Calendar for May 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.

Wednesday, May 1st

Scenic Training Series

The scenic training series is back for 2002. These weekly Wednesday rides are fast training rides on scenic roads around Monroe, Snohomish, Lake Roesiger, Granite Falls, etc. We'll work hard and climb plenty of hills, but the emphasis will be on finding quiet roads with little traffic. We'll attempt to be a stay together group and a map may be provided for some rides. We'll explore quiet roads in eastern Snohomish County with a different route each week. Meet at noon at Lewis State Park in Monroe (on the east side of Hwy 203 just north of the Skykomish River Bridge).
Wednesday, May 1st

Zip-Zip

Scenic ride on the hilly streets of Seattle. We will stay together, regrouping after hills and stopping at scenic spots.
Wednesday, May 1st

Alki Wednesday Night Series

Ride leaves promptly at 7:05pm. Helmets and lights are always required. Route varies every week. Ride pace is moderate to brisk, depending on riders following the rules of the road. If people don't follow good rider etiquette, the ride pace will stay as moderate. Dinner stop at Pegasus Pizza after the ride.
Thursday, May 2nd

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

These rides will be on Tues at 6:00pm and Thurs at 4:00pm May-August. Each will begin with a 30-minute orientation by the ride leader covering a different aspect of training and preparation needed to get in shape to have a successful and enjoyable STP, RSVP or other long ride.The training ride will follow immediately. Riders are expected to be fully prepared to handle whatever Mother Nature or mechanical problems throw at them. Stanwood is approximately one hour north of Seattle on Hwy 532, 6 miles west of I-5.
Thursday, May 2nd

More 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.
Thursday, May 2nd

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, May 3rd

FRUMPS: Do 9th Annual GTE (Gas Works to Edmonds)

Please join us on our 9th Annual spring trip to Edmonds. Jan will be bringing up the rear going a high social pace.
Saturday, May 4th

Morning Rush

The ride will be a brisk+ ride. We will announce the course at the beginning of the ride. We hope to run this series for three weeks. The ride will start at 40 miles and work its way up to 60+ miles.
Saturday, May 4th

Dan & Don 'Do the City'

A fun in-city loop ride with a food stop enroute. Pace and distance may vary to suit group and weather conditions.
Saturday, May 4th

Seattle City Loops

Enjoy an in-city loop ride, seeking out the best early blooms of spring on Queen Anne Hill, Magnolia Bluff and the Government Locks with a snack stop enroute.
Saturday, May 4th

Evening Slug

The Evening Slug will be a social ride. We will announce the course at the beginning of each ride. We hope to run this series for three weeks.The ride will be around 20 miles with a stop for dinner along the way or at the end. If you are still up for it, we will go to MaCabes for some dance lessons after the ride, when they're available.
Sunday, May 5th

Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph

North to Monroe, Snohomish and back. Bring food. Take Hwy 520 east to the W Lake Sammamish/Marymoor exit, go right to the Marymoor light, turn left into the Park and follow the signs to the Velodrome.
Sunday, May 5th

Cascade Training Series: 14-16 mph

See Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph, May 5. Same route, just a little faster.
Sunday, May 5th

Cascade Training Series: 16-18 mph

See Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph, May 5. Same route, just a faster pace.
Sunday, May 5th

Los Santos y Los Pecadores Celebre Cinco de Mayo (Saints & Sinners Celebrate Cinco de Mayo)

Un paseo divertido de la tarde para los que asiste la iglesia en la manana (los santos), o recupera de anoche (los pecadores). Ninguna necesidad para identificar su categoria. Cabalgamos en alto modera al paso vigoroso bajo. Pare despues para alimento e infusion mexicanos. (If you don't understand, look up another Saints & Sinners ride for translation. Or come ride, eat, drink, and all will be clear. We do ride at high moderate). Ole!
Monday, May 6th

MUMPS: Head up North

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 the weather appears questionable. Tracy Owen Station is at the north end of Lake Washington in Kenmore, at 61st Ave NE and NE 175th St.
Tuesday, May 7th

TREATS: Issaquah via Maple Valley

We'll ride through Renton, Maple Valley, on Jones and Cedar Grove Rds, and take Issaquah-Hobart Rd into Issaquah for lunch. Back via May Valley and 89th (Stimson Rd). From I-405 take Exit #5 East and go west, turn onto Lake Washington Blvd, then take next left into Coulon Park - meet in the South Beach parking area.
Tuesday, May 7th

Cycle Tuesdays

Lights required October through 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, May 7th

PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride

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.
Tuesday, May 7th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series, May 2.
Tuesday, May 7th

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, May 2.
Tuesday, May 7th

Eastside Tour

Join us for an evening ride as we explore the Eastside. Route varies each week.
Tuesday, May 7th

Sweetcakes

Ride from Stanwood through the surrounding countryside. From I-5, take Exit #212, go west on Hwy 532 about 6 miles, turn right at the 3rd light into the Viking Village. Start is approximately 1 hour north of Seattle.
Wednesday, May 8th

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

Awesome views after awesome climbs! We will have lunch in Sumner at 41 miles, then a flat ride back to Tukwila. Take Exit 1 from I-405. Take Ft. Dent Way around traffic island into the park. Meet by the restrooms.
Wednesday, May 8th

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 the riders.
Wednesday, May 8th

Scenic Training Series

See Scenic Training Series, May 1.
Wednesday, May 8th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See Alki Wednesday Night Series, May 1.
Thursday, May 9th

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP Long Rides Prep, May 2.
Thursday, May 9th

More Cycle Tuesdays

See More Cycle Tuesdays, May 2.
Thursday, May 9th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series, May 2.
Friday, May 10th

FRUMPS: Visit the Gorge

We'll start on the Auburn-Black Diamond Road and stop at the fish hatchery for a restroom break if necessary (note: no restroom in the parking lot), and on to the Black Diamond Bakery for an early lunch (we'll beat the crowd). Then it's down to the Green River Gorge for some great views. Return via the Franklin-Enumclaw Road, past Beaver Lake, then back on Green Valley Road. To reach Auburn Park & Ride, drive southbound on I-5, then take Hwy-18 East (Exit 142A). Get off on the Auburn-Black Diamond exit, and go left under Hwy 18 and left again into the lot.
Saturday, May 11th

Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph

We'll start with a hill getting over to May Valley; then roll out Issaquah-Hobart Rd to Ravendale and Black Diamond before returning via Auburn and the trails. Bring food. Directions to start: Take exit 5 from I-405, head east and follow signs to Gene Coulon Park, enter the park and drive to the north restrooms.
Saturday, May 11th

Cascade Training Series: 14-16 mph

See Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph, May 11. Same route, just a little faster.
Saturday, May 11th

Cascade Training Series: 16-18 mph

Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph, May 11. Same route initially, but a faster pace and we'll add Tiger Mountain for additional hill work.
Saturday, May 11th

Kids' Ride to Logboom Park

Kids, bring your parents for a bike ride! We will ride north on the Burke-Gilman Trail to Racy Owen Station near Kenmore. We will play there for about 15 minutes and then return to Matthews Beach. If you have any questions, please call before 8:00am.
Saturday, May 11th

4th Annual Camano Island Arts and Crafts Tour

The Camano Island area is home to over 50 artists, and almost two dozen sculptors, painters, carvers, glass workers and their studios. We will hop from studio to studio, spending only as much time as is needed for riders to get a feeling for what is available. We will return to the Senior Center for a box meal (bring money) leaving sufficient time for riders to return by car to studios of particular interest. For more info on the studio tour and a map, visit camanoisland.org website, Studio Tour. From Stanwood, proceed onto Camano Island. Follow the main highway to the first stoplight, turn right onto Cross Island, and immediately turn right again onto Arrowhead. Entrance to the Center is about two blocks up Arrowhead. Please do not wear cleats into the Center. PLEASE CARRY STREET SHOES FOR WALKING IN THE SR. CENTER AND THE ART STUDIOS.
Saturday, May 11th

Morning Rush

See Morning Rush, May 4.
Saturday, May 11th

Evening Slug

See Evening Slug, May 4.
Saturday, May 11th

New to Cascade Bicycle Club? 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 us. Pace is usually somewhere between leisurely and social. Route and distance depends on group. Lunch stop. Call for more information.
Sunday, May 12th

Tom & Sara's South End Saunter/Kent to Orting

Happy Mother's Day! A mostly rural ride to Orting--see cows get chased by dogs. Only one really big hill then mostly rolling terrain to lunch. Bring food & water as it is a long way between food stops. All moms will receive a special treat! Take Kent/Des Moines exit off I-5. Go east on Hwy 516 to Kent. Turn left on Meeker, left on Russell Rd to Park on right.
Sunday, May 12th

Country Ride Series/Carnation-Mt. Si

If your mother doesn't live near enough to take out for lunch, send her some flowers and a nice card and join us for this Mother's Day ride. We will take a scenic route past Snoqualmie Falls to the foot of Mt. Si and return via North Bend and Fall City. Bring some money for a lunch stop in North Bend at their bakery/deli. McDonald Park is just south of Carnation on SR203 on the west side of the highway.
Sunday, May 12th

Resurrection Sundays/Two Valleys Beginning With M

Here we go again! Resurrection Sundays is hereby resurrected for 2002. That's right, if you're unable to drag yourself out early or are busy on this fine Sunday morning, no problem. Come out for an afternoon riding experience. To get to the start: from I-405 in Renton, take the Renton-Maple Valley Highway east to 149th Ave SE (just past the Maplewood Golf Course), turn left onto 149th and left again into the Park.
Monday, May 13th

MUMPS: Head up North

See MUMPS: Head up North May 6.
Tuesday, May 14th

TREATS: Maltby Meander

From Marymoor, we'll meander through Redmond, Avondale, and on Paradise Lake Rd to the Maltby Café for lunch (bring or buy). Return via Woodinville and the Sammamish River Trail. Meet at the west entrance to Marymoor Park - first parking lot on the left by the tennis courts.
Tuesday, May 14th

Cycle Tuesdays

See Cycle Tuesdays, May 7.
Tuesday, May 14th

PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride

Please refer to ride description on 5/7/02.
Tuesday, May 14th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series, May 2.
Tuesday, May 14th

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP Long Rides Prep, May 2
Tuesday, May 14th

Eastside Tour

See Eastside Tour, May 7.
Tuesday, May 14th

Sweetcakes

See Sweetcakes, May 7.
Wednesday, May 15th

West Seattle Tour

Tour the streets, lanes and views of West Seattle's neighborhoods. What this ride lacks in miles will be made up with hills. A good training ride! There will be a lunch stop at The Saffron Cow. Take Harbor Ave exit off of West Seattle Bridge. Turn right on Harbor Ave and go 1 mile to entrance of park. Park is on the right with a red arch. Co-leader is Bill Aho, 425-641-1879.
Wednesday, May 15th

Scenic Training Series

See Scenic Training Series, May 1.
Wednesday, May 15th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See Alki Wednesday Night Series May 1.
Thursday, May 16th

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, May 2.
Thursday, May 16th

More Cycle Tuesdays

See More Cycle Tuesdays, May 2.
Thursday, May 16th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series, May 2.
Friday, May 17th

Ride to Celebration Ride

Join me in the Bike To Work Day Celebration Ride. We will ride from the Fremont BTWD location (North side) to the Celebration Ride at Seattle Center where we will join the other riders going to Westlake Center. The last two years the mayor and police chief have accompanied us with a police escort.
Friday, May 17th

FRUMPS: Travel the South End

This ride takes us from Ft. Dent to Auburn via SeaTac. Long, gradual climb up to S.154th. We will lunch in Auburn before returning to Ft. Dent via Interurban and Green River Trails. From 1-5, take I-405, Exit 1, north on Interurban Ave. Turn right on Ft. Dent Way, then left at traffic circle into the park. Meet by restrooms.
Saturday, May 18th

14th Annual Ramrod Training - Issaquah to Snoqualmie Pass

Ride is moved out one week later than usual due to the heavy snowpack this year. Ride will take us through the backroads of Issaquah, to Snoqualmie Falls, North Bend and then up to Snoqualmie Pass. We will stay off of I-90 as much as possible, although we probably won't be able to ride Denny Creek this year due to the heavy snow. There was 8 feet of snow at Denny Creek at the end of March. Snack break at North Bend. Lunch stop at the Pancake House at the Pass. This year, ride leader WILL NOT BE SUPPLYING MAPS. If you want to do a group ride, then stay with the ride leader; otherwise risk getting lost by riding off the front with riders who may not stop and re-group for anyone.
Saturday, May 18th

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 Co, so bring money for goodies and also bring you 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 Redhook 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, May 18th

Kids' Ride to Logboom Park

See Kids' Ride to Logboom Park, May 11.
Saturday, May 18th

Snohomish-Lowell-Monroe

Please park on side streets, not in front of the restrooms. There are a few hills. Joint ride with the Mountaineers.
Saturday, May 18th

Vashon Ramble

A scenic route around Vashon (and Maury) Islands. We will stop for a snack. Meet at 10 AM at the West Seattle ferry dock for the 10:15 ferry.
Saturday, May 18th

Another Leisurely Ride

Ride to Redhook Brewery for lunch.
Sunday, May 19th

Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph

A pleasant jaunt clockwise around the east shore of Lake Sammamish and back across I-90. Bring food. The club office is located on the left, two block inside the main gate of the former Sand Point Naval Air Station.
Sunday, May 19th

Cascade Training Series: 14-16 mph

See Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph, May 19. Same route, just a faster pace.
Sunday, May 19th

Cascade Training Series: 16-18 mph

See Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph, May 19. Same initial route but a faster pace and possibly an extra hill or two.
Sunday, May 19th

Marymoor Cruise

Weather determines distance and lunch stop.
Sunday, May 19th

Culinary Cravings

This will be a pleasant ride, enough to work up a respectable appetite for lunch. Our destination is a small, lesser-known eatery with great food. The precise location depends on what type of cuisine we're craving that day. Ride leaders have selflessly scouted out the food as well as the route in advance.
Sunday, May 19th

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, May 20th

MUMPS: Head up North

See MUMPS: Head up North May 6.
Tuesday, May 21st

TREATS: Tour to Maltby

Ok, so last week we went to Maltby. We do it again this week, but by a different route AND get to have lunch at the Maltby Café again!! Isn't life great??
Tuesday, May 21st

Cycle Tuesdays

See Cycle Tuesdays, May 7.
Tuesday, May 21st

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series, May 2.
Tuesday, May 21st

PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride

Please refer to 5/7/02 for ride description.
Tuesday, May 21st

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, May 2.
Tuesday, May 21st

Eastside Tour

See Eastside Tour, May 7.
Tuesday, May 21st

Sweetcakes

See Sweetcakes, May 7.
Wednesday, May 22nd

Sara's South End Saunter/Kent to Issaquah

A hilly ride to lunch in Issaquah at 43 miles and after climbing up Tiger Mt. Take Kent/Des Moines exit from I-5. Go east on Hwy 516 to Kent. Left on Meeker St, left on Russell Rd to Park on the right.
Wednesday, May 22nd

Daytime Lake Washington Loop or ?

See Daytime Lake Washington Loop or ?, May 8.
Wednesday, May 22nd

Scenic Training Series

See Scenic Training Series, May 1.
Wednesday, May 22nd

Zip-Zip

See Zip-Zip May 1.
Wednesday, May 22nd

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See Alki Wednesday Night Series May 1.
Thursday, May 23rd

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, May 2.
Thursday, May 23rd

More Cycle Tuesdays

See More Cycle Tuesdays, May 2.
Thursday, May 23rd

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series, May 2.
Friday, May 24th

FRUMPS: Ride to Granite Falls

Ride to Granite Falls for lunch.
Saturday, May 25th

Bagbalm Not Included - A RAW Training Series: The Tacoma-Vashon Loop

Are you RAW material? You can be! Whether you're riding RAW or not, come join in as we continue this season's training on a ride down to Tacoma with return via Vashon Island and Alki. Bring money for the ferry and lunch. Pace will be high-moderate to brisk, depending on group.
Saturday, May 25th

Cascade Training Series: 12-14 mph

"Two Points and a Levee." South on the Green River and Interurban Trails to a serious climb up Peasley Canyon Rd (to get the STP riders ready for THE Puyallup Hill!), then down to the Tacoma tide flats before returning via Sumner and the Interurban Trail. Bring food. Take Exit 1 from I-405, go into Park and meet by the restrooms.
Saturday, May 25th

Cascade Training Series: 14-16 MPH

See Cascade Training Series: 12-14 MPH, May 25. Same route, just a faster pace.
Saturday, May 25th

Cascade Training Series: 16-18 MPH

See Cascade Training Series: 12-14 MPH, May 25. Same route but faster.
Saturday, May 25th

Morning Rush

See Morning Rush, May 4.
Saturday, May 25th

Evening Slug

See Evening Slug, May 4.
Sunday, May 26th

14th Annual Ramrod Training-Cle Elum to Leavenworth

For breakfast, meet at the Pancake House at Snoqualmie Pass at 7:00 am. Otherwise, meet at the start of the ride at 8:30 am. Bakery is on the left side in downtown Cle Elum. If you see the Dairy Queen on the right, the Bakery is about 100 yards farther, on the left. Route will take us over Swauk Pass into Leavenworth. Lunch stop in Leavenworth. Route back will take us over scenic Old Blewett Pass. Dessert stop at Mineral Springs restaurant before making final decent into Cle Elum. Expect 6000 ft. of climbing on this ride.
Sunday, May 26th

Renton-Maple Valley

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. Weather determines distance.
Sunday, May 26th

Resurrection Sundays/Circling Sammamish for Sweets

Unable to ride Sunday morning? Then bring those legs to life on a Sunday afternoon riding experience! We're going on a counter-clockwise loop of Lake Sammamish with a special stop in Issaquah.
Monday, May 27th

Memorial Day Special

A clockwise loop of Lake Washington to Kenmore, Juanita, Kirkland, Bellevue and Renton for a food stop. Return via Rainier Ave S. and Lake Washington Blvd.
Monday, May 27th

Memorial Day Vashon Island

30+ mile ride around the peaceful country of Vashon Island. We will ride a comfortable road pace. This ride is intended to be ridden in the spirit of the Memorial Day holiday in rememberance of our lost loved ones. Fauntleroy Ferry departs at 7:55 a.m. Round Trip Fare for rider and bicycle is $4.30 - Meet on ferry.
Tuesday, May 28th

TREATS: Kitsap Meander

Meet at the Edmonds Ferry Terminal for the 10:10am departure to Kingston. Then it is on to Port Gamble, Big Valley, and lunch in Poulsbo.
Tuesday, May 28th

Cycle Tuesdays

See Cycle Tuesdays, May 7.
Tuesday, May 28th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series, May 2.
Tuesday, May 28th

PDST ADMIRAL TUESDAY NIGHT RIDE

Please refer to 5/7/02 ride description.
Tuesday, May 28th

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, May 2.
Tuesday, May 28th

Eastside Tour

See Eastside Tour, May 7.
Tuesday, May 28th

Sweetcakes

See Sweetcakes, May 7.
Wednesday, May 29th

Scenic Training Series

See Scenic Training Series, May 1.
Wednesday, May 29th

Zip-Zip

See Zip-Zip May 1.
Wednesday, May 29th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See Alki Wednesday Night Series May 1.
Thursday, May 30th

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, May 2.
Thursday, May 30th

More Cycle Tuesdays

See More Cycle Tuesdays, May 2.
Thursday, May 30th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northland Edition

See STP Training Series, May 2.
Friday, May 31st

FRUMPS: Cycle From Alki to Burien and Beyond

We will cycle towards Burien where we will have lunch before returning to Alki via Lincoln Park.