Tacoma Narrows, 2 Ferries and Vashon

This ride includes a ferry to Vashon Island and requires that the rider pay for the ferry ride. A Bike & Adult Rider ticket costs $6.30 Southworth - Vashon ... the Vashon to Pt Defiance is free for rider and bike.

We will leave from the old go-kart track parking lot at the entrance to the Pt. Defiance Park (to the right of the Ferry Ticket booth).  

Restrooms at the start are a short downhill to the Ferry Landing.

The route takes us around the Pt Defiance park (including the 5 mile Dr which will be car-free), then it's over to the Tacoma Narrows bridge, Gig Harbor, do some back road riding to the Southworth Ferry Terminal.  We hop the ferry to Vashon Island for some more back roads and a final ferry ride to our starting point. 

This is a Hilly Ride. Everyone climbs at their own pace and we do our best to accommodate but if you find yourself walking a lot of hills, this ride may not be appropriate for you. 

No coffee or lunch stops planned, however you will have a chance to eat at the ferry terminal and on the short trip to Vashon. Please plan on bringing your own snacks or sandwich.

If you are new to group riding or Cascade rides, please read the Cascade information for newcomers: http://www.cascade.org/welcome-newcomers

Mentoring available with prior notice, contact ride leader.

Bring all tools and tubes needed to fix a flat.

Please be courteous to your fellow riders and arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the start to prepare your bike, listen to the ride briefing and allow us to leave on time.

Cue sheets will not be provided, please print one if desired. Regroups will be as needed and at the top of major hills. We will wait a reasonable amount of time but in the interest of the group we may not be able to wait an extended period of time.

Preregistration is available and saves you time at the start by not having to fill out the waiver form, simply check your name off when you arrive at the ride. Sign in with your Cascade user account, click on the register button and fill out the information. Remember to save.

In the event of a cancellation, Ride Leader will post a cancellation in the comments section two hours prior to the start. Ride Leader will not be at the start if cancelled.

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