Cycling Out Of Sumner (COOS) #3: Trails Galore to Kent and Back

We are pleased to announce Cycling Out Of Sumner (COOS) will be running a spring training series for 2023 with three paces offered (Steady 12 - 14 mph, Moderate 14 -16 mph, Brisk 16 - 18 mph). COOS will run for thirteen Saturdays, from April 1st through July 8th. 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. 

Let's meet at the east corner of the Fred Meyer parking lot.  Please be ready to ride at the start time. We will start with a required safety briefing and roll out when that's done.  If you miss the briefing you will not be able to ride with the group.  It's a good idea to arrive early!  While there is plenty of foot traffic at our start location, property crime can happen in a moment: do not leave bikes or other valuables unattended.

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and our goal will be to regroup after hills and before turns. We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH). All riders should carry nutrition and water, and have the know-how and equipment to fix a flat tire, as well as to make minor repairs. Everyone should carry a phone to call for assistance if needed, as well as cash, and/or a credit card.  Ride Leaders will not be providing cue sheets.  Riders may choose to view the route online, download to their own devices, and print a cue sheet if desired.

New riders, we are very happy to have you with us!  Please read the information found at the "New Rider" link and keep in mind that a helmet is required for all Cascade rides.

Please register for the ride using the red "Register Now" button at the top of this page.  On-line registration and waiver sign is required for all participants. 

For ride #3, we will enjoy plenty of trails, including the Sumner Link Trail, the King County Interurban Trail, Green River Trail, and Frager Road Trail as we head north towards Kent. Bathrooms are available at the start at Fred Meyer and surrounding businesses and again at mile 10.5 in Wal-Mart and mile 24.0 at Three Friends Fishing Hole. We'll enjoy a short break at Kent Station's Panera Bread at mile 28.0, where you are welcome to buy snacks or a drink and use the nearby restroom located behind the Verizon store. From there, we will head back to the Sumner Fred Meyer.

Note: Weather cancelations will be in the ride post title at least 2 hours prior to start time and registered riders will be sent a cancelation message to their email address attached to their Cascade account.

We hope you can join us!