Free Group Ride
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Ride Description: This ride will circle north of Bellingham through rolling countryside. We’ll travel to the rural town of Nooksack, visit the Dutch community of Lynden, visit the border town of Blaine, cross Lummi Nation land, and skim along the breathtaking shorelines of Drayton, Birch, and Bellingham Bays. Rest stops are available at miles 28.3, 44.4, and 60.5. Bring 2 water bottles and money for food purchases along the route.
Meeting Place: Please park in the southwest corner of the Civic Field Athletic Complex (away from the stadium). There are restrooms available at the start.
Start Time & Registration: Please arrive no later than 9:40 a.m. to prep your bike, sign the waiver and hear the ride briefing. To save time at the start, please click the register button at the top of this page. You must have a Cascade account to see the button and register. Create an account here. You do not have to cancel if you do not come.
Paces: This is an unsupported, self-paced ride. All riders are welcome (including non-Cascade Bicycle Club riders), but every rider should be prepared to ride on their own. Please note that there are no leading/sweeping ride leaders for the route.
Weather Cancellation: In the event of steady rain or some other major weather event, the Ride Leaders will not be at the ride start. Please check the comment area in this posting 2 hours prior to the ride for ride cancellation announcements.
Policies: Riders are required to wear a helmet and abide by Cascade Bicycle Club's riding policies (see the club’s newcomer information). Riders should know how to read a cue sheet, change a flat tire or fix their own mechanicals (and have the equipment to do so), and have a positive attitude.
Route: The final route link (with a downloadable cue sheet) will be updated by Wednesday the week of the ride.
Make it a weekend: CBC is also hosting another ride from Glacier up to Artist Point on Sunday, if you'd like to make a weekend out of your riding adventure up north: https://www.cascade.org/node/38284.
Meetup: Interactive discussion regarding this ride will happen on Meetup (link below).
What to Know Before You Go
- Advance registration required. Cancel if unable to attend, to open space for others.
- Must be present at safety briefing to participate.
- Helmets required.
Civic Field Athletic Complex
1601 Orleans St.
Bellingham, WA 98129
United States
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