STP 101 Info Session (Women & Nonbinary)

Description

This special edition of STP 101 is specifically designed to be an inclusive and welcoming space for women and nonbinary cyclists taking on the annual double century ride. Everyone is welcome on STP, and we want to help you feel confident and prepared with expert advice.

Join us at an orientation class to preview the 207-mile Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic presented by Alaska Airlines with an engaging slide presentation taking you from the start line to the finish line festival. This information-packed class is exclusively for first-time and returning women and nonbinary STP riders who have a lot of questions about how to prepare and what to expect on the event weekend. Our Cascade presenters will touch on preparing, eating, training, packing, resources, ride logistics, e-bike riding, and more. You’ll see how Cascade and community volunteers are out there to help you succeed, and why Bicycling Magazine has listed STP as one of the best cycling events in the nation.

Cascade's MTP Coordinator Elisse LaRoche and STP Ambassador and Cascade Volunteer of the Year Anita Elder will guide you through a slide show presentation and take questions throughout and toward the end of the presentation. This is a great way to meet staff, other women and nonbinary riders, fellow first-timers, and STP Ambassadors.

If you are interested in learning how to fix your own flat tire to be even more self-sufficient on the road, be sure to also check out the free Women & Nonbinary Fix-a-Flat class immediately beforehand from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. Funding provided by the Neighborhood Matching Fund from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

Registration

Seats in our auditorium are limited. There's no cost, but you MUST register in advance to save a seat.

Schedule

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.

Q&A session at 7:30 p.m.

Parking

Ample bicycle parking is available in the Ride Leader Pavilion in front of the building. Free car parking is also available nearby.