Tandems, Oysters & Singles! 68 miles, Brisk pace

Join us for a ride starting in the little town of Edison in the Skagit Valley, we will head south through Mt. Vernon, then up to Sedro-Woolley, go by the beautiful Lake Samish and then stop for lunch in historic Fairhaven. We will then go up Chuckanut Drive then back down to Edison to finish a 68 mile loop.  

After the ride we will head back up Chuckanut Drive (by car) to the rustic Taylor Shellfish Farm, sit out by the water and enjoy the view, OYSTERS, wine and snacks.  We would love it if everyone could join us! https://www.taylorshellfishfarms.com/location/samish-oyster-bar-and-shellfish-market

PACE for the ride leaders will be geared towards TANDEM riding, faster than brisk on the flats, slower then brisk on the climbs, and very fast on the downhills. We will climb and descend at our own pace and regroup at the top of major hills. Overall pace will be Brisk ++. SINGLE BIKES are welcome! A brisk pace is 16-18 MPH on the flats.

We will meet at the Edison Café at 9:30 am for our pre-ride safety briefing. You must be at the pre-ride briefing to ride with us.  We will roll at 9:45.

Restrooms are not available at the start, but at mile 7.  Other rest stops will be at 19 and 41 miles. Both stops are at gas stations, please be prepared to buy something at each location if you plan to use their restrooms. lunch break will be in Fairhaven at mile 53. 

Please be prepared with nutrition, hydration (two water bottles), lunch money, a charged cell phone and the route either on your device or printed.  Major mechanicals situations will require a way to get back on your own. You should carry tools and be able to fix a flat. A helmet is required. Please have full fenders if the roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

You are encouraged to pre-register by clicking the red "Register Now" button above.

The link below will provide you with the RWGPS route and cue sheet. If you would like a cue sheet, please print your own, we will not have any at the start.

In the event of weather cancellation, the ride leader will post a notice 2 hours in advance in the comment section below and will not be at the start.

We hope you can join us!