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RAMROD Training Series

Prepare with a training series specifically designed for RAMROD. This year's training series includes 15 rides running from April 6th thru July 20th.


This series was created to assist riders in their preparation for RAMROD. The self paced rides will be held every Saturday starting on 4/6/24 to 7/20/24 (except for 7/6/24). The routes will increase in distance and elevation every two weeks. Starting locations will rotate every week or every two weeks with a new route used each week.

All riders are welcome, but note, this ride does not regroup nor does it 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 – The decision to ride or cancel will be made from the starting location. Ride leaders will always be at the start of the ride. If the ride is officially canceled, the route 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.

The routes will be available on RidewithGPS.com approximately one week before each ride. To Search for the ride “Enter starting city”, “starts within 5 Miles” and Keywords "RTS 2024" to find routes.

NOTE: We will no longer be providing Cue Sheets at the start of the ride. Cue Sheets will only be available via the RTS Facebook group. If you desire a paper cue sheet on the ride you must bring your own copy.

Ride leaders for this series are: Per Sunde, Shana Sunde, and David Hose.

To learn more about RTS and its history, check out our story feature click here.
To stay up-to-date with the latest ride information and cue sheets, follow the RTS page on Facebook here.




Ride #1 - April 6th, start 9:30am @ Bear Creek Park and Ride, Redmond, 50-55 miles, 2,000-2,200'

Ride #2 - April 13th, start 9:30am @ Bear Creek Park and Ride, Redmond, 50-55 miles, 2,000-2,200'

Ride #3 - April 20th, start 9:00am @ Bear Creek Park and Ride, Redmond, 55-60 miles, 2,600-2,800'

Ride #4 - April 27th, start 9:00am @ South Sammamish Park & Ride, Sammamish, 65-70 miles, 3,400–3,600'

Ride #5 - May 4th, start 9:00am @ South Sammamish Park & Ride, Sammamish, 65-70 miles, 3,400–3,600'

Ride #6 - May 11th, start 8:30am @ South Kirkland Park & Ride, Krkland, 75-80 miles, 4,000–4,200'

Ride #7 - May 18th, start 8:30am @ South Kirkland Park & Ride, Kirkland, 75-80 miles, 4,000–4,200'

Ride #8 - May 25th, start 8:30am @ Maple Valley Park and Ride, Maple Valley, 85-95 miles, 4,600–4,800'

Ride #9 - June 1st, start 8:30am @ Maple Valley Park and Ride, Maple Valley, 85-95 miles, 4,600–4,800'

Course d'Equipe - June 8th

Ride #11 - June 15th, start 7:30am @ Bear Creek Park and Ride, Redmond, 100-110 miles, 5,200–6,000'

Ride #12 - June 22nd, start 7:30am @ Challenger Elementary, Issaquah, 100-110 miles, 5,200–6,000'

Ride #13 - June 22nd, The Edge @ Confluence Park, Issaquah, 50-120 miles, 5,000 – 12,000”

July 6th - No ride this weekend: 4th of July Weekend.

Ride #14 - July 13th, start 7:30am @ Challenger Elementary, Issaquah, 100-110 miles, 5,200–6,000'

Ride #15 - July 20th, start 9:00am @ Torguson Park, North Bend, 50-55 miles, 2,000–2,200'

Contact: Per and Shana Sunde (425) 392-1347