Calendar for June 2001
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Friday, June 1st

FRUMPS: Cycle from Mercer Island to Issaquah

Plan to journey to Gilman Village for lunch. We will go to Issaquah via May Valley Road and return to Mercer Island via Newport Hills. Please join us on this moderate (Jim) and social (Jan) paced ride.
Saturday, June 2nd

Langley Treats

Meet at 8:00 - 8:15 to catch the 8:30 ferry. We'll ride to the bakery in Langley, have a treat and return to the ferry. Bring money for the ferry and bakery goodies.
Saturday, June 2nd

Cascade Training Series, 12-14 mph

Clockwise around north end of Lake Washington via Burke Gilman & Sammamish trails to Marymoor; south on East Lake Sammamish Pkwy to Issaquah and back to Gasworks across I-90 and Lake Washington loop. Bring food.
Saturday, June 2nd

Cascade Training Series, 14-16 mph

See CTS 12-14 mph for description. Bring food. A little hillier since we won't use the trails.
Saturday, June 2nd

Cascade Training Series, 16-18mph

See CTS 12-14 mph for description. Bring food. We won't use the trails and we'll go over Lakemont/Cougar Mtn around south Lake Washington back to Gasworks Park.
Saturday, June 2nd

New to Cascade? Let's Go Ride.

This is a fun ride for new or not so new riders! Route and distance depends on group. Lunch stop. Call for directions. All members and non-members are welcome. So, let's go . . .
Sunday, June 3rd

Goose Bumps - Snoqualmie Valley Century

For the 4th year now, we are doing our Snoqualmie Valley Century Ride. The route winds through the Snoqualmie Valley; from Woodinville, through Redmond, Carnation, Cherry Valley, Duvall, Sultan, Monroe, Snohomish and back to Woodinville. The ride features two ride leaders with moderate and brisk paces. We will stop for a mid-ride lunch and conclude the day with a post ride brew or two at the Ale House. Note: Excessive sunshine cancels the ride.
Sunday, June 3rd

Cascade Advanced Training Series (CATS)

For one-day STP riders. Route depends on weather. Pace will vary and may be super-strenuous if conditions are favorable. Paceline skills or willingness to learn pace line riding desirable. Leader will want, need, to rest periodically. Bring food! Well behaved former "animals" welcome.
Sunday, June 3rd

Renton - Maple Valley

A rural ride with a lunch stop. Directions: From I-405, go east on 169, left on 149 Ave SE into park.
Monday, June 4th

MUMPS: Head up North

A series of fun loop rides in South Snohomish County with a food stop enroute.
Tuesday, June 5th

TREATS: Seattle Parks Passage

We'll ride past Montlake, Frink, Jefferson, Genesee, Seward and Leschi Parks to lunch. The fun doesn't stop yet, however, as our return will take us past Madrona, Madison and Washington (The Arboretum) Parks. Whew, all in one tour!!
Tuesday, June 5th

Tuesdays at Gasworks (TAG)

We will ride from Gasworks Park to Seward Park and back.
Tuesday, June 5th

Cycle Tuesdays

Lights required. Year-round traiing rides for one-day STP riders. Rides stress safety, fitness, and group riding skills. Fast pace line with some sprints from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 5th

Tuesday's Tours

Come explore Seattle's neighborhoods on both back streets and common bike routes. We'll do some hills but we'll wait for everyone at the top. Join us for dinner afterward at a restaurant nearby (generally Barlee's).
Tuesday, June 5th

Eastside Tour

Come join us for an after work ride and enjoy the weather. Route will vary each week.
Tuesday, June 5th

Scenic Training Series

Scenic rides on the quiet roads between Monroe, Sulton, Granite Falls, Lake Roseiger, and Snohomish. Training rides for STP or RAMROD riders with emphasis on scenic routes with little traffic. Mileage and pace to vary and to conform with group comfort.
Tuesday, June 5th

Sweetcakes

Ride from Stanwood through the surrounding countryside. From I-5, exit 212, west on Hwy 532 approx 6 miles; right at third light to Viking Village. Approx. 1 hour north of Seattle.
Wednesday, June 6th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 pm. With the longer daylight hours, LIGHTS ARE STILL AND ALWAYS REQUIRED! Any riders showing up without headlights will NOT be permitted to ride, due to safety issues of all riders. Routes vary each week. Longer routes are planned for June. Ride pace will be high brisk to low strenuous. Dinner stop at Pegasus Pizza after the ride. Great STP training ride!
Thursday, June 7th

More Cycle Tuesdays

Lights required. Year-round training rides for one-day STP riders. Rides stress safety, fitness and group riding skills. Fast pace line with some sprints from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups.
Thursday, June 7th

More 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.
Thursday, June 7th

Gasworks Thursday Social

Explore Seattle's backstreets at a comfortable pace with a sociable crowd. Every Thursday, a regular crowd of old friends and a curious crowd of new friends ride as far as evening light permits, venturing places seldom seen via routes seldom taken. We don't go looking for a challenge (we'll never ride the Counterbalance), but neither do we avoid one (we've topped a hill or two and waited for the sightseers among us). Bring money for dinner afterward, usually at Barlee's in Fremont. Heavy rain means we eat early.
Thursday, June 7th

Not So Fast!

An evening tour of the north end at a pace slower than the high speed Thursday night rides. Lights are required. The park is just west of I-5 off 130th Ave.
Thursday, June 7th

Scenic Training Series

For ride info see Scenic Training Series, 6/5.
Friday, June 8th

FRUMPS: Alki to Renton

Terminal 5 Access is about 500 ft south of Salty's on Harbor Ave. Take Harbor Ave. exit from West Seattle freeway. Go thru red-top arch and meet by the restrooms.
Saturday, June 9th

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. For questions, please call before 8:00 pm.
Saturday, June 9th

CATS - 18+mph

For ride info, see CATS, 6/3.
Saturday, June 9th

Guemes Island Ramble

Meet at entrance to LaConner adjacent to Water Treatment Plant and flag pole. Ride to Anacortes. Bring money for ferry to Guemes Island and lunch in Anacortes.
Saturday, June 9th

In and Out of the Valley

A ride through Sammamish Plateau, Carnation and Snoqualmie Falls. Rain and drizzle cancels.
Saturday, June 9th

Another Leisurely Ride

Ride will be a loop to Red Hook for a nosh via back roads. Return via the trail.
Sunday, June 10th

Around Hood Canal

This ride shows off the beauty of rural Western Washington. Most of the ride is flat with the water on one side and the Olympic Mountains on the other as we wind our way through the back roads of Mason and Jefferson Counties. There are two longer climbs into and out of Quilicene. This is the third time I have led the ride. It usually starts out as a stay together ride, but as the miles go by, people do spread out and there are usually 4 or 5 regroups. The ride is long, but we keep the pace reasonable and everyone usually enjoys themselves.
Sunday, June 10th

Roanoke Inn Ramble

We will do an easy cruise twice around Mercer Island ending at little known but very cozy Roanoke Inn for food and drink. Directions: Take I-90 from Seattle, exit at 7A, then left at 77th Ave SE.
Sunday, June 10th

Resurrection Sundays

Too busy Sunday morning? Come on out for a Sunday afternoon ride. Join in as we take a flat, high moderate-low brisk jaunt to Alki and back.
Sunday, June 10th

Cascade Training Series, 12-14 mph

Out the Cedar River Trail toward Maple Valley, then up into the hills to Black Diamond before return via Ravensdale, Hobart and May Valley to Renton.
Sunday, June 10th

Cascade Training Series, 14-16 mph

See CTS, 12-14 mph for description. Bring food. Same route, just a little faster.
Sunday, June 10th

Cascade Training Series, 16-18 mph

See CTS, 12-14 mph for description. Bring food. We'll add Tiger Mtn before return via Mercer Island.
Monday, June 11th

MUMPS: Head up North

For ride info see MUMPS, 6/4.
Tuesday, June 12th

TREATS: Fall City Ramble

A tour from Fall City, Snoqualmie, and North Bend with lunch in North Bend. Directions: On I-90, take Exit 22 (Preston-Fall City) east of Issaquah. Go thru Preston toward Fall City. At "Y" in road (3 mi.) cross green bridge and go into Fall City. The park is on the Snoqualmie River waterfront.
Tuesday, June 12th

TAG

For ride info see TAG, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 12th

Cycle Tuesdays

For ride info see Cycle Tuesday, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 12th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For ride info see STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 12th

Tuesday's Tours

For ride info see Tuesday's Tours, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 12th

Eastside Tour

For ride info see Eastside Tour, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 12th

Sweetcakes

For ride info see Sweetcakes, 6/5.
Wednesday, June 13th

Sara's South End Saunter - Ft. Dent to Sumner

A social pace trainer for 2-day STP riders. We will stop for snacks and water every 25 miles or so. Expect a full day. Directions: Exit #1 off of I-405. North bound 405 go north (left) on Interurban Ave (Hwy 181), right on Ft. Dent Way, around traffic island into park. Meet by restrooms. Southbound 405, Exit #1, go straight on Ft. Dent Way as above.
Wednesday, June 13th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

For ride info see Alki Wednesday Night Series, 6/6.
Wednesday, June 13th

Zip-Zip

A scenic ride of Seattle's hilly streets. E-mail: alex@phred.org
Thursday, June 14th

More Cycle Tuesdays

For ride info see More Cycle Tuesdays, 6/7.
Thursday, June 14th

More STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For ride info see More STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 6/7.
Thursday, June 14th

Gasworks Thursday Social

For ride info see Gasworks Thursday Social, 6/7.
Friday, June 15th

FRUMPS: Do Vashon Island (Backwards) plus Dockton

Board the 10:15 am ferry to Vashon. Circle the Island clockwise. Bring or buy lunch on the island for a picnic at Dockton Park.
Saturday, June 16th

Langley Treats

For ride info see Langley Treats, 6/2.
Saturday, June 16th

Bagbalm Not Included - A RAW Training Series

Whether you re participating in RAW or not, become RAW material in this training series leading up to RAW 2001. Are we ready for some distance? Join in as we cross over Vashon Island to Tacoma and return up the Valley. Please be prepared for a full day and bring money for the ferry and food (at least $10).
Saturday, June 16th

Cascade Training Series, 12-14 mph

A scenic country loop out to Enumclaw and back. Directions: From south I-5 take the Kent DesMoines exit, go east on Hwy 516 to Kent, left on Meeker, cross river and left on Russell Road to park.
Saturday, June 16th

Cascade Training Series, 14-16 mph

See CTS 12-14 mph for description. Bring food. Same route, just a little faster.
Saturday, June 16th

Cascade Training Series, 16-18 mph

See CTS 12-14 mph for description. Bring food. Same route, just faster.
Sunday, June 17th

CATS - 18+mph

For fide info see CATS, 6/3.
Sunday, June 17th

Marymoor Cruise

Rural ride with a lunch stop.
Sunday, June 17th

Another Leisurely Ride

Join the 3 M's on a relaxed tour of Alki and Lincoln Park, mostly along the Sound. Terminal 5 Access is about 500 ft south of Salty's on Harbor Ave. Take Harbor Ave exit from West Seattle freeway. Go thru red-top arch and meet by the restrooms.
Sunday, June 17th

Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge has the best views in the Olympic National Park. The ride is 18 miles, almost all up hill and will take most of us between 3 and 4 hours to complete. The road is good and there is a lot to see on the way up. There is a snack bar and Ranger Station on top. It usually takes about 1/2 hour coming down, but it can be done much faster if your wish. Pace is not important on this ride as everyone seems to set their own pace. Last year there was a $3 charge per bike at the park entrance, so bring some dollars.
Sunday, June 17th

Saints, Sinners and Dads

Yes, I'm back! Celebrate Father's Day with 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 pace, stay together and stop afterwards for a bite and brew.
Monday, June 18th

MUMPS: Head up North

For ride info see MUMPS, 6/4.
Tuesday, June 19th

TREATS: Ft. Dent - Alki

We'll ride out to Alki for lunch and go by Fauntleroy and Lincoln Park either to or from -- join us and find out. Directions: Going south on I-5, take exit 154 onto I-405, then exit #1 and go north a short distance on Interurban. Turn right into Ft. Dent and bear left at traffic circle over the bridge to the adjacent parking lot.
Tuesday, June 19th

TAG

For ride info see TAG, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 19th

Cycle Tuesdays

For ride info see Cycle Tuesday, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 19th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For ride info see STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 19th

Tuesday's Tours

For ride info see Tuesday's Tours, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 19th

Eastside Tour

For ride info see Eastside Tour, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 19th

Scenic Training Series

For ride info see Scenic Training Series, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 19th

Sweetcakes

For ride info see Sweetcakes, 6/5.
Wednesday, June 20th

Sara's South End Saunter - Two County Double Metric Century

We do the double metric century stopping approximately every 25 miles for food and water. Call leader the night before to make sure weather will permit the ride.
Wednesday, June 20th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

For ride info see Alki Wednesday Night Series, 6/6.
Thursday, June 21st

More Cycle Tuesdays

For ride info see More Cycle Tuesdays, 6/7.
Thursday, June 21st

More STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For ride info see More STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 6/7.
Thursday, June 21st

Gasworks Thursday Social

For ride info see Gasworks Thursday Social, 6/7.
Thursday, June 21st

Not So Fast!

For ride info see Not So Fast!, 6/7.
Thursday, June 21st

Scenic Training Series

For ride info see Scenic Training Series, 6/5.
Friday, June 22nd

FRUMPS: Monroe to Granite Falls

Bring or buy lunch in Granite Falls. Directions: SR522 to Monroe, exit on to Main St., right on Hwy 203, just before bridge turn left into Riverside Park.
Saturday, June 23rd

Cascade Training Series 12-14 mph

Out and back to Flaming Geyser Park via Lake Washington Loop, Green River Trail. Go as far as you wish before turning back. STP riders can combine this ride with Flying Wheels for a final pre-ride test. Bring plenty of food. The Cascade Office is located one block inside the main gate of the old Sand Point Naval Air Station.
Saturday, June 23rd

Cascade Training Series, 14-16 mph

See CTS 12-14 mph for description. Bring plenty of food.
Saturday, June 23rd

Cascade Training Series, 16-18 mph

See CTS 12-14 mph for description. One day STP riders can combine with Flying Wheels 100. Bring plenty of food.
Saturday, June 23rd

Country Ride Series - Stanwood/March Point

Beautiful ride through the Skagit flats and out to March Point with great views of the San Juans. Depending on turnout, the ride may split into two groups: one brisk (16-18 mph) and one moderate (14-16 mph). Lunch stop in LaConner on the way back. Directions to start: Take exit #212 off I-5 (SR532) toward Stanwood (approx. 5 miles), turn left into large shopping center on the left just before entering Stanwood. Starbucks is in the large grocery store (Haggens at 26603 72nd Ave NW).
Sunday, June 24th

Hurricane Ridge

If weather is favorable, we will ride from Safeway in Sequim, up to the visitor center at Hurricane Ridge (5400 ft), eat and rest, zoom down, ride out to Lake Crescent, and return to Sequim. Please call if your conditioning is questionable. This one is pretty long and tough.
Sunday, June 24th

Goose Bumps - Whidbey Island Ride

For the 4th year now, we are doing our Whidbey Island Ride. We will ride straight up the Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands stopping briefly in Coupeville and Deception Pass. We will have lunch in LaConner before returning through the Skagit Valley back to Mukilteo. The rides feature two ride leaders with moderate and brisk paces. We consider this ride a dress rehearsal for STP. If you can do this ride, with legs to spare, you can do a one-day STP! Note: Excessive sunshine cancels the ride.
Monday, June 25th

MUMPS: Head up North

For ride info see MUMPS, 6/4.
Tuesday, June 26th

TREATS: Do Camano Island

We'll circle Camano Island, after which we'll meet in Stanwood for lunch. If you desire, bring snacks for the ride. Directions: North on I-5, take exit #212 west to Stanwood (Hwy 532) and continue on to Camano. At junction go right to Terry's Corner and park at the Terry Fire Station.
Tuesday, June 26th

TAG

For ride info see TAG, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 26th

Cycle Tuesdays

For ride info see Cycle Tuesday, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 26th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For ride info see STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 26th

Tuesday's Tours

For ride info see Tuesday's Tours, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 26th

Eastside Tour

For ride info see Eastside Tour, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 26th

Scenic Training Series

For ride info see Scenic Training Series, 6/5.
Tuesday, June 26th

Sweetcakes

For ride info see Sweetcakes, 6/5.
Wednesday, June 27th

Tom and Sara's Southend Saunter - Longmire to Packwood

Climb to Paridise then mostly down hill to lunch in Packwood. We will return via Skate Creek Road. Approximately 5000 ft of climbing. Call leader the night before to be sure weather will permit ride.
Wednesday, June 27th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

For ride info see Alki Wednesday Night Series, 6/6.
Wednesday, June 27th

Zip-Zip

A scenic ride of Seattle's hilly streets. E-mail: alex@phred.org
Thursday, June 28th

More Cycle Tuesdays

For ride info see More Cycle Tuesdays, 6/7.
Thursday, June 28th

More STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

For ride info see More STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 6/7.
Thursday, June 28th

Gasworks Thursday Social

For ride info see Gasworks Thursday Social, 6/7.
Thursday, June 28th

Scenic Training Series

For ride info see Scenic Training Series, 6/5.
Friday, June 29th

FRUMPS: Southern Comfort

Enjoy beautiful rural terrain in lightly travelled areas as we tour Green Valley, Cumberland, and Ravensdale with lunch at the Black Diamond Bakery. Return via Lake Holm Road. Directions: From Seattle go south on I-5, take Hwy 18 East (exit 142A) and get off on the Auburn-Black Diamond exit, turn left and go under Hwy 18, then left again into the gravel lot.
Saturday, June 30th

Kids' Ride to Logboom Park

For ride info see Kids' Ride to Logboom Park 6/9.
Saturday, June 30th

Cascade Training Series 12-14 mph

A gentle tune-up before STP. Route to be determined. The club office is located one block inside the main gate of the old Sand Point Naval Air Station. Bring food.
Saturday, June 30th

Cascade Training Series, 14-16 mph

See CTS 12-14 mph for description. Bring food. Same route, just a little faster.
Saturday, June 30th

Cascade Training Series, 16-18 mph

See CTS 12-14 mph for description. Bring food.