Cascade Bicycle Club Ride Calendar for December 1994
Helmets are required on all Cascade Bicycle Club rides. All the rides are
classified
according to pace and the type of services provided by the ride leader.
Go to the index.
Thursday, December 1st
More STP Training - SE Edition
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton
- Heavy rain cancels
- Steve Black, 255-5088
Fast paceline rides 20 to 23 mph (level, no wind)
from Renton to surrounding areas (Bellevue,
Issaquah, Kent, Mercer Island). Depending on
turnout, ride will split into two groups. Route
will be determined at ride start depending on
weather and group consensus. Each route will have
a few good hills or short sprints. Riders will
"re-group" into a paceline at top of hills and
after sprints. Routes and distance will vary
depending on weather.
Thursday, December 1st
Myrtle Edwards Thursday Night
- 25-35 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from South Parking Lot Myrtle Edwards Waterfront Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- B. Sue Johnson, 842-8242, Jon Skamser and Kathleen Steyaert, 364-2527
An in-city year round training series for brisk
riders. Lights necessary, mountain bikes not, but
recommended for riding in darkness.
Thursday, December 1st
Cruzin'the Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 9:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
Join the Cruzin' the Boulevard series for December.
For the uninitiated, we will ride from Gasworks
Park to Seward Park and back via the Arboretum
every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in December,
except there will be no formal Cruzin' ride on
Monday, December 26th (the day after Christmas Day)
(but call the leader to arrange an informal
day-after-Christmas ride). In general, we'll
travel 16-22 mph (with a social-paced loop around
lower Seward Park). Heavy or steady rain cancels.
Friday, December 2nd
Frumps Head North from the Honey Bear
- 32 miles
- social
- hilly
- no services
- 10:00am from Honey Bear Bakery, 2106 N. 55th Street
- Heavy rain cancels
- Jim Hunt, 546-3371
We'll take the Greenlake - Meridian - Shoreline
route to Edmonds and work our way back via the
Burke-Gilman Trail. Lunch at Brusseau's. Heavy
rain, ice, snow, cancels.
Saturday, December 3rd
Tour De Winterhook
- 25 miles
- moderate
- some hills
- limited service
- map
- 10:30am from Red Hook Brewery in Woodinville
- Heavy rain cancels
- David Robinson, 542-4977
Start Location: Red Hook Brewery - across from
Chateau St. Michelle on 145th. We'll tour some
scenic high points around the Sammamish River
Valley, followed by lunch and tasting of this
year's Winterhook Ale. If it's raining, meet at
12:30 for sipping and eating.
Saturday, December 3rd
Red Dwarf Windtrainer Classic/Pot Luck
- miles
- moderate
- rolling
- limited service
- 5:30pm from 18820 65th Avenue NE
- John Lindseth, 485-1980
A chance to train, visit and party with fellow
Cascadians. Weather and pace will not be a reason
to be cooped up inside your little sheltered hole.
We will watch the British sci fi comedy "Red Dwarf"
videos (no commercials) while exercising indoors.
Call me for more info. Non-exercisers and family
welcome too.
Saturday, December 3rd
CATS Reunion
- 40 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 10:00am from Gasworks Park
- Barry Roitblat, 868-8451
Come all ye past (and present) CATS riders for a
reunion ride followed by socializing at the
Trolleyman.
Saturday, December 3rd
Democrats and Republicans
- 35 miles
- social
- some hills
- limited service
- map
- Noon am from Volunteer Park, by the doughnut sculpture
- Tim Baker, 329-3748
Now that the election is over, can't we "just all
get along?" Start in the heart of liberal Seattle
and cruise along the lake over the island to that
Bastion of conservatism, Bellevue. Tour around
B-town and head back to the westside.
Sunday, December 4th
Restaurant Rendez-vous
- 20-30 miles
- moderate
- rolling
- limited service
- map
- 10:00am from Pert's Deli
- Heavy rain cancels
- Jan Miyashiro, 527-1548
Meet earlier at Pert's for cinnamon rolls or
snacks. Ride to a restaurant for lunch.
Sunday, December 4th
Can There Be Too Much Coffee?
- 38 miles
- social
- rolling
- limited service
- map
- 9:30am from Boiserie Cafe
- Heavy rain cancels
- Jeff Davis, 523-2040
Directions to Start Location: South entrance to the
Burke Museum on U.W. campus (just inside the campus
entry at 45 St. NE and NE 17th Avenue). Find out
on this ride. Boiserie Cafe opens at 9 a.m. for
the refreshment part of the ride (part 1). Ride
will bring us to Brusseau's in Edmonds for
refreshments (part 2). We will be back at the
Boiserie before closing for those who need still
further caffeinated refreshments. Free parking on
Sundays, lot N-1 is right next to the Cafe.
Sunday, December 4th
Island City Sunday Brisk
- 50-70 miles
- brisk
- hilly
- no services
- map
- 8:45am from Bainbridge Bakers, Winslow Green
- Heavy rain cancels
- B. Sue Johnson, 842-8242
Off-season training series for brisk and moderate
riders. Routes are all loops in North and Central
Kitsap county, with occasional diversions to the
Olympic Penninsula. East bound riders must catch
the 7:50 a.m. ferry from downtown.
Monday, December 5th
Maplewood to Mercer Island
- 35or50 miles
- moderate
- some hills
- no services
- map
- 10:00am from Maplewood Playfield, Seattle
- Heavy rain cancels
- Janet Paige, 946-0207
We will wide from Maplewood Playfield to Mercer
Island, once around the island, eat lunch, then if
time allows and if we feel like it, circle the
island a second time and return via Beacon Avenue.
Direction to start: Take Columbia Way exit from
I-5, south on 15th, right on Snoqualmie to 12th
Avenue South.
Monday, December 5th
Mystery Mondays (Tandem Night)
- 35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- no services
- map
- 6:30pm from Tracy Owen Station
- John Lindseth, 485-1980
Single bikes still welcome and tandems are
encouraged to come hammer the "Five Lakes" route.
No one gets dropped. Icy conditions cancel.
Monday, December 5th
Cruzin'the Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 9:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
See "Cruzin' the Boulevard" (December 1) for description.
Tuesday, December 6th
STP Training Ride - SE Edition
- 25-30 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from Renton's Center Park, next to Ivar's
- Heavy rain cancels
- Tom Baker, 271-1251, Steve Black, 255-5088
Ride Leader also Bill Wakely, 228-4365. Year-round
training rides every Tuesday, which stress safety,
fitness and group riding skills. Fast paceline
rides 20-23 mph (level, no-wind) from Renton to
surrounding areas (Bellevue, Issaquah, May Valley,
Kent, or Mercer Island). Large turnout splits into
2 groups. Light rain/shower is tolerated, but
Monsoon cancels. During dark winter months, lights
are required, fenders recommended. Mountain bikes
with road tires are popular.
Tuesday, December 6th
STP Training Rides Eastside Early
- 15 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- limited service
- 5:00pm from Woodinville
- Saul Kinderis, 363-2512, Redmond Athletic Club, 883-4449
Do a fast 15 before the Redmond Ride to get 40 for
the day. Lights required.
Tuesday, December 6th
STP Training Rides Eastside
- 20-25 miles
- moderate
- some hills
- limited service
- 6:00pm from Redmond Athletic Club
- Heavy rain cancels
- Saul Kinderis, 363-2512, Redmond Athletic Club, 883-4449
Varied routes in Redmond and along the trail
designed to make winter training fun. Lights
required.
Wednesday, December 7th
Cruzin'the Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 9:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
See "Cruzin' the Boulevard" (December 1) for description.
Wednesday, December 7th
Alki Wednesday Night Series
- 30 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- limited service
- 7:00pm from Alki Bicycle Company
- Heavy rain cancels
- Dan Garretson, 747-5273, Bob Amos, 820-6363
Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 p.m. The pace this
month will be between high moderate to low brisk.
We will feature Christmas rides this month which
includes rides to Olympic Manor and Candy Cane
Lane. HELMET AND HEADLIGHTS REQUIRED! Dinner stop
at Spiro's Pizza after the ride. This is a stick
together group.
Thursday, December 8th
More STP Training - SE Edition
- 30to35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton
- Heavy rain cancels
- Steve Black, 255-5088
See "More STP Training - SE Edition" (December 1) for description.
Thursday, December 8th
Myrtle Edwards Thursday Night
- 25-35 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from South Parking Lot Myrtle Edwards Waterfront Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- B. Sue Johnson, 842-8242, Jon Skamser and Kathleen Steyaert, 364-2527
See "Myrtle Edwards Thursday Night" (December 1) for description.
Thursday, December 8th
Cruzin'the Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 9:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
See "Cruzin' the Boulevard" (December 1) for description.
Friday, December 9th
Frumps to Brown's Point
- 44 miles
- social
- hilly
- limited service
- map
- 10:00am from Kent's Russell Road Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Don Martin, 363-9964
Directions to Start Location: Take exit 149 from
I-5, SR 516 to the Meeker Street exit, East on
Meeker, left on Russell Road to the Park. A South
Sound loop through Redondo Beach, Dash Point and
Brown's Point. Lunch at Sumner's Gast House Bakery.
Heavy rain, ice, snow cancels.
Saturday, December 10th
Check It Out! METRO Bike Racks
- 25 miles
- social
- rolling
- limited service
- map
- 10:30am from Westlake Mall
- Brian Darley, 285-0404
Try out the new bike racks on the front of all
METRO buses! This is not a group bus trip, but a
celebration and new way to get to the starting
point. You cycle to your local METRO stop, where
you find out how easy it is to load up and speed
into downtown. Then, unload at the edge of the
free ride zone and pedal to Westlake Mall. Arrive
between 10:00 and 10:30, to celebrate with FREE
lattes, etc. at the SBC Coffee Shop. At 10:30, we
will ride as a group and pedal around Mercer
Island. Our route will include the recently
completed bikeway beside I-90 and Pine Street bike
lanes. Rain may shorten the ride. Optional lunch,
shopping, etc. before you catch your bus home. See
separate article for tips on using the bike racks.
Saturday, December 10th
Bicycle Santa Claus Ride
- 15 miles
- leisurely
- rolling
- no services
- 7:00pm from Dahl Field Parking Lot (NE 77th & 25th NE)
- Heavy rain cancels
- Charlie Tiebout & Marti Verkuilen, 525-9284
Check out the holiday lights, and HO, HO, HO at the
passers-by. Bring lights, helmet, a decorated
bicycle if you want, and a silly disposition for an
extremely leisurely ride to Olympic Manor (north of
Ballard) and back to Ravenna. Come as Santa if you
want--the more the merrier. Rain or snow cancels.
Saturday, December 10th
Baa Baa Bike Sheep
- 45 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- limited service
- 9:30am from Gasworks Park
- Duane Wright, 523-7404
We'll cross I-90 and head north for lunch at Black
Sheep Cafe in Bothel.
Sunday, December 11th
Saints & Sinners
- 20-25 miles
- moderate
- some hills
- limited service
- map
- 1:15pm from Magnuson Park - 65th and Sandpoint Way
- Heavy rain cancels
- David Robinson, 542-4977
A fun afternoon ride for those who go to church in
the morning or are recovering from Saturday night.
Beer and Pizza at Shawnee's after ride.
Sunday, December 11th
Kenmore - Brier
- 30 miles
- social
- some hills
- limited service
- map
- 10:00am from Tracy Owen Station in Kenmore
- Chuck Berg, 368-8253
Latte stop midway.
Monday, December 12th
Mysterious Mondays
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- hilly
- no services
- 6:30pm from Tracy Owen Station
- John Lindseth, 485-1980
Fast fun riding with little traffic. Good roads
with lots of hills. Masochists are encouraged to
bring mountain bikes for even greater challenge.
Icy conditions cancel.
Monday, December 12th
Cruzin'the Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 9:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
See "Cruzin' the Boulevard" (December 1) for description.
Tuesday, December 13th
STP Training Ride - SE Edition
- 25-30 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from Renton's Center Park, next to Ivar's
- Heavy rain cancels
- Tom Baker, 271-1251, Steve Black, 255-5088
See "STP Training Ride - SE Edition" (December 6) for description.
Tuesday, December 13th
STP Training Rides Eastside Early
- 15 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- limited service
- 5:00pm from Woodinville
- Saul Kinderis, 363-2512, Redmond Athletic Club, 883-4449
See "STP Training Rides Eastside Early" December 6
for description.
Tuesday, December 13th
STP Training Rides Eastside
- 20-25 miles
- moderate
- some hills
- limited service
- 6:00pm from Redmond Athletic Club
- Heavy rain cancels
- Saul Kinderis, 363-2512, Redmond Athletic Club, 883-4449
See "STP Training Rides Eastside" (December 6) for description.
Wednesday, December 14th
Cruzin'the Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 9:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
See "Cruzin' the Boulevard" (December 1) for description.
Wednesday, December 14th
Alki Wednesday Night Series
- 30 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- limited service
- 7:00pm from Alki Bicycle Company
- Heavy rain cancels
- Monica Zaborac, 932-3610
See "Alki Wednesday Night Series" (December 7) for description.
Thursday, December 15th
More STP Training - SE Edition
- 30to35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton
- Heavy rain cancels
- Steve Black, 255-5088
See "More STP Training - SE Edition" (December 1) for description.
Thursday, December 15th
Myrtle Edwards Thursday Night
- 25-35 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from South Parking Lot Myrtle Edwards Waterfront Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- B. Sue Johnson, 842-8242, Jon Skamser and Kathleen Steyaert, 364-2527
See "Myrtle Edwards Thursday Night" (December 1) for description.
Thursday, December 15th
Cruzin'the Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 9:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
See "Cruzin' the Boulevard" (December 1) for description.
Friday, December 16th
Frumps Circle Lake Sammamish - Plus
- 34 miles
- social
- mostly flat
- no services
- 10:00am from Lake Sammamish State Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Mia and Vahe Hovnanian, 746-7292
Directions to Start Location: I-90, Exit 15, follow
signs to the Park. This counter-clockwise loop
will have us detouring at Marymoor Park, along the
Sammamish Trail, to the new Red Hook Brewery a
"Decemberfest" lunch. Heavy rain, ice, snow
cancels.
Saturday, December 17th
Winter Tune-Up
- 20-25 miles
- social
- some hills
- no services
- map
- 10:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Richard Kobylka, 488-3057
We will ride through a variety of Seattle
neighborhoods and stop for lunch.
Saturday, December 17th
Looking for Rudolph
- 30 miles
- moderate
- some hills
- limited service
- 4:30pm from Tracy Owens Station - Kenmore
- Saul Kinderis, 363-2512
Help us find Rudolph the red-nosed rider for
Santa's sleigh while touring the Christmas lights
of Edmonds and North Seattle. Prize for best
costume and best lit bike. Hot chocolate to
follow. Lights required.
Sunday, December 18th
Fun Ride - Holiday Spirit
- 15-20 miles
- leisurely
- rolling
- no services
- 10:00am from Evans Pool at Greenlake
- Eileen MacIntyre, 527-1416
A casual ride to breathe fresh air, drink hot apple
cider, and maybe do some last minute shopping. 10
to 20 miles depending on the weather.
Monday, December 19th
Mysterious Mondays
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- hilly
- no services
- 6:30pm from Tracy Owen Station
- John Lindseth, 485-1980
See "Mysterious Mondays" (December 12) for description.
Monday, December 19th
Cruzin'the Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 9:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
See "Cruzin' the Boulevard" (December 1) for description.
Tuesday, December 20th
STP Training Ride - SE Edition
- 25-30 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from Renton's Center Park, next to Ivar's
- Heavy rain cancels
- Tom Baker, 271-1251, Steve Black, 255-5088
See "STP Training Ride - SE Edition" (December 6) for description.
Tuesday, December 20th
STP Training Rides Eastside Early
- 15 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- limited service
- 5:00pm from Woodinville
- Saul Kinderis, 363-2512, Redmond Athletic Club, 883-4449
See "STP Training Rides Eastside Early" December 6
for description.
Tuesday, December 20th
STP Training Rides Eastside
- 20-25 miles
- moderate
- some hills
- limited service
- 6:00pm from Redmond Athletic Club
- Heavy rain cancels
- Saul Kinderis, 363-2512, Redmond Athletic Club, 883-4449
See "STP Training Rides Eastside" (December 6) for description.
Wednesday, December 21st
Cruzin'the Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 9:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
See "Cruzin' the Boulevard" (December 1) for description.
Wednesday, December 21st
Alki Wednesday Night Series
- 30 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- limited service
- 7:00pm from Alki Bicycle Company
- Heavy rain cancels
- Dan Bronson, 525-2239
See "Alki Wednesday Night Series" (December 7) for description.
Thursday, December 22nd
More STP Training - SE Edition
- 30to35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton
- Heavy rain cancels
- Steve Black, 255-5088
See "More STP Training - SE Edition" (December 1) for description.
Thursday, December 22nd
Myrtle Edwards Thursday Night
- 25-35 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from South Parking Lot Myrtle Edwards Waterfront Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- B. Sue Johnson, 842-8242, Jon Skamser and Kathleen Steyaert, 364-2527
See "Myrtle Edwards Thursday Night" (December 1) for description.
Thursday, December 22nd
Cruzin'the Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 9:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
See "Cruzin' the Boulevard" (December 1) for description.
Friday, December 23rd
Frumps Visit Pioneer Square
- 30+ miles
- social
- some hills
- no services
- 10:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Mary Karabaich, 763-2447
Stay together ride, will head east from Gasworks,
cut west from Santa's Lake Washington route, roll
down Yesler Hill, stop at an eatery or two, then
loop back via the waterfront, Magnolia, Ballard.
Heavy rain, ice, snow cancels.
Sunday, December 25th
Saints & Sinners Christmas Ride
- 20-25 miles
- moderate
- some hills
- limited service
- map
- Noon from Magnuson Park - 65th and Sandpoint
- Heavy rain cancels
- David Robinson, 542-4977
CALL FIRST - RIDE LEADER MAY BE OUT OF TOWN!! A
Christmas afternoon ride to shake out those
Christmas blues - no family, too much family - you
know. Join us for an afternoon meander.
Monday, December 26th
Mysterious Mondays
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- hilly
- no services
- 6:30pm from Tracy Owen Station
- John Lindseth, 485-1980
See "Mysterious Mondays" (December 12) for description.
Tuesday, December 27th
STP Training Ride - SE Edition
- 25-30 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from Renton's Center Park, next to Ivar's
- Heavy rain cancels
- Tom Baker, 271-1251, Steve Black, 255-5088
See "STP Training Ride - SE Edition" (December 6) for description.
Wednesday, December 28th
Cruzin'the Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 9:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
See "Cruzin' the Boulevard" (December 1) for description.
Wednesday, December 28th
Alki Wednesday Night Series
- 30 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- limited service
- 7:00pm from Alki Bicycle Company
- Heavy rain cancels
- Monica Zaborac, 932-3610, Bob Amos, 820-6363
See "Alki Wednesday Night Series" (December 7) for description.
Thursday, December 29th
More STP Training - SE Edition
- 30to35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton
- Heavy rain cancels
- Steve Black, 255-5088
See "More STP Training - SE Edition" (December 1) for description.
Thursday, December 29th
Myrtle Edwards Thursday Night
- 25-35 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- no services
- 5:45pm from South Parking Lot Myrtle Edwards Waterfront Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- B. Sue Johnson, 842-8242, Jon Skamser and Kathleen Steyaert, 364-2527
See "Myrtle Edwards Thursday Night" (December 1) for description.
Thursday, December 29th
Cruzin'the Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- no services
- 9:00am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
See "Cruzin' the Boulevard" (December 1) for description.
Friday, December 30th
Frumps Lunch at NOAA
- 35 miles
- social
- some hills
- limited service
- map
- 10:00am from Maplewood Playground
- Heavy rain cancels
- Mack Van Wyk, 878-4079
Directions to Start Location: 12th Avenue South and
South Snoqualmie Street (Take Columbia Way exit
from I-5, continue about 1 mile south on 15th
Avenue South, turn right on Snoqualmie to 12th
South). We'll travel across Beacon and Capitol
Hills to the Burke Gilman Trail, have lunch at the
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) Cafeteria and loop back along Lake
Washington and Cheasty Boulevards.
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