South End Themed Ride #1 (Steady Pace)

Join us for a series of fun, educational and picturesque rides.  Depending on the route, it might be to a historical site or just a ride to a hamburger joint. We plan on taking time for pictures and enjoying the scenery.

These rides will be in the South King and Pierce counties and will vary in miles and elevation.

Paces offered -- steady (12 – 14 mph on flats), moderate (14 – 16 mph on flats).  Brisk may be offered depending on Ride Leader availability. Pace groups will use a common route each week.

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    Today’s ride will take us up through Tacoma.  We will cycle through the Tacoma industrial area, climb above Commencement Bay to Stadium High School. Stadium is one of the most beautiful high schools and was the filming location for “10 Things I Hate About You”. The unique building was originally built in 1891 with the intention of it being a French château-inspired hotel, but eventually was turned into a high school in 1906. The iconic Stadium Bowl (the school’s stadium) is another wonderful photo opportunity. The area that built up around it is packed with history, unique streets with character and a story around every turn. To continue the history, our next historical landmark (no plan on stopping) is the Annie Wright School for girls, founded in 1884, is nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma.

We will go past beautiful old homes on our way to the last scenic stop, the Holy Rosary Catholic Church built in 1921.

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Planned Stops (photo ops):  Stadium High School & Bowl,  Holy Rosary Church

Planned Restrooms:  Porta Potty approx 10 and 24 mile marks.

A helmet is a requirement, riders should be able to sustain the pace, know how to change a flat tire (and have the requisite equipment to do so).

Please sign the (FREE) online waiver (link below) by clicking "REGISTER NOW", answer a few questions and save. The online waiver will close two hours before the start, after that time you will need to legibly sign the waiver at the start location.

Be a buddy and have full fenders if roads are wet or a prediction of rain is in the forecast.

Please print a cue sheet if desired from the "ride with gps" link below. The Ride Leader will not have extra copies.

New Riders welcome, please see link below.

Cancellation Policy: In the event of a weather cancellation, it will be posted 2 hours prior to the start in the comments section on both Cascade and Meetup. Ride Leader will not be at the start if canceled.

Regroup policy:  We will ride with the best interest of the group in mind. We will regroup at the top of hills for a reasonable amount of time as well as at major turns. Mechanicals will not stop the group. Please be sure you have the equipment and knowledge to change flats, plus a cue sheet to get home, or a phone to call for assistance if needed.