COGS 2009 Rides Program 

Something for everyone (who rides a bike).

 

Responding to requests of club members, the COGS sponsors a series of rides that cover the range from the occasional Saturday outing up to preparation for an ambitious mountain tour. We have brought back the rides that were successful in the past and added some new ones. All rides will be posted on the COGS web site, so check regularly for updates.

Weekly Gasworks Rides - Wednesday Evenings.

The popular Wednesday Night 6:30 PM series continues. This brisk outing provides a mid-week work out for those ready for urban hills and intercity riding experiences. The rides occur year round except during heavy rain and ice. Riders meet at Gas Works Park parking lot at 6:15 PM and depart at 6:30 PM. Ride is usually 20-25 miles and last about two hours. Usually followed by dinner and socializing at a local eatery. During the winter months lights are required. Dan Wakefield and Jennifer Chang are the ride coordinators.

Weekly Between the NOX - Tuesday Evenings - West Seattle Rides

Dennis Grace leads rides from West Seattle through out the spring/summer/fall from end of March to September. Riders meet at Harbor Avenue, South of Salty’s Restaurant at 5:45 PM and depart 6:00 PM for a brisk ride at 16 - 18 MPH. Rides go for 25 to 40 hilly miles and last about 2 to 3 hours. Dennis Grace is the ride coordinator.

Weekly North End Summer - Tuesday Evening Rides

Moderate rides Tuesday evening for those living and/or working in the north end of Seattle. Meet at Ballinger Golf Club parking lot, 23000 Lakeview Drive. Rides typically go about 20 miles and include riding on the Interurban Trail, in and around Edmonds and points north. Meet at 6:15 PM and depart at 6:30 PM. Rides start in the spring in May and go through September. Mary Jo Gerst is the ride coordinator

Weekend Rides

We have a number of riders who enjoy leading rides in our local area. These are typically 40 to 70 miles at a moderate or brisk pace or some combination of moderate to brisk. They follow scenic rural routes in King and neighboring counties usually within an hour’s drive from Seattle. These rides offer a way to log more mileage and see new roads with a compatible group of COGS riders. Usually a lunch stop is included. Expect to see these rides posted a week or two ahead of time on the COGS web site at the Upcoming Rides page, led by Bob Nyberg, Louise Kornreich, Mark Peterson, Gary Strauss and others.

COGS Training series

This popular series for those with ambitious riding goals is back this year. A comprehensive series of training rides held each Saturday from mid March through August. The series adds miles and altitude as the season progresses to help you prepare for a one-day STP, RAMROD or similar challenges. The series includes our own club rides such as Seabeck, La Conner-Mt Erie, Ride Around Hood Canal, Blewett Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Hurricane Ridge, and Sunrise, Paradise and other Hills of MT Rainier, and mixes in COGS-lead groups participating at sponsored events such as the Yakima Ridges Ride, Flying Wheels, Tour de Kitsap and others. Joint rides with other bike clubs are also included. The full schedule is posted on our COGS web site, and will be updated as the year progresses. Ride coordinator is Jim Stewart.

COGS Weekend Bicycle Getaways

COGS organizes 3 day weekend tours around the Pacific Northwest. Tours for 2009 includeYakima Valley in May, Columbia Gorge in June, Birch Bay in July and the San Juan Islands in August. The multi-day outings emphasize camaraderie as much as cycling. They are a great way to meet and get to know other club members and enjoy some great biking. COGS coordinator is Mary Jo Gerst.

RAPSody Annual Ride

Each year during AugustCOGS Cycling Club, in conjunction with several other bike clubs and in support of the Bicycle Alliance of Washington statewide advocacy and education programs, sponsors the Ride Around Puget Sound - RAPSody. It is a beautiful, world-class 170 mile bike ride through some of the best scenery the Pacific NW has to offer. It is a challenging one-day ride or a rewarding two-day ride. Bob Nyberg is the COGS coordinator.

PROS

The Perimeter Ride of Seattle is run each Labor Day. It follows the outline of seattle to porovide a memorable one-day tour and stunning views on a challenging and hilly 83 mile course. PROS is organized by Dan Wakefield and Gary Strauss.