CTS Rides Again #3 -Cumberland Loop (Vigorous)

CTS Rides Again is a series of five Sunday rides (July 13, 20, 27, and August 3 and 10) following the conclusion of 2014 CTS series to help riders prepare for the RSVP, RAW, and other challenging rides. This is the third ride of the series. We have chosen five of the best rides from the Cascade Training Series (CTS) series to ride again. We will have ride leaders for now FIVE different paces (Red/Leisurely, 10-12 mph on flats; Yellow/Steady, 12-14 mph on flats; Green/Moderate, 14-16 mph on flats; & Blue/Brisk,, 16-18 on flats); Purple/Vigorous , 18-20 on flats) this Sunday.  After this we will see if there is enough interest in Vigorous to continue offering it. 

These are part of the club’s Free Daily Rides program and are open to anyone. Join us for one, or two rides, or be a real trooper and ride all five. You decide what works for you. We will try to have two or three ride leaders per pace so it is very important that you RSVP on MEETUP at least two days prior to each ride. This will allow us to secure additional ride leaders if a large number of riders wish to ride at a particular pace.

As customary for all Cascade rides, please make sure you wear a helmet and have necessary gear and knowledge to fix any flats you might get along the way. The group will not stop to repair flats or mechanicals, but our sweeps will ensure you have a cue sheet to continue the ride. 

These rides are not supported. We will provide short rest stops along the route, but please come prepared with your own food and beverages. Please email the Ride Director with any questions/concerns.

TODAY'S RIDE: This is a loop starting in Bellevue out to Cumberland and back. This is a long ride with a fair amount of elevation gain. Be sure to bring water and food on your bike.

TODAY'S REST STOPS: Squak Mtn (13.4); Ravensdale (28.9); Optional stop at Black Diamond Bakery (42.4); Lake Wilderness (51.4)

TODAY'S Ride Leaders Include:   
     Red -  Toni Burton, Bernice Tanenbaum, Louise Johnson, Mizue Fujinuma;   
     Yellow -   Scott Blachowicz, Deborah Munkberg, Dorothé Reijnders ;   
     Green -   Matthew Wong, Paul Soreff, Joni Griffis, David Fisher;    
     Blue - Wang Y., Geoffrey Jackson, Craig Daly, Jerry DiLeonardo  
     Purple - Mark Gringle, 

Please arrive 20 minutes early to ensure you are ready to roll at the posted time. 

It is very helpful if you RSVP on MEETUP at least two days prior to each ride. This will allow us to secure additional ride leaders if a large number of riders wish to ride at a particular pace. This will also allow you to get updates if there is a possible cancellation and for group communications.