Cascade Advanced Training Series @ Magnuson (CATS) #2 (Brisk/Moderate)

Come ride with us on Cascade Advanced Training Series at Magnuson (CATS)! We are here to help you get ready for Flying Wheels, a one-day Seattle to Portland (STP) ride, and other epic summer events.

CATS is held on Saturdays from April to August starting in Magnuson Park. Mileage and total cumulative elevation gain increases weekly. Although CATS is a series, everyone is welcome to join at any time of the season. Historically, CATS riders participate at Brisk or Vigorous pace (16-18 / 18-20 mph), but all paced riders are welcome.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR TODAY ONLY: Normally, CATS is Self-Paced.  Today's ride will be conducted at Brisk pace (16-18 mph), with two additional options: 1) Ride self-paced at Vigorous pace or faster; 2) Ride with a "pace partner" who will be riding a faster Moderate pace (15-16mph). For those riding self-paced, each rider should be prepared to ride and navigate on their own. Riders may join self-forming groups as they see fit. Please upload the route information onto your GPS device/smartphone (see the Route Map link).

THIS WEEK: 44 miles, 3000 feet of elevation. Portable toilets (but no water) at the start. Check out the cherry blossoms on the UW campus! Restrooms at mile 29. Optional coffee stop at Belle Pastry in Bellevue, mile 32. Be ready to ride at 0900. We will start with a required safety briefing, then roll out when that's done.

Longer rides include rest stops for food, but each rider should carry their own water and snacks at the start of the ride. Every rider is also expected to have the supplies and tools needed to fix a flat and correct other minor mechanicals.  Have a plan if something interrupts your ride midway -- for example, carry an ORCA card just in case. Please be courteous to others and limit your speed on multi-use trails to the posted limit (usually 15mph).

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed in the Weather Status 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 canceled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.

Today's ride will serve as a certification ride for a Ride Leader in training. 

***CTS Riders: This ride is CATS/Cascade Advanced Training Series, which is different from CTS.  For more information about CTS rides, please click here.