COOS #6 (Cycling out of Sumner)

We are pleased to announce Cycling Out Of Sumner (COOS) will be running as a spring training series for 2018 with two paces offered (Steady 12 - 14 mph, Moderate 14 -16 mph).

COOS will run for thirteen Saturdays, from April 7th through July 7th (except the day of Cascade's Flying Wheels event ride).  The purpose of COOS is to have fun while building endurance, strength and to learn essential safe group riding skills. The rides will incrementally increase in distance, leading up to a century. Along the way, we will enjoy the simple pleasures of riding and meeting new friends. Paces are listed above. Both paces will use a common route each week. 

For ride #6:   This ride should be a favorite with a combination of the Foothills trail through Orting, South Praire, almost to Buckley. Then it's country roads to the historic towns of Wilkeson and Carbonado at the doorstep of Mount Rainer. We will break for lunch at mile 27 with food for purchase at the Chevron gas station, convenience store & sandwich shop.

Stops: Restrooms mile 15, 22, 27, 46  

If you are unable to sustain the pace, you are encouraged to drop to the slower pace if available.

Please register for the ride using the red "Register Now" button at the top of this page. Registration is not mandatory but it allows us to print the rider list beforehand and helps us save time at the ride start.  On-line registration closes two hours prior to ride time, and if you decide to ride after that we will have a waiver sheet for you to sign manually.   

If you are a new rider, we are very happy to have you with us.  Please read the New Rider link, above, and keep in mind that a helmet is required for all Cascade rides.  Also, riders should be able to sustain the pace, carry nutrition/water, and have the know-how and equipment to fix a flat tire.  Everyone should carry a phone to call for assistance if needed. We will regroup after climbs and at major intersections. 

Arrive at least 30 minutes early so that you can get yourself ready, sign the waiver, and listen to the S.M.A.R.T. briefing. This allows us to have an on-time departure.

Be considerate and have full fenders including mud flaps if roads are wet or a prediction of rain is in the forecast.

A route map and cue sheet are on the Ride With GPS link, below.  If you want a cue sheet please print and bring it.  The ride leader will not have extra copies.

Cancellation Policy: If needed, a weather cancellation will be posted two hours prior to the Comments section, below, and the ride leader will not be at the start. Please check here before leaving for the ride.