Free Group Ride

BABES Backroads

Ride Details
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Date & Time*
*Ride end time is the leader's best estimate for completion. Actual end time may vary. Please plan accordingly.
Location(s)

Ride Contact

Teresa Lehr-Franks
fuzzyhornet@frontier.com
425-785-4505

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Scenic, low moderate paced hilly ride from Renton to Maple Valley and Ravensdale on mostly backroads returning via 196th and Jones Road.  Coffee stop at mile 25, food available for purchase.  Arrive by 9:45 and be ready to hear briefing and roll promptly at 10. Bathrooms available at start.  BABES is Beautiful Area Biking Essentially South.  

What to Know Before You Go

  • Advance registration required. Cancel if unable to attend, to open space for others.
  • Must be present at safety briefing to participate.
  • Helmets required.
  • Riders under 18 years old require parental consent & approval from the Ride Leader.
Distance
43 mi.
Elevation Gain
2,050 ft.
Pace
Moderate: [14-16mph]

What Pace Means

Pace classification indicates the intended range of speeds on level ground without breaks. This means downhill sections of the ride may be faster, and uphill sections slower.

Note: For rides with a “hilly” terrain classification, consider choosing a pace one step down from your usual comfort level.
Terrain
Hilly

What Terrain Means

Terrain indicates the most common or average terrain type of the ride and should be considered relative to the length and overall difficulty of the ride. For example, a long-distance ride with a lot of elevation gain will be overall less challenging than a short ride with equal elevation gain. Consider the pace and frequency of regroup as well to understand how advanced a ride may be.

  • Mostly flat: Trails and/or mostly flat roads with a possible gentle uphill
  • Rolling: Climbs are short and easy, not too numerous
  • Some hills: A few short, steep hills, some moderate upgrades and/or longer gentle climbs
  • Hilly: Consistent or continuous climbing
  • Off-road: Significant unpaved sections
Interests
Training
Weather Status
Showers cancel
Regroup
Frequent
Location

Renton Community Center
1715 SE Maple Valley Highway
Renton, WA 98055
United States

Start Region
Renton
Ride Leader(s)
Teresa Lee Lehr-Franks
Links
Babes Backroads
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