Cascade Spawning Cycle, A Cascade Bicycle Club Event


September 14, 2008

Cascade Bicycle Club's only urban Seattle event takes riders on a fabulous trip around the City of Seattle. The route is based loosely on the salmon spawning cycle. Starting at the Sound at Myrtle Edwards Park, you'll travel upstream to Lake Washington and then cruise along the Ship Canal toward the ocean by way of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. You'll then pedal onward through Magnolia to the finish line festival where you'll find a slew of prizes, fun kids' crafts and great food.

Pedal past numerous historical landmarks along the way - including:

Pioneer Square, International District, Lake Washington Boulevard, Seward Park, Seattle's first Bike Trail (Interlaken Boulevard), Burke-Gilman Trail, University Bridge, Gasworks Park, Fremont Bridge, Ship Canal Trail, Ballard Locks (with Salmon ladder viewing!), Discovery Park, Elliott Bay, Alki Point, and many more!

The Routes

A detailed map and cue-sheet will be provided at packet pick-up. Riders should expect the following distance and elevation gain for each route:

Cedar River Special
A 55-mile loop with total elevation gain of about 1,700 feet. Four major hills to climb, with terrific views of the city from all four sides. Note: 55 mile riders should depart by 9:00am to hit the food stops in time. View route.
Fit for a King
A 33-mile loop with total elevation gain of about 1000 feet. Three hills to climb. Downtown to Mt. Baker neighborhood, Lake Washington Blvd. to Interlaken Blvd. and Discovery Park. View route.
Chum Run
14-mile loop with a total elevation gain of about 350 feet; one climb over Discovery Park. View route.
Chinook Explorer
8-mile flat out and back on bike trails & bike lanes from Myrtle Edwards Park to Commodore & Smith Cove Parks and back!
Family Fry
4-mile flat loop on bike trails from Myrtle Edwards Park to Smith Cove Park and back with a special food stop just for you.

Please Note: Restore Our Waters Cascade Spawning Cycle takes place within Seattle limits and does not have a sag wagon. Please have a plan (Bus money, cell phone etc) to get back home should you experience mechanical difficulty.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8 a.m. - Noon	Registration is open. All riders pick up maps and cue sheets. Packet pick-up for pre-registered riders
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.	Note: All 33 and 55 mile route riders must start by 10a.m.
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Course open!
8 a.m. - noon	The Bicycle Doctor is open at the start line
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Smith Cove Park family 4-mile food stop open
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Seward Park food stop open. Mechanic on duty.
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Ballard Locks food stop open
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Bike Skillz & Thrillz fun bike course open at finish line
11 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Finish line open with music, food and fun for all!
11 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Ballard Brothers Food Booth open (no-host)

Carpool
Parking is difficult at this location; ride your bike to the start line from your home or either end of the park. We encourage you to carpool to the starting point, RideshareOnline can help.

Just log on at www.rideshareonline.com and follow the easy instructions for a first time user to register. Once your registration is confirmed, select a bike ride from the event list. You can go back anytime and click on "Find Matches" to look for carpool partners from your area.

Still have more questions? Check out our FAQ.

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