C.O.G.S. Ride Archive

2007 Rides Archive

  This page lists some of the rides we did during the year.

Gasworks Wednesday Night Ride: Training Series
Every Wednesday Night unless otherwise noted.
Ride Days: Wednesday Evenings.
Ride Start: Gasworks Park, Seattle.
Meet At: 6pm, start 6:15pm sharp.
Ride Pace: Brisk 16 - 18 MPH.
Ride Distance: ~20 Miles.
Ride Terrain: Mixed / Hilly.
Ride Leads: Presenting... Arnie, Bill, Charlie, Dan, Garry, Garth, Gary, Howard, Jimmy, Louise, Martha, Ron L, Ron T, Stacey, Tom, et al.
Rain Policy: Heavy rain cancels.
Ride Description:
Get geared up for Winter Rides! We will be singing in the rain and splashing through puddles. Get lights and rain gear, and we will ride into the night. Ride leaders will rotate and take the group to their favorite haunts. We will look for glimmering city lights and full moon on trails. Afterwards, we will slurp down hot soups and huddle close for warmth and conversation at an establishment of our choice.
 
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Between The NOX - Thursday Evening Series.
Ride Days: Every Thursday Evening starting March 29 unless otherwise noted.
Ride Start: Jack Block Park, West Seattle. On Harbor Avenue, South of Salty's Restaurant.
Meet At: 5:45 pm, start 6:00pm sharp.
Ride Pace: Brisk 16 - 18 MPH, sometimes Strenous 18 - 20 MPH.
Ride Distance: 25 - 40 Miles.
Ride Terrain: Mixed / Hilly
Ride Lead:  Dennis Grace
Contact Info: 206-937-8210 home
E-mail: coupdegrace@hotmail.com
Rain Policy: Showers/rain cancels.
Ride Description:  A training ride from West Seattle, scheduled for evenings during the spring, summer and fall, 'between the vernal and autumnal equinox'. There are no cue sheets, we regroup often at major turns in the routes, so not to leave someone behind lost in a neighborhood that they maybe unfamiliar with. We do not ride pacelines and we are not a stay together ride either, however we all do ride at a similar pace and therefore we do stay together most of the time. Most of the riders who ride know the routes and are welcome to go off the front and have as much fun as they care to.  Be prepared to handle your minor mechanical problems, flat tires etc. Lights are recommended but not required.  We will try to  finish before dark. Bring sufficient drinks and extra food for a two to three hour ride. 

 
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Saturday April 14, 2007 Annual Tulip Ride
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2007
Start Location: Arlington Park
Meet by: 8:00 am
Start: 8:30 a.m.
Paces: Multiple: Brisk Moderate Social
Regroup:Per guided group
Ride Distance: About 63 miles
Guides: Gary Strauss - prefer email contact at garystrauss@gmail.com (day of ride cell 206-948-9024; day phone during week 206-816-1300;
home 206-937-1852); Johnna Hobgood; Dan Wakefield; Bob Nyberg; Molly Johnson; Louise Kornreich; Laurie Rechholtz; Sherry Johnson More guides welcome!
Rain Policy: Bad weather cancels.
Terrain: Some rollers - lots of flats!
Cue Sheet: Yes.
Ride Details: Beautiful ride to/from the Tulips. Start in Arlington Park on east side of Hwy 9-enter Arlington off SR-530, (SR-530 is exit 208 from I-5) turn left on SR-9, turn right on Burke then turn left on N West Ave and enter park. Route follows Hwy 9 to Mt. Vernon. Gawk at the Tulips. Return via back roads. Coffee stop in Mt. Vernon. Be at start no later than 8:00 a.m. Will leave promptly at 8:30 a.m. If enough riders, there may be a high and low-brisk, moderate and social pace. Gary's cell for day of ride is 206-948-9024 . Email Gary at garystrauss@gmail.com at least 2 days ahead of ride, if you need instructions to start or have other questions. Plan on a pretty full day as we will stop at one or two places in the Tulip Fields, flowers permitting. Ride designed for those seeking to have fun, stay more or less together, regroup frequently, and provide mutual support. Smiles very welcome. Your "guides" will operate at pace desired by the group and stop as the group wishes. Bring at least 2 new tubes, tire levers, a patch kit, and a pump or CO2 cartridg

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Wednesday 25 April    Spring blossoms at Japanese Gardens
Start at: Magnuson Park (directions below)
Meet at: 10:00 AM
Distance: 15 miles with option for more
Pace: leisurely
Terrain: mainly flat; trail some streets.
Rain Policy: heavy rain cancels cancels.
Cue Sheet: No - stay together.
Leader: Myrna Aavedal, 206-522-1470, Cell Phone on day of Ride: 206-300-5141,
Aavedal@aol.com; Co-Leader: Ed Schramko, EdSchramko@ComCast.net 206/522-1470
Ride Description:
A sociable cruise to the Japanese Gardens in the Seattle Arboretum for a private guided tour (by the Garden docent who will be leading this bike ride) We look forward to some early spring blossoms, including cherry trees, barring any severe winds. We will then buy lunch somewhere in Madison Park but you can bring your own to eat by lakeshore. The tour is limited to 10 participants, so call or email to reserve your place. Entrance fee to the Japanese Garden is $5.00 ages 19 to 64, $3.00 ages 65 and over; but there is no charge for tour.

Direction to Magnuson Park playground.: Enter Sanpoint / Magnuson Park at the traffic light at 7400 Sand Point Way NE (under the building archway) and continue east about 200 yeards to the large paved parking lot on the right that serves the playgreound. Portable toilet in lot or at the dog park entrance. Grid square F-7 on the AAA Seattle City map.
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Saturday April 28 - Weekly Gasworks Saturday Morning Ride
Meet: 9:45 for a 10 am start
Pace: Moderate  14 - 15 MPH on the flat
Distance: 20-25 miles
Ride Leader: Ken Winkenweder
This ride series presents 20 to 30 mile in-town routes, avoiding the tougher hills and staying strictly to a moderate pace (14 - 15 MPH on the flat). The plan is to use a few pre-defined routes to make things more predictable and easier to manage for riders and leaders. Start time will 10:00 AM, with routes between 20 and 30 miles. Ken will be leading a loop north along the Meridian ridge, and returning  through Lake Forest park and along Lake Washington.
Start: Gasworks Park  
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Saturday - April 28, 2007 - Snohomish - Centennial Trailhead - Arlington -Granite Falls - Monroe
Ride Start: The trailhead of the Centennial Trail in Snohomish Washington (off Maple about one mile from city center).
Directions to the Start: 9 miles from Exit 186: Depart I5 N at Exit 186 and turn right on 128th St SW (head east); road turns into 132nd; at 3.3 miles or so, turn left (North) onto SR-96 [Seattle Hill Rd]; after descending Seattle Hill, bear LEFT (North) onto Marsh Rd; cross SR 9 and bear left on Airport Way; cross bridge over river; turn right (East) onto 5th St; Turn left (North) onto Maple Ave. Park along street near trail head
Meet at: 9:10 am.
Start at: 9:30 a.m. sharp
Pace: Moderate to brisk 14-17 mph.
Regroup: Periodically at designated points on the cue sheet and on top of hills. We also typically wait for tire flat repairs, etc. but be prepared to fix your own flats.
Distance: About 70 miles
Ride Leader: Gary Strauss - prefer email contact at garystrauss@gmail.com (day of ride cell 206-948-9024; day phone during week 206-816-1300; home 206-937-1852)
Co-ride leader: Open for volunteers
Rain Policy: Sprinkles ok but heavy rain and bad weather cancels.
Ride Details: A more or less stay together ride looping from Snohomish through the back roads of Snohomish County. We head north to Arlington from the Centennial Trail Head just on the north boundary of Snohomish, loop back from Arlington to Granite Falls, follow more back roads past Lake Roesiger to Monroe and then return to Snohomish. Be prepared to do some climbing but mostly on rollers. Bring at least 2 new tubes, tire levers, a patch kit, and a pump or CO2 cartridges. Please check your tires and bike condition before leaving home. Cue sheet provided. Lunch and/or coffee breaks planned during ride. This ride will take some time depending upon conditions, group size, length of breaks, etc., so please do not join us if you are under a lot of time pressure.

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Saturday May 5th - Weekly Gasworks Saturday Morning Ride
Meet: 9:45 for a 10 am start
Pace: Moderate  14 - 15 MPH on the flat
Distance: 20-25 miles
Ride Leader: Garry Kehr
This ride series presents 20 to 30 mile in-town routes, avoiding the tougher hills and staying strictly to a moderate pace (14 - 15 MPH on the flat). The plan is to use a few pre-defined routes to make things more predictable and easier to manage for riders and leaders. Start time will 10:00 AM, with routes between 20 and 30 miles.
Start: Gasworks Park

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Saturday May 5, 2007 - Ride Around the Hood Canal
(Sponsored jointly by West Sound Cycling Club (WSCC) and Seattle Bicycle Club (SBC))
Start Location: Albertson Shopping Center parking lot in Poulsbo (west side of highway 305 coming from the ferry landing). If coming from Seattle, take the 6:10 am ferry to Bainbridge Island (yes, it is early but the ride is a long one),or take the 5:50 ferry from Edmonds
Meet by: 7:10 am or whatever time you arrive from the 6:10 am ferry from Seattle (suggest car pooling if possible).
Start at: 7:20 am after the arrival of the riders from the 6:10 am ferry from Seattle.
Pace: Moderate to brisk. Pace will be set by the riders. Should finish the ride about 3 or 4 pm.
Regroup: Will regroup to keep group together and for water, potty, food, and lunch stops.
Ride Distance: About 125 miles
Ride Leader: Lee Derror of West Sound Cycling Club and Tom Tanner of Seattle Bicycle Club. Lee's email and phone contact: lderror2@yahoo.com and 360-271-4838 Tom's email and phone contact number:  tjtanner@comcast.net   and 206.298.0225, and cell 206.384.9400.
Rain Policy: Bad weather cancels.
Terrain:  Rolling with an approximate elevation gain of 4500 feet.
Cue Sheet: Yes, provided by the WSCC.
Ride Details: 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 can 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, regroup frequently, and provide mutual support. Smiles and good cheers always welcome!!
Bring at least 2 new tubes, tire levers, a patch kit, and a pump or CO2 cartridges. Please check your tires and bike condition before leaving home as there is not going to be any support for this ride. It is anticipated the ride will conclude about 3 or 4 pm. However, please do not join us if you are under a lot of time pressure. This ride is part of the SBC Ramrod/Rapsody Training Series, and is jointly sponsored by WSCC and SBC.

Short Version of Ride Around Hood Canal
Start Location: Belfair Community Center & Wetland Trail Parking lot.
Meet at 11:15 a.m., Start riding by 11:30. 
Pace: Social to Moderate.  Ride to meet the riders going all the way around the canal.
Lunch: At Hunter's Farm
Ride Leader: Jill Priest of West Sound Cycling Club, e-mail: hilliejilly@comcast.net
 
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Saturday, May 12, 2007 Fauntlery Verry - Vashon - Tacoma.
Ride Start:  Fauntleroy Ferry, West Seattle (Bring money for ferry)
Meet at:      8:15 a.m.
Start at:       8:35 a.m. sharp  (that's when the ferry leaves).  Meet in the forward starboard main deck.
Distance:    About 66 - 70 miles
Pace:            Moderate to brisk 14-18 mph.
Regroup:      Periodically at designated points on the cue sheet and on top of hills - you should be able to read and follow a cue sheet however.
Ride Leader:  Gary Strauss - prefer email contact at garystrauss@gmail.com (day of ride cell 206-948-9024; day phone during week 206-816-1300; home 206-937-1852)
Co-ride leader:  Open for volunteers
Rain Policy:      Sprinkles ok but heavy rain and really bad weather cancels.
Ride Details:  A marvelous ride (after the famous first steep climb) with fabulous scenery along the west coast of Vashon to the Point Defiance Ferry (1035 a.m.). We do the Loop of Point Defiance and head for lunch.  We circumvent the Port of Tacoma and head on the coast road from Browns Point to Dash Point to Des Moines and back to Fauntleroy. Be prepared to do a few fairly steep climbs, but we mostly do a lot of rollers. Bring at least 2 new tubes, tire levers, a patch kit, and a pump or CO2 cartridges. Please check your tires and bike condition before leaving home. Cue sheet provided.  Lunch and/or coffee breaks planned during ride so bring money. This ride will take quite a bit of  time depending upon conditions, ferry crossings,  group size, length of breaks, etc., so please do not join us if you are under a lot of time pressure. If you miss the 1035 a.m. Defiance Ferry, you will be on your own. This is not a beginner's ride.
 
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Saturday, May 12, 3 Ferries to Port Orchard Saturday Market
Start Location: Parking area at North end of Myrtle Edwards Park (see below for directions).
Time: 9:15 am leave 9:30am
Ride Pace: Moderate
Ride Distance: 32 Miles.
Ride Terrain: Fairly flat with a few short hills
Ride Leader: Mary Jo, maryjo1532@hotmail.com
Ride Description: We will ride along the waterfront and catch the Fauntleroy Ferry ($6.00) to Southworth. Then on to Port Orchard for the Saturday Market and lunch. Then take the foot ferry to  Bremerton to catch the ferry (Free) back to the Seattle waterfront.

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Saturday, May 12,  4 Ferries Port Orchard Saturday Market
Start Location: Pier 55 (or ride down from Myrtle Edwards Park) (see below for directions).
Time: 9:15 am leave 9:30 on the Waterfront Taxi($3 or $1 + bus pass)
Ride Pace: Social
Ride Distance: 22 miles
Ride Terrain: Fairly flat with a few short hills
Ride Leader:  Judy Kraemer secretary@seattlebicycle.com
Ride Description: We will take the Waterfront Taxi to Alki and then ride along the waterfront andcatch the Fauntleroy Ferry ($6.00)to Southworth. Then on to Port Orchard for the Saturday Market and lunch. Then take the foot ferry to Bremerton to catch the ferry (Free) back to the Seattle waterfront.

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 and stay in left  lane and follow sign for "Amgen Court" STOP sign, turn right.  Then 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.

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May 12, 2007 Ramrod/Rapsody Training - 13th Annual Issaquah to  Snoqualmie  Pass 
Ride Start:Tibbetts Valley Park , Issaquah  (NEW START LOCATION)
Meet at: 8:00 am.  Depart by 8:15 am
Distance:~84 Miles.
Pace:Moderate.
Terrain:Hilly
Rain Policy:Rain or Snow Cancels
Cue Sheet:Yes
Ride Leader:Monica Zaborac  206-226-8514 (cell)
Ride Description: 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. 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.
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Sunday May 13 – North Cascades Highway – Washington Pass
Date:       Sunday May 13, 2007      
Ride Start: 9:30 AM
Meet at:    Colonial Creek Campground – North Cascade s Highway (base of the climb)
Start at:   9:30 AM
Pace:       Go at your own pace (assume slow up – fast down)
Distance:    Approximately 65 miles (half up half down)
Ride Leader: Stacey Van Norman and Charlie Roosen
Volunteers:      
Rain Policy:  Cancels – Rain, sleet, snow – this is not a fun ride if the weather is ugly
Ride Details: We will be camping overnight (after doing Skagit on Saturday).  Anyone is welcome to join us.  Please RSVP for the ride so we know who is coming.  The ride climbs up to Rainy and then Washington pass and then we come back down.  Approximately 5000 feet of gain, a good steady climb.  Beautiful scenery.
 
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Seattle Ride of Silence
 Date:     Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Ride Start: Gasworks Park.
Meet at:    6:10 p.m. or earlier
Start at:   6:30 p.m. sharp
Pace:       Not to exceed 12 mph
Distance:   About 10 miles
Ride Leader:  Volunteers will serve as front guides - no one to pass that group. Several volunteers will sweep.  Other volunteers will be posted at designated places on the course to help guide - they will join the ride when the sweeps arrive.
Volunteers:   More welcome.
Rain Policy:  No cancellation.
Ride Details:  The Ride of Silence is a free event.  Cyclists will travel no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the entire Ride.  Feel free to wear ribbons or carry placards. The Ride, which is being held during Bike Safety and Bike to Work month as well as two days before Bike to Work Day, seeks to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city, county, state and federal officials that cyclists have a legal right to share public roadways. Roads aren't just made for cars.  By joining together, we hope we can gain greater acceptance of our right to use and share the roads.  Hopefully, this ride may help prevent some accidents in the future by raising awareness now. Be sure to get to Gasworks Park or your city of choice by no later than 6:00 p.m.  Please do not park at the Gasworks parking lot.  If you drive, leave your car at least a quarter of a mile away.  We expect a very large turnout, and we will need the space around Gasworks to organize riders.  We encourage you to ride your bike to Gasworks if at all possible.  Volunteers will serve as coordinators at the start and along the route at designated spots.  A larger group of volunteer leaders will provide guidance of the course and depart promptly at 6:30 p.m., followed silently by each cyclist. Volunteers will sweep.  We are inviting federal, state, county and city officials and transportation officials to participate. Please let others know about this Ride. This one is on us.
 
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Saturday May 19, 2007 - Hurricane Ridge Challenge
(Ride jointly sponsored by West Sound Cycling Club (WSCC) and Seattle Bicycle Club (SBC))
Start Location: Sequim High School (601 N Sequim Ave, Sequim)
Meet by: Seattle riders are taking the 7:10 Edmonds ferry! Suggest riders attempt to car pool! Drive to Sequim. Meet in the parking lot of the Sequim High School.
Start at: 9 a.m. after riders have arrived from the 7:10 ferry crossing from Seattle to Edmonds.
Optional Start Location/Time:  Avoid the warm-up ride, start riding from the ranger station in Port Angeles at 10 a.m.
Pace: Moderate to brisk - let's have a fun pace set by the riding skills of the participants. The climbing 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 Hurricane 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.
Ride Distance: About 79 miles
Ride Leader: Lee Derror of WSCC and Tom Tanner of SBC Lee's email and phone contact are: lderror2@yahoo.com and 360-271-4838 Tom's email and phone contact are tjtanner@comcast.net and 206.298.0225 and cell 206.384.9400
Rain Policy: Bad weather cancels.
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
Cue Sheet: Yes, will be provided by WSCC.
Ride Details: The ride up and down Hurricane Ridge offers spectacular views and vistas. The scenery along the entire route is terrific.
This is a challenging but stunningly beautiful ride designed for those seeking to have fun, stay more or less together, regroup frequently, and provide mutual support. Cheers and smiles always welcome.
Bring at least 2 new tubes, tire levers, a patch kit, and a pump or CO2 cartridges. Please check your tires and bike condition before leaving home as there is not going to be any support for this ride. This ride will take some time depending upon conditions, group size, length of breaks, etc., so please do not join us if you are under a lot of time pressure.
Come with a lot of food as lunch/snack places not readily available. Also 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 Ramrod/Rapsody Training Series, and is jointly sponsored by WSCC and SBC.


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May 26, 2007 - Whidbey Is. Clinton-Coupeville            
Ride Start: Mukilteo Ferry Terminal
Meet at:  Mukilteo State Park, to the left(SW) of the Ferry as you cruise in on the Speedway. Parking at the south side of the lot is free.
Start at:   0740- Be ready to load at this time, we are catching the 0800 boat
Pace:  High Moderate/Brisk
Regroup:  Several regroups with bathrooms and water, and at tops of climbs Lunch in Coupeville
Distance:    81 miles, 5000ft. elevation gain
Ride Leader:   Dan Wakefield akbiker@peoplepc.com cell: 206 795-0585           
Rain Policy:   Light rain or showers OK, heavy rain cancels
Ride Details: Very scenic, mostly backroads, lots of up and down. Stunning views of Saratoga Pass and Admiralty Inlet. Last year we watched kayak races on the approach to Coupeville. Good food on the dock there. Cue sheets and maps provided.   Bring at least 2 new tubes, tire levers, a patch kit, and a pump or CO2 cartridges. Have plenty of water.  


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Sunday, May 27, 2007 Ramrod/Rapsody Training - 13th Annual Cle Elum to Leavenworth
Ride Start:Downtown Cle Elum by Bakery
Meet at: 8:30 am, depart by 8:45 am
Distance:100Miles.
Pace: Moderate.
Terrain: Hilly
Rain Policy: Rain or Snow Cancels
Cue Sheet:No (there are only a couple turns on route)
Ride Leader:  Monica Zaborac  206-226-8514 (cell)
Ride Description:  A great Ramrod/Rapsody training ride.  For those wanting breakfast close to the start of the ride, meet at the Pancake House at Snoqualmie Pass for breakfast at 7:00 am, otherwise ride will start at approximately 8:30 am in Cle Elum.  Rain in Seattle doesn't mean it will be raining in Cle Elum.  Route will take us over scenic Blewett, formerly Swauk Pass.  We'll descend into Leavenworth for lunch.  Route back will take us over "old" Blewett Pass.  Dessert stop at Mineral Springs Restaurant before the final descent and headwinds into Cle Elum.  Expect 6000 feet of climbing on this ride.  Be prepared to be self sufficient as ride leader will not stop for mechanical break downs. Take Cle Elum exit and bakery is 2 miles or so down the main road at 1st and Peoh. When you see the Dairy Queen on the right, the bakery is just a block away on the corner on the left side of the street. Please note:  Only call the ride leader if you have questions about the route.  Do not call about the weather as ride leader will only cancel the ride if it's actually raining in Cle Elum at 8:30 am!  Last year, it rained on the drive to Cle Elum, but stopped by the time the ride started.

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Date: Sunday, November 18, Mercer Island Bellevue Redmond Loop
Start Location: Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
http://www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us/page.asp?navid=2014
Meet by:    10:10 am.- leave plenty early so you arrive on time.
Start at:   10:30 a.m. sharp
Pace:       Moderate to brisk (14-18 mph). Weather will affect pace as we will slow down if roads are wet
Regroup:    At key points along the route and at designated points on the cue sheet.
Ride Distance:  About 41-45 miles.
Ride Leaders:   Gary Strauss - prefer email contact at garystrauss@gmail.com (day of ride cell 206-948-9024; day phone during week 206-816-1300; home 206-937-1852) Ed Razon (206) 235-1372 (cell)
Rain Policy: Bad weather and consistent rain cancels. Call ride leader by 930 a.m. and not before 830 a.m. for leader's decision.
Terrain:     Some pretty good hills.
Ride Details:     This ride explores some of the lesser travelled Bellevue roads to Marymoor and then through mostly backroads to Redmond. We then loop back to Kirkland and to Bellevue. It's actually a very charming ride. Be prepared for weather changes. Please check your tires and bike condition before leaving home. Bring at least 2 new tubes, tire levers, a patch kit, and a pumpor CO2 cartridges. Have food but may stop for a snack. Cue sheet provided (no maps). Please do not join us if you are under a lot of time pressure. This is afall ride for fun and smiles. If you come, you can elect to go out on your own at the start. The ride leader will hand you the cue sheet and wish you well. Otherwise, if you start with the group, you are expected to stay more or less with the group for the duration of the ride - including stopping at regrouping points and waiting on top of hills for others. This is not a race or very strenuously paced ride, although the group pace may exceed the stated pace attimes. Not really a good ride for beginners, but intermediate riders should fitin, if they are still riding. If you are pressed for time, please consider other rides, as we will regroup as needed. However, if you are unable to reach the ride leader within 10 minutes of regrouping, you may be dropped. Be prepared for weather changes - yep that means rain.
 

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Wednesday, December 5 SBC Holiday Party
Meet at:  Hales Brewery and Pub
Where:  4301 Leary Way NW
Start at:  6:30 pm
Pace: Social (what else?)
Food:  Pizza and no host bar
Cost:  SBC Members $10.00, Guests $15.00
Details:   You don't want to miss the Annual SBC Holiday Party. 
We will have pizza and a no host bar.
Bring a White Elephant Gift for the gift exchange.

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Monday, December 17, 2007 First Annual West Seattle Holiday Lights Ride
Ride Start:       Statute on Alki (61st and Alki) - the Monica starting place at  http://www.cascade.org/EandR/maps/alki_61st.cfm
Meet at:           5:30 pm.
Start at:           5:45 p.m. sharp.
Pace:                Moderate, 13-16 mph.
Distance:          About 15- 20 (course still under consideration).
Terrain:            Quite hilly in a few places
Ride Leaders:    Gary Strauss  garystrauss@gmail.com (prefer email contact); day of ride 206-948-9024 (cell) 206-937-1852 (home) 206-816-1300 (during week)
Jim Taylor j-taylor@comcast.net; day of ride (206) 979-1941 (cell); 206-923-5273 (home)
Rain Policy:      Rain, Storms, Hail, Snowstorms, Windstorms, and any one of the Ten Plagues Cancel.
Ride Details:      A special new holiday ride - explore the lights of West Seattle. Feel free to let ride leader(s) know of any "super" area with a lot of homes adorned with lights or just plain wacky, as we will modify the route once the lights are put up. Arrive at the Statue no later than 5:30 p.m. and be ready to leave on time. Stay together cruise. Regroup often, especially when we ride past the holiday lights.  Rear and front bike lights required. Recommend a flashlight, at least 2 new tubes, a patch kit, and a pump or CO2 cartridges. Please check your tires before leaving home. Cue sheet provided but not likely helpful. Be sure to dress for the weather and if it changes. Post ride feed if you are up to it.

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Thursday, December 20, 2007 Gary's Annual Holiday Lights Ride
Ride Start:  Gasworks Park  http://www.cascade.org/EandR/maps/gasworks_park.cfm
Meet at:     5:30 pm.
Start at:    5:45 p.m. sharp.
Pace:        Moderate, 13-16 mph.
Distance:    20-23 miles (course still under consideration - invite information about N. Seattle neighborhoods that might have street or streets of light - let us know if you are aware of any).
Terrain:    Quite hilly in a few places
Ride Leaders:    Gary Strauss  garystrauss@gmail.com (prefer email contact); day of ride 206-948-9024 (cell) 206-937-1852 (home) 206-816-1300 (during week).
Jim Taylor j-taylor@comcast.net; day of ride (206) 979-1941 (cell); 206-923-5273 (home)
Rain Policy:      Sprinkles OK. Heavy Rain, Storms, Hail, and Windstorms Cancel.
Ride Details:      A special holiday ride - explore the lights of North Seattle. Feel free to let ride leader(s) know of any "super" area with a lot of homes adorned with lights or just plain wacky, as we will modify the route once the lights are put up. Arrive at Gas Works no later than 5:30 p.m. and be ready to leave on time. Stay together cruise. Regroup often, especially when we ride past the holiday lights.  Rear and front bike lights required. Recommend a flashlight, at least 2 new tubes, a patch kit, and a pump or CO2 cartridges. Please check your tires before leaving home. Cue sheet provided but not likely helpful. Be sure to dress for the weather and if it changes.