Meet the High Performance Cycling Team

Interested in learning about Cascade's High Performance Cycling (HPC) Team?

HPC is intended for cyclists who like to ride fast, hard, far, and climb hills in a non-racing environment. The team is dedicated to supporting strong cyclists who want to improve their skills and fitness while practicing safe group cycling techniques. Although we are not a racing team, some teammates are also members of WSBA racing teams, participate in ultra and randonneuring events, or compete in multisport events. Cascade's High Performance Cycling Team is perfect fit for:

-Riders who are developing fitness and skills and want to ride with folks who are faster and more experienced,

-Strong riders who are looking for compatible cycling buddies who regularly do long, scenic, challenging rides,

-Racers who want to diversify and ride with folks who regularly do long, scenic, challenging rides.

Meet us at promptly at 9:00 AM at Center Cycle.  Please park east of the building.  There will be short discussion about the team. We'll ride north and stop at Coulon Park in Renton and pick up additional riders at approximately 9.40 AM. Depending on attendance, we may also include a mini paceline/group riding skills clinic.  After Coulon Park,  we will head out to Tiger Mountain via SE May Valley Rd.  We will return to Center Cycle via Issaquah Hobart Rd SE, 276^th Ave SE then west thru Kent.  Depending on the turnout/interest/weather, we may choose an alternate route around Mercer Island returning back to Center Cycle via the west end of Lake Washington.  Make sure you bring adequate hydration, food and funds in case we stop for coffee.

From the start to Renton we roll at less than 18 mph on the flats. On Tiger Mountain/Mercer Island portions of the ride, we may break up into speed-based groups that may go faster than 18 mph. We will regroup at the top of hills.  Ride time will be 3 to 4 hours.