RAMROD 2008 Training Series

last updated: 21-Feb-2008

This series was created to assist riders in their preparation for RAMROD. New this year, these moderate/brisk rides will be held every Saturday from 3/22/08 to 7/5/08 with the routes increasing in distance and elevation every two weeks.  Starting locations will rotate every two weeks with a new route used each week. 

All riders are welcome, but note, this ride does not have a sweep. The routes are designed for the experienced rider who is comfortable following cue sheets and riding independently. We stress safe and cooperative riding.

Weather: Regardless of the weather (even if it’s raining cats and dogs), ride leaders will be at the start of the ride.  The decision on whether to ride or cancel will be made from the starting location.  If the ride is officially canceled, cue sheets will still be available for those hearty souls that wish to train in any condition.  Also, routes may be altered or shortened due to weather conditions.

Ride leaders for this series are: Per Sunde, Shana Sunde, Dave DeBois, Roseanne Favro, and Grant McAlister.

Here is the complete schedule in PDF format.

For more information, contact:
Per and Shana Sunde
Email

Ride #1 – 50-55 Miles, (1,000 feet elevation gain)
March 22nd, 9:30am
Ron Regis Park, (15250 149th Ave SE, Renton)
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
Directions to start: From I-405 take exit #4, go east on Maple Valley Hwy past the Maplewood Golf Course, park is on the left.

Ride #2 - 50-55 Miles, (1,500 feet elevation gain)
March 29th, 9:30am
Ron Regis Park, (15250 149th Ave SE, Renton)
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
Directions to start: From I-405 take exit #4, go east on Maple Valley Hwy past the Maplewood Golf Course, park is on the left.

Ride #3 – 50-55 Miles, (2,000 – 2,200 feet elevation gain)
April 5th, 9:30am
Wilburton Hill Park, (Main St & 124 Ave NE, Bellevue)
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
Directions to start: From I-405 take NE 8th St exit (Eastbound) for 0.6 miles, turn right on 124th Ave NE for 0.5 miles, park is on the left.

Ride #4 – 50-55 Miles, (2,000 – 2,200 feet elevation gain)
April 12th, 9:30am
Wilburton Hill Park, (Main St & 124 Ave NE, Bellevue)
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
Directions to start: From I-405 take NE 8th St exit (Eastbound) for 0.6 miles, turn right on 124th Ave NE for 0.5 miles, park is on the left.

Ride #5 – 55-60 Miles, (2,600 – 2,800 feet elevation gain)
April 19th, 9:00am
Marymoor Park, (Parking Lot K near the tennis courts)
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
There is a $1 fee for parking at Marymoor

Ride #6 – 55-60 Miles, (2,600 – 2,800 feet elevation gain)
April 26th, 9:00am
Marymoor Park, (Parking Lot K near the tennis courts)
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
There is a $1 fee for parking at Marymoor

Ride #7 – 65-70 Miles, (3,300 – 3,500 feet elevation gain)
May 3rd, 9:00am
Challenger Elementary, Issaquah
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
Directions to start: From I-90 take Highlands Dr Exit # 18 (follow signs towards Sammamish) for 3.5 miles, turn right on SE Klahanie Blvd for 1.2 miles, school is on the left. 

Ride #8 – 65-70 Miles, (3,300 – 3,500 feet elevation gain)
May 10th, 9:00am
Challenger Elementary, Issaquah
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
Directions to start: From I-90 take Highlands Dr Exit # 18 (follow signs towards Sammamish) for 3.5 miles, turn right on SE Klahanie Blvd for 1.2 miles, school is on the left. 

Ride #9 – 75-80 Miles, (4,000 – 4,200 feet elevation gain)
May 17th, 9:00am
Marymoor Park, East Parking Lot
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
The East Parking Lot (free parking) is located next to the Ticket Booth on the eastside of Marymoor Park.

Ride #10 – 75-80 Miles, (4,000 – 4,200 feet elevation gain)
May 24th, 9:00am
Marymoor Park, East Parking Lot
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
The East Parking Lot (free parking) is located next to the Ticket Booth on the eastside of Marymoor Park.

Ride #11 – 85-90 Miles, (4,600 – 4,800 feet elevation gain)
May 31st, 8:30am
Lewis Creek Park, (5808 Lakemont Blvd SE, Bellevue)
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
Directions to start: From I-90 take W. Lk Samm/Lakemont exit # 13(Southbound) for 2.0 miles, park is on the left.

Ride #12 – 85-90 Miles, (4,600 – 4,800 feet elevation gain)
June 7th, 8:30am
Lewis Creek Park, (5808 Lakemont Blvd SE, Bellevue)
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
Directions to start: From I-90 take W. Lk Samm/Lakemont exit # 13(Southbound) for 2.0 miles, park is on the left.

Ride #13 – 100-110 Miles, (5,200 – 5,400 feet elevation gain)
June 14th, 7:30am
Lewis Creek Park, (5808 Lakemont Blvd SE, Bellevue)
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
Directions to start: From I-90 take W. Lk Samm/Lakemont exit # 13(Southbound) for 2.0 miles, park is on the left.

Ride #14 – 100-110 Miles, (5,200 – 5,400 feet elevation gain)
June 21st, 7:30am
Lewis Creek Park, (5808 Lakemont Blvd SE, Bellevue)
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
Directions to start: From I-90 take W. Lk Samm/Lakemont exit # 13(Southbound) for 2.0 miles, park is on the left.

Ride #15 – 100-110 Miles, (5,200 – 6,000 feet elevation gain)
June 28th, 7:00am
Marymoor Park, East Parking Lot
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
The East Parking Lot (free parking) is located next to the Ticket Booth on the eastside of Marymoor Park.

Ride #16 – 100-110 Miles, (5,200 – 6,000 feet elevation gain)
July 5th, 7:00am
Marymoor Park, East Parking Lot
Occasional Regroup, Rain Cancels
The East Parking Lot (free parking) is located next to the Ticket Booth on the eastside of Marymoor Park.

Contact:
Per and Shana Sunde
Email