Sumner - Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Brisk)

Come to Pierce County, join us for a scenic and popular ride seeing some of the great views the Tacoma area has to offer. Bring your camera - Some of the sights you'll see: Foss Waterway, Commencement Bay, Ferry Boats, Puget Sound, Historic Stadium High School, The Narrows Bridge, Cheney Stadium, The Tacoma Dome, Mt Rainier ... and just to throw a little grit into it, the Port of Tacoma industrial area. We will leave the Sumner Fred Meyer (east side of parking lot, next to garden center), ride over to Ruston Way for some great views of commencement bay, up past Pt Defiance Zoo and then over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge (via protected bike/pedestrian lane) to Gig Harbor. We will return using the Scott Pierson Trail. Barring rain and clouds we will have some spectacular views.

Restrooms at start, on Ruston Way (approx. 18 mile mark) and Gig Harbor. No rain cancellation. We regroup at top of hills. Please arrive early enough to sign the ride waiver, hear the route details, and review Cascade riding S.M.A.R.T. We will start promptly at 9:00 am. The pace is Brisk 16-18 mph on flat roads. If roads are wet fenders are necessary. Long fenders are absolutely required unless it is bone dry out, and zero percent chance of rain forecast. Look forward to seeing you! Please visit the Cascade Free Group Rides posting to review important details about the ride.

• Mentoring is available with advance notice for Ride Leader Candidates who have completed the Ride Leader Certification Course and need to complete their mentored rides.

RSVP on Meetup not required but is appreciated.