EARTHDREAM Rides Eastside Rain Route

EAstside Ride The Hill DREAM rides are focused on helping strong riders get stronger by training on hills or using intervals (or both). You can ride the hills at your own pace; we will regroup at the top. EARTHDREAM rides emphasize teamwork and cooperative riding in a way that is fun and encourages each rider to develop their cycling skills. 

The forecast looks like we might be in for some rain so we will be riding a rain route this weekend.   The route sticks to familiar roads and is never more than about 10 miles from the start. We can usually tolerate a little bit of rain but if we get caught in a deluge we may decide to turn back early.  This ride also can accomodate people with a range of abilities because slower riders who are struggling to keep up the pace have a relatively easy route back from the halfway point.  The route has plenty of hills - 4000ft of climbing over 60 miles - so it should be a good workout.

The starting location is at the South Kirkland Park and Ride. There are no restrooms at the Park and Ride, but there is a gas station nearby with a restroom you can use.   

The EARTHDREAM group tends to keep a consistent pace especially on hills where the climbs are fast and strong.  Riders who struggle to maintain a vigorous pace may find it challenging to stay with the group.  We will attempt to accommodate people with a range of abilities, but riders who are significantly off the group pace should come prepared to finish the ride on their own if necessary.

If you click the "Register Now" button on this page it saves you from having to sign in at the start of the ride.  Also, it gives me an idea of how many people to expect.

Steady rain cancels this ride.  If the ride is cancelled due to weather, a notice will be posted in the comments and the ride leader will not be at the start.  Fenders are strongly recommended if the roads are wet or if rain is in the forecast.  I'll leave an update about fenders the morning of the ride.