2008 Intro to STP Seminars
Join our panel of STP experts for a fun and informative 90-minute seminar to answer your questions regarding the Group Health STP. Preview the 200-mile event through a colorful slideshow with helpful hints on gear, training, and logistics. Attendees receive the annual limited edition STP pin as a gift.
Need inspiration or convincing to ride STP? This seminar will show you why Bicycling Magazine lists STP as one of the best cycling events in the nation, so bring your riding partners. Some of the topics covered include:
- What to expect on event weekend
- The route and terrain
- Lodging and logistics
- What to pack, bring, and wear
- Riding safely in a group
- Training and preventing injuries
- Fitting and preparing your bike
Download the Intro to STP 2008 Seminar Schedule.
Download the STP Seminars Handout 2008.
Group Riding Information
For more about riding a paceline and how to ride safely in big groups, please see Paceline Safety and Tips for Group Riding.
For training to ride in groups and as well as physical training for one and two day STP Riders, join our Cascade Training Series beginning in early March.
2008 Seminar Schedule
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Date
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Time
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Business
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Address
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Max
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Contact
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Phone
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Speaker
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| 3/8 |
10:30-11:30 a.m. |
Seattle International Bicycle Expo |
Cruise Terminal 30
Seattle, WA |
120 |
Pete Verbrugge & Will Chin |
206.522.3222 |
Will Chin |
| 3/20 |
7:00 8:30 p.m. |
REI Seattle |
222 Yale Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109 |
80 |
Wendy Miller & Will Chin |
206.223.1944 |
Will Chin |
| 4/5 |
11:00 12:30 p.m. |
REI Southcenter |
240 Andover Park West
Tukwila, WA 98188 |
25 |
Kristen Ragain & Will Chin |
206.248.1938 |
Will Chin |
| 4/5 |
1:30 2:45 p.m. |
REI Alderwood |
3000 184th St SW Ste 952
Lynnwood, WA 98037 |
25 |
Jill Bishop & Will Chin |
425.640.6200 |
Will Chin |
| 4/12 |
11:00 12:30 p.m |
REI Tacoma |
3825 S. Steele St.
Tacoma, WA 98409 |
20 |
Brianna Charbonnel & Will Chin |
253.671.1938 |
Will Chin |
| 4/12 |
1:30 2:45 p.m. |
REI Redmond |
7500 166th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052 |
50 |
Erin Koeppen & Will Chin |
425.882.1158 |
Will Chin |
| 4/13 |
2:00 3:30 p.m. |
REI Spokane |
N. 1125 Monroe St.
Spokane, WA 99201 |
30 |
Joshua Hess & Will Chin |
509-328-9900 |
Will Chin |
| 4/16 |
7:00 8:30 p.m. |
REI Portland |
1405 SW Johnson St
Portland, OR 97209 |
50 |
James Hetland & Will Chin |
503.283.1300 |
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| 4/28 |
6:00 7:30 p.m. |
REI Bellingham |
400 36th St
Bellingham, WA 98225 |
25 |
Pat Kennedy & Will Chin |
360.647.8955 |
Charlie Heggem |
| 5/1 |
7 8:30 p.m. |
REI Seattle |
222 Yale Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109 |
40 |
Wendy Miller & Will Chin |
206.223.1944 |
Will Chin |
| 6/3 |
7 8:30 p.m. |
REI Seattle |
222 Yale Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109 |
50 |
Wendy Miller & Will Chin |
206.223.1944 |
Will Chin |
| 6/11 |
7 8:30 p.m. |
REI Issaquah |
735 NW Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98027 |
120 |
Tami Asars & Will Chin |
425.313.1660 |
Will Chin |
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