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Food stops
There are two official social/food stops each day to provide water, energy drinks and energy-type snacks intended to keep you going, but that are not meant to be a meal. There are many restaurants and fast food outlets on the route. We encourage riders to take advantage of these opportunities in the communities along the way. Dutch Mother's in Lynden - right on the route - will be open Sat. & Sun. from 6-9 a.m. serving a special buffet for our cyclist.
Day 1
Start Line: No food available, water available, but it is best to come ready to ride. Fill your bottles before you arrive. Open 5:30-7 a.m.
34.8 - Machias Station Free Food Stop: (water and mechanic available)- Open 7:30-11 a.m.
51.7 - Arlington Lunch Stop: Due to long lines at restaurants and feedback from riders, Arlington is back to a normal rest stop, no tickets to use locally. Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
74.3 - Mount Vernon Free Food stop: (mechanic on site)- Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
83.6 - Allen Community Mini-Stop: (food for sale, water available)- Open 12 a.m.-6 p.m.
Day 2
124.4 - Lynden Community free snack stop: 6-10 a.m. Please remember the border crossing does not open until 8 a.m.
Dutch Mother's on Front St. with a special RSVP buffet available for purchase.
139.2 - Langley free food stop: Open 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
171.3 - Port Moody free food stop: Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
187.5 - Finish line party: Registered riders receive a free meal. Friends and family are welcome. There will be food and drink for purchase as well. Open 1-6 p.m.
Mechanical Support
RSVP provides mechanical support at most official food stops. Labor is free, but please be prepared to pay for parts. RSVP is a challenging event, requiring endurance and training. Be prepared to handle your own minor mechanical problems on the road.
