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Gasworks Wednesday
Evening Ride: Fall and Winter Training Series
Ride Days: Wednesday Evenings.
Ride Start: Gasworks Park, Seattle .
Meet At: 6:15 pm, start 6:30pm sharp.
Ride Pace: Brisk.
Ride Distance: 20-35 Miles.
Ride Terrain: Mixed / Hilly.
Ride Leads: Presenting... Arnie, Bill, Bob, Brian, Dan, David, Howard, Jennifer, Jim, Jimmy, Ken,
Louise, Martha, Ron L, Ron T, Tom, et al.
Rain Policy: Heavy rain cancels.
Ride Description: This is a mid-week training ride for those who live or work
in Seattle We will vary the routes from week to week and sample Seattle
neighborhoods, parks and waterfronts. We will climb at least one or two hills
to strengthen our lungs and legs, but the ultimate goal will be to help each
other stay active in cooler weather. There will be an optional get-together at
the establishment of our choice after the ride.
Ride Coordinator: Dan Wakefield and Tom
Tanner will help organize the ride during the winter, but they need help from
others willing to lead.
To stay in touch, please join the Gasworks Ride E-mail List.
Bring Headlights & taillights - rides will finish after dark.
February 7th - Super Sunday (without the Bowl)
Recovery Ride #3
Join President Louise as she takes the next pedal strokes in her route to recovery
Friday, July 3, 2009 Ride Around Hood Canal
Training Series Ride
Meet at: Seattle's Coleman Dock
or on board the 7:05 am ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge. For those
coming from Kitsap, meet at the Hood Canal Bridge at approximately 9:00
am.
Pace: Moderate to brisk. Pace will be set by the riders
Regroup: Will regroup occasionally to keep group together and for water, restrooms, food, and lunch stop.
Distance: about 125 Miles.
Cue Sheet: yes
Terrain:Rolling with an approximate elevation gain of 4500 feet.
Rain Policy: Wet, rainy weather cancels
Ride Leader: Lee Derror of West
Sound Cycling Club and Tom Tanner of Cyclists of Greater Seattle Club.
Lee's e-mail and phone contact: lderror2@yahoo.com and 360-271-4838.
Tom's email and phone contact number: tjtanner@comcast.net and home
206-298-0225, and cell 206-384-9400.
Description: Beautiful ride all the way around the Hood Canal. Ride provides stunning views of Hood Canal from a multitude of perspectives. Route is flat to rolling with an approximate 4500 feet of elevation gain. Route is fairly free of cars. Riders may ride at their own pace, but we will regroup along the way for water, food, lunch and potty breaks.
Ride designed for those seeking to have fun, stay more or less together, and provide mutual support. Smiles and good cheers always welcome.
This ride is part of the COGS Ramrod/RAPsody Training Series and is jointly sponsored by WSCC and COGS
Saturday July 11, 2009 Choochokum Langley Arts Festival Bike Ride
Ride start: Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry dock
Start time: 9:40 am to take the 10:00 ferry to Whidbey Island
Distance: Approx 35 miles
Ride Terrain: Some hills
Pace: Moderate
Description: We will ride to Langley and then on to Freeland and have lunch at the waterfront park. You can buy lunch at the great deli in the super market in Freeland. From there we will return to Langley, by a different route to enjoy sometime at the festival. The Langley Arts Festival features music, art, crafts, food and more.
Ride Leader: Mary Jo maryjo1532@hotmail.com
We will enjoy Happy Hour after the ride on deck of Ivar's at the Mukilteo ferry dock.
Saturday July 11, 2009 Hurricane Ridge Challenge Ride
Training Series Ride
Start Location: Sequim High School (601 N Sequim Ave, Sequim)
Meet by: Seattle riders take the 7:10 am Edmonds ferry. Suggest riders attempt to car pool. Drive to Sequim. Meet in the parking lot of the Sequim High School.
Start at: 9:00 am after riders have arrived from the 7:10 am ferry crossing from Seattle to Edmonds
Optional Start Location/Time: Avoid the warm-up ride and start riding from the ranger station in Port Angeles at 10 am.
Pace: Moderate to brisk. Let's have a fun pace set by the riding skills of the participants. The climb up Hurricane Ridge will be at each rider's individual pace.
Regroup: 20 miles to warm up before the climb starts. Will regroup occasionally for water, food, potty breaks, and to keep the group together. We will also regroup at Hurrican Ridge Visitors Center just prior to starting the climb up Hurricane Ridge. Will regroup at the top of Hurricane Ridge for lunch, and share stories of our climb.
Distance: 79 Miles.
Cue Sheet: Yes, will be provided
Terrain: The ride up Hurricane Ridge is a steady climb. We will climb approximately 6200 feet on this ride. The ride from Sequim to the base of Hurricane Ridge is flat to rolling terrain
Rain Policy: Bad weather cancels
Leader: Tom Tanner of COGS. Tom's e-mail and phone contact are tjtanner@com and 206-298-0225 and cell 206-384-9400.
Description: This is a “must do” classic Pacific Northwest bike ride. The ride up and down Hurricane Ridge offers beautifully spectacular views and vistas. The scenery along the entire route is terrific.
We will start in Sequim and warm up biking across to the Olympic National Park entrance for Hurricane Ridge. After a brief regroup at the Park entrance, we will climb the 17 miles up to the ridge and enjoy lunch at the top. The descent down is thrilling and after we depart the Park we will catch the scenic Olympic Discovery Trail for the trip back to Sequim. The 17 mile Park road to the top of Hurricane Ridge was just rebuilt last year to widen and improve the rode…just for us!!
This is a challenging but stunningly beautiful ride designed for those seeking to have fun, stay more or less together, and provide mutual support. Cheers and good smiles always welcome.
Come prepared for varying weather conditions…..the weather at the top of Hurricane Ridge can turn cold and wet quickly! This ride is part of the COGS Ramrod/RAPSody Training Series, and is sponsored by COGS.
Sunday June 7, 2009 Mukilteo to Coupeville
Ride Leader: Dan Wakefield cell# 206 795 0585 (additional leaders and
sweep welcome)
Start:
8:00 AM Mukilteo Ferry to Clinton. Get there early enough to load
your bike before the cars. Tickets are available at the kiosk or online.
Distance: 81 miles
Elevation Gain: 5000 feet
Pace: Moderate to Brisk, or ride your own pace. Ride leader is known
to be slow up and fast down.
Cue Sheet Provided
Regroups and rest stops as needed
Lunch: Come
join us next Sunday for a scenic tour of South Whidbey Island. This is
a challenging ride featuring coast views and a generous helping of
hills.We will meet in Mukilteo for an 8:00 AM ferry to Clinton, (or
meet us in Clinton) then ride up to Coupeville for lunch, and return
via historic Fort Casey. Be prepared with tools, pump and a couple
tubes just in case. Forecast weather for next Sunday is partly sunny,
temps in the high 60's. This ride is tandem and pie friendly.
Excellent home made pie (I like the Marionberry) is available at our
traditional Coupeville lunch stop, the Knead and Feed, on the
wharf,down the stairs above the beach at the end of main Street. Other
options are nearby if they are too busy to handle us.
Cancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels
I will be leading a ride, Sunday June 7, from Gasworks to the
Museum of Flight's Celebration of Pedal Power - the 30th anniversary of the Gossamer Albatross' flight.
Here's some details:
Films :“The Flight of the Gossamer Condor” and
“Search for Adventure – Gossamer Albatross”
Daily at 2 p.m., Additional 11 a.m. showings
on June 6, 7, 13 and 14
William M. Allen Theater
Two award winning movies tell the story of human-powered flight. “The Flight
of the Gossamer Condor” is an Academy Award winning short documentary of
the first flight. “Search for Adventure: Gossamer Albatross” is narrated by Hal
Holbrook and won an Emmy.
Gossamer Albatross Tip-to-Tail Tours
(Subjects vary, please check in at the Docent Desk for
the day’s schedule)
Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 – Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
“A Twist of the Wrist,” a Dramatic Presentation
1 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
The Northwest Aeroclub Room in the Red Barn®
The Museum’s Amazing Skies Live Theater program will present a 20-minute
dramatic presentation called a “Twist of the Wrist.” Meet Charlie Taylor, the
Wright Brothers’ mechanic, as he tells the story of the invention of the airplane and how Wilbur Wright discovered the concept of wing warping.
Expect a return to Gasworks around 3:00 pm
Ride Leader: Bob Arima, cell 425-876-1052 (Additional early departure ride leader welcome)
Start: 9:00 am Gasworks Park
Distance: 30-35 miles
Elevation Gain: 1000 feet
Pace: Social/Moderate
Cue Sheet Provided
Regroups and rest stops as neededFees: $12 for group admission
Lunch: Bring snacks, and there's a snack bar at the Museum.
Cancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels
Saturday, May 9
Enjoy Seabeck from another angle. We will make the scenic ride from Southworth to Port Orchard and continue on to the hills of Bremerton and a long descent to Seabeck for lunch and pie. Then we go south to Holly and beyond, making our way up and over a ridge criss-crossed by newly paved old logging roads (new-growth trees and few cars) toward Belfair. After a brief jaunt on Hwy 3, we will return to quiet roads in the area south of Pt Orchard and make our winding and scenic way back to Southworth.
Saturday May 9. Fun-miles of Sundials
Meet at: 8:45
Start: 9:00 AM
Location: Gas Works Park at west end of parking lot
Distance: 23 miles
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Some hills
Rain Policy: Rain or cloudy skies do not cancel
Leaders: Randall and Barb Angell 425-275-3467
Handouts: Cue sheet, map and 3 page sundial summary
Ride Details: Counterclock loop in northern Seattle. Frequent stops as we visit 10 of the most notable sundials in Seattle (only one of which is the familiar garden type we think of). Dress appropriately for 5 to 10 minute stops while the dial technical and artistic aspects are explained. A few miles on BG trail and rest on mostly low volume streets. Ride duration 4.5 hours. Optional lunch at Hale's Ale. Tandems welcome (actually encouraged! ).
May 16, 2009 15th Annual Issaquah to Snoqualmie Pass
Start Location: Tibbetts Valley Park, Issaquah
Start Time: 8:00 am
Distance: 84 miles
Ride Leader: Monica Zaborac, 206-226-8514
Ride Description: A
great Ramrod and Rapsody training ride. We'll take the scenic and hilly
back roads of Issaquah to Snoqualmie Falls and North Bend. Snack break
in North Bend before we start the real hills to Snoqualmie Pass. We'll
stay off I-90 as much as possible, including a possible scenic trip up
Denny Creek (assuming the snow has melted), which will be the last 6
miles before you reach the Pass. Lunch stop at the Pancake House at the
Pass. Expect 4800 to 5000 feet of climbing on this route.
To reach start of ride, take S-R 900 Exit 15 off I-90 southbound. Go 4/10th of a mile and turn left on Newport Way NW for 3/10th of a mile, then right on 12th Ave for one block. Park is on the right. Please note: Certain parking may be limited to 4 hours so please park where there isn't a 4-hour restriction. Meet at the upper parking lot. Note: Map will be provided, but if you are unsure of the route, then stay with the ride leader on the climb. There are no services on this ride, so be prepared to be self-sufficient. Come prepared with at least 2 new tubes, a patch kit, and a pump or CO2 cartridges. This is a joint ride with Cascade Bicycle Club.
May 16 and 17 Yakima Canyon for a Day Bike Getaway
We will do the "Your Canyon for a Day Bike Tour." This is a 35-mile ride through the scenic Yakima River Canyon with a gentle grade and a few hills and no traffic.
Training Series Ride
Saturday, April 25th Rollercoaster (Southworth to Gig Harbor)
Meet at: 8:00am at south parking lot, Lincoln Park to leave at 8:15 for the Fauntleroy Ferry
Start: on the 8:35 sailing of the Fauntleroy-Southworth Ferry
Ride Distance: 60 miles
Terrain: Rolling Hills
Pace: Brisk (16-18mph)
Lunch: in Gig Harbor
Bring: money for ferry- $6.20 (or pre-purchase with link below)
Rain: Heavy rain cancels
Leader: Louise Kornreich, louise.kornreich@gmail.com
Cue sheet: http://www.bikely.com/maps/
Saturday, April 18 FOUR VALLEYS RIDE - COGS Training SeriesStart Location: Everett Station parking lot, 33rd St and Smith Ave.
Directions: From I-5 Northbound take Exit 192 to Broadway go 1 mile,
turn Right on 33rd St, go 2 blocks to Transit Center parking lot.
Meet Time: 9:10 am
Start Time: 9:30 am
Distance: 75 miles
Pace: Brisk 15-19 mph
Terrain: Flat to Hilly
Elevation Gain: 1,700 feet
Leader: Bob Nyberg bobnyberg@msn.com 206-795 1363
A tour of scenic Snohomish, Cherry, Snoqualmie and Sky Valleys with picturesque
farms, mountain and river views. Lunch stop at QFC - Starbucks in Carnation, bring
snacks for regroups too. Camelbacks are encouraged as there are long sections without
services. There will be opportunities for paceline practice. An optional 350' climb of
Lord Hill will be offered. Corner and sweep volunteers are always welcome.
Saturday, April 18 Bainbridge Island Ride
Ride Start: Parking area at North end of Myrtle Edwards Park or meet at Ferry Dock.
Meet at: 9:30 am leave at 9:45 am to catch the 10:30 ferry to Bainbridge ($7.70).
Pace: Moderate
Distance: 35 Miles.
Terrain: Flat with some hills, but we will wait for you at the top.
Rain Policy: Rain cancels
Leader: Mary Jo
Ride Description: The Island is hilly but we will take our time on the hills and there are some nice areas of flat along the water with great water and mountain views. We will make a stop for lunch at a restaurant in Lynwood.
Directions to Parking area:
Going north on Elliott Ave, turn right to "Terminal 90/91" (also for Magnolia Bridge, but DO NOT go over Magnolia Bridge) After turning right, get into in the left lane and follow sign for "Amgen Court�. At Stop sign, turn right. The parking area is on your left. Going south on Elliott Ave, get in left lane for "Terminal (or pier) 90/91". After turning left, stay in the left lane and follow signs for "Amgen Court". DO NOT go over Magnolia Bridge. Turn right at Stop sign and left into parking area.
Saturday April 11 Issaquah and Renton Ride for Pho
Ride Start: East end of the I-90 bike tunnel. (street location: Lake WA Blvd and S Irving St). See map here. Park your car, then ride down to the viewpoint at the eastern end of the tunnel
Meet At: 9:00
A.M. [Note: no restrooms near the start --closest ones are at Pert's
or Starbucks at Leschi on Lakeside, so take care of business before you
arrive...]
Ride Pace: Moderate
Ride Distance: 50+ Miles.
Ride Terrain: Hilly
Rain Policy: Heavy rain or Ice/Snow cancel
Ride Lead: Martha Hines, 206-200-5329
Saturday April 4 Indianola Hansville Loop
Ride Start: Edmonds Ferry Dock, street parking near the terminal has hourly limits. Go "uphill" several blocks until you see no more signs.Meet At: Edmonds Ferry Dock at 9:00 am for 9:20 Kingston Ferry - Peninsulars can meet us in Kingston
Ride Pace: Moderate
Ride Distance: 40 Miles.
Ride Terrain: Hilly
Rain Policy: Heavy rain of Ice/Snow cancel
Ride Lead: Dan Wakefield, Contact Info: 206-795-0585
Ride Description: This is a nice area with a lot of shoreline views, including Point No Point Lighthouse. Cue sheet available and we will try to stay together using the corner system. Tandems encourage. Pie if we find it. Co-leads and sweep are welcome and may permit us to have a faster group. (Ride leader will be with the slower group)
Sunday April 5 Ballard Market Ride
Ride Start: Parking area at North end of Myrtle Edwards ParkMeet At: 9:45 am Leave at 10:00 am
Ride Pace: Moderate
Ride Distance: 30 - 35 Miles.
Ride Terrain: Some hills
Rain Policy: Showers/Rain cancels
Ride Lead: Mary Jo Contact Info: 206-546-0645 e-mail: maryjo1532@hotmail.com
Ride Description: We will explore some Seattle Neighborhoods, includingMagnolia, Ballard, Greenlake, Ravenna, and Fremont. We will make a stop at the Ballard Farmers Market for lunch and some shopping along the way.
Saturday March 14th Indianola Hansville Loop
Leader: Dan Wakefield, co leads and sweep welcome to volunteer
Time: Meet at 9:00AM for 9:20 Kingston Ferry
Place: Edmonds Ferry Dock
Distance: Approximately 40 miles
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Map/cue sheet: None, we will use the corner system and stay together
Weather: Heavy Rain or Ice/ Snow cancel
Tandems: Welcome
Pie: TBD.
Description: We will head down through Indianola & north up to Hansville for mug-up, and if its really nice, out to Point No Point
Ligththouse. Bring a snack or pick up something on the way. Hansville reportedly has a store. The return features a nice long climb back to Kingston. Bill and I did this ride a few years ago and enjoyed the scenery.
Come prepared for weather and the occasional flat tire.
If you get up Saturday and don't feel like riding, head for EXPO! See you there Sunday.
Saturday March 7th. Perrinville Coffee Run *** and Jersey Pickup ***
Meet at: 9:15Start: 9:30 AM
Meet: Magnuson park, behind Cascade offices.
Distance: 35 or so miles
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: This ride is basically two long gradual climbs over and back of the north ridge of Shoreline and Mill Creek.
Cue sheet: Maybe, if the leader gets it done. Check back here.Rain Policy: Heavy Rain Cancels
Leader: Jim Stewart Cell: 206 890-8411
Ride Details: Where's Perrinville? If you don't know, its time to find out: We will depart Magnuson and head Northwest to Edmunds, make our coffee stop and then continue North and head back to Seattle. Come to enjoy views of the Sound, and some of the quiet hidden roads in the north end.
If you ordered a COGS Jersey, Louise will have them at the start, so this will be your chance to pick it up and look oh sharp in your new COGS Togs.
Saturday February 28th. Black Diamond From Issaquah
Meet at: 9:15
Start: 9:30 AM
Meet: Tibbitts Park, upper parking lot, Issaquah
Distance: 42 miles
Pace: Moderate
Rain Policy: Heavy Rain Cancels
Leader: Martha Hines. Questions: 206 200-5329
Ride Details: We will depart at 9:30 for a ride to the Black
Diamond Bakery. It's the first ride of the training season and this
ride leader is out of shape for sure! Fast folks ride ahead at your
own risk.
Saturday February 21st - COGS Eat Pie and Ride!
Sunday, Feb 8 EVERETT - SNOHOMISH - LAKE STEVENS - LOOP
Meet: 10:00 am at the Everett Station {33rd St and Smith Ave in Transit Parking
lot}
Leader: Bob Nyberg 206-795-1363 bobnyberg@msn.com
Start Time: 10:20
Distance: 35 to 40 miles
Pace: 13 to 17 mph
Terrain: Flat to hilly with climbs over Fobes and Dutch Hills
Ride Details: The Route starts out going over the the Hwy 2 Trestle Trail on to
Ebey Is to Snohomish
with a regroup at the Town Center Rest Rooms. Then head East to Dutch Hill
(there is a 360 degree view
from the top if the weather cooperates), past Snohomish Golf Course and
on to the Three Lakes area, continues around the North end of Lake Stevens and
back to Everett.
Regroup at tops of hills and as need. No formal Lunch Stop...bring a snack.
Optional after ride get together at a local establishment.
Heavy Rain or Snow could cancel.
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Saturday, Feb 7
Edmonds and Three Lakes
Start Location: Logboom Park, Kenmore (aka Tracey Owen Station)
Time: arrive 8:45; depart: 9:00am
Pace: Moderate-Brisk- if it's a big group, we may split up into two separate
paces
Distance: 42 miles
Cue Sheet: click here and go to "Show" tab to see and print out a cue
sheet.
Leader: Louise Kornreich, louise.kornreich@gmail.com
If you missed the COGS President's Ride or if you loved the COGS President's
Ride, you should join us on this ride. We will go to places you have been in
ways that you have never experienced and to places you have never been and will
want to return to soon. Lots of turns, not too many hills and two coffee stops
are offered to keep you excited.
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Saturday, January 31
North Lake Wa and Mercer Island loop
Start Location: Gasworks Park, Seattle
Time: arrive 9:45; depart: 10:00am
Pace: Moderate - Brisk
Distance: 45 miles & hilly
Standard Route: BGTrail to Kenmore, climb Juanita, Kirkland waterfront, Medina,
Beaux Arts Village, Mercer Island, Leschi, Arboretum, GW Park.
Co-Leaders: Ron Tazuma 425-830-6629, Dan
Wakefield 206-795-0585 (and Dan says tandems welcome)
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Thursday, January 1st
Annual Bowl BoycottRide Start: Leschi Starbucks, Seattle .
Meet At: 9:45 to leave at 10:00 sharp
Ride Pace: Moderate to Brisk.
Ride Distance: 20-35 Miles.
Ride Terrain: Mixed / Hilly.
Ride Leads: Howard Strickler 206 669-4917
Rain Policy: Call Howard if the weather is questionable.
Ride Description: Once again Cougs and Dawgs come together to ride into the new
year. No Bowl game again! When will this ever change?!!! This is a great in-City ride presenting many
views with some steep hills in the first part of the ride. Be prepared to do
some climbing. High moderate to low
brisk pace. Food stop at Alki. We cut
over Beacon Hill, drop down to Boeing Field, then up and over West Seattle,
Lincoln Park, Alki the Seattle waterfront, north to edge of Magnolia then back
to Leschi via U of W, Montlake and Lake WA Blvd. Don't party too hard the night before, this
is a good winter work out. Call Howard
at 206 669-4917 if weather questionable. Parking north or south of Leschi Starbucks and ride to start. Ride departs at 10 AM sharp so be early to
sign in, have a cup, and bring patch kit or extra tubes.
Events of Interest
- COGS Upcoming Rides.
- COGS Board Meeting Feb. 16
- COGS Holiday Party
- Winter activities with our affiliate, The One World Outing Club
- COGS Training Series and President Louise Kornreich in Bicycling Magazine -- Read It!
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