Pedal In Pink Women's Ride for Breast Cancer Awareness (Steady)

This ride is for Women Only! If you are looking for a welcoming group of women who are here to encourage each other while having fun and developing new friendships, then this is the group for you! Your ride leader, Juli Zalud, is a Trek Women's Advocate and invites all women (regardless of the bike brand you ride) to experience the fun of getting out on your bike with other like-minded women, get in some exercise and good conversation, while enjoying the day with other ladies who share the passion of cycling. This is a group ride for the women who are looking for a positive, fun, and encouraging group. If it's your first group ride, we welcome you and would love to have your join us! You can do this!

Route: This route take us from Kenmore into Kirkland then makes its way into Redmond for our rest stop at approx mile 18 at Trek Redmond. As most all the climbing is done before the rest stop, we will have a relaxing, enjoyable roll back to the Hangar. Please make sure you are comfortable with the posted pace.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your ride leader, Juli, at the email listed above.

RSVP: Please RSVP by clicking on the red Register Now  button at the top of this page to save time at ride start. Please register at least 2 hours prior to the ride. You can always register at the ride start if you miss the cut-off. If you sign up using e-waiver but decide not to ride, no worries, and we'll see you next time. If you are not a member of Cascade, please sign up for a free account and register so that we can have adequate assistance for the group.Thank you!

PACE: The listed pace is based on the flats, with no headwind, and at your own pace up hills. We will  regroup at the top of hills. Ladies, you don't have to be a fast climber to join in this group, this is not a race! We are here to encourage and empower one another to get stronger. As long as you are comfortable with the posted pace on the flats, don't worry about the rest. We will wait at the top of climbs to give all riders a chance to catch a breath before continuing. When using designated bicycle trails we will observe the posted speed limit. If you have any personal concerns about the pace or climbing please email Juli at the email address listed above.

START LOCATION & PARKING:  Ride starts at The Hangar located at 6728 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA 98028. There are restrooms inside The Hangar.

ROUTE: See link below for a RideWithGPS downloadable route map with printable cue sheet. If you want a cue sheet, please print one using the route link as copies will not be available at the ride start.

PLANNED STOPS:  We will stop at theTrek Remond store at mile 16.5 for a water and restroom break. There is no formal food stop on this ride so plan to bring food/nutrition as needed.

MECHANIICALS: Group will stop for flats. Bring tools and knowledge to repair flats, and a plan ie: Orca card, a friend or Uber for rescue should you have a serious mechanical failure.

REQUIRED: As is required with all Cascade rides, please ensure you wear a helmet and come prepared with water bottles and gear that is comfortable and appropriate for the distance/elevation. Mirrors and lights, both head lights and tail lights, are highly recommended by the ride leader to keep yourself and your riding buddies safe and seen.

RIDE CANCELLATION: In the event of a weather cancellation a notice will be posted in the comments on this page at least two hours before the ride start and ride leader will not be at the ride start location.