Ride to PenMet Parks Bike Bash (from Tacoma)

Please join us for a scenic ride from Tacoma to PenMet Parks very first Bike Bash, a celebration of all things cycling at Sehmel Park in Gig Harbor. The party will include vendors, a bike swap, a bike rodeo and traffic garden for kids, food trucks, music and more. (See the Bike Bash link, below.) 

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We'll be meeting at the Narrows Park and Ride / War Memorial Park parking lot.  We'll split into pace groups of up to 15 riders each. We'll start with brief introductions and a safety talk. Please arrive at the start early enough to be ready to ride by 8am. 

Paces offered are Steady, Moderate and Brisk - speeds associated with these paces refer to flat terrain with no wind (we will go faster or slower than these numbers depending on grade and wind conditions).  If you are new to Cascade Free Group Rides - WELCOME  - please click on "read our newcomer information" link above for more information.  

There is plenty of parking at the ride start, but no public washrooms. Pao's donuts is a block away on 6th ave and they will be open if you want to come early for coffee and donuts (they have a washroom). There are also a couple of gas stations across the street that may let you use their facilities. There will be a washroom stop at mile 5.7 of the ride. 

This ride will be one way from Tacoma to the event at the Park. There is a route posted below if you would like to follow it to return on your own, or please sign up for the group ride that goes from Sehmel Park back to the park and ride later in the day. There will also be a group ride that will be a loop to and from the park that you might want to join us for, particularly if you are looking to put in some training miles. (Look for these other rides on the Cascade calendar.)

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace and will regroup after hills and before turns.  

Helmets are required. Other things to bring: a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, a charged cell phone, ID, cash and/ or credit card, water, a small snack, a face covering, kleenex, hand sanitizer.  Please have full fenders if the roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the ride will be canceled at least two hours prior to the start and Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride - if the ride is canceled, the title in the posting be changed to start with "Canceled" and all registered riders will be sent an email to the address associated with their Cascade account.