TREATS: Monroe - Lake Roesiger - Snohomish

This is a relaxed, social ride, mostly on relatively quiet rural roads. Pace will be Steady (12-14 MPH) on the flats and self-paced on climbs and descents, with regroups at the tops of the more significant climbs. We’ll have a short break at the Lake Roesiger Store (Mile 14) and lunch at Snohomish Bakery (Mile 32). Then it’s a mostly flat 9 mile return to Monroe. Meet in Monroe at Lewis Street Park (near the intersection of SR 203 and Sumac Drive). There are restrooms at the start. Please register for the ride by clicking on the "Register Now" button under the ride title above. This will save us time at the start. If you are unable to attend you do not need to "un-register" Please arrive early enough at the starting point to prepare yourself for the ride and to listen to the S.M.A.R.T. safety briefing prior to the published departure time. Bring water, snacks, spare tube, tools, patch kit, and skills to fix flats; and have a phone and a plan for rescue if your bike fails. If roads are wet, rooster tails from bare tires are a safety issue for other riders. If there’s a chance of rain, please bring fenders with long mud flaps. If you are a less-experienced rider or new to Cascade Rides please read the “Welcome newcomers” information at http://www.cascade.org/grouprides. Bring water, a snack, and all necessary tools and tubes in case they are needed. We will try to wait for mechanical breakdowns but may not be able to wait for everything. Make sure you know the way back to the starting point in case you get separated from the group. See the URL below -- you can print the map-cue sheet and/or load it onto your GPS device.