TACOMA - Vashon Island

Come join us for a pedal on Vashon Island. Leaving from the Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal on the 10:05 sailing for a short 15 min ferry ride to Vashon Island.

Ferry Fare: $6.20 Bike Round Trip

Parking above and below near the terminal. WE WILL MEET AT THE TERMINAL. WSF REQUESTS BIKES BE READY TO LOAD 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. PLEASE BE AT THE TERMINAL READY TO ROLL AT 9:30 TO SIGN WAIVER AND HEAR SMART TALK.  Please also note that there is a moderate-pace Cascade ride led by Rick and Patty Urton leaving at the same time.  Be sure to not join up with the wrong ride.

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/bicycles http://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/ScheduleDetail.aspx?departingterm=16&arrivingterm=21&roundtrip=true

Once arriving on the island, we will climb up 1 ¼ mile with approx. 4-5% grade then coast downhill for an awesome view of Salish Sea and Quartermaster Harbor

. While enjoying the slow pace lifestyle, check out the bike covered in barnacles at mile 7 (view from the bridge in front of the houseboat).

Lunch will be at the Pt. Robinson Lighthouse with it's spectacular views of Dash Point, Poverty Bay, Saltwater State Park, Des Moines, Normandy Park and Fauntleroy Cove. We have scheduled an optional free lighthouse tour by Captain Joe at noon. Groups of 8 will be guided through the lighthouse and up to the tower. We will accommodate as many riders on the lighthouse tour as possible within the time constraints of the ride. http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=113

LUNCH at Pt. Robinson: Picnic tables and sandy beaches. BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH, NO FOOD OR WATER FOR PURCHASE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT PT.ROBINSON. WE WILL STOP ENROUTE TO THE LIGHTHOUSE AND GIVE YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE FOOD AND WATER TO GO.

On this ride we will have sections of biking along the shoreline and winding shaded roads. We will check out the 'bike in the tree', stop for pastries and coffee at Coffee Roisterer before heading back to the ferry.

Please note this as a HILLY ride. There are both short and long climbs with occasional double digit grades. We will regroup at tops of climbs as needed.

Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5956995

Please visit Cascade Free Group Rides to review any important updates about the ride. You can also visit meetup.com to RSVP.