Tour de Brunch Rides Again #2 : Skakabrah Java (Tacoma, University Place, Steilacoom, Dupont)

Tour de Brunch Rides Again !  I am planning to do a ride in the Tacoma / Gig Harbor area the last Sunday every month  - followed by brunch. Credit for this series to Doug Pfeffer, who got me hooked on his Tour de Brunch series last year. (Note: I had a scheduling conflict for last Sunday of June, so this ride on Sunday, July 8th is the make-up for June) 

Ride #2 - Brunch in Tacoma?  Everyone says Skakabrah Java ! So we're going.

We'll meet at 8:45am in front of Skakabrah Java on 6th Ave. in T-Town and bike through North Tacoma to University Place and along the water to Steilacoom and then Dupont. Return trip goes through Fircrest and then it's time for brunch. Route on ride with GPS is linked below - download or print a cue sheet if you would like one. 

Pace is moderate - defined at 14-16 miles per hour on flat terain with no wind. There are some hills  - we'll take those at our own paces and regroup after. Rides are going to be more social than training and we'll adjust to slightly slower riders and are perfectly happy to have faster riders who can pace down a bit join us. Please send me a message or post a comment if you are unsure if this is a good ride for you. New riders are especially welcome! If you are new to Cascade Free Group rides, please click on  "read our newcomer information" at the top. 

Helmets are required for all participants on Cascade Free Group rides. Some other good things to have: a charged cell phone, ID, water and snacks, supplies to fix a flat (spare tube, pump, tire levers) fenders on your bike if roads are wet, front and back lights. Bring a credit card and/or cash, especially if you are staying for brunch. A  lock for your bike is also a good idea.

Register for the ride by clicking the red "register now" button. You do not need to be a member of Cascade to register on-line, you merely need to create a free account. Doing this beforehand will save us time at the start and then I will also have your information clearly written on my paperwork. 

Cancellation Policy: Steady rain cancels. If the ride is cancelled, the cancellation will be posted in the comments section below before 7am  and ride leader will not be at the start