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The start time of the group ride is in the past.**CANCELED** TREATS/Tulips and Anacortes for lunch
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.
A social, scenic ride from Mount Vernon across the Skagit Flats to view some tulip fields before the daily crowds build, then on to Anacortes for lunch (mile 26) at the Gere A Deli. This is a lovely ride using part of the Tommy Thompson trail and will include a loop around March point for eagle spotting. There are great views of Fidalgo Bay. Although this ride is a bit of a drive (approx 1 hour from Lynnwood area) this gorgeous rural loop will make your drive worthwhile.
Directions: Start location is Edgewater Park on the Skagit River, near downtown Mount Vernon. Take I-5 north, exit Kincaid Street in Mount Vernon (exit 226), take a left off the exit then follow signs through downtown for highway 536 (this will be basically be a right on S. Third then bearing left onto Division to cross the Skagit River bridge). As soon as you cross the bridge take the next left on Ball Street which will dead end at the park. Restrooms available at start. Park in the gravel lot near the play area and not by the restroom building.
Please arrive, use the restroom and be ready by 9:50 for the safety briefing as I will not delay the ride start past 10 am.
Bring full water bottles as sometimes the water is not available at the restroom building. Bring pocket snacks and money for lunch. Please print a cue sheet or download the route at the link provided.
Weather Cancellation: Rain, dangerously high winds or frosty roads will cancel this ride. Rain during the ride could amend the route. If I need to cancel the ride I will post a message in the comments section of this posting by 7 am on the day of the ride and will not be at the start. Be sure to check this before you make the drive!
Pre-register: If you have a basic free Cascade account please pre-register online by selecting the Register button at the top of this posting. If your plans change you do not need to notify me. You are also welcome to sign in at the ride start.
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RIDE CANCELED
As of 25 March, Cascade Bicycle Club and the Rides Committee have decided to suspend Free Group Rides until further notice. This decision has been made with the safety and health of our riders in mind.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these difficult times. We look forward to riding as a group again soon. Stay safe and healthy.