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The start time of the group ride is in the past.Cascade Training Series Red/Leisurely Pace Trial #1
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.
RLs and ARLs please do not sign up for this ride!
Are you thinking about joining CTS but not quite sure you can keep the minimum pace? Come out and join us for the Red/Leisurely Riders Pace Trial. We will take the STP route to Seward Park. After a short break we'll retrace our route, this time taking a slightly different path back to Cascade headquarters.
NOTE: These pace trial rides are meant to assure riders they can do the MINIMUM CTS pace. The rides are 10-12 mph on the flats, assuming no head or tailwinds. If you feel you can comfortably do these rides you are welcome to join us but WE WILL KEEP THE PACE.
Route: This ride is approximately 28 miles with 1091' elevation gain.
Make sure to print a cue sheet and bring it with you for the ride. You can view the cue sheet, route details and upload the route to your GPS device from the link below. There is also a cue sheet attached to this listing that you can download. NOTE that this route is currently a DRAFT and may be updated prior to the ride. I will post an update in the comment section below in that case.
Please come with the skills and equipment to change a flat; the group does not stop for long for mechanical issues. Arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of the ride to sign the waiver and be part of the safety briefing. S.M.A.R.T. riding is the standard and all riders are held accountable for doing their best to adhere to these. Print contact information clearly on the waiver so that we can reach you in case you become separated.
You may also register for the ride online, by clicking on the "Register" button under the ride title, checking the Waiver Signature box, and saving registration. Registering requires a Cascade account.
There is a short rest stop at Seward Park during the ride, and there may not be restrooms/water at the start. Please plan ahead.
Steady rain cancels. Ride Director will not be at the start in the event of cancellation, but will update Cascade and Meetup 2 hours prior to start time.
FOR WET CONDITIONS, FENDERS REQUIRED. Please come with long fenders including a buddy flap if the roads are wet. Without them, you will be asked to ride in the back of the group.
Ride Director: Louise Johnson, contact via email at aquaria@comcast.net or, if necessary, at 425-231-4933.
Remember, SMART riding is no accident!
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Cue Sheet for Route
Meetup link
Here is the link for the Meetup on Cascade Free Group Rides for this ride: http://www.meetup.com/cascaderides/events/227948758/
The CTS Meetup link is: http://www.meetup.com/CTS2016/events/227949111/
Riding tomorrow
Hi everyone! I am so excited to ride with you tomorrow. I really hope we can, right now the rain percentage looks pretty low! I will check again in the morning at 9am, and if it's actively raining I will cancel the ride here and on the Meetup site. If it looks good, I will be at the start by 10am, and we will ride unless it starts to actively rain before 11am. Please register if you haven't yet by clicking the Register button at the top of this posting. I will print off the registrations at 9am tomorrow. Thanks!
See you at the ride start!
The weather looks really good! See you by 10:40 this morning to ride!
Ride route
Just a heads up, there is a major event at the UW stadium on this day and the route goes through there. We may do an entirely different route that is the same approximate distance and elevation for this ride.