunch. Return via Rainier Ave, up Carkeek Drive and Beacon Ave. Directions to start: Take Columbia Way exit off I-5. Turn left at Spokane St; go 3 blocks to Beacon Ave. S., and turn right at the fire station. Park in center of median across from the Community Center.
Saturday, February 2nd

Kids' Ride to Logboom 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. The parking lot is near NE 93rd & Sand Point Way NE. If you have questions, please call us before 8:00pm.
Saturday, February 2nd

New to CBC? Let's Go Ride!

This is a fun ride for new or not so new riders. All members and non-members are welcome to join. Pace is usually somewhere between leisurely and social. Route and distance depends on group. Lunch stop. Call for information.
Saturday, February 2nd

Ride Trail to Red Hook

Ride from Gas Works Park to Red Hook Brewery for lunch.
Saturday, February 2nd

Groundhogs & Raw Fish

It's time for our annual (well, okay, I skipped last year) Groundhog's Day ride. We'll go chasing groundhogs through West Seattle, then return for dinner at one of the best sushi bars in town. Yes, they have cooked food too. A fun afternoon at a true moderate pace. If it rains, meet for dinner at 5:00 at Mashiko's on California Ave, south of Alaska.
Sunday, February 3rd

Chilly Hilly Warm-Ups/Easy

Break out that cold weather gear and join us for our third year! Beginners welcome and encouraged. Limited services. Take I-90 east to Hwy 18 exit. Go left under freeway, drive 3 miles to Railroad Ave, turn right, go 1 mile to Log Pavilion next to train station.
Sunday, February 3rd

Tom & Sara's South End Saunter-Kent to Sumner

A very scenic but sometimes hilly ride to Sumner via Redondo Beach. Flat return after lunch. Take Kent-Des Moines exit off I-5; go east on Hwy 516 to Kent. Turn left on Meeker St, left on Russell Road. The Park is on the right. Note: This ride begins at 9:30!
Sunday, February 3rd

Riding to Chilly Hilly

Route and distance to be determined by group and weather. Any precipitation or serious likelihood of precipitation cancels - as will snow or black ice conditions - but not temperature. Bring nutrition - no food stop. Yes, we'll be doing more hills. Guaranteed to make Chilly Hilly a pleasant (rather than a grueling) Sunday outing.
Sunday, February 3rd

Chilly Hilly Warm-Ups/Harder-A Darkside Development Series

Routes are a series of outs and backs, figure-8's, etc. Beginners welcome and encouraged. You are never more than 8 miles from your car. Kings and queens of the hill can do them twice! Severe weather shortens/intensifies ride. Limited services. BRING FOOD/energy drinks. Heart-rate monitors encouraged. Climb 500- to 2000-feet of vertical. Pace may be faster depending on group dynamics. Take I-90 east to Hwy 18 exit. Go left under the freeway, drive 3 miles to Railroad Ave, turn right, go 1 mile to Log Pavilion next to train station.
Monday, February 4th

MUMPS: Do The Lake

A fun, north Lake Washington loop ride with a food stop enroute. Join us in Kenmore, or meet us at the Coffee Crew (NE 45th St at 36th Ave NE) at approximately 10:45, or at Pert's Deli (Leschi Park) at 11:15. Distance and pace will vary to suit group. Check with leaders if weather appears questionable.
Tuesday, February 5th

TREATS: Tour the Hills of Seattle

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 (always sunny!).
Tuesday, February 5th

Cycle Tuesdays

Lights required October through April! 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.
Tuesday, February 5th

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, February 6th

Daytime Lake Washington Loop or ?

Standard counter-clockwise loop of the Lake with a food stop in Kirkland. Will occasionally vary the route and destination, depending upon the whim of those who show up.
Wednesday, February 6th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

Ride leaves promptly at 7:05pm. Ride pace will be moderate-to-brisk dependent on riders following the rules of the road. Route varies every week. Dinner stop at Pegasus Pizza after the ride.
Thursday, February 7th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

Lights required October through April! 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.
Thursday, February 7th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For more information, please see 02/05/02 ride description.
Friday, February 8th

FRUMPS: Do The Tour de Podunk

We will take the 9:25am ferry to Southworth and cycle to Podunk (Port Orchard) where we will have lunch before returning to Southworth for the ferry back to West Seattle.
Saturday, February 9th

Hilly Hilly On Whidbey Island

Hilly ride on rural Whidbey Island. Lunch stop, but bring snacks and money. Raingear and fenders recommended. Mileage will depend on weather. Rain does not cancel.
Saturday, February 9th

Kids' Ride to Logboom Park

For more information, please see Kids' Ride to Logboom Park on 2/2.
Saturday, February 9th

Marymoor Cruise

Weather determines distance. Coffee stop.
Saturday, February 9th

Another Leisurely Ride

There will be a short, steep hill, but no mercy!.
Saturday, February 9th

Ride the Trail to Red Hook

For more information, please see Ride the Trail to Red Hook on 2/2.
Saturday, February 9th

Hither & Thither (and maybe "Yon")

Test your legs before Chilly Hilly on a high-moderate/low-brisk paced ride through Seattle neighborhoods and parks. We'll stop to regroup atop significant hills or in spots where the navigation gets dicey. No food stop.
Sunday, February 10th

Chilly Hilly Warm-Ups/Easy

For more information, please see Chilly Hilly Warm-Ups/Easy on 2/3.
Sunday, February 10th

Island Hopping - Guemes & Fidalgo

Guemes Island has only about 18 miles of paved roads, so we will combine the most scenic part of Fidalgo Island (i.e. Washington Park) with this ride. Be prepared for close encounters with wildlife, including eagles and deer. Ferry terminal is located at 6th and I streets in Anacortes and our boat leaves at 10:00am. Allow 1 1/2 hours travel time from Seattle. Bring $1.25 for the 5-minute ferry ride. Call ride leaders in advance for complete pre-ride information and to arrange carpooling.
Sunday, February 10th

Riding to Chilly Hilly

For more information, please see ride description 02/03/02.
Sunday, February 10th

Chilly Hilly Warm-Ups/Harder-A Darkside Development Series

For more information, please see Chilly Hilly Warm-Ups/Harder on 2/3.
Sunday, February 10th

Saints & Sinners

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.
Monday, February 11th

MUMPS: Do The Lake

For more information, please see MUMPS: Do The Lake on 02/04.
Monday, February 11th

Bakery Fun Ride

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! Directions to start: 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 Street (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.
Tuesday, February 12th

TREATS: Southern Sojourn

We'll go thru Renton, then hook up with the Green River Trail to Auburn for lunch. Return via the Interurban and Green River Trails. Take Exit #5 from I-405, drive west to Lake Washington Blvd, turn right, then take next left into Coulon Park. Park in the south beach parking area..
Tuesday, February 12th

Cycle Tuesdays

For more information, please see 02/05/02 "Cycle Tuesdays."
Tuesday, February 12th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For more information, please see 02/05/02 ride description.
Wednesday, February 13th

Sara's Southend Saunter/Renton to Alki

A hilly ride to lunch at Alki Beach. Return via I-90 Bike Trail. Gene Coulon is on the south end of Lake Washington. Park in the unrestricted north parking lots, meet by restrooms near Kidd Valley.
Wednesday, February 13th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

For more information, please see ride description 02/06/02.
Thursday, February 14th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

For more information, please see ride description for More "Cycle Tuesdays," 02/07/02.
Thursday, February 14th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For more information, please see 02/05/02 ride description.
Friday, February 15th

FRUMPS: Go North

Eat a good breakfast. Real lunch near the end of the ride. Exact route will depend on the weather.
Saturday, February 16th

X-C Skiing

We'll be on easy to moderate ski trails. Bring snacks and water. We may stop on return for something warm or cold to drink. Rain with high freezing level will cancel. Take Cabin Creek, Exit 63 from I-90.
Saturday, February 16th

Mid-month Moderate Ride

A city loop with a few hills - a good Chilly Hilly warm-up ride.
Saturday, February 16th

Culinary Cravings

The destination is a mystery, but you're guaranteed an interesting eatery with tasty vittles at the midpoint of this ride. Will it be stromboli, Cambodian noodles, or piroshky? You'll have to join us to find out!
Sunday, February 17th

Riding to Chilly Hilly

For more information, please see ride description 02/03/02.
Sunday, February 17th

Marymoor Cruise

Weather determines distance. Coffee stop.
Sunday, February 17th

Stu's Special

Social ride to get ready for the Chilly Hilly. We will have a stop for lunch. Route will depend on weather and disposition of the Ride Leader. (Sunny?)
Monday, February 18th

Holiday Special

A fun, loop ride of north Lake Washington with a food stop enroute.
Tuesday, February 19th

TREATS: Tour the Southwest Shore

A scenic ride thru neighborhoods above southwest Lake Washington, then down to Seward Park. Return along the shore with a lunch stop at Pert's Deli, then back via Madison Park and the Arboretum.
Tuesday, February 19th

Cycle Tuesdays

For more information, please see 02/05/02 "Cycle Tuesdays."
Tuesday, February 19th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For more information, please see ride description 02/05/02.
Wednesday, February 20th

Daytime Lake Washington Loop or ?

For more information, please see description for Daytime Lake Washington Loop or ?, 02/06/02.
Wednesday, February 20th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

For more information, please see Alki Wednesday Night Series on 02/06/02.
Thursday, February 21st

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

For more information, please see More "Cycle Tuesdays," 02/07/02.
Thursday, February 21st

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For more information, please see STP Training Series Northend Edition 02/05/02.
Friday, February 22nd

FRUMPS: Do Mercer Island to Issaquah

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-90, take Exit 6, go north on W Mercer Way to the parking lot west of the tennis courts.
Saturday, February 23rd

Ruby Chow Park to Green Lake

An in-city loop ride with a food stop. From I-5 take Exit 161 (Southbound: Albro exit. Northbound: Swift Ave N, left on Albro). Park is in Georgetown on Hardy between 12th Ave S and 13th Ave S.
Saturday, February 23rd

Dan And Don 'Do The City'

A fun, in-city loop with a food stop enroute. Pace and distance may vary according to weather and group.
Sunday, February 24th

Chilly Hilly

It's how the Northwest kicks off the cycling season! Join us on the ride Bicycling Magazine named "One of Four Classic Rides" in the nation! In its 30th year, this ride is 33 miles around scenic Bainbridge Island. Guaranteed to be hilly, chilly and a heck of a lot of fun. Click for Chilly Hilly Website
Sunday, February 24th

Darkside Rides to Chilly Hilly

Ride to the 8:30am ferry as a stay-together group; ride Chilly Hilly at your leisure; then ride back from the 3:40pm ferry as a stay-together group. Please be pre-registered and ready to ride by 6:45am.
Sunday, February 24th

Not So Chilly But Maybe Hilly

If you can't do the Chilly Hilly today, come on a ride anyway in the middle of the day. Snack stop half-way.
Sunday, February 24th

Saints & Sinners

For more information, please see Saints & Sinners on 2/10.
Monday, February 25th

MUMPS: Do The Lake

For more information, please see MUMPS: Do The Lake on 02/4.
Tuesday, February 26th

TREATS: Out in the Valley

Explore "out in the Sammamish Valley" with Jan including a lunch/snack stop. (Tracey Owen Park is on the Lakeshore in Kenmore.)
Tuesday, February 26th

Cycle Tuesdays

For more information, please see 02/05/02 "Cycle Tuesdays".
Tuesday, February 26th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For more information, please see STP Training Series Northend Edition, 02/05/02.
Wednesday, February 27th

Sara's Southend Saunter/Kent to Brown's Point

A hilly ride for views of Puget Sound to lunch at Brown's Point. Return via B.P.A. Trail. From I-5, take Kent-Des Moines exit. Go east on Hwy 516 to Kent, turn left at light on Meeker. Take a left at light on Russell Road. The Park is on your right.
Wednesday, February 27th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

For more information, please see Alki Wednesday Night Series, 02/06/02.
Thursday, February 28th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

For more information, please see More "Cycle Tuesdays," 02/07.
Thursday, February 28th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For more information, please see STP Training Series Northend Edition, 02/05/02.