Calendar for April 2001
Helmets are required on all Cascade Bicycle Club rides. All the rides are classified according to pace and the type of services provided by the ride leader. In order to pick the rides that suit your skills and energy level, please view the pace guidelines and ride classifications.
Cascade Bicycle Club does not sponsor or endorse any non-bicycling activities that people may participate in while on these rides. You are responsible for your conduct and decisions while on a Cascade ride.
Cascade membership and activities are open to everyone able and willing to participate in a safe and cooperative manner and in support of the purposes of the club.
It is not the practice of the Cascade Bicycle Club to exclude anyone from a club activity as long as they behave in a safe and cooperative manner.
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Sunday, April 1st
Goose Bumps - Going Farther
60 miles
Dual pace: Brisk and Moderate
rolling
map
occasional regroup
9:00am from Red Hook Brewery in Woodinville
No rain cancellation
Sylvia Shiroyama (206)932-8644; Kent Davis (425)486-0123
This month we pick up the distance a little working toward progressively longer rides as the season goes. Hopefully you have a few good rides in by now and are looking forward to the season ahead. If you like to ride low-traffic, back country roads and don't have time for a ferry, these rides are for you. The rides feature two ride leaders with moderate and brisk paces. We will head to the backcountry roads of North King and South Snohomish Counties and into the Snoqualmie Valley. The various routes include the rural communities of Snohomish, Monroe, Carnation, Duvall, etc. Terrain is evenly divided between hills, flats and rolling - low traffic country roads. We will regroup occasionally and will stop for a mid-ride snack. We also supply what are arguably the finest maps/cue sheets in the business. We will conclude the day with a post ride brew or two at the Ale House. Note: In the event of excessive sunshine, the ride will be cancelled, otherwise we ride!!
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Sunday, April 1st
Country Ride Series - Maltby Loop
50 miles
moderate
rolling
map
frequent regroup
9:30am from Maltby Café - back parking lot
Heavy rain cancels
Ralph and Carol Nussbaum (206)783-6450
You'd be a fool to miss this great April Fool's ride from the Maltby Café. Ride through pretty spring countryside in the Ebby Island, Snohomish and Monroe area. Finish with a sumptuous lunch at the Maltby Café. Directions to start: From SR 9 north of Woodinville, turn right on Maltby Road (SR524). Go approximately 2 miles. Look for Maltby Café on the left before getting to SR522. NOTE: Daylight Savings Time began today!
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Sunday, April 1st
Kent to Sumner via Redondo Beach
50 miles
social
hilly
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Russell Road Park
Heavy rain cancels
Sara & Tom Matoi (253)631-0285
Thirty miles of the ride are flat. We get the hills out of the way in the morning while enjoying scenic views along Marine View Drive. Lunch in Sumner at 30 miles. Directions: From I-5 take the Kent DesMoines Exit. Go east on Hwy 516 to Kent. Go left on Meeker Street cross Green River, then left on Russell Road to park. Ride offered jointly with the Mountaineers.
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Sunday, April 1st
Resurrection Sundays
25-35 miles
moderate
some hills
map
occasional regroup
1:30pm from Gas Works Park
Rain cancels
Roger Salstrom (206)276-8348
Bring your legs back to life on an enjoyable afternoon riding experience. Come join in as we check out Lake Washington, Boeing Field, and the Pike Place Market areas.
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Monday, April 2nd
MUMPS: Head Up North
40-50 miles
moderate
hilly
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station, Kenmore
Rain cancels
Jerry Haas (206)725-1831; Don Martin (206)363-9964
A series of fun loop rides in South Snohomish County with a food stop enroute.
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Tuesday, April 3rd
TREATS: Issaquah via Maple Valley
35 miles
social
some hills
map
stay-together group
10:30am from Coulon Park
Heavy rain cancels
Jim Shedd (206)772-0955
We'll ride thru Renton, Maple Valley, Jones and Cedar Grove Roads, and Issaquah-Hobart Road into Issaquah for lunch. Back via May Valley and 89th (Stimson Road). Directions: I-405 south of I-90, get off at Exit #5 East and go West, turn right onto Lake Washington Blvd, then make next left into Coulon Park. Meet in the South Beach parking area.
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Tuesday, April 3rd
Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Renton's Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley
Heavy rain cancels
Tom Baker (425)271-1251; Jeff Barth (253)630-9656
Lights required October thru April! Year-round training rides for one-day STP riders. Rides stress safety, fitness, and group riding skills. Fast pace line with some sprints from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups.
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Tuesday, April 3rd
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owens Station, Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
Lights required October thru April! Northend based training rides to prepare riders for STP and other rides. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups. Usual post ride meal/drinks at the Grillhouse.
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Wednesday, April 4th
Alki Wednesday Night Series
30-32 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
7:00pm from 61st and Alki, at the Statue
Rain cancels
Monica Zaborac (425)378-5054; Dan Garretson (425)747-5273
Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 pm. Headlights and helmets are always required! Route varies every week. Dinner stop at Pegasus Pizza after the ride.
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Thursday, April 5th
More "Cycle Tuesdays"
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Renton's Coulon Park
Heavy rain cancels
Marty Mayock (253)952-2185; Desiree Serr (206)937-1659
Lights required October thru April! Year-round training rides for one-day STP riders. Rides stress safety, fitness and group riding skills. Fast pace line with some sprints from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups.
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Thursday, April 5th
More STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owens Station, Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
Lights required October thru April! Northend based training rides to prepare rides for STP and other rides. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups. Usual post ride meal/drinks at the Grillhouse.
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Thursday, April 5th
Zip-Zip
15-20 miles
brisk
hilly
no map
frequent regroup
6:30pm from Gasworks Park
No rain cancellation
Alex Wetmore (206)524-1079; Eric Salathe (206)324-1699
Scenic ride on hilly streets around the city. E-mail: esalathe@cascade.org
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Friday, April 6th
FRUMPS: Do Ft. Dent to Fauntleroy
25 miles
social
hilly
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Ft. Dent Park, Tukwila
Heavy rain cancels
Jim & Jan Paige (253)946-0207
Directions to start: I-5, I-405, east to exit #1, north on Interurban Ave., right on Ft. Dent Way, left at the traffic circle to the park. Meet by the restrooms.
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Saturday, April 7th
Langley Treats
15-18 miles
leisurely
some hills
map
frequent regroup
8:15am from Mukilteo State Park Boat Launch
Rain cancels
Dave Schindele (425)315-8033; Diana Larson (425)315-8033
Meet at 8:15 to catch the 8:30 ferry. We'll ride to the bakery in Langley, have a treat and return to the ferry. Bring money for the ferry and bakery goodies.
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Saturday, April 7th
Kids' Ride to Logboom Park
10 miles
easy
flat
no map
stay-together group
9:30am from Matthews Beach parking lot, near NE 93rd & Sandpoint Way NE
Heavy rain cancels
Jeff and Chris Almgren (206)524-0132
Kids, bring your parents for a bike ride. We will ride north on the Burke-Gilman Trail to Tracy Owens Station near Kenmore (Logboom Park). We will play there for about 15 minutes and then return to Matthews Beach. For questions, please call before 8 PM.
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Saturday, April 7th
New To Cascade? Let's Go Ride
25-30 miles
leisurely
some hills
no map
frequent regroup
10:00am from 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg. 30 (Sand Point Naval Base)
Rain cancels
Leslie Blaine (206)789-3833; George Buck (206)524-6032
This is a fun ride for new or not so new riders! Route and distance depend on group. Lunch stop. Call for directions. All members and non-members are welcome to join us. So, let's go . . .
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Saturday, April 7th
Snoqualmie Valley Tandem Tour
60 miles
brisk
some hills
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Preston Park & Ride (just off I-90 in Preston)
Heavy rain cancels
Jeff & Louise Davis (206)281-0987
Joint ride with the new Evergreen Tandem Club (ETC). About half fairly flat riding in the Snoqualmie River Valley, the rest on rolling terrain. Café lunch in Duval (bring money). Single bikes welcome, but the pace will be geared for tandems.
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Saturday, April 7th
Cascade Advanced Training Series (CATS) 18+ MPH
45-70 miles
Strenuous to super-strenuous
hilly
no map
occasional regroup
10:30am from Wilburton Park & Ride, exit 12 from I-405
Rain cancels
Lamar Bass (425)747-7734
For one-day STP riders. Route depends on weather. Pace will vary and may be super-strenuous if conditions are favorable. Paceline skills or willingness to learn pace line riding desirable. Leader will want, need, to rest periodically. Bring food! Well-behaved former "Animals" welcome.
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Sunday, April 8th
Hilly Hilly
75 miles
strenuous
hilly
no map
occasional regroup
9:00am from Pert's Deli, Leschi
No rain cancellation
Eric Salathe (206)324-1699
Ride south toward Hobart and Black Diamond. We will stop for lunch. E-mail: esalathe@cascade.org
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Sunday, April 8th
Renton - Maple Valley
20-30 miles
social
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Renton - Boeing parking lot
No rain cancellation
Chuck Berg (425)644-5415
Weather will determine distance. Coffe stop. Take exit #5 from I-405 south, right on Park Dr for 200 yards. Right onto Lake Washington Blvd for 100 yards, right onto Houser Way, turn right into NE corner of parking lot.
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Sunday, April 8th
Cascade Training Series: 12-14 MPH
35 miles
social
mostly flat
map
stay-together group
10:30am from Cascade Bicycle Club Office, 6310 NE 74th St. Bldg. 30
Rain cancels
Susan Hiles (425)747-4050
Our inaugural rides. See newsletter article for a full description. We'll be doing the North Lake Washington loop clockwise via Waynita (not Juanita) Drive. Bring food! The Club office is located one block inside the main gate of Sand Point Naval Station.
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Sunday, April 8th
Cascade Training Series: 14-16 MPH
35 miles
moderate
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:30am from Cascade Bicycle Club Office, 6310 NE 74th St, Bldg. 30
Rain cancels
Don Martin (206)363-9964
Our inaugural rides. See newsletter article for full description. We'll be doing the north Lake Washington loop via Juanita (not Waynita) Drive. Bring food! The club office is located one block inside the main gate of Sand Point Naval Station.
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Sunday, April 8th
Cascade Training Series: 16-18 MPH
45 miles
brisk
hilly
map
frequent regroup
10:30am from Cascade Bicycle Club Office, 6310 NE 74th St, Bldg. 30
Rain cancels
Lamar Bass (425)747-7734
Our inaugural rides. See newsletter article for a full description. We'll be doing the North Lake Washington loop clockwise via Juanita Drive, W. Bellevue and Mercer Island loop. Bring food! The Club office is located one block inside the main gate of Sand Point Naval Station.
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Tuesday, April 10th
TREATS: Maltby Meander
30 miles
social
some hills
map
stay-together group
10:30am from Marymoor Park, parking lot at tennis courts
Heavy rain cancels
Steve Daviess (425)869-8193; Kathy Duden-Daviess (425)869-8193
We'll take the Sammamish River trail to Woodinville, then on to the Maltby Café for lunch (bring or buy). Return via Paradise Lake Road and Avondale. Directions: Meet at the west entrance to Marymoor Park - first parking lot on the left by the tennis courts.
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Tuesday, April 10th
Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Renton's Coulon Park
Heavy rain cancels
Jeff Barth (253)630-9656; Tom Baker (425)271-1251
For ride info, see Cycle Tuesdays, 4/3.
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Tuesday, April 10th
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owens Station, Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 4/3.
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Wednesday, April 11th
Sara's South End Saunter: Renton to Black Diamond
53 miles
social
hilly
map
frequent regroup
9:30am from Renton Community Center
Heavy rain cancels
Sara Matoi (253)631-0285
We will ride to historic Black Diamond via the Devil's Elbow and return by way of Ravensdale, a bit of a longer ride so we will start early. Directions: Exit #4, I-405, go South one block on Hwy 169 to Carco Theater/Community Center. Meet near the Community Center.
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Wednesday, April 11th
Daytime Lake Washington Loop or ?
52 miles
moderate
some hills
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Gasworks Park
Rain cancels
Dan Davis (206)284-1588
Standard counter-clockwise loop of the lake with a food stop in Kirkland. Will occasionally vary the route and destination, depending upon the whims of those who show up.
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Wednesday, April 11th
Alki Wednesday Night Series
30-32 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
7:00pm from 61st and Alki, at the Statue
Rain cancels
Monica Zaborac (425)378-5054; Dan Garretson (425)747-5273
See ride info for Alki Wednesday Night Series, 4/4.
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Thursday, April 12th
More "Cycle Tuesdays"
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Renton's Coulon Park
Heavy rain cancels
Marty Mayock (253)952-2185; Desiree Serr (206)937-1659
See ride info for More "Cycle Tuesdays", 4/5.
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Thursday, April 12th
More STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owens Station, Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See ride description for More STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 4/5.
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Friday, April 13th
FRUMPS: Tulip Tour
25 miles
social
mostly flat
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon
Rain cancels
Norm Tjaden (206)525-2366
It's time for the FRUMPS to visit the tulip fields again. Optional carpooling from Gasworks Park at 8:30 AM. Follow SR536 through Mt. Vernon, cross the bridge, then left at Baker St. Bring or buy your lunch.
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Saturday, April 14th
Early Morning Madness
22 miles
social
some hills
map
occasional regroup
8:00am from NE 55th & 40 Ave NE, corner of Albertson's parking lot.
Heavy rain cancels
A ride for early risers. See the city, Spring flowering plants, view the Olympics from Ravenna thru Blue Ridge and Shilshole. Then join another later Cascade ride from Gasworks or from the Cascade office, or have the day to pursue other adventures.
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Saturday, April 14th
Anderson Island
20 miles
moderate
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Steilacoom Ferry Dock (Pierce County)
Heavy rain cancels
Marishka Pilch (253)471-9390; Larry Gill (425)643-1760
Ferry leaves at 10:00 AM, so arrive early to park and get your ticket. Tandem friendly ride; single bikes welcome. This ride is offered jointly with the Evergreen Tandem Club. For more information about this ride, visit the website at www.evergreentandemclub.org
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Saturday, April 14th
Cascade Training Series: 14-16 MPH
35 miles
moderate
rolling
map
frequent regroup
10:30am from Cascade Bicycle Club Office, 6310 NE 74th St, Bldg. 30
Rain cancels
Don Martin (206)363-9964
For full description, see newsletter article. Lake Washington loop south to counter clockwise loop of Mercer Island and return. Bring food! The club office is located one block inside main gate of Sand Point Naval Station.
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Saturday, April 14th
Cliptoe Through the Tulips
33 miles
social
mostly flat
map
occasional regroup
10:30am from Conway (Skagit Valley)
Rain cancels
Peter Zarich (425)771-2973
We'll check out the tulip farms and do lunch in LaConner. Park in Conway (I-5, exit 221, Hwy 534) at fishing area off Fir Island Rd, before the river on right side (ball field on left). Meet at the white church just past the river (Don't park there!). I will lead carpools at 9:20 from Park & Ride on 128th SE (Snohomish County), 1/2 mile east of I-5 (exit 186).
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Saturday, April 14th
Cascade Training Series: 12-14 MPH
35 miles
social
mostly flat
map
stay-together group
10:30am from Cascade Bicycle Club Office, 6310 NE 74th St, Bldg. 30
Rain cancels
Ted Vedera (425)888-2714; Susan Hiles (425)747-4050
For full description, see newsletter article. Lake Washington loop south to clockwise loop of Mercer Island and return. Bring food! The club office is located one block inside main gate of Sand Point Naval Station.
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Saturday, April 14th
Another Leisurely Ride
15-20 miles
leisurely
flat
no map
stay-together group
10:30am from LaConner (Fire Dept)
Heavy rain cancels
Stu Rogers (206)706-4705
We'll check out the tulip farms and do lunch in LaConner. Meet at the Fire Dept. in LaConner. Take I-5 exit 221, and Hwy 534 to LaConner. Parking is tight, the public parking costs $2 per day and is near the Fire Dept. We will cycle by the tulips, stopping at Rosengaarde.
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Saturday, April 14th
Cascade Training Series: 16-18 MPH
45 miles
brisk
hilly
no map
frequent regroup
10:30am from Cascade Bicycle Club Office, 6310 NE 74th St, Bldg. 30
Rain cancels
Lamar Bass (425)747-7734
For full description, see newsletter article. Lake Washington loop to I-90 to Bellevue and eastside. Return via Mercer Island. Bring food! The club office is located one block inside main gate of Sand Point Naval Station.
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Sunday, April 15th
Flaming Geyser Century Ride Tour de Susan
100 miles
moderate
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
8:00am from Albertson's at 40th Ave NE and NE 55th St.
No rain cancellation
Susan Cady (206)529-1398
This is a relatively easy century and a good training ride for one-day STP riders and others. We will ride along Lake Washington and through Renton and Auburn to Flaming Geyser Park. The pace will be high moderate to low brisk with an average of 16 mph on the flats. There will be a lunch stop somewhere along the way, probably in Auburn on the return trip. Bring extra snacks and energy drinks. There is no food at the park. We ride rain or shine! Please do not park in the Albertson's parking lot.
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Sunday, April 15th
Tulip Tour
30-35 miles
moderate
mostly flat
map
frequent regroup
9:00am from Conway School
Rain cancels
Lawrence & Lillian Baum (360)387-6369; Don & Jeanne Jovag (360)387-4209
Tour the tulip & daffodil fields of beautiful and flat Skagit Valley. North on I-5 to exit 221, turn right and go approximately 1/2 mile to Conway School. Be parked and ready to ride at 9:00 AM sharp.
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Sunday, April 15th
Goose Bumps - Going Farther
60 miles
Dual pace: Brisk and Moderate
rolling
map
occasional regroup
9:00am from Red Hook Brewery in Woodinville
No rain cancellation
Sylvia Shiroyama (206)932-8644; Kent Davis (425)486-0123
For ride information, see Goose Bumps - Going Farther, 4/1.
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Sunday, April 15th
Cascade Advanced Training Series (CATS) - 18+MPH
45-70 miles
Strenuous to super-strenuous
hilly
no map
occasional regroup
10:30am from Wilburton Park & Ride, exit 12 from I-405
Rain cancels
Lamar Bass (425)747-7734
For ride info, see CATS, 4/7.
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Sunday, April 15th
Mercer Island and South Lake Washington
30-35 miles
moderate
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
10:30am from South Bellevue Park & Ride
Rain cancels
Gary Schneider (425)226-6837
We will ride around Mercer Island froom Bellevue, then head west across I-90 and complete the trip around the south end of the lake. Lunch stop three-quarters of the way into the ride. Directions: From I-90 take Bellevue Way and go north. Park & Ride is on the right.
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Monday, April 16th
MUMPS: Head Up North
40-50 miles
moderate
hilly
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station, Kenmore
Rain cancels
Jerry Haas (206)725-1831; Don Martin (206)363-9964
A series of fun loop rides in South Snohomish County with a food stop enroute.
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Tuesday, April 17th
TREATS: Tiptoe Through the Tulips
30-40 miles
leisurely
mostly flat
no map
stay-together group
10:30am from Conway Fire House
Heavy rain cancels
Stu Rogers (206)706-4705
We'll check out the tulip farms, including a stop at the Rosengaarde Farm, then continue making our way to LaConner for lunch. Meet at the Fire Dept in Conway, just west of I-5 at Exit #221.
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Tuesday, April 17th
Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Renton's Coulon Park
Heavy rain cancels
Jeff Barth (253)630-9656; Tom Baker (425)271-1251
For ride info, see Cycle Tuesdays, 4/3.
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Tuesday, April 17th
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owens Station, Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 4/3.
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Wednesday, April 18th
Alki Wednesday Night Series
30-32 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
7:00pm from 61st and Alki, at the Statue
Rain cancels
Monica Zaborac (425)378-5054; Dan Garretson (425)747-5273
See ride info for Alki Wednesday Night Series, 4/4.
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Thursday, April 19th
More "Cycle Tuesdays"
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Renton's Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley
Heavy rain cancels
Marty Mayock (253)952-2185; Desiree Serr (206)937-1659
See ride info for More "Cycle Tuesdays", 4/5.
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Thursday, April 19th
More STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owens Station, Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See ride description for More STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 4/5.
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Thursday, April 19th
Zip-Zip
15-20 miles
brisk
hilly
no map
frequent regroup
6:30pm from Gasworks Park
No rain cancellation
Alex Wetmore (206)524-1079; Eric Salathe (206)324-1699
Scenic ride on hilly streets around the city. E-mail: esalathe@cascade.org
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Friday, April 20th
FRUMPS: Go to Gig Harbor
40 miles
social
some hills
map
occasional regroup
9:00am from Lincoln Park, north parking lot, Seattle
Heavy rain cancels
Mike Moreland (206)439-9890
Please note start time! We'll take the 9:25 AM ferry from Fauntleroy to Southworth. Lunch will be at the Tides Restaurant in Gig Harbor.
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Saturday, April 21st
Langley Treats
15-18 miles
leisurely
some hills
map
frequent regroup
8:15am from Mukliteo State Park Boat Launch
Rain cancels
Dave Schindele (425)315-8033; Diana Larson (425)315-8033
For ride info, see Langely Treats, 4/7.
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Saturday, April 21st
Kids' Ride to Logboom Park
10 miles
easy
flat
no map
stay-together group
9:30am from Matthews Beach parking lot, near NE 93rd & Sandpoint Way NE
Heavy rain cancels
Jeff and Chris Almgren (206)524-0132
For ride info see Kids' Ride to Logboom Park, 4/7.
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Saturday, April 21st
Cascade Advanced Training Series (CATS) - 18+ MPH
45-70 miles
Strenuous to super-strenuous
hilly
no map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Wilburton Park & Ride, exit 12 from I-405
Rain cancels
Lamar Bass (425)747-7734
For ride info, see CATS, 4/7.
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Saturday, April 21st
Tulips and Beyond
37 miles
social
mostly flat
no map
occasional regroup
10:30am from Conway - Exit 221 (West)
Rain cancels
Dan Bronson (206)525-2239
See the tulip fields, full of color with stops at the Display Garden and Llama farm. Lunch in LaConner. At 9:00 AM we will carpool from the Park & Ride under I-5 at 65th and Ravenna Blvd, northside. Or park at the fishing access area by the bridge in Conway. Meet at the white church across the bridge. Do not park in the church parking lot!
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Saturday, April 21st
Bagbalm Not Included - A RAW Training Series
50 miles
moderate
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Ron Regis Park, Renton
Rain cancels
Roger Salstrom (206)276-8348
Whether you are participating in Ride Around Washington or not, become "RAW material" in this training series leading up to RAW 2001. Join in as we visit Cumberland, the Green River Gorge, Black Diamond and Maple Valley. Directions: from I-405 in Renton, take the Renton-Maple Valley Hwy (SR 169) to 149th Ave SE (just past Maplewood Golf Course), turn left onto 149th, take the next left into the park.
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Sunday, April 22nd
Marymoor Cruise
20-30 miles
social
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Velodrome parking lot, Marymoor Park
No rain cancellation
Chuck Berg (425)644-5415
Start at Marymoor Park in Redmond. Coffee stop. Weather determines the distance.
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Sunday, April 22nd
Cascade Training Series: 16-18 MPH
45 miles
brisk
hilly
no map
frequent regroup
10:30am from Seward Park
Rain cancels
Lamar Bass (425)747-7734
For full description, see newsletter article. Clockwise loop of south Lake Washington and Mercer Island with some additional eastside hills. Bring food!
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Sunday, April 22nd
Cascade Training Series: 14-16 MPH
35 miles
moderate
rolling
map
frequent regroup
10:30am from Seward Park
Rain cancels
Don Martin (206)363-9964
For full description, see newsletter article. Clockwise loop of south Lake Washington and Mercer Island. Bring food!
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Sunday, April 22nd
Cascade Training Series: 12-14 MPH
35 miles
social
mostly flat
map
stay-together group
10:30am from Seward Park
Rain cancels
Jan Johnson (425)672-0617
For full description, see newsletter article. Clockwise loop of south Lake Washington and Mercer Island. Bring food!
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Sunday, April 22nd
Another Leisurely Ride
25 miles
leisurely
some hills
no map
frequent regroup
10:30am from Gasworks Park
Rain cancels
Mary Trimingham (206)363-1455; Mia Hovnanian (425)746-7292; Mary Karabaich (206)763-2447
A "smell the flowers" sojourn with the Three M's. We will circle Lake Union, ride to Golden Gardens and perhaps the Seattle waterfront. A stay together ride.
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Tuesday, April 24th
TREATS: Bothell to Snohomish
35 miles
social
hilly
no map
stay-together group
10:30am from Parking lot on the Sammamish Trail in Bothell
Rain cancels
Jan Johnson (425)672-0617
A great ride out to Snohomish for lunch. Directions: From the center of Bothell, turn South on 102nd, then over the bridge and turn right into parking lot.
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Tuesday, April 24th
Cycle Tuesdays
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Renton's Coulon Park
Heavy rain cancels
Jeff Barth (253)630-9656; Tom Baker (425)271-1251
For ride info, see Cycle Tuesdays, 4/3.
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Tuesday, April 24th
STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owens Station, Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 4/3.
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Wednesday, April 25th
Sara's South End Saunter: Ft. Dent to Brown's Point
57 miles
social
hilly
map
frequent regroup
9:00am from Ft. Dent
Heavy rain cancels
Sara Matoi (253)631-0285
A scenic ride to Brown's Point via 3 Tree Point and Marine View Dr. Lots of hills at a social pace, so we need a 9:00 AM start. Lunch will be at halfway point (28 mi). Directions: Northbound, Exit #1 from I-405, go left (north) on Interurban Ave. Right at Ft. Dent Way, around traffic island into park. Meet by restrooms. Southbound I-405, Exit #1, go straight ahead at light on Ft. Dent Way.
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Wednesday, April 25th
Daytime Lake Washington Loop or ?
52 miles
moderate
some hills
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Gasworks Park
Rain cancels
Dan Davis (206)284-1588
For ride info, see Daytime Lake Washington Loop or ?, 4/11.
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Wednesday, April 25th
Alki Wednesday Night Series
30-32 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
7:00pm from 61st and Alki, at the Statue
Rain cancels
Monica Zaborac (425)378-5054; Dan Garretson (425)747-5273
See ride info for Alki Wednesday Night Series, 4/4.
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Thursday, April 26th
More "Cycle Tuesdays"
25-35 miles
super-strenuous
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:45pm from Renton's Coulon Park
Heavy rain cancels
Marty Mayock (253)952-2185; Desiree Serr (206)937-1659
See ride info for More "Cycle Tuesdays", 4/5.
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Thursday, April 26th
More STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition
25-35 miles
brisk
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
5:50pm from Tracy Owens Station, Kenmore
No rain cancellation
Saul Kinderis (425)402-3426
See ride description for More STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 4/5.
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Friday, April 27th
FRUMPS: Find Brier City Hall
30-45 miles
social
some hills
no map
stay-together group
10:00am from Logboom Park
Heavy rain cancels
Stu Rogers (206)706-4705
We ride north out of Logboom to find Brier City Hall. Hope to find a spot for a bite to eat. Distance will depend on the weather.
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Saturday, April 28th
T.T.T. - Train to Tour
60-65 miles
brisk
some hills
map
occasional regroup
9:00am from Edmonds Woodway High School
Rain cancels
Ken Condray (425)774-1160
We will head north to Everett, over to Snohomish and return to Edmonds. Directions: The school is located at the corner of 212th and 76th Ave W, South parking lot.
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Saturday, April 28th
Cascade Training Series: 16-18 MPH
55 miles
brisk
hilly
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Ft. Dent Park, Tukwila
Rain cancels
Lamar Bass (425)747-7734
For full description, see newsletter article. South on the Green River Trail to Kent; then up into the hills -- and more hills -- before returning via Lake Washington loop south. Bring food! Directions: Exit #1 from I-405, north on Interurban Ave., right on Ft. Dent Way, left at traffic circle into park. Meet by restrooms.
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Saturday, April 28th
North Bend Tandem Ride
45-50 miles
brisk
some hills
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from George's Bakery, downtown North Bend
No rain cancellation
Spencer Beard & Sheila Hoffman (206)726-0598; Bob & Deanna Freeman (425)888-3577
If you like meet us for coffee at 9:30 am. We will travel to Carnation via back roads and back roads and back via the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. We will pedal at a friendly, conversational pace (15-20 mph), comfortable for whatever group shows up. Stop in Carnation for a snack and coffee. Please note we will be riding back on a gravel railroad trail. It is smooth and not muddy or rocky. We have ridden it many times including on our racing tandem. It's very scenic and, of course, has no traffic except a few bikes. This is a joint ride with the Evergreen Tandem Club.
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Saturday, April 28th
Cascade Training Series: 14-16 MPH
44 miles
moderate
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Ft. Dent Park, Tukwila
Rain cancels
Don Martin (206)363-9964; Sara & Tom Matoi (253)631-0285
For full description, see newsletter article. South on the Green River Trail to Kent; then up into the hills before returning via the Cedar River Trail. Bring food! Directions: Exit #1 from I-405, north on Interurban Ave., right on Ft. Dent Way, left at traffic circle into park. Meet by restrooms.
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Saturday, April 28th
Cascade Training Series: 12-14 MPH
44 miles
social
some hills
map
frequent regroup
10:00am from Ft. Dent Park, Tukwila
Rain cancels
Sara & Tom Matoi (253)631-0285
For full description, see newsletter article. We're beginning to train in earnest. South on the Green River Trail to Kent; then up into the hills before returning via the Cedar River Trail. Bring food! Directions: Exit #1 from I-405, north on Interurban Ave., right on Ft. Dent Way, left at traffic circle into park. Meet by restrooms.
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Sunday, April 29th
Goose Bumps - Going Farther
60 miles
Dual pace: Brisk and Moderate
rolling
map
occasional regroup
9:00am from Red Hook Brewery in Woodinville
No rain cancellation
Sylvia Shiroyama (206)932-8644; Kent Davis (425)486-0123
For ride information, see Goose Bumps - Going Farther, 4/1.
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Sunday, April 29th
Skagit Valley Tulip Ride
50 miles
brisk
flat
map
occasional regroup
9:30am from Stanwood Middle School
No rain cancellation
Don & Carol Hayes (425)774-4203
This will be a ride with regular stops to smell the flowers. This is the weekend following the end of the Skagit Tulip Festival. We will ride past several of the tulip fields. Stops at Roozengaards, Bayview State Park and LaConner. Bring your own food. Directions: Standwood Middle School is located at 9405 271st Street NW I Stanwood. This is a joint ride with the Evergreen Tandem Club.
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Sunday, April 29th
Country Ride Series - Stanwood/March Point
62 miles
moderate
some hills
map
occasional regroup
9:45am from Stanwood Starbucks on SR532
Heavy rain cancels
Ralph and Carol Nussbaum (206)783-6450
Beautiful ride through the Skagit flats and out to March Point with great views of the San Juans. Lunch stop in LaConner on the way back. Directions to start: Take exit #212 off I-5 (SR532) towards Stanwood (approx. 5 miles), turn left into large shopping center on the left just before entering Stanwood. Starbucks is in the large grocery store (Haggens at 26603 72nd Ave NW).
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Sunday, April 29th
Cascade Advanced Training Series (CATS) - 18+MPH
45-70 miles
Strenuous to super-strenuous
hilly
no map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Wilburton Park & Ride, exit 12 from I-405
Rain cancels
Lamar Bass (425)747-7734
For ride info, see CATS, 4/7.
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Sunday, April 29th
Mercer Island and South Lake Washington
30-35 miles
moderate
some hills
no map
occasional regroup
10:30am from South Bellevue Park & Ride
Rain cancels
Gary Schneider (425)226-6837
For ride info, see Mercer Island and South Lake Washington, 4/15.
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Sunday, April 29th
Kubota Gardens
26 miles
social
some hills
no map
stay-together group
11:00am from MOHI - lower parking lot (Museum of History and Industry)
Heavy rain cancels
Roger Leed (206)329-9208
Ride South through Leschi, Mt. Baker and the bucolic Rainier Valley for a spring treat at Kubota Gardens, which has major new features. We may even get an official tour. Bring locks and lunch (there is a mini-mart nearby also). We stick together because the route is unfamiliar to most riders --- but we've never lost anyone. Joint ride with the Mountaineers.
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Monday, April 30th
MUMPS: Head Up North
40-50 miles
moderate
hilly
map
occasional regroup
10:00am from Tracy Owen Station, Kenmore
Rain cancels
Jerry Haas (206)725-1831; Don Martin (206)363-9964
A series of fun loop rides in South Snohomish County with a food stop enroute.