South End Themed Ride #6-The Gorge (Moderate)

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 Teriyaki 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).  Pace groups will use a common route each week.

Today’s Theme -  The Green River Gorge, we will be heading out on a 42-mile ride. Leaving from the Auburn Outlet Mall we head up Lee Hill Road, make our way over to Covington Sawyer Rd, then tracking the smells of the Black Diamond Bakery where we'll stop for a warm pastry and cup of coffee.  After the cup of joe and pastry, we will continue on to the Green River Gorge for a spectacular view and photo op. Now, it's time to work off the pastry as we climb out of the Gorge, make our way across the Enumclaw farmland and back down to the valley.

Planned Stops (photo ops):  20.8

Planned Restrooms:  Approx 16.6

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 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.