Downtown to Defiance - Bring the Family!

For one special day, Sunday, September 10th, a 6.5 mile course along the Tacoma waterfront is closed to motorized vechiles and open for FUN ! Tacoma Dome Station, with ample parking and a stop on the 594 bus from Seattle (see Sound Transit schedule link below) is our meeting point. From there, it's a short distance to 21st Street Park, the start of the closed to traffic route. We'll roll along the Foss Waterway Esplanade, Schuster Parkway and Ruston Way. Then we'll take to the streets and climb up to Point Defiance Park. Everyone can take the hill at their own pace and we will regroup at the top. We'll ride the scenic five mile drive, part of which will also be closed to cars. There are some hills in the park and we will be regrouping frequently. Then we'll retrace our path back down the hill and back to the start. 

Please register for the ride by using the "Register Now" button at the top of the page. You can sign the waiver at the ride start, but it will save us time if you register on-line at least two hours before the ride start time. You can create an account and register on-line even if you are not a member of Cascade (see link below). 

Please arrive at the start 30 minutes early. This will give you a chance to prepare yourself and your bike, sign the waiver (or check off your name if you registered on-line) and we can do introductions, the S.M.A.R.T. safety briefing and leave on time.   

This would be a great ride for new riders!  If you are new to Cascade free group rides, please read our newcomer information (link above). Please note: helmets are required by all riders on Cascade rides. Other strongly recommended items to bring with you: water, snacks, a spare tube, tire levers and anything else needed to change a flat tire, a charged cell phone, ID, some cash and a credit card. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below or send me an e-mail. 

The ride with GPS link below has the route map that you can download and cue sheets that can be printed. Please print a cue sheet if you would like one. 

Cancellation Policy: If needed, a weather cancellation will be posted in the Comments sections below two hours prior to the ride start time and the ride leader will not be at the start location. If the weather is questionable, please check here before leaving for the ride.