FRUMPS: "Riders, Go West" (Lunch in Port Orchard) Early Start (Steady)

Please join us for a ride from Southworth to Port Orchard and back, with lunch at the halfway point. 

We'll begin this ride on a Washington State ferry, sailing from West Seattle to Southworth, and then riding to Port Orchard.  Along the way, we'll make a short out-and-back, down-and-up, side trip to explore the waterfront at Manchester State Park.  This is a beautiful ride on quiet roads.  By the date of the ride, central Kitsap's amazing spring foliage will be in full bloom.  The ride is generally flat and mostly along the water, with just a few hills.  Special feature: as we turn toward Manchester State Park, we may see one of Western Washington's few free-range camels!  

We'll have lunch in Port Orchard (probably, Peninsula Beverage Co.).  We'll return via the same route, minus the side trip.  Bring money for the ferry and lunch.  Water and restrooms are available on the boat and at Manchester State Park.  

Note:  The ferry schedule on the run to Southworth is limited.  In order to arrive in Port Orchard by lunchtime and be able to return at a reasonable time, we'll plan on taking the ferry that departs at 9:10 a.m.  If you miss the ferry, you will not be on the ride.  This means that you should arrive 25 minutes before sailing so you can have time to purchase your ticket, or have your Orca card scanned, and be ready to board with foot passengers and other cyclists at 9:00 a.m. 

Ride through the ferry tollbooth and go directly to the ticket office at the end of the dock to purchase your ticket.  Water and restrooms are available on the ferry. We'll do the safety briefing immediately after disembarking.  Be prepared if you have a mechanical problem e.g. a flat tire.

Subject to mechanical issues, road work, etc., we will endeavor to return via the 2:20 ferry from Southworth.  No fare is collected on the return trip.  

Parking:  We recommend parking in the UPPER parking lot at Lincoln Park (the first parking lot on the right that you come to as you head south on Fauntleroy Way).  From there, you can ride down the hill to the ferry dock (approximately .8 mile).  Avoid the second, lower Lincoln Park lot, which has a time limit that is enforced.  As an alternative, consider putting your bike on the King County Rapid Ride C bus, which stops right at the ferry dock.

Weather cancellation: 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.