Cascade Bicycle Club Ride Descriptions for October 1994
Saturday, October 1st
Help Celebrate Oktoberfest
- 50 miles
- moderate
- Some Hills
- No Services
- map
- 8:40 am from Seattle Colman Ferry Dock for 9:00 am ferry
- Heavy rain cancels
- Dan Davis, 284-1588; Pam Cole, 957-1342
We will ride the popular Bremerton-Poulsbo-Winslow loop including the northern
extension including Big Valley Rd. About 30 miles into the ride we will stop
to enjoy "Oktoberfest" at Thomas Kemper Brewery, where we will partake in food,
drink, and live music from picnic tables. Note that Thomas Kemper also
produces an excellent root beer and other non-alcoholic drinks besides their
more famous products. Bring money for food, drink, and ferry. This is a joint
ride with the Seattle Mountaineers.
Saturday, October 1st
CATS Society - Lake Loop
- 55 miles
- strenuous
- Some Hills
- No Services
- map
- 9:00 am from Gasworks Park
- Brian Warren, 339-2247
Standard lake loop - lunch break at Lake Street Bakery. Then back to bike
trail via Juanita Drive. Tandems welcome.
Saturday, October 1st
Preston - Pine Lake
- 34 miles
- social
- Some Hills
- Limited Services
- 10:00 am from Preston Park & Ride
- Chuck Berg, 368-8253
Take I-90 12 miles east of I-405 to exit #22. Go left over freeway and left
into lot. No restrooms at start.
Saturday, October 1st
Iron Horse
- 25 miles
- social
- mostly flat
- Limited Services
- map
- 10:00 am from North Bend Ranger Station
- Heavy rain cancels
- Bert Lambert, 365-3612; John Shear, 546-3366
Ride the abandoned railway up to Rattlesnake Lake and connect with the Iron
Horse Trail following I-90 eastward. Plenty of views and railroad relics.
Bring a lunch, water, and camera. Call Bert for information. Fat tires
recommended!
Monday, October 3rd
Ron's Age Plus 100 Birthday Ride
- 142 miles
- brisk
- Some Hills
- No Services
- 5:15 am or 6:10 am from Colman Ferry Dock, downtown Seattle
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
Join Ron on his traditional "Age Plus 100 Birthday Ride" through Kitsap County
and around Hood Canal. He knows it's Monday, but he's a traditionalist. Take
vacation time; take the day off; come on out and celebrate (suffer?) with Ron
on this 142 mile ride. Starts at the Colman Ferry Terminal, Seattle waterfront.
Catch either the 5:25 am Bremerton ferry or 6:20 am Bainbridge ferry. Arrive
a few minutes early to purchase tickets. Call Ron at 283-2036 if you intend to
ride, because given the day, time, and distance, he will assume he's riding
alone unless he hears affirmatively from prospective riders. Heavy rain may
cancel. Call Ron to find out.
Monday, October 3rd
Mysterious Mondays (Low Strenuous)
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- hilly
- limited services
- 6:30 pm from Tracy Owen Station
- John Lindseth, 485-1980
This ride is for mortals, but you must arrive motivated as we bridge the gap
between Brisk and all-out Strenuous. The focus: Attitude and Altitude. Expect
pacelines around 22 mph on the flats - if we ever run out of hills. This is a
stay-together group, so no show-offs or slow-pokes. Head-lights, helmets, and
healthy hearts are required! Spooky attire suggested for the Halloween night
ride. Food and beverages at the Grillhouse and Taproom after the ride.
Tuesday, October 4th
Tuesday One Hour* Wander
- 15-20 miles
- social
- Some Hills
- Limited Services
- 6:00 pm from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Sam Scherer, 633-4230; Janine Jordan, 633-2093
(* Really 90 minutes, but One Hour Wander sounded better.) Eight weeks, eight
routes. Destinations include Capitol Hill, Windermere, Magnolia, Shilshole,
Madison Park, Blue Ridge, Meadowbrook, and Beacon Hill. Social pace, with some
hills (hey, it's Seattle!). This is a stay-together group; we'll regroup after
hills. Lights required.
Tuesday, October 4th
STP Training - SE Edition
- 25-30 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- No Services
- 5:45 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's)
- Tom Baker, 271-1251; Steve Baker, 255-5088; Bill Wakeley, 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, Kent, or Mercer Island).
Depending on turnout, group will split into two groups. Light rain/showers
tolerated, but monsoon cancels. During dark winter months, lights are
required, fenders recommended. Mountain bikes with road tires are popular.
Wednesday, October 5th
Alki Brisk
- 35 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- limited service
- 7:00 pm from Alki Bicycle Company
- Heavy rain cancels
- Bob Amos, 820-6363; Dan Garretson, 747-5273
Helmets and Lights Required! Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 pm. Route varies
every week. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza (with the strenuous group) after the
ride.
Wednesday, October 5th
Alki Strenuous
- 35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- limited service
- 7:00 pm from Alki Bicycle Company
- Heavy rain cancels
- Perry Prescott, 937-9739
Lights Required! Training techniques will be practiced during this ride. Ride
leader will try to keep the group together. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza (with
the brisk group) after the ride.
Wednesday, October 5th
Matthews Beach Park to Marymoor
- 36 miles
- moderate
- mostly flat
- No Services
- 5:30 pm from Matthews Beach Park parking lot
- Heavy rain cancels
- Jeff Almgren, 524-0132
Helmets and lights required. Nothing fancy and be prepared for the headwind
coming back along the Sammamish Slough Trail!
Thursday, October 6th
Unofficial Gasworks Thursday Social (****)
- 15-25 miles
- social
- some hills
- limited service
- 6:00 pm from brick area at east end of Gasworks Park parking lot
- No official leader, but you can call me: Kevin Fink, 789-9396
This is the un-official continuation of Gasworks Thursday and Thursday Night
Social rides led by Scott Kralik and Jack Tomkinson. They're no longer leading
rides on Thursday nights, but many of the regulars show up every week to ride
anyway. In fact, Scott and Jack often make surprise appearances! We are
starting a half-hour earlier now and lights are required. We ALWAYS go out to
eat afterwards, usually at Barlee's in Fremont.
Thursday, October 6th
Myrtle Edwards Thursday
- 25-35 miles
- brisk
- Some Hills
- no services
- 5:45 pm from south parking lot Myrtle Edwards Waterfront Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- B Sue Johnson, 842-8242; Jon Skamser & Kathleen Steyaert, 364-2527
In-city year round training series. October sees transition to mountain bikes,
so the pace falls off some. Lights necessary, mountain bikes not, but
recommended for riding in darkness.
Thursday, October 6th
More STP Training - SE Edition
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- No Services
- 5:45 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton
- Heavy rain cancels
- Steve Black, 255-5088
Fast paceline rides 20-23 mph (level, no wind) from Renton to surrounding
areas (Bellevue, Issaquah, Kent, or Mercer Island). Depending on turnout,
group 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 the weather.
Thursday, October 6th
South King County Ramble
- 35 miles
- moderate
- Some Hills
- No Services
- map
- 10:00 am from Burien Park & Ride, 4th Ave SW and SW 150th St.
- Heavy rain cancels
- Janet Paige, 946-0207
Rain canceled my "Seven Cities" ride last month, so we'll try again. Lunch stop
at Mirabella's in Kent. Directions to start: take Burien exit from SR 518,
west to Burien. The Park & Ride lot is on 4th Ave SW between SW 148th St and
SW 150th St.
Friday, October 7th
FRUMPS Go North
- 52 miles
- mf
- No Services
- map
- 9:30 am from Parking lot Sedro Wooley High School
- Mia Havnanian, 746-7292
Sedro Wooley - Concrete. Take exit 230 from I-5 and follow SR 20 to Sedro
Wooley. Then right on SR 9; left on W State St; right on Third St to Nelson.
Saturday, October 8th
Leavenworth Rideout (October 8-9)
- 50/25 miles
- social
- rolling
- Limited Services
- map
- 10:00 am from City Park in Leavenworth, north side of Highway 2
- Fred Scheetz, 323-0533; Gary Ryno, 325-3162
Saturday start: 10 am. Sunday start: 8 am. Saturday's ride is a loop up
Chumstick Creek to Lake Wenatchee, lunch lakeside at the Cougar Inn, return via
Tumwater Canyon. Sunday's ride is along the Wenatchee River through apple
orchards to a carbo-loading breakfast at the famous Cashmere Cafe in Cashmere
(optional tour of the Aplets factory and local history museum.) Riders staying
Saturday night must arrange own accommodations. Call leader for
recommendations.
Saturday, October 8th
Kent Valley to Black Diamond Bakery and back
- 45 miles
- moderate
- Some Hills
- Limited Services
- map
- 10:00 am from Metro Transit parking lot
- Heavy rain cancels
- John Lodermeier, 631-3756
Come ride with us on a moderate scenic ride. Get off your couch and tell two
friends. We will have lunch at the bakery, so bring money. Visit the jail and
museum in Black Diamond. Metro Transit parking lot is on the corner of James
and Lincoln in Kent. Take I-405 to 167 south, then take 84th Ave S (N Central
exit). At light take a left go one mile south to James St. then right for 1/2
mile and left on Lincoln.
Saturday, October 8th
Everett - Arlington
- 88 miles
- brisk
- hilly
- No Services
- map
- 8:00 am from 1st & Lowel, Everett (west end of Lowel River Road)
- Heavy rain cancels
- Craig Larsen, 653-4263; Bob Amos, 823-3173; Dan Garretson, 747-5273
We ride at a low brisk pace. Lunch in Arlington, bring or buy at deli. Take
exit 192 from I-5 (from south take 41st St exit after leaving freeway). Turn
left on 41st St then right at next street (3rd Ave). Follow road as it curves
left to 2nd Ave. Turn left at stop sign (Lowel River Rd) and go one block to
1st Ave (Parking on left).
Saturday, October 8th
SINGLES Do Edmonds Loop
- 37+ miles
- social
- Some Hills
- Limited Services
- map
- 11:00 am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Dan Bronson, 525-2239
A social paced ride along the standard route. Good weather means fall colors
and overlook of Puget Sound. Stop in Edmonds.
Sunday, October 9th
Island City Sunday - Moderate
- 50-70 miles
- moderate
- hilly
- no services
- map
- 8:45 am from Bainbridge Bakers, Winslow Green
- Heavy rain cancels
- Andrea Opalenik, 842-1326
Off-season and raining series for moderate and brisk riders. Routes stay
largely in north and central Kitsap County with occasional diversions to the
Olympic Peninsula. East sounders must catch the 7:50 am ferry to Bainbridge
Island from Colman Ferry Dock, downtown Seattle.
Sunday, October 9th
Island City Brisk
- 50-70 miles
- brisk
- hilly
- no services
- map
- 8:45 am from Bainbridge Bakery, Winslow Green
- Heavy rain cancels
- B Sue Johnson, 842-8242
Off-season and raining series for moderate and brisk riders. Routes stay
largely in north and central Kitsap County with occasional diversions to the
Olympic Peninsula. East sounders must catch the 7:50 am ferry to Bainbridge
Island from Colman Ferry Dock, downtown Seattle.
Sunday, October 9th
Figure 8
- 15-20 miles
- social
- Some Hills
- Limited Services
- map
- noon from Gasworks Park, east end
- Tim Baker, 329-3748
Circle Magnolia and Queen Anne on a social ride made for those persons who
enjoy a view or two with their ride.
Sunday, October 9th
Marymoor - Maltby
- 42 miles
- moderate
- hilly
- Limited Services
- map
- 11:00 am from Velodrome parking lot at Marymoor in Redmond
- Chuck Berg, 368-8253
Rural ride with lunch at Maltby Cafe.
Monday, October 10th
Mysterious Mondays (Low Strenuous)
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- hilly
- limited services
- 6:30 pm from Tracy Owen Station
- John Lindseth, 485-1980
This ride is for mortals, but you must arrive motivated as we bridge the gap
between Brisk and all-out Strenuous. The focus: Attitude and Altitude. Expect
pacelines around 22 mph on the flats - if we ever run out of hills. This is a
stay-together group, so no show-offs or slow-pokes. Head-lights, helmets, and
healthy hearts are required! Spooky attire suggested for the Halloween night
ride. Food and beverages at the Grillhouse and Taproom after the ride.
Monday, October 10th
Landsburg - Enumclaw (Woods #8 modified)
- 50 miles
- moderate
- Some Hills
- No Services
- map
- 10:00 am from Seattle City Water Dept Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Janet Paige, 946-0207
Start is on north bank of Cedar River on Issaquah-Ravensdale Road. Take
Issaquah exit from I-90 (exit 17), go south on Issaquah-Ravensdale Rd through
Hobart to the Cedar River. Lunch stop in Enumclaw. Bring or buy lunch.
Tuesday, October 11th
Tuesday One Hour* Wander
- 15-20 miles
- social
- Some Hills
- Limited Services
- 6:00 pm from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Sam Scherer, 633-4230; Janine Jordan, 633-2093
(* Really 90 minutes, but One Hour Wander sounded better.) Eight weeks, eight
routes. Destinations include Capitol Hill, Windermere, Magnolia, Shilshole,
Madison Park, Blue Ridge, Meadowbrook, and Beacon Hill. Social pace, with some
hills (hey, it's Seattle!). This is a stay-together group; we'll regroup after
hills. Lights required.
Tuesday, October 11th
STP Training - SE Edition
- 25-30 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- No Services
- 5:45 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's)
- Tom Baker, 271-1251; Steve Baker, 255-5088; Bill Wakeley, 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, Kent, or Mercer Island).
Depending on turnout, group will split into two groups. Light rain/showers
tolerated, but monsoon cancels. During dark winter months, lights are
required, fenders recommended. Mountain bikes with road tires are popular.
Wednesday, October 12th
Alki Brisk
- 35 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- limited service
- 7:00 pm from Alki Bicycle Company
- Heavy rain cancels
- Bob Amos, 820-6363; Dan Garretson, 747-5273
Helmets and Lights Required! Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 pm. Route varies
every week. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza (with the strenuous group) after the
ride.
Wednesday, October 12th
Alki Strenuous
- 35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- limited service
- 7:00 pm from Alki Bicycle Company
- Heavy rain cancels
- Perry Prescott, 937-9739
Lights Required! Training techniques will be practiced during this ride. Ride
leader will try to keep the group together. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza (with
the brisk group) after the ride.
Thursday, October 13th
Unofficial Gasworks Thursday Social (****)
- 15-25 miles
- social
- some hills
- limited service
- 6:00 pm from brick area at east end of Gasworks Park parking lot
- No official leader, but you can call me: Kevin Fink, 789-9396
This is the un-official continuation of Gasworks Thursday and Thursday Night
Social rides led by Scott Kralik and Jack Tomkinson. They're no longer leading
rides on Thursday nights, but many of the regulars show up every week to ride
anyway. In fact, Scott and Jack often make surprise appearances! We are
starting a half-hour earlier now and lights are required. We ALWAYS go out to
eat afterwards, usually at Barlee's in Fremont.
Thursday, October 13th
Myrtle Edwards Thursday
- 25-35 miles
- brisk
- Some Hills
- no services
- 5:45 pm from south parking lot Myrtle Edwards Waterfront Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- B Sue Johnson, 842-8242; Jon Skamser & Kathleen Steyaert, 364-2527
In-city year round training series. October sees transition to mountain bikes,
so the pace falls off some. Lights necessary, mountain bikes not, but
recommended for riding in darkness.
Thursday, October 13th
More STP Training - SE Edition
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- No Services
- 5:45 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton
- Heavy rain cancels
- Steve Black, 255-5088
Fast paceline rides 20-23 mph (level, no wind) from Renton to surrounding
areas (Bellevue, Issaquah, Kent, or Mercer Island). Depending on turnout,
group 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 the weather.
Friday, October 14th
Points Southwest
- 35 miles
- social
- Some Hills
- No Services
- map
- 9:30 am from Alki Bakery
- Heavy rain cancels
- Mary Karabaich, 763-2447
This scenic loop tour swings through at least 10 SW communities stretching from
Alki to Three Tree Point. Lunch on beach if sunny and you bring, otherwise
restaurant in Burien.
Saturday, October 15th
Mercer Island Social
- 32 miles
- social
- Some Hills
- Limited Services
- map
- 9:30 am from Albertson's, NE 55th and 40th NE, Seattle
- Heavy rain cancels
- Susan Cady, 523-0261
This is a stay-together ride to Mercer Island, around and back. Pizza at
Guido's on NE 65th afterwards.
Saturday, October 15th
Autumn Tune-Up
- 20-25 miles
- social
- Some Hills
- No Services
- map
- 10:00 am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Richard Kobylka, 522-2860
We will ride through a variety of Seattle neighborhoods and stop for lunch.
Sunday, October 16th
Saints and Sinners
- 25 miles
- moderate
- some hills
- Limited Services
- map
- 1:15 pm from Magnuson Park, 65th and Sandpoint Way NE
- heavy rain cancels
- David Robinson, 542-4977
A fun Sunday afternoon ride for those who go to church or party hard on
Saturday night. You don't have to identify which group you're in!
Sunday, October 16th
FUN Ride - Westlake Mall
- 20 miles
- leisurely
- Some Hills
- Limited Services
- map
- 10:00 am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Gilbert Strople, 870-0276
Let's go shopping! We'll wander by Fisherman's Terminal, the Magnolia Loop,
Smith Cove, and then get downtown for the real stuff. VISA/MC definitely
accepted here. Don't wait 'til Christmas! Really tho', we'll stop for lunch,
but who knows!
Sunday, October 16th
Beat the Snow to the Pass (****)
- 48 miles
- moderate
- hilly
- Limited Services
- map
- 9:00 am from downtown Snoqualmie, in front of old train station
- Heavy rain cancels
- Jeff Davis, 523-2040
Fourth annual challenge to the snow gods. If they win, we'll ride the low
country (haven't yet). Enjoy fall foliage on the mountains and plentiful
carbos at the Pancake House at Snoqualmie Pass. Bring money.
Monday, October 17th
Mysterious Mondays (Low Strenuous)
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- hilly
- limited services
- 6:30 pm from Tracy Owen Station
- John Lindseth, 485-1980
This ride is for mortals, but you must arrive motivated as we bridge the gap
between Brisk and all-out Strenuous. The focus: Attitude and Altitude. Expect
pacelines around 22 mph on the flats - if we ever run out of hills. This is a
stay-together group, so no show-offs or slow-pokes. Head-lights, helmets, and
healthy hearts are required! Spooky attire suggested for the Halloween night
ride. Food and beverages at the Grillhouse and Taproom after the ride.
Monday, October 17th
Cruzin' The Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- No Services
- 9:00 am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
Join the Cruzin' the Boulevard series for the second half of October.
Beginning on Monday, October 17th, we will follow the traditional Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday Cruzin' schedule. For the uninitiated, we will ride from
Gasworks Park to Seward Park and back via the Arboretum. In general, we'll
travel 16-22 mph (with a social-paced loop around Seward Park.) Heavy or
steady rain cancels. Helmets, a good attitude, and a pleasant disposition
required. Make sure to wear something appropriate for Halloween (Monday,
October 31st).
Tuesday, October 18th
Tuesday One Hour* Wander
- 15-20 miles
- social
- Some Hills
- Limited Services
- 6:00 pm from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Sam Scherer, 633-4230; Janine Jordan, 633-2093
(* Really 90 minutes, but One Hour Wander sounded better.) Eight weeks, eight
routes. Destinations include Capitol Hill, Windermere, Magnolia, Shilshole,
Madison Park, Blue Ridge, Meadowbrook, and Beacon Hill. Social pace, with some
hills (hey, it's Seattle!). This is a stay-together group; we'll regroup after
hills. Lights required.
Tuesday, October 18th
STP Training - SE Edition
- 25-30 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- No Services
- 5:45 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's)
- Tom Baker, 271-1251; Steve Baker, 255-5088; Bill Wakeley, 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, Kent, or Mercer Island).
Depending on turnout, group will split into two groups. Light rain/showers
tolerated, but monsoon cancels. During dark winter months, lights are
required, fenders recommended. Mountain bikes with road tires are popular.
Wednesday, October 19th
Cruzin' The Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- No Services
- 9:00 am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
Join the Cruzin' the Boulevard series for the second half of October.
Beginning on Monday, October 17th, we will follow the traditional Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday Cruzin' schedule. For the uninitiated, we will ride from
Gasworks Park to Seward Park and back via the Arboretum. In general, we'll
travel 16-22 mph (with a social-paced loop around Seward Park.) Heavy or
steady rain cancels. Helmets, a good attitude, and a pleasant disposition
required. Make sure to wear something appropriate for Halloween (Monday,
October 31st).
Wednesday, October 19th
Alki Brisk
- 35 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- limited service
- 7:00 pm from Alki Bicycle Company
- Heavy rain cancels
- Bob Amos, 820-6363; Dan Garretson, 747-5273
Helmets and Lights Required! Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 pm. Route varies
every week. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza (with the strenuous group) after the
ride.
Wednesday, October 19th
Alki Strenuous
- 35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- limited service
- 7:00 pm from Alki Bicycle Company
- Heavy rain cancels
- Perry Prescott, 937-9739
Lights Required! Training techniques will be practiced during this ride. Ride
leader will try to keep the group together. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza (with
the brisk group) after the ride.
Thursday, October 20th
Unofficial Gasworks Thursday Social (****)
- 15-25 miles
- social
- some hills
- limited service
- 6:00 pm from brick area at east end of Gasworks Park parking lot
- No official leader, but you can call me: Kevin Fink, 789-9396
This is the un-official continuation of Gasworks Thursday and Thursday Night
Social rides led by Scott Kralik and Jack Tomkinson. They're no longer leading
rides on Thursday nights, but many of the regulars show up every week to ride
anyway. In fact, Scott and Jack often make surprise appearances! We are
starting a half-hour earlier now and lights are required. We ALWAYS go out to
eat afterwards, usually at Barlee's in Fremont.
Thursday, October 20th
Cruzin' The Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- No Services
- 9:00 am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
Join the Cruzin' the Boulevard series for the second half of October.
Beginning on Monday, October 17th, we will follow the traditional Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday Cruzin' schedule. For the uninitiated, we will ride from
Gasworks Park to Seward Park and back via the Arboretum. In general, we'll
travel 16-22 mph (with a social-paced loop around Seward Park.) Heavy or
steady rain cancels. Helmets, a good attitude, and a pleasant disposition
required. Make sure to wear something appropriate for Halloween (Monday,
October 31st).
Thursday, October 20th
Myrtle Edwards Thursday
- 25-35 miles
- brisk
- Some Hills
- no services
- 5:45 pm from south parking lot Myrtle Edwards Waterfront Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- B Sue Johnson, 842-8242; Jon Skamser & Kathleen Steyaert, 364-2527
In-city year round training series. October sees transition to mountain bikes,
so the pace falls off some. Lights necessary, mountain bikes not, but
recommended for riding in darkness.
Thursday, October 20th
More STP Training - SE Edition
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- No Services
- 5:45 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton
- Heavy rain cancels
- Steve Black, 255-5088
Fast paceline rides 20-23 mph (level, no wind) from Renton to surrounding
areas (Bellevue, Issaquah, Kent, or Mercer Island). Depending on turnout,
group 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 the weather.
Friday, October 21st
FRUMPS Go East
- 28 miles
- social
- Some Hills
- No Services
- map
- 10:00 am from Issaquah City Hall
- Mia Havnanian, 746-7292
Issaquah - Snoqualmie Falls - Fall City. Lunch in Fall City.
Saturday, October 22nd
Scott & Jack's Bakery Ride (****)
- 25-30 miles
- leisurely
- hills
- full service
- map
- 10:00 am from east end of Gasworks Park parking lot
- Scott Kralik, 523-6042
- Jack Tomkinson, 781-7920
Two of the foremost experts on Seattle's sweets and backstreets take you on a
twisted tour to some of the city's best bakeries. This ride is brought to you
by the guys who bring you Gasworks Thursday and the Thursday Social, so you
know we'll take plenty of time to savor the scenery, the company, and the
chocolate, not necessarily in that order. Bring bucks.
Saturday, October 22nd
RH x 2 (Red Hook Doubled)
- 35 miles
- rolling
- Limited Services
- map
- 10:00 am from Redhook Ale Brewery, 35th & Phinney
- Heavy rain cancels
- David Robinson, 542-4977
What's better than a visit to the Red Hook Ale Brewery? A visit to two Red
Hook Ale Breweries! We'll ride from the Fremont Brewery to the new Brewery in
Woodinville. Choose from a social paced ride on the bike trails or a moderate
to brisk paced ride using roads. A free Red Hook Ale water bottle for each
participant at the new facility.
Sunday, October 23rd
Island City Sunday - Moderate
- 50-70 miles
- moderate
- hilly
- no services
- map
- 8:45 am from Bainbridge Bakers, Winslow Green
- Heavy rain cancels
- Andrea Opalenik, 842-1326
Off-season and raining series for moderate and brisk riders. Routes stay
largely in north and central Kitsap County with occasional diversions to the
Olympic Peninsula. East sounders must catch the 7:50 am ferry to Bainbridge
Island from Colman Ferry Dock, downtown Seattle.
Sunday, October 23rd
Island City Brisk
- 50-70 miles
- brisk
- hilly
- no services
- map
- 8:45 am from Bainbridge Bakery, Winslow Green
- Heavy rain cancels
- B Sue Johnson, 842-8242
Off-season and raining series for moderate and brisk riders. Routes stay
largely in north and central Kitsap County with occasional diversions to the
Olympic Peninsula. East sounders must catch the 7:50 am ferry to Bainbridge
Island from Colman Ferry Dock, downtown Seattle.
Sunday, October 23rd
Southworth Gig Harbor
- 36 miles
- brisk
- hilly
- No Services
- map
- 10:45 am from Fauntleroy Ferry, West Seattle
- Heavy rain cancels
- Mark Bordine, 782-1316
Bike the backroads of the Kitsap Peninsula and stop in Gig Harbor for lunch.
Bring money for food and ferry.
Sunday, October 23rd
FUN Ride - Snohomish Valley
- 25 miles
- leisurely
- Some Hills
- Limited Services
- map
- 10:30 am from Smokestack off Highway 2, Monroe
- Heavy rain cancels
- Brian Darley, 285-0404; Donna Pickens, 546-9678
Follow country roads to a cafe in the town of Snohomish for lunch. Meet in
Monroe or carpool at 9:30 am from 65th and I-5 Park & Ride.
Monday, October 24th
Mysterious Mondays (Low Strenuous)
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- hilly
- limited services
- 6:30 pm from Tracy Owen Station
- John Lindseth, 485-1980
This ride is for mortals, but you must arrive motivated as we bridge the gap
between Brisk and all-out Strenuous. The focus: Attitude and Altitude. Expect
pacelines around 22 mph on the flats - if we ever run out of hills. This is a
stay-together group, so no show-offs or slow-pokes. Head-lights, helmets, and
healthy hearts are required! Spooky attire suggested for the Halloween night
ride. Food and beverages at the Grillhouse and Taproom after the ride.
Monday, October 24th
Cruzin' The Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- No Services
- 9:00 am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
Join the Cruzin' the Boulevard series for the second half of October.
Beginning on Monday, October 17th, we will follow the traditional Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday Cruzin' schedule. For the uninitiated, we will ride from
Gasworks Park to Seward Park and back via the Arboretum. In general, we'll
travel 16-22 mph (with a social-paced loop around Seward Park.) Heavy or
steady rain cancels. Helmets, a good attitude, and a pleasant disposition
required. Make sure to wear something appropriate for Halloween (Monday,
October 31st).
Tuesday, October 25th
Tuesday One Hour* Wander
- 15-20 miles
- social
- Some Hills
- Limited Services
- 6:00 pm from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Sam Scherer, 633-4230; Janine Jordan, 633-2093
(* Really 90 minutes, but One Hour Wander sounded better.) Eight weeks, eight
routes. Destinations include Capitol Hill, Windermere, Magnolia, Shilshole,
Madison Park, Blue Ridge, Meadowbrook, and Beacon Hill. Social pace, with some
hills (hey, it's Seattle!). This is a stay-together group; we'll regroup after
hills. Lights required.
Tuesday, October 25th
STP Training - SE Edition
- 25-30 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- No Services
- 5:45 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's)
- Tom Baker, 271-1251; Steve Baker, 255-5088; Bill Wakeley, 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, Kent, or Mercer Island).
Depending on turnout, group will split into two groups. Light rain/showers
tolerated, but monsoon cancels. During dark winter months, lights are
required, fenders recommended. Mountain bikes with road tires are popular.
Wednesday, October 26th
Cruzin' The Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- No Services
- 9:00 am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
Join the Cruzin' the Boulevard series for the second half of October.
Beginning on Monday, October 17th, we will follow the traditional Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday Cruzin' schedule. For the uninitiated, we will ride from
Gasworks Park to Seward Park and back via the Arboretum. In general, we'll
travel 16-22 mph (with a social-paced loop around Seward Park.) Heavy or
steady rain cancels. Helmets, a good attitude, and a pleasant disposition
required. Make sure to wear something appropriate for Halloween (Monday,
October 31st).
Wednesday, October 26th
Alki Brisk
- 35 miles
- brisk
- some hills
- limited service
- 7:00 pm from Alki Bicycle Company
- Heavy rain cancels
- Bob Amos, 820-6363; Dan Garretson, 747-5273
Helmets and Lights Required! Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 pm. Route varies
every week. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza (with the strenuous group) after the
ride.
Wednesday, October 26th
Alki Strenuous
- 35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- limited service
- 7:00 pm from Alki Bicycle Company
- Heavy rain cancels
- Perry Prescott, 937-9739
Lights Required! Training techniques will be practiced during this ride. Ride
leader will try to keep the group together. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza (with
the brisk group) after the ride.
Thursday, October 27th
Unofficial Gasworks Thursday Social (****)
- 15-25 miles
- social
- some hills
- limited service
- 6:00 pm from brick area at east end of Gasworks Park parking lot
- No official leader, but you can call me: Kevin Fink, 789-9396
This is the un-official continuation of Gasworks Thursday and Thursday Night
Social rides led by Scott Kralik and Jack Tomkinson. They're no longer leading
rides on Thursday nights, but many of the regulars show up every week to ride
anyway. In fact, Scott and Jack often make surprise appearances! We are
starting a half-hour earlier now and lights are required. We ALWAYS go out to
eat afterwards, usually at Barlee's in Fremont.
Thursday, October 27th
Cruzin' The Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- No Services
- 9:00 am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
Join the Cruzin' the Boulevard series for the second half of October.
Beginning on Monday, October 17th, we will follow the traditional Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday Cruzin' schedule. For the uninitiated, we will ride from
Gasworks Park to Seward Park and back via the Arboretum. In general, we'll
travel 16-22 mph (with a social-paced loop around Seward Park.) Heavy or
steady rain cancels. Helmets, a good attitude, and a pleasant disposition
required. Make sure to wear something appropriate for Halloween (Monday,
October 31st).
Thursday, October 27th
Myrtle Edwards Thursday
- 25-35 miles
- brisk
- Some Hills
- no services
- 5:45 pm from south parking lot Myrtle Edwards Waterfront Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- B Sue Johnson, 842-8242; Jon Skamser & Kathleen Steyaert, 364-2527
In-city year round training series. October sees transition to mountain bikes,
so the pace falls off some. Lights necessary, mountain bikes not, but
recommended for riding in darkness.
Thursday, October 27th
More STP Training - SE Edition
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- some hills
- No Services
- 5:45 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton
- Heavy rain cancels
- Steve Black, 255-5088
Fast paceline rides 20-23 mph (level, no wind) from Renton to surrounding
areas (Bellevue, Issaquah, Kent, or Mercer Island). Depending on turnout,
group 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 the weather.
Friday, October 28th
FRUMPS Go To Whidbey Island
- 35 miles
- social
- No Services
- map
- 9:10 am - Mukilteo Ferry
- Heavy rain cancels
- Marshall Campbell, 747-7220
Meet in time to catch the 9:30 am ferry.
Saturday, October 29th
"Sunbreak" Breakfast
- 25 miles
- social
- mf
- No Services
- 9:00 am from Van Doren's Landing Park, Kent
- Heavy rain cancels
- Bill & Erin Laine, 548-9091
A pleasant ride on the quiet roads and trails of the Kent Valley. Breakfast at
the Sunbreak Cafe (come hungry). To get to the start, take the Orillia Rd exit
on I-5. When you cross the river make an immediate right on Russell Rd and go
about 1 mile.
Sunday, October 30th
Southworth - Port Orchard
- 30 miles
- brisk
- rolling
- No Services
- map
- 10:45 am from Fauntleroy Ferry, West Seattle
- Heavy rain cancels
- Mark Bordine, 782-1316
A scenic ride along the shoreline with views of Seattle and Bremerton. Also a
stop at the Pot Belly Deli. Bring money for food and ferry.
Sunday, October 30th
Saints and Sinners - Tour de Norte
- 25 miles
- moderate
- some hills
- Limited Services
- map
- 1:15 pm from dirt lot N of Barnaby's on Meridian, north of Northgate Ave
- heavy rain cancels
- David Robinson, 542-4977
A ghoulish pre-Halloween ride through a half dozen cemeteries. A couple of
stiff climbs and screaming descents should keep things lively. Costumes
welcome. Property sales for any of the facilities can be arranged. We'll stop
for a bite after the ride.
Monday, October 31st
Mysterious Mondays (Low Strenuous)
- 30-35 miles
- strenuous
- hilly
- limited services
- 6:30 pm from Tracy Owen Station
- John Lindseth, 485-1980
This ride is for mortals, but you must arrive motivated as we bridge the gap
between Brisk and all-out Strenuous. The focus: Attitude and Altitude. Expect
pacelines around 22 mph on the flats - if we ever run out of hills. This is a
stay-together group, so no show-offs or slow-pokes. Head-lights, helmets, and
healthy hearts are required! Spooky attire suggested for the Halloween night
ride. Food and beverages at the Grillhouse and Taproom after the ride.
Monday, October 31st
Cruzin' The Boulevard
- 25 miles
- brisk
- mostly flat
- No Services
- 9:00 am from Gasworks Park
- Heavy rain cancels
- Ron Salsbury, 283-2036
Join the Cruzin' the Boulevard series for the second half of October.
Beginning on Monday, October 17th, we will follow the traditional Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday Cruzin' schedule. For the uninitiated, we will ride from
Gasworks Park to Seward Park and back via the Arboretum. In general, we'll
travel 16-22 mph (with a social-paced loop around Seward Park.) Heavy or
steady rain cancels. Helmets, a good attitude, and a pleasant disposition
required. Make sure to wear something appropriate for Halloween (Monday,
October 31st).
Monday, October 31st
FUN Ride - Chasing Goblins
- 15 miles
- leisurely
- Some Hills
- No Services
- map
- 7:00 pm from 5022 46th Ave SW, West Seattle
- Denish Fish, 938-3017
Leave your broomstick at home, bring your bike and a Halloween treat. Costumes
optional, lights required. Ride around West Seattle and afterwards socialize
and share treats.
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