Discover Olympia's Dickenson Point

In Olympia, a stone’s throw from Washington’s Capitol, one finds parks, pastures, pre-Statehood structures, and a peacefulness sometimes missing on rides in more urban areas.  The ride starts at Priest Point Park, the site of an 1848 Catholic mission school.  We ride through the park to its north exit and then set out on a long stretch along Budd Inlet.  The route takes us next to Fishtrap Loop Road;  after circling the loop, we turn back south.  The final section of the ride passes through the little-visited East Bay neighborhood.   We will plan to stop for coffee and snacks at a local landmark, the San Francisco Street Bakery.

We will leave Priest Point Park at 10:00 a.m.  Parking and restrooms are available at the Park.  Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early so we will be able to do introductions and the safety briefing and start on time.  Bring what you need to address your own mechanical issues. 

This Is a social ride, with some hills, and we will stay together.  The pace is “leisurely,” which means riders should be comfortable with riding 10-12 mph on a flat road without headwind. 

Online registration will close on Sunday, July 9th, but riders who have not registered on line by that time are welcome.  Riders who have not registered on line may sign the Cascade waiver at the start.

Steady rain cancels.  If a cancellation is necessary, ride leader will post a notice in the comments section two hours prior to the start.