Calendar for September 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.

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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.

Sunday, September 1st

Strolling Along the Slough

Take a relaxing ride along the Burke-Gilman/Sammamish River Trail from Tracy Owens to downtown Redmond and back. Will stop for treats in Redmond. Tracy Owens Station is located at 61st Ave NE & 175th St in Kenmore at the north end of Lake Washington.
Sunday, September 1st

Saints & Sinners (Slave) Labor Day Weekend Edition

The cruel ride chairs, backed up by the Club "goons," are forcing me into doing this special Labor Day weekend edition of Saints & Sinners (which is NOT in my contract). Yet, they will pay no overtime!! Let's unionize! I think it's time to call a ride leaders strike! We demand more pizza, more beer and more respect! In spite of it all, we'll get together for 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 paces. Stop afterwards for a bite and brew and to discuss plans to put those ride chairs in their places.
Sunday, September 1st

Darkside Development Does Mercer Island

Are you a moderate-pace rider trying to break away into the brisk category? A brisk-pace rider looking for more social interaction? Optional bite to eat afterwards-suggestions? Park & Ride is 1 1/2 miles north of I-90.
Monday, September 2nd

Holiday Special

A clockwise loop of Lake Washington to Kenmore, Juanita, Kirkland, Bellevue and Renton for a food stop. Return via Rainier Ave and Lake Washington Blvd.
Monday, September 2nd

Holiday Tour de Susan

A slower, shorter version of the moderate pace Holiday Ride. We'll take the north Lake Washington loop through Kenmore, Juanita, Kirkland and Bellevue and return across Mercer Island and I-90. There are a few "choice" hills, but we'll regroup at the top. There'll be a snack stop in Kirkland or Leschi.
Monday, September 2nd

Renton/Maple Valley

Rural ride. Lunch stop. Take Exit #4 from I-405. Go south on SR-169 to 149th Ave SE, turn left on 149th Ave and left into the Park.
Tuesday, September 3rd

TREATS: Don's City Tour

A classic tour of various Seattle neighborhoods and scenic areas (Arboretum, Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard Locks) with a lunch stop.
Tuesday, September 3rd

Cycle Tuesdays

Lights required October through April. Year-round training rides for one-day STP riders. Rides stress fitness, safety, and group riding skill. Fast pacelines with some sprints from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups.
Tuesday, September 3rd

PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride

September will be the final month for this ride in 2002. We'll spin down the season and the pace from the summer's strenuously brisk pace to a briskly moderate pace. I've enjoyed riding with you all. Come out and ride before the evening daylight is gone. The route will vary. Two common routes are around Magnolia through Myrtle Edwards Park, and to and around Mercer Island through the I-90 bike tunnel. Hamilton Viewpoint Park is on California Ave SW in the north Admiral district.
Tuesday, September 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.
Tuesday, September 3rd

Eastside Tours

Join us for an evening ride as we explore the Eastside. Route varies each week. Lights required!
Tuesday, September 3rd

Sweetcakes

Ride from Stanwood through the surrounding countryside. From I-5, take Exit 212, drive west on Hwy 532 approx. 6 miles. Turn right at 3rd light to Viking Village. (One hour north of Seattle).
Wednesday, September 4th

Zip Zip

A hilly evening ride through the city: we stop for views!
Wednesday, September 4th

Alki Wednesday Night 12th Anniversary Rides

Join us as I start the 12th year of leading this ride and Dan is already in his 9th year. Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 PM. HEADLIGHTS AND HELMETS ARE ALWAYS REQUIRED! Route varies every week. Ride pace will be moderate or brisk depending on whether riders follow the rules of the road. Dinner stop at Pegasus Pizza afterwards.
Thursday, September 5th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See Cycle Tuesdays, 9/3.
Thursday, September 5th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/3.
Friday, September 6th

FRUMPS: Do Dahlia Petal

We'll pedal to Bud and Sue Hunt's to see prize-winning dahlias. Bring your lunch. Host will serve drinks and desert.
Saturday, September 7th

Triple Bypass or Paradise/Skate Creek

Miss Ramrod? A shorter but similar ride; long climbs, great descents, approx. 7,000' vertical. Few food or water stops. Route dependant on group interest. Contact ride leader if marginal weather. Be at start at 8:15 SHARP--plan on 1 3/4 hours driving time.
Saturday, September 7th

South Whidbey Island

We will take the 9:30 boat. Bring money for ferry and lunch in Langley.
Saturday, September 7th

Music Calms the Savage Beast

We'll catch the 10:10am ferry to Kingston, then bike to the Olympic Music Festival. Bring $s for ferry and admission. You can bring a lunch or buy lunch at the Festival.
Saturday, September 7th

A Saturday Ride in the Wild

Ride to Martha Lake for a picnic lunch. Bring food as there is no good place to eat or buy food. Pace will be low-moderate to high-social.
Saturday, September 7th

Please note: This is the correct date for this ride. The September Courier listing is in error.

Madison Park to Cougar Mtn & Issaquah

Madison Park beach is located just a couple of blocks south of E Madison on/around 43rd St. Route will take us through Newcastle and then around and up Cougar Mountain. Lunch stop will be in Issaquah. Route back will take us through the back roads of May Valley. Expect about 3000' of climbing on this ride.
Sunday, September 8th

Let's Attend the Olympic Music Festival

Meet on the ferry dock by 8:15 to catch the 8:40 boat. We'll enjoy a scenic rural ride to hear the Music-in-the-Barn. Sept 8 features a "Piano Extravaganza for Four Hands" and includes music by Mozart, Schubert, Barber, and Ravel. Barn seating costs $22 in advance, $24 at the gate. Lawn seating is $12 in advance and $14 at the gate. Advance purchase is recommended if barn seating is desired. Call 206/527-8839. In case of rain, I'm willing to arrange a car pool to the Festival. Bring money for ferry, food and admittance.
Sunday, September 8th

Blue Ridge & Back

Early ride with rest of day to do other projects. See scenic Blue Ridge neighborhood, views of Olympics and beyond, on to Ballard Locks, optional Magnolia loop through Discovery Park; and return, ending at Great Harvest bakery.
Sunday, September 8th

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, September 9th

MUMPS: Head Up North

A fun loop ride in south Snohomish County with a food stop enroute. Distance and pace may vary to suit weather conditions and group. Park is located at 61st Ave NE & 175th St in Kenmore at the north end of Lake Washington.
Tuesday, September 10th

Run Away From Home

Meet on 7:50 ferry to Winslow. Bainbridge, Poulsbo, Brownsville, Silverdale, Clear Creek, Pt. Gamble, Kingston, ferry to Edmonds, and return via Innes Arden. NOTE: Ride ends at Green Lake.
Tuesday, September 10th

TREATS: Southern Comfort

NOTE 10:00AM START. Enjoy the beautiful rural areas of Green River Valley, Cumberland, and Ravensdale with lunch at the Black Diamond Bakery. Drive south on I-5, take Hwy 18 east (Exit 142A) and get off on the Auburn-Black Diamond exit, then left under Hwy 18 and left into the gravel lot.
Tuesday, September 10th

Cycle Tuesdays

See Cycle Tuesdays, 9/3.
Tuesday, September 10th

PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride

See PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride, 9/3.
Tuesday, September 10th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/3.
Tuesday, September 10th

Eastside Tours

See Eastside Tours, 9/3.
Tuesday, September 10th

Sweetcakes

See Sweetcakes, 9/3.
Wednesday, September 11th

Tom's & Sara's Saunter: Ashford to Paradise/Packwood

An epic ride in Mt Rainier National Park. Be ready for 5000+ feet of climbing. Bring money for park fee. Food is available in Packwood at 50+ miles. Return is via Skate Creek Rd #52. Look for the start at 2 miles east of Ashford. Any rain will cancel. Call leaders before ride to confirm or reschedule!
Wednesday, September 11th

Zip Zip

See Zip Zip, 9/4.
Wednesday, September 11th

Alki Wednesday Night 12th Anniversary Rides

See Alki Wednesday Night 12th Anniversary Rides, 9/4.
Thursday, September 12th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See Cycle Tuesdays, 9/3.
Thursday, September 12th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/3.
Friday, September 13th

FRUMPS: Greek Festival (Social, in Town)

Time for FRUMPS to visit the St. Demetrius Greek Festival. We'll stay together to Seward Park and the Festival where we will have lunch, then everyone is on their own for the return to Gas Works Park.
Friday, September 13th

FRUMPS II: Landsburg to Enumclaw

July's ride was rained out so let's try again. We'll eat at Charlie's in Enumclaw. Drive east on I-90, take Exit 17 in Issaquah, go east on Issaquah-Hobart Rd, under SR-18. Dirt lot is 4 miles on right before the Cedar River Bridge.
Saturday, September 14th

Fauntleroy to Port Orchard and Back

The usual by the usual. . .Some paceline work. Stop in Port Orchard for a latte.
Saturday, September 14th

New to CBC? Let's Go Ride

This is a fun ride for members or non-members new to group riding. Some trail riding but mostly road riding. Route and distance depends on group. Lunch stop. All members and non-members welcome to join. Call us for information.
Saturday, September 14th

Ft Dent/Auburn via East Hill

Gentle warm up then up the infamous Renton Ave hill. Rolling hills to Auburn. Includes the hidden gem, Soos Creek Trail. Flat return from Auburn after lunch.
Saturday, September 14th

Mike's Bar-B-Que Ride

Join the ride leader as he works up an appetite riding circuitiously to the Cascade Bicycle Club's barbecue in Woodland Park. Coast downhill afterwards!
Saturday, September 14th

Barbecue and Ice Cream

We'll ride to the Cascade Bicycle Club's Barbecue and Ice Cream Social at Woodland Park. Route to be determined. To reach Jack Block Park, take Harbor Ave exit from the West Seattle Bridge. Turn right on Harbor Ave and go 1 mile, look for Park entrance on the right with a red arch.
Saturday, September 14th

NW Waterfront to Club Barbecue

Scenic ride around NW Seattle, sticking close to waterfront and ending at Cascade's Barbecue and Ice Cream Social. We'll start from Shelter #4 at Woodland Park, off 50th Ave N. (See picnic article in Cascade Courier).
Saturday, September 14th

Another Leisurely Ride/Free Lunch

I am back. We will ride for a few miles and let the Cascade Board feed us at Green Lake (Woodland Park), then return to Gas Works.
Sunday, September 15th

Woods and Whoops

A rural ride through managed commercial forest land, farms, a couple of small logging towns and a stop at the abandoned Satsop nuclear plant. There will be no official lunch stop, but food can be acquired at numerous places along the route. Coming from Olympia, take first Shelton exit off Hwy 101. Proceed one block past second stop light, turn left on Turner Ave and look for parking on the street.
Sunday, September 15th

Marymoor Cruise

Rural ride. Lunch stop. Meet at Velodrome parking lot "I".
Sunday, September 15th

Resurrection Sundays

Unable to ride Sunday morning? Then come on out for an afternoon riding experience! From I-405 in Renton, take the Renton-Maple Valley Hwy (SR-169) to 149th Ave SE (just past the Maplewood Golf Course), turn left onto 149th and turn left again into the Park.
Sunday, September 15th

Country Ride Series: Snohomish-Arlington-Marysville

Beautiful fall ride through some of the quietest and scenic rural areas of western Snohomish County. If you like low traffic country roads, this is the ride for you! To get there follow SR 9 to Snohomish. Turn east onto Airport Way and follow road to airport. Please park in the gravel (north) portion of the lot.
Monday, September 16th

MUMPS: Head Up North

See MUMPS: Head Up North, 9/9.
Tuesday, September 17th

TREATS: Picnic at Silver Lake

Join us as we ride to Silver Lake for a picnic, so BRING YOUR LUNCH!!
Tuesday, September 17th

Cycle Tuesdays

See Cycle Tuesdays, 9/3.
Tuesday, September 17th

PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride

See PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride, 9/3.
Tuesday, September 17th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/3.
Tuesday, September 17th

Eastside Tours

See Eastside Tours, 9/3.
Tuesday, September 17th

Sweetcakes

See Sweetcakes, 9/3.
Wednesday, September 18th

Call In Sick

Meet on passenger-only ferry to Bremerton (only 8 to 10 bikes allowed on boat). Ride to Belfair, then Tahuya/cross peninsula to Holly/Seabeck. Return via Newberry Hill/Poulsbo/Winslow. Call leader for details.
Wednesday, September 18th

Zip Zip

See Zip Zip, 9/4.
Wednesday, September 18th

Alki Wednesday Night 12th Anniversary Rides

See Alki Wednesday Night 12th Anniversary Rides, 9/4.
Thursday, September 19th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See Cycle Tuesdays, 9/3.
Thursday, September 19th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/3.
Friday, September 20th

FRUMPS: Do the "Tour de Hills"

Please join us for the "Tour de Hills", a ride though Bothell, Woodinville, and Kirkland! We will climb some of the hills from the "Seven Hills Kirkland" ride, and enjoy some views. We'll stop for snacks/lunch (bring or buy) at Triple J Café in downtown Kirkland.
Saturday, September 21st

Strolling Along the Slough

See Strolling Along the Slough, 9/1.
Saturday, September 21st

Dan & Don "Do The City"

An in-city loop ride with a food stop enroute. Distance and pace may vary to suit weather conditions and group.
Saturday, September 21st

Orcas Island Multi-Sport Adventure

Join us for all or part of this weekend of cycling, camping, kayaking, hiking, etc. Contact ride leader by 9/13 to reserve your place. Then just hop on the ferry with your bicycle-SAG support provided! Caution: you must have a high threshold for fun and excitement!
Sunday, September 22nd

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. We'll stop at the Snohomish Pie Co, so bring money for goodies and also bring your own food. Post-ride brew and eats at the Woodinville Redhook Brewery's Forecasters Pub, just across the river from the start. From I-405 take eastbound Exit #23 (SR-522 toward Monroe and Wenatchee) to the Woodinville exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp and go to NE 175th St. Turn right again, then turn left at the stop sign onto 202. Stay on 202 until you pass the wineries. Cross the river and take the next left into the gravel parking lot next to the softball fields. (Northshore Sports Complex is just across the river from the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Columbia Winery, Redhook Brewery, Herbfarm, and Willows Lodge, on the Sammamish River Trail, on NE 145th St.)
Sunday, September 22nd

Snoqualmie Valley Double Loop de Susan

We will ride to Snoqualmie Falls (less than 25 miles) for the first loop and to Duvall for the second loop. The first loop has one good climb to the Falls. The second loop is hillier and will move at a slightly higher pace. We'll lunch in Carnation between loops. No one gets dropped if able to ride 13-14mph on the flats. The Park is just south of Carnation off the main highway. Call for directions.
Sunday, September 22nd

Saints & Sinners Autumn Equinox

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. Today, we'll celebrate nature's day of perfect balance of light and dark with a ride balanced with a perfect proportion of saints to sinners (we might switch whatever category you normally fit to achieve this balance-don't worry, like the day, it won't last.) And we'll include some light and dark places on the ride. We ride at high-moderate to low-brisk pace. Stop afterwards for a bite and to check out autumn brews.
Monday, September 23rd

MUMPS: Head Up North

See MUMPS: Head Up North, 9/9.
Tuesday, September 24th

TREATS: Snohomish-Marysville

Ride the Centennial Trail and north shore of Lake Stevens, then to Marysville with lunch/snack stop. Return via Snohomish Valley, south shore of Lake Stevens, and Trail. Approaching Snohomish from the south on Airport Way, cross bridge, right on First St, through town, left on Maple, pass police station on left, go about two more blocks and park at Trailhead on right.
Tuesday, September 24th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/3.
Tuesday, September 24th

Cycle Tuesdays

See Cycle Tuesdays, 9/3.
Tuesday, September 24th

PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride

See PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride, 9/3.
Tuesday, September 24th

Sweetcakes

See Sweetcakes, 9/3.
Tuesday, September 24th

Eastside Tours

See Eastside Tours, 9/3.
Wednesday, September 25th

Tom's & Sara's Saunter: Sunrise/Mt Rainier National Park

An epic climb to Sunrise. Be ready to climb 4500+ feet. Bring food and park fee. Milepost 49 is east of Greenwater on Hwy 410 (Mather Memorial Parkway). Any rain forecast will cancel. Call leaders before ride to confirm or reschedule.
Wednesday, September 25th

Zip Zip

See Zip Zip, 9/4.
Wednesday, September 25th

Alki Wednesday Night 12th Anniversary Rides

See Alki Wednesday Night 12th Anniversary Rides, 9/4.
Thursday, September 26th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See Cycle Tuesdays, 9/3.
Thursday, September 26th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/3.
Friday, September 27th

FRUMPS: Do South Whidbey Island

We'll take the 10:00am ferry. There'll be a latte stop in Langley, lunch stop in Freeland. Come early to find a free parking spot.
Saturday, September 28th

What's it Tahuya?

A pretty (and hilly) fall ride on lightly traveled roads. (Bremerton/Tahuya/Seabeck/Bremerton). Meet at ferry dock at 8:45 for 9:00am boat. Call ride leaders to confirm ferry time, schedule might change.
Saturday, September 28th

South Whidbey Island and Langley

We'll take the 10:00am ferry from Mukiteo and ride around the south end of Whidbey to Langley for lunch. Bring money for ferry and lunch.
Saturday, September 28th

Mercer Island to Juanita

An early autumn trip to Juanita and its delightful wetlands parks. Bring lunch or buy near Juanita Park. From I-90 eastbound, take Exit #7A. Left on 77th; right on Mercer Way; left on 26th St; left on 84th Ave to the Park. From I-90 westbound, take Exit #7. Right on 26th; left on 84th Ave to Park.
Saturday, September 28th

Greet Autumn in the Country-Family Ride

This is a great family ride. We'll ride the Centennial Trail from Maple St to Lake Stevens. Bring your lunch and we'll eat at the park & playground at Pilchuck Elementary School in Lake Stevens. We'll return by the same route. (There's a hamburger stand/restaurant close by if you can't bring lunch). From I-5 take the 128th St exit in south Everett. Turn left on Seattle Hill Rd, left at the bottom of the hill, take a quick right on Marsh Rd, cross Hwy 9, pass the airport and go over the bridge into town. Turn right at the light and go to Maple St. Turn left onto Maple and Trailhead will appear on your left before the 4-way stop.
Sunday, September 29th

Port Townsend

Meet on ferry to Winslow. Ride through Poulsbo/Big Valley/Hood Canal Bridge/Port Ludlow, etc. Climb Cape George hill. Lunch at Bread and Roses in Port Townsend. Return via Port Gamble/Kingston/Edmonds/Innes Arden. NOTE: Ride ends at Green Lake.
Sunday, September 29th

Monroe-Snohomish

Free classic car show. From SR-522 take Main St West exit right to Lewis St. Turn right. Park is on left by Skykomish River and SR-203.
Sunday, September 29th

Resurrection Sundays

Dig out those mountain and cross bikes 'cause we're goin 'off-roadin'. We'll take a pleasant ride up the Snoqualmie Valley Trail to Snoqualmie Falls and possibly Snoqualmie itself, then return via either some backcountry roads or the Trail, depending on which way the group decides. Take I-90 to Preston, Preston-Fall City Rd to Fall City, turn right and cross the river, turn left onto Hwy 203 and continue into Carnation. Take a right on Entwhistle St, the Park is about a quarter mile ahead on the right.
Monday, September 30th

MUMPS: Head Up North

See MUMPS: Head Up North, 9/9.