Fall City-Red Barn Loop

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  • 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.

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Date and Time: 
Sunday, February 9, 2020 - 10:00am
Start Location: 
Fall City Community Park
4140 Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
Fall City, WA 98024
Directions
Contact Information: 
John Weller
2065232205
Distance: 
32 miles
Elevation Gain: 
650 feet
Pace: 
Moderate: [14-16mph]
Terrain: 
Mostly flat
Regroup: 
Frequent
Weather Cancellation: 
Showers cancel
Interests: 
E-bike friendly
Fitness / Health

A mostly flat social ramble in the rural Snoqualmie River Valley, with a short stop for refreshment at Starbucks in Carnation on the way back.  We'll go at about 15-16 mph on the flats when there is no wind, and there will be occasional pauses for scenery and agricultural activities of note.  If time, weather, and energy allow, there will also be a Neal Road out-and-back 5.6 mile bonus jaunt at the end of the ride.  

As of now, there is a porta-pot but no water at the start.  The next porta-pot opportunity is at Jubilee Farm/Mile 5.6, and we'll pause as needed.  There will be a stop at Chinook Bend Park/Mile 11.4 (pit toilet).  Restroom and water are on the return leg at Carnation/Mile 22.7.  A RideWithGPS route map and cue sheet are at the Link, below.  If you need a cue sheet, please print one.  Electric-assist bikes welcome.  

It can be a long way to Fall City.  Please plan your trip to be ready to ride 10 minutes before start time so we can do the safety briefing and get on the road.  Bring ID; spare tube, tools, pump, patch kit, and skills to fix flats; and a phone and a plan for rescue if your bike fails.  If roads are wet, roostertails from bare tires are a safety and comfort issue for other riders.  Unless the geometry of your bike won't allow, fenders with long mudflaps are strongly recommended.   

Please RSVP by clicking on the red "Register Now" button under the ride title above.  NOTE:  I will print the ride waiver at 7 AM on ride day.  It's not a problem if you decide after that time to ride but you'll need to sign in at the start.    

The listed phone will not be answered on the morning of the ride and its voicemail will not be checked.  If weather conditions meet the "Showers cancel" criterion, I will post a ride-cancelled note in Comments, below, at least 2 hours prior and not go to the start.  High winds, cold temperatures, icing, or other severe conditions also may cancel.  Please check here before leaving for the ride.  

Links: 
RWGPS Route Map

Comments

I plan to go to the ride start on Sunday, but much of the Red Barn route is under water so it will be a flood ride.  That means a lot of out-and-back/"oh well, this road is closed so let's go another way" kind of riding. We'll make it up as we go along. Just sayin'.  

Fall City Community Park
4140 Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
Fall City, WA 98024
Directions
Ride Leader(s)
John Weller

Registrations so far...
Moderate: [14-16mph]

3 rider(s)