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The start time of the group ride is in the past.South End Themed Ride #2 (Moderate Pace)
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- 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.
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 South King and Pierce County 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 Theme - Cities with a lot of History. This ride takes us from Puyallup out to Wilkeson and Carbonado. The route has trails, some quiet country roads, rolling hills, some hill climbing, babbling brooks, old saloons & churches. We'll stop to see the coke ovens in Wilkeson built in 1887, from there it's on to Carbonado where the Carbonado saloon is believed to date back to 1878. Unfortunately we will not be able to partake in any suds at the saloon as it's only open April - October.
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Planned Stops (photo ops): Wilkeson Holy Trinity Church, Coke Ovens .. Carbonado school and saloon (two seperate establishments)
Planned Restrooms: Porta Potty approx 15, 20, 30 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 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.
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Let's meet at Applebee's after the ride for a bite to eat
Please join us for a bite to eat at Applebees (Bonney Lake) after the ride. This is a great way to get to know everyone and we are hungry after a bike ride. :) http://restaurants.applebees.com/wa/bonney-lake/9430-192nd-st-e.html
Revised route
The forecast calls for rainy and wet conditions during the ride. In the interest of safety, we will shorten the route, turning around in South Prairie. Approximately 30-mile ride with a gentle incline out of Orting. We will still start at the Puyallup Trailhead. Rain gear!!