Tacoma - Gig Harbor - Fox Island

This is a fun one - we'll go over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and explore rural area outside of Gig Harbor city limits. Ride includes a loop on Fox Island and returns to the start via Cushman Trail.  (route linked below - download or print a cue sheet if you want one). 

We'll meet in the parking lot at Narrows Park and Ride on 6th Ave (at Skyline/Oxford - adjacent to War Memorial Park).  Please be there, ready to ride at 9:30am.  We will start with a required safety briefing, and roll out when that's done.  If you miss the briefing you will not be able to ride with the group.

Pace is moderate - expecting riders to be able to sustain a speed of 14 to 16 mile per hour on flat, windless terrain for about three hours. This ride has plenty of ups and downs - we will take them at our own paces and regroup after hills /  before turns if we get spread out. Faster riders are welcome to go ahead and the group will wait for slower riders, within reason.  Please send a message or post a comment if you are unsure if this is a good ride for you or if you have any other questions. You must register for this ride on-line in advance. Please contact me if you are having any problems doing that. If you are new to Cascade Free Group rides, please click on  "Read our newcomer information" at the top. 

No public washrooms at start, but some businesses in the area may let you use their washroom. We'll be stopping near Zog's on Fox Island at mile 17.5, at Island View Market at Mile 24 and for the washroom at the Grandview Trailhead at mile 27.5. Not planning on lengthy rest stops, but will give riders enough time to purchase something at the convenience store stops if desired. 

Helmets are required. Other things to bring: ID, cash and/or credit card, a charged cell phone, supplies to fix a flat or other minor mechanical, water and a small snack. Lights on your bike are recommended but not required if you have reflectors. Out of consideration for others, please have full fenders if roads are wet - you may be asked to ride at the back if you do not have fenders.   

Weather Cancellations:  If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will cancel at least two hours prior to the start and will not be at the start location.