Sumner to Black Diamond (Moderate)

Join us for a ride from the Sumner Fred Meyer to the Black Diamond Bakery on a 47.8-mile route at a Moderate (14-16 MPH) pace. The pace of this ride is based on no wind and a flat road. If there is a headwind or a hill, the pace will be slower, if we have a tailwind or downhill, the pace may be faster.

Registration is required and all riders must attend the safety briefing to participate. Be at the start location, the east corner of the Sumner Fred Meyer parking lot, ready to ride, no later than 9am. 

Washrooms are available at the ride start. Please note that 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 we will regroup frequently. We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH, occasionally 10 MPH). Our main stop will be at the Black Diamond Bakery at about the half-way point of the ride. 

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. Other things to bring: phone; ID; cash and/or credit card; ORCA card; water and a small snack. Please have full fenders if the roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

Ride Leaders will not provide cue sheets. Riders may choose to view the route online, download it to their own devices, and print a cue sheet if desired. (see the Route Map link) 

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

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will cancel the ride and all registered riders will be sent a notification email. If the ride is cancelled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.