Getting Ready to Ride - South End #7

KEEPING RIDERS SAFE

  • Advance registration required for all participants. If you decide not to ride, please click Cancel My Registration below to open space for others. (How to cancel) 
  • Attendance at the pre-ride safety briefing is required to participate in the ride.
  • If you have tested positive for COVID or have been exposed to someone with COVID, follow the quarantine and isolation guidelines. In general, if you have COVID or are displaying COVID symptoms, or if you are sick with the flu or a cold, you should not participate in group rides.
  • Carry a face covering in case a business or public transit requires their use.
  • Please, no spitting or “snot-rockets” while participating.
  • A CPSC certified helmet is required to be worn to participate.

If you are new, please read our newcomer information.

Register Now
Date and Time: 
Sunday, March 25, 2018 - 10:00am
Start Location: 
Center Cycle-Park away from entrance SE in parking Lot
3950 Lind Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057
Directions
Contact Information: 
Jackie Klakken
midnitespirit65@gmail.com
ronishi@comcast.net
206-371-0063
Distance: 
31 miles
Elevation Gain: 
1,093 feet
Pace: 
Leisurely: [10-12mph]
Steady: [12-14mph]
Terrain: 
Hilly
Regroup: 
Frequent
Weather Cancellation: 
Ice/snow cancels
Interests: 
New Riders
Social
Training
Fitness / Health

Are you new to bicycling, been off your bike for awhile, feeling trapped inside or tired of looking at the same four walls during exercise? Is 2018 your year to get active, begin commuting, take part in the Free Group Rides, tackle your first century (100 mile ride), the STP, or another personal challenge? Are you a bit unsure about your biking capabilities, riding in groups, or cycling during winter? If so, then the Getting Ready to Ride Series (GR2R) is for you. GR2R South is an early season, eight-week progressive series focusing on the South County area that begins with a 15 mile mostly flat first ride and then adds a bit of elevation gain, distance or technical difficulty each week.

GR2R will help you to:

***Increase endurance and confidence.

***Build hill-climbing skills.

***Make new friends in the cycling community.

***Gain confidence riding safely with groups.

***Get ready for the Cascade Training Series (CTS), beginning in April.

GR2R rides are free and open to any rider. You will ride with others who share your pace level and your enthusiasm for riding. All rides will be led by Cascade Ride Leaders, experienced volunteers who enjoy riding, are knowledgeable about bike safety and the rules of the road. In addition to becoming familiar with bicycling and gaining fitness, you will learn group riding skills, while exploring different local trails, quiet roads, and popular biking destinations. These are social, stay-together rides with waits at the top of hills, at all critical turns and photo-op stops. Please check back at this ride posting within a day or two of the ride for updated route information.

Steady rain, ice/snow or unsafe conditions will cancel a ride. If a ride is cancelled, it will be posted in the comments section on the Cascade.org calendar and on the Meetup announcement two hours before the ride start time. In that instance, ride leaders will not be waiting at the start. Pre-registering online: If you have a Cascade account (free, just sign up), you can pre-register for this ride online by clicking on the Register button at the top of this page and checking the waiver acceptance box. Pre-registering saves time at the beginning of the ride and provides us with more legible emergency contact information. If you cannot make the ride, you do not need to un-register.

No restrooms at start. We will be starting at Center Cycle in Renton, WA. They do not open until 12N.  There are porta potties along the trail, and at some destinations, so please plan accordingly.

All riders should come equipped to deal with their own mechanical issues, flats and bring enough snacks and water. Waiting for mechanical issues will be at the discretion of the ride leader. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early (at 10:30am) to get yourself ready, listen to the safety briefing and sign or check the safety waiver. 11:00AM. is roll-out time!

After our ride, there is an optional get-together at Smoking Monkey Pizza(https://www.smokingmonkeypizza.com/) located at ​613 S 3rd St ​Renton, WA 98057​. This is an opportunity to refuel, talk cycling, and just socialize.

Cycling outside is invigorating, motivating and the sights are wonderful, especially when you are with a group of like minded people!! Come on, get your bike ready, get dressed, step outside, lets ride together!!

Links: 
Route
Smoking Monkey Pizza

Comments

I'm a little confused.  Title says:

        Date and Time:  Sunday, March 25, 2018 - 10:00am

But details say rollout 11AM

        Please arrive at least 30 minutes early (at 10:30am) to get yourself ready, listen to the safety briefing and sign or check the safety waiver. 11:00AM. is roll-out time!

Should I be there at 9:30? 10? or 10:30?

Keith, we start riding at 10 AM.  So be there at least 20 minutes before ride start, so 9:30-9:40.  The 11am is a typo.

Again ride start is 10 am so be at Center Cycle to hear the S.M.A.R.T. talk no later than 9:40.  We ROLL out at 10 AM.

Hi Keith,

My apologies, yes it is a typo and the rest of the series all start at 10am, not 11am. 

I will send out reminders towards the end of the week before the rides to remind everyone!

Thanks for your attention to detail! Thanks Sue!

This week's lunch spot is Smoking Monkey Pizza, in the heart of Downtown Renton (613 S 3rd St).  Smoking Monkey features artisanal pizzas, as well as salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes.    Smoking Monkey makes their own Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses, and locally sources much of their ingredient list.  Gluten-free crusts are available on their 12" pizzas.  A Renton favorite for the past six years, Smoking Monkey retains a quirky, homespun charm.  I'll be riding the 3.1 miles from our start point, if you want to join me for some bonus mileage.  See you there!

Is the ride happening today? I’ve been at center cycle since 930 and haven’t seen anyone yet. Not sure how long I should wait. 

Figured out the issue and can’t delete the old post. Oops! Need to double check dates! Sorry!

Emily, LOL!! I sure do hope to you tomorrow!

Please remember we start at 10am tomorrow Sun 3/25, not 11am. So please arrive by 930am!

See you all tomorrow!

A small route revision; on the return through Renton, we'll take Park Ave N rather than Logan Ave N.  The revised route is at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27082332.  See you in a bit!

Submitted by milan joy on

Nice to see the details regarding this ride you have shared here. You have shared all the instructions here that helps the riders to set for the riding. People loves to travel different places and it’s so nice to see this information shared here.villa projects in kochi

Good to become visiting your weblog again, it has been months for me. Nicely this article that i've been waited for so long. I will need this post to total my assignment in the college, and it has exact same topic together with your write-up. Thanks, good share. Discover Nigeria

I have read your article; it is very informative and helpful for me. I admire the valuable information you offer in your articles. Thanks for posting it. CBD Oil

Do you need a service for writing tasks on the Internet? As a result, do not worry, the team of professional editors at https://essay-company.com perceives all your requirements and highlights excellent articles. Masters have every chance of an unassuming arrest of all those who are really significant, as well as all the related information.

 

Submitted by Oksi Oksina on

bestresearchpaper

I have been delighted by the speed of response, quality and professionalism of bestresearchpaper. Right from my initial contact and throughout the dissertation process they have consistently delivered - often beating the timescales . bestresearchpaper team is responsive, professional and great sounding board . I can't recommend them highly enough.

Good to become visiting your weblog again, it has been months for me. Nicely this article that i've been waited for so long. I will need this post to total my assignment in the college, and it has exact same topic together with your write-up. Thanks, good share satnilesatnews

The application is available free and there is a paid version as well. Twitter Training – Getting started with Twitter Twitter is just another example of the light speed at which communications are catapulting forward, and corporate America (as well as home business online marketers) should do our best to keep up. Montreal SEO Agency
 

The application is available free and there is a paid version as well. Twitter Training – Getting started with Twitter Twitter is just another example of the light speed at which communications are catapulting forward, and corporate America (as well as home business online marketers) should do our best to keep up. Montreal SEO Agency
 

I am too late for this event but would like to bookmark this website for be a part of upcoming event. So keep posting such kind of amazing post with us.

Lauren,

Being as a resume writer offer IT resume Help - https://www.resumefolks.com/it-resume/ at Resume Folks.

 

This is such a great resource that you are providing and you give it away for free. I love seeing blog that understand the value of providing a quality resource for free. Crawley Accountants

Everything is ready for a ride but It needs a display sign stands for directions. You can also do product promotions by using different A1 sign Stand with psoters on both sites. You can order such sign boaeds from an online store selling display signs and stands on discount to all over the UK. Visit their site and order your favorite portable and modular stand with free delivery.

Center Cycle-Park away from entrance SE in parking Lot
3950 Lind Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057
Directions
Ride Leader(s)
Rod J Braunagel
Jessica Evotia Andrews
Clifton D Howe
Susan Krezelak
Robert P Onishi
Mike Zils

Registrations so far...
Leisurely: [10-12mph]

14 rider(s)
Steady: [12-14mph]

27 rider(s)