COOS #6 (Cycling out of Sumner)
KEEPING RIDERS SAFE
- Advance registration required for all participants. If you decide not to ride, please click Cancel My Registration below to open space for others. (How to cancel)
- Attendance at the pre-ride safety briefing is required to participate in the ride.
- If you have tested positive for COVID or have been exposed to someone with COVID, follow the quarantine and isolation guidelines. In general, if you have COVID or are displaying COVID symptoms, or if you are sick with the flu or a cold, you should not participate in group rides.
- Carry a face covering in case a business or public transit requires their use.
- Please, no spitting or “snot-rockets” while participating.
- A CPSC certified helmet is required to be worn to participate.
If you are new, please read our newcomer information.
We are pleased to announce Cycling Out Of Sumner (COOS) will be running a spring training series for 2019 with three paces offered (Steady 12 - 14 mph, Moderate 14 -16 mph, Brisk 16 - 18 mph).
COOS will run for thirteen Saturdays, from April 6 through June 29. COOS is a training series to build endurance and strength. The rides will incrementally increase in distance, leading up to a century. All paces will use a common route each week.
For ride #6: Another favorite with a combination of the Foothills trail through Orting, South Prairie, almost to Buckley. Then it's country roads to the historic town of Wilkeson 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.
Potty Stops: Restrooms at the start, mile 10, 23, 38.
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 saves time at the ride start. On-line registration closes two hours prior to ride time, if you decide to ride after that we will have a waiver sheet for you to sign manually.
New riders, 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.
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 as needed.
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.
Comments
Mile 23 half-way food stop-Chevron
Jobin, the store manager of the Chevron at mile 23 is preparing extra deli sandwiches (for purchase) to accommodate us. Please consider supporting a local small business.
It will be a warm day, start hydrating now and be sure to have 2 water bottles and sunscreen for the ride.
Rick & Patty
Imposing?
i can’t possibly impose... What? For deli sandwiches I’m imposing