Calendar for January 2002
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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.

Tuesday, January 1st

Ring Out the Old, Ring In the New

Well, it's not a new millennium, nor a Space Odyssey year. Just our 12th Annual New Year's Day Ride. Join us to start the new year off right. An easy ride, with a few minor hills--just to work off the holiday stuffing. If it rains, meet at 4:45pm for dinner.
Wednesday, January 2nd

Alki Wednesday Night Series

Ride leaves promptly at 7:05pm. Ride pace will be high-moderate to brisk, depending on whether riders are following the rules of the road. Route varies every week. Dinner stop for pizza after the ride.
Thursday, January 3rd

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, January 3rd

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.
Friday, January 4th

FRUMPS: Do A Green River Ramble

We will cycle to Auburn, have lunch at the Sun Break Café, and return to Ft. Dent via the Interurban Trail. Directions to start: Take Exit 1 from I-405; head north on Interurban Ave., right on Ft. Dent Way, left at traffic circle to the park. Meet by the restrooms.
Saturday, January 5th

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. Directions to start: Matthews Beach parking lot is near NE 93rd & Sand Point Way NE. If questions, please call us before 8:00pm.
Saturday, January 5th

Marymoor Cruise

Weather determines distance. Coffee stop.
Saturday, January 5th

I'm Back, Are You

A fun, in-city loop ride with a lunch stop in the middle.
Saturday, January 5th

Culinary Cravings

A pleasant ride to a great off-the-beaten-path eatery somewhere in Seattle. Be sure to bring your sense of adventure and money for lunch.
Saturday, January 5th

Resolution Ride

Did you resolve to ride more often? Start now. North through Golden Gardens Park, Blue Ridge, Edmonds. Return via Brier, Lake Forest Park and North Seattle. No food stops planned-if weather is very cold, we'll stop to thaw our toes as needed!
Sunday, January 6th

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, January 6th

Island Hopping - Camano

This is one of our favorite rides. Be forewarned that the hills are rolling and constant. RSVP by 12/30, and include home/work/fax numbers and e-mail address so leaders can send you complete pre-ride information and help to arrange carpools. Allow at least 1-1/4 hours travel time from Seattle to Camano. The entire island is rolling (or just plain steep) hills, and if the road is wet it could be quite slippery. Mountain bikers should be fine; road bikers may wish to use wider tires for this ride. Bring money for lunch and snacks. Also, bring rain jacket, head- and taillights, and camera (optional). Finally, pack a change of clothing in the car for the ride home.
Sunday, January 6th

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

Routes are a series of out 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 rides. 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 freeway. Drive 3 miles to Railroad Ave, turn right, 1 mile to Log Pavilion next to train station.
Sunday, January 6th

Jefferson Park to University Village

A fun, in-city loop ride from Beacon Hill to University Village for a food stop. Take I-5 to Exit #163 (Columbia Way). Go east on Columbia Way, left on Spokane St, right (south) on Beacon Ave to the Community Center at 3801 Beacon Ave S.
Sunday, January 6th

Riding Through Winter II

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.
Sunday, January 6th

A Winter Social

A hilly but sociable ride in south Snohomish County with a stop for lunch.
Monday, January 7th

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 approximately 11:15. Distance and pace will vary to suit group. Check with leaders if the weather appears questionable.
Tuesday, January 8th

TREATS: North Lake Tour

A hilly ride around the north part of Lake Washington with a lunch/snack stop.
Tuesday, January 8th

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, January 8th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, 01/03/02.
Wednesday, January 9th

Sara's South End Saunter-Renton to Pioneer Square

Come for a ride that’s at times on pleasant, paved bike paths and at other times becomes a nitty gritty city ride. Lunch in Pioneer Square. Gene Coulon Park is on the south end of Lake Washington on Lk. Washington Blvd. Be sure to park in an unrestricted lot (North Beach) but meet by restroom.
Wednesday, January 9th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See ride description for Alki Wednesday Night Series, 01/02/02.
Thursday, January 10th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See ride description for More "Cycle Tuesdays," 01/03/02.
Thursday, January 10th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, 01/03/02.
Friday, January 11th

FRUMPS: Circumnavigate Poverty Rock!

We will ride to Mercer Island, and after circling the Island, stop for lunch. Afterwards we'll ride back to Gasworks Park.
Saturday, January 12th

Kids' Ride to Log Boom Park

For more information, please see Kids' Ride to Log Boom Park on 1/5.
Saturday, January 12th

Dan & Don 'Do The City'

A fun, in-city loop ride with a food stop enroute. Pace and distance may vary according to weather and group.
Saturday, January 12th

Ride South Lake Washington

Ride from Mercer Island east across I-90 Trail to Lake Washington Blvd., through Renton, back north on Rainier & Lakeside to Leschi for a snack or late lunch. We'll then ride east over the I-90 Bridge to the Park & Ride. Fairly flat ride, a few hills. Take Island Crest Way off I-90 to reach Park & Ride.
Sunday, January 13th

Chilly Hilly Warm-ups/Easy

For more information, please see Chilly Hilly Warm-ups/Easy on 1/6/02.
Sunday, January 13th

Marymoor Cruise

Weather determines distance. Coffee stop.
Sunday, January 13th

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

For more information, please see Chilly Hilly Warm-ups/Harder on 1/6/02.
Sunday, January 13th

Riding Through Winter II

Please see description for Riding Through Winter II, 01/06/02.
Sunday, January 13th

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, January 14th

MUMPS: Do The Lake

For more information, please see MUMPS: Do The Lake on 1/7/02.
Tuesday, January 15th

TREATS: Gasworks to Edmonds

We'll find a place to eat well in Edmonds, then cycle back.
Tuesday, January 15th

Cycle Tuesdays

See ride description for Cycle Tuesdays, 01/08/02.
Tuesday, January 15th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, 01/03/02.
Wednesday, January 16th

Daytime Lake Washington Loop or

The 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 on the ride.
Wednesday, January 16th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See ride description for Alki Wednesday Night Series, 01/02/02.
Thursday, January 17th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See ride description for More "Cycle Tuesdays" on 01/03/02.
Thursday, January 17th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, 01/03/02.
Friday, January 18th

FRUMPS: Cycle Seward Park to Salmon Bay

We will ride along Lake Washington, then take the Burke-Gilman Trail into Ballard. After crossing the Locks, we will eat at Fishermen's Terminal before returning along Elliott Bay and Beacon Hill to Seward Park. Directions to start: As you enter Seward Park, turn right and park in the lot next to the tennis courts.
Saturday, January 19th

Another Leisurely Ride

There will be a stop for lunch.
Saturday, January 19th

Ride South 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. Then we'll ride east over I-90 to the Park & Ride. This is a fairly flat ride, a few hills. Take the Bellevue Way exit from I-90, drive north two blocks, the Park & Ride is on your right.
Sunday, January 20th

Chilly Hilly Warm-ups/Easy

For more information, please see Chilly Hilly Warm-ups/Easy on 1/6/02.
Sunday, January 20th

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

For more information, please see Chilly Hilly Warm-ups/Harder on 1/6/02.
Sunday, January 20th

Riding Through Winter II

Note: This ride and the ride on 01/27 begin at 10:00am! Please see description for Riding Through Winter II, 01/06/02.
Sunday, January 20th

A Winter Social

For more information, please see A Winter Social on 1/6/02.
Monday, January 21st

Holiday Special

A fun, loop ride of north Lake Washington with a food stop enroute.
Tuesday, January 22nd

TREATS: Explore North Seattle Neighborhoods

Join us as we ride through some neighborhoods north of the ship canal and stop for lunch along the way. Distance may depend on the weather.
Tuesday, January 22nd

Cycle Tuesdays

See ride description for Cycle Tuesdays, 01/08/02.
Tuesday, January 22nd

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, 01/03/02.
Wednesday, January 23rd

Sara's South End Saunter-Kent to Covington

We'll start off flat and climb to Covington, then go downhill to Renton for lunch and have a flat return on the Green River Trail. Directions: Take Kent-Des Moines Exit off I-5, go east on Hwy 516 to Kent. Make a left on Meeker St, a left on Russell Rd, and the Park is on your right.
Wednesday, January 23rd

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See ride description for Alki Wednesday Night Series, 01/02/02.
Thursday, January 24th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See ride description for More "Cycle Tuesdays," on 01/03/02.
Thursday, January 24th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, 01/03/02.
Friday, January 25th

FRUMPS: Meander to Maltby

TREATS ride leaders Steve Daviess and Kathy Duden-Daviess led this ride last April (it rained). We led this ride last October (it rained). Let's try for a dry meander! We'll take Avondale and Paradise Lake Roads to the Maltby Café for lunch (bring or buy). Return to Redmond via downtown Woodinville and the Sammamish River Trail. Meet at the west entrance to Marymoor Park--first parking lot on the left by the tennis courts.
Saturday, January 26th

Quarter-Century Times Four-Another Darkside Development Series Ride

Groups leaving at 4:00am and 6:00am will ride out to Marymoor Park and back. Lights required. Later segments at 8:00am and 10:00am do the traditional loop of Lake Sammamish. Limited services, bring food and water. All paces welcome. Meet in the middle of the Fred Meyer parking lot.
Saturday, January 26th

Hobart Country Ramble

A ride on some of the lower-traffic roads SE of Seattle. We will stop for food at the midpoint of the ride. Snow and or ice will cancel.
Saturday, January 26th

Ride South Lake Washington

For more information, please see Ride South Lake Washington on 1/19/02.
Sunday, January 27th

Chilly Hilly Warm-ups/Easy

For more information, please see Chilly Hilly Warm-ups/Easy on 1/6/02.
Sunday, January 27th

Marymoor Cruise

Weather determines distance. Coffee stop.
Sunday, January 27th

Riding Through Winter II

Note: This ride and the ride on 01/20 begin at 10:00! Please see description for Riding Through Winter II, 01/06/02.
Sunday, January 27th

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

For more information, please see Chilly Hilly Warm-ups/Harder on 1/6/02.
Sunday, January 27th

Saints & Sinners

See ride description for Saints & Sinners, 01/13/02.
Monday, January 28th

MUMPS: Do The Lake

For more information, please see MUMPS: Do The Lake on 1/7/02.
Tuesday, January 29th

TREATS: Brewery On and Off

Ride from Gasworks to Redhook and back, both on and off the Trail. Through Shoreline to Lake Forest Park, then on the B-GT to Brewery. Return via B-GT, then get off at Matthews Beach to go back to Gasworks.
Tuesday, January 29th

Cycle Tuesdays

See ride description for Cycle Tuesdays, 01/08/02.
Tuesday, January 29th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, 01/03/02.
Wednesday, January 30th

Daytime Lake Washington Loop or

For more information, please see Daytime Lake Washington Loop or ? on 1/16.
Wednesday, January 30th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See ride description for Alki Wednesday Night Series, 01/02/02.
Thursday, January 31st

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See ride description for More "Cycle Tuesdays," on 01/03/02.
Thursday, January 31st

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition, 01/03/02.