Ride & Event Information

last updated: 02-Jan-2006

Note: Many of the local Brevets listed here are put on by Seattle International Randonneurs, BC Randonneurs and the Portland Wheelmen.

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2005 Rides & Events

January 1st - MrDon's First of the year Century

Join MrDon for his infamous first of the year century. Snow does NOT cancel this ride (However it might shorten it!) MrDon decides whether this is a metric century ride or not... Meet at Logboom Park in Kenmore. Ride out at 8AM. More info mrdon@seanet.com

January 3rd - RCC Meeting

The RCC Meeting is the First Monday of the Month.
We will be at:
Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park

http://www.thirdplacecommons.org

Social Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM Business Meeting Starts at 7:15 PM

January 8th - Terry Z Training Ride

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/rides/terryzrides.html

January 9th - Max's Pancake Ride

Breakfast to 9:30 (instead of 9:00 a.m.) with ride start at 10:45 or so, and SNOW CANCELS RIDE- but not breakfast. If it snows, bring your snowshoes.

E. "Max" Maxon
3837 NE 113 ST
Seattle, WA 98125
206-695-9444

Bring something to share for breakfast. Max is making pancakes and
coffee.

January 12th - RCC Board Meeting

January 15th - Terry Z Training Ride

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/rides/terryzrides.html

January 22th - Terry Z Training Ride

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/rides/terryzrides.html

January 23rd - Fixte Faction

(Date adjusted from 3rd Sunday this month only!)
Tis the Season to drag out and dust off those fixed gear bikes! This is a continuation of our monthly fixte ride. Start at Honey Bear Bakery in Lake Forest Park for breakfast at 9:00AM ride out by 10:00 We will try for about 15-20 miles on the flat. Those of you too deprived to own a fixed gear bike may ride with us but shifting and coasting will be frowned on! Location of next ride will be decided during this ride! For more info: Linda Knapp

January 29th - Country Ride Series: Renton Two Valley

Start Date/Time: 1/29/05, 10:00AM
Start Location: Renton Community Center
Ride Leader Name: Ralph & Carol Nussbaum (206)783-6450
40 mi Brisk & Hilly Map Available Occasional Regroup
Heavy rain cancels

A great country ride for early spring. Starts on the Cedar River Valley Trail and returns via quiet and rural May Valley. Roads traverse rolling hills, lush farmland and river valleys. Optional lunch stop at Coulon Park on Lake Washington. From I-405 take Exit 4 (SR-169) onto Maple Valley Highway towards Enumclaw. Park is on right just beyond freeway. Meet in parking lot nearest to the Community Center.

January 29th - Terry Z Training Ride

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/rides/terryzrides.html

February 5th - Terry Z Training Ride

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/rides/terryzrides.html

February 7th - RCC Meeting

The RCC Meeting is the First Monday of the Month.
We will be at:
Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park

http://www.thirdplacecommons.org

Social Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM Business Meeting Starts at 7:15 PM

February 12th - Terry Z Training Ride

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/rides/terryzrides.html

February 13th - Country Ride Series: Machias /Arlington/ Lake Stevens

Start Date/Time: 2/13/05, 10:00AM
Start Location: Machias Station/Centennial Trail, Snohomish
Ride Leader Names: Ralph & Carol Nussbaum (206)783-6450
55 miles, Brisk, Rolling Terrain, Map Available, Occasional Regroup
Heavy rain cancels

Follow quiet country roads to Arlington and across to the south end of the Skagit Valley. Return via Marysville and Lake Stevens. This 55-mile ride goes on some of the quietest and prettiest roads in Snohomish County. There are a few steep hills but mostly easy rollers. Bring water bottles and some energy bars as there are few places along the route to fuel up. To reach Machias Station, take Hwy 9 to Snohomish and get off at the main Snohomish exit, 2nd Ave. Follow 2nd through town to Maple. Go left on Maple which becomes Machias Road. There is a “T” after 3-4 miles, and Machias bears right across the Centennial Trail. Go approximately 2 more miles and look for Division. Turn left and look for Machias Station on your left.

February 13th (Sun.) 4-6pm - Zeek's Pizza Social and Gossip Hour

Zeek's Pizza on Phinney -6000 Phinney - Ph 206-789-0089 2002 - First meeting of Team Captains, Crews and support drivers for the NW Fleche and Canadian Fleche Pacifica - 2005 Season... Ride List, Introductions, Rules, Start Locations.. Newcomers Welcome. Great opportunity to meet the Team Captains, Riders, and Support crews. For more info: Greg Sneed

February 19th - Terry Z Training Ride

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/rides/terryzrides.html

February 19-20th - Bicycle Expo

RCC has a booth for this event come see us there.

February 20th - Seattle Bike Swap

http://www.pazzovelo.com/events/bike_swap/
RCC will have a table again this year!

February 20th - Fixte Faction

SORRY Gotta CANCEL THIS RIDE! SEE You at Bike SWAP Instead!
Tis the Season to drag out and dust off those fixed gear bikes! This is a continuation of our monthly fixte ride. Start at Honey Bear Bakery in Lake Forest Park for breakfast at 9:00AM ride out by 10:00. We will try for about 15-20 miles on the flat. Those of you too deprived to own a fixed gear bike may ride with us but shifting and coasting will be frowned on! Location of next ride will be decided during this ride! For more info: Linda Knapp

February 26th - Flaming Booger!

Flaming Booger Course change for 2005 (Sat.) The new start is at Coulon Park in Renton. Start time is 9:00am. Flaming Booger has been revised to eliminate the highway out of Auburn with the heavy construction traffic. 54 miles, flat..Don't even ask how this ride got named....to Black Diamond Bakery for lunch and return. For more info: Greg Sneed

February 26th - Terry Z Training Ride

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/rides/terryzrides.html

March 5th - SIR 100km Populaire

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

March 6th - Roller Coaster

Fauntleroy Ferry Leaves at 8:25 am - 61 miles Hilly... lunch at Susanne's in Gig Harbor....22nd year and still the best. For more info: Greg Sneed

March 7th - RCC Meeting

The RCC Meeting is the First Monday of the Month.
We will be at:
Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park

http://www.thirdplacecommons.org

Social Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM Business Meeting Starts at 7:15 PM

March 12 - McClinchy Mile Bike Ride

Arlington, WA.  Explore the peaceful river valleys, rolling hills and picturesque farms of Snohomish County.  Three loops (easy to challenging) for 20-43 miles, or combine loops for a metric or McClinchy century.  Organized by BIKES of Everett.  www.bikesclub.org

March 12th Saturday - Millerslyvania Express

9am from Millersylvania State Park, 81 miles, hilly. Counter-clockwise loop from the park out to Oakville and then to Centralia to the Startbucks for coffee and lunch. We then continue east and north back to the park. Hosted by Brian List, Paul Johnson & Dave Read of the Olympia Wheelman. For more info: Greg Sneed

March 13th - Country Ride Series: Carnation to North Bend

Start Date/Time: 3/13/05, 10:00AM
Start Location: MacDonald Park, Carnation
Ride Leader Names: Ralph & Carol Nussbaum (206)783-6450
65 miles, Brisk, Hilly Terrain, Map Available, Occasional Regroup
Heavy rain cancels

We will take a scenic route up to Snoqualmie Falls to the foot of Mt. Si and return via North Bend, Fall City, Preston Trail, and Beaver Lake. Bring some energy bars or other food as there won't be a lunch stop. McDonald Park is just south of Carnation on SR-203 on the west side of the highway. Park in the gravel parking lot on the left across from ball field.

March 19th - SIR 200km

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

March 19th - BC Randonneurs Spring Social

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

March 26th - Portland 200k - Marvin's Ride

Hosted by Marvin Rambo, Portland Wheelmen - 503-774-3605
Normally about a dozen RCC riders drive down Fri. for this annual event
The Mallory Hotel - 1-503-223-6311, Best Western at the Meadows - 503-286-9600 (Sat. 5am Morning Breakfast at Sharis across Parking Lot from The Best Western ), Lunch at George's Favorite Restaurant in Vernonia.... For more info:

Ride Followed by: Greg's Party , Saturday Night at Pasta Bella (503-248-4614) 737 SW 17th, Portland Or. - located one block from The Mallory Hotel, Family Style Italian, 28 for dinner after last year's The 200K. 30 bucks per includes Vino and tip . Mail Checks to: Susan Cady - Redmond Cycling Club - P.O. Box 1841, Bothell, WA 98041-1841

April 3rd - BC Randonneurs Pacific Populaire

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

April 4th - RCC Meeting

The RCC Meeting is the First Monday of the Month.
We will be at:
Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park

http://www.thirdplacecommons.org

Social Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM Business Meeting Starts at 7:15 PM

April 9th & 10th - Wenatchee Sampler

105 miles CounterClockWise Loop. Wenatchee, Orando, Chelan Bridge, Antoine Canyon Turnoff, Chelan for lunch, North to 25 Mile Creek Campground, Climb Nevaro Coulee Pass over to Highway 97 pass Rocky Reach and Wenatchee.... The Best Western Chieftain Inn - AAA Room Rate 72 dollars for two nights.

Best Western Chieftain Inn
1017 North Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-665-8585

or Travelodge
1004 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801-1532
(509) 662-8165

April 9th - SIR 300km

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

April 16th Portland Wheelmen - Tillamook 300K

Check with Marvin Rambo - Director of Oregon's Randonneur Events. 503-774-3605

April 16th - BC Randonneurs Lower Mainland 200k

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

April 17 - Daffodil Classic

Orting, WA.  20, 50, 70 & 100-mile route options on scenic and rural roads of Pierce County.  Pancake breakfast and Hamburger barbecue are available.  Organized by Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club.  www.twbc.org

April 22-24th - Fleche Northwest

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

April 23 - Nussbaum Country Ride Series: Monroe Hills

Start Date/Time:  4/23/05, 10:00AM
Start Location:  Lewis Park, Monroe
Ride Leader Names:  Ralph & Carol Nussbaum
Contact Phone:  (206)783-6450
Distance:  60 mi
Pace:  Brisk
Terrain:  Hilly
Map Available:  Yes
Regroup:  Occasional
Weather Cancels:  Heavy rain cancels

Ride Description: We'll be starting in Lewis Park on SR-203 along the Skykomish River in Monroe. From US-2 in Monroe take SR-203 south for approximately .8 mile. Look for Park on your left just before crossing the river. We will explore some little known roads north and east of Monroe.  We will follow some of the McClinchy Mile route.

April 24 - Lilac Century Surprise

Spokane, WA.  Tour the beautiful and varied scenery of Eastern Washington on quiet country roads.  15, 50 & 100-mile options.  Includes potato feed and entertainment at finish line.  Organized by Aurora Northwest Rotary Club.  www.northdivision.com

April 30th - BC Randonneurs Lower Mainland 300k

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

May 1 - Country Ride Series: Roller Coaster (Southworth-Gig Harbor)

Start Date/Time:  5/1/05, 9:00AM
Start Location:  Fauntleroy Ferry Dock, West Seattle
Ride Leader Names:  Ralph & Carol Nussbaum
Contact Phone:  (206)783-6450
Distance:  65 mi
Pace:  Brisk
Terrain:  Hilly
Map Available:  Yes
Regroup:  Occasional
Weather Cancels:  Heavy rain cancels

Join us for a gorgeous Kitsap Peninsula ride. Great views of the South Sound and Olympic Mountains. Quiet country roads. Bring money for ferry ride and lunch in Gig Harbor. Get to ferry landing in time for the 9:15 AM sailing!  Meet at the ferry landing for sign-in and pre-ride information.

May 2nd - RCC Meeting

The RCC Meeting is the First Monday of the Month.
We will be at:
Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park

http://www.thirdplacecommons.org

Social Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM Business Meeting Starts at 7:15 PM

May 7-8th - SIR 400km

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

May 13-15th - Flèche Pacifique

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/fleche/fleche.html

May 21st - BC Randonneurs 400k

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

June 2-4 - eastern Washington 3-Day Mini-Tour

Start Date/Time:  6/02/05, 08:00PM
Start Location: Chelan, WA
Ride Leader Name: Ralph Nussbaum
Contact Phone: (206)783-6450
Second Ride Leader Ride Leader Name: Ken Condray
Contact Phone: (425)745-1159
Distance: 225
Pace: Moderate to Brisk
Terrain: Hilly
Map Available: Yes
Regroup: Frequent
Weather Cancels: No cancel

Ride Description:  This mini-tour starts in Chelan, Day 1 goes to Grand Coulee Dam. Day 2 takes us over two passes (Disautel and Loup Loup) to Winthrop. Day 3 is the return ride to Chelan through the beautiful Methow Valley. This tour is a great start to the summer season. Just be sure you're in shape for some climbing (over 11,000 ft total gain)! For more information check out the Multi-Day Tours link: http://www.cascade.org/EandR/tours/tour_e_wa_0604.cfm

The $225 cost provides 3 nights lodging, lunches and sag support.

June 4-5 - Mazama weekend

This year’s annual Mazama Bike Ride, sponsored by Redmond Cycling Club, will be Saturday and Sunday, June 4 & 5, 2005. As usual, the ride starts in Marblemount on Saturday. We ride 75 miles on the North Cascades Highway, over Rainy and Washington Passes (6800 ft of climbing), into the gorgeous Methow valley, ending our day at the Mazama Country Inn. We stay overnight at the Mazama Country Inn and then head back Sunday morning (4800 ft of climbing). Last year, Mazama Country Inn added a swimming pool and work-out room, so in addition to soaking in the hot tub after the ride, you can now lift some weights and swim a few laps after Saturday's ride!

The cost for the ride is $115 for non-members, $110 for current RCC members. Your fee covers sag support, lunch en route both days, lodging at Mazama Country Inn, Saturday snack and dinner (Copper River salmon!), and breakfast Sunday morning. You pay your money and ride. We take care of everything else!

Sign up now! Print a copy of the registration form and send it in. As usual, the ride is limited to 56 people—the sleeping capacity of Mazama Country Inn.

Volunteer Opportunities: The ride needs three sag vehicles/drivers. Sag drivers carry gear to/from Mazama Country Inn, patrol the course, provide water along the route, and serve lunch both days. RCC reimburses your gas expenses, and you’ll stay for free at Mazama Country Inn. In other words, it’s a free weekend in return for your services as sag driver. If you’d like to volunteer to sag this year’s ride, contact Lola.

If you have any questions, feedback, or want to volunteer, contact Lola Jacobsen: lolajacobsen@comcast.net, 425-641-7841.
 

June 4-5 - SIR 600km

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

June 4th - BC Randonneurs 600k

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

June 4-5th - Race Across Oregon

http://www.raceacrossoregon.com/info_index.html

June 6th - RCC Meeting

The RCC Meeting is the First Monday of the Month.
We will be at:
Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park

http://www.thirdplacecommons.org

Social Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM Business Meeting Starts at 7:15 PM

June 11th - BC Randonneurs Triple Mountain Challenge

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

June 18th - Cannonball

June 18-21st - BC Randonneur 1000k

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

June 25-27th - SIR 1000km

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

June 25-28th - Cascade 1200km Randonnee

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

June 25th - RATPOD: Ride Around the Pioneers in One Day
157 mile ride with 7500ft of climbing in Dillon, Montana
Benefit for Camp Mak A Dream, a tuition free camp for children and young adults with cancer
http://www.ratpod.org

June 25-27 - Port Townsend – Hood Canal 3-Day Mini-Tour

Start Date/Time:  6/25/05, 7:00AM
Start Location: CBC Office, Seattle, WA
Ride Leader Name: Ralph & Carol Nussbaum
Contact Phone: (206)783-6450
Distance: 180
Pace: Moderate to Brisk
Terrain: Some Hills
Map Available: Yes
Regroup: Frequent
Weather Cancels: No cancel

Ride Description:  This mini-tour starts from the CBC Office early Saturday morning.  We ride to Port Townsend via Mukilteo and Whidbey Island.   Day 2 We ride from Port Townsend along the beautiful Hood Canal to a wonderful inn along the waterfront. Day 3 is the return ride to Seattle via Bremerton and the ferry. This tour is a relaxed summer ride.  For more information check out the Multi-Day Tours link: http://www.cascade.org/EandR/tours/tour_hoodcanal_0605.cfm

The $170 cost provides 2 nights' lodging, lunches, sag support, and the three ferry rides.

July 1st - Canada Day 137 Populaire

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

July 9th - SIR 100km

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

July 9-10th - STP

July 9th - BC Randonneur 100 & 200k

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

July 9th - The Death Ride

http://www.deathride.com/

July 16th - S2S

July 23rd - SIR 200km

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

July 23rd - BC Randonneurs 300k

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

July 28th - RAMROD

July 30th - RCC Picnic (location TBD)

July 30 - August 2 - BC Randonneurs 1000k

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

August 1st - NO RCC Meeting This Month!

August 6th - SIR 300km

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

August 6th - BC Randonneurs 400k

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

August 20th - BC Randonneurs 200, 300,400 & 600k

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

August 27-28th - SIR 400km

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

September 3-6 - BC Randonneurs 1000k

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

September 10 - Ferndale Frolic

Just the right summer wind down event. 40 - 60 miles of scenic and leisurely cycling followed by a potluck and barbecue at Chez Dalton in Ferndale. Ride start 10am - social and barbecue somewhat later. Email Matt to RSVP no later than 9/4/05 for further details.

September 9-11 - Ocean Shores 3-Day Mini-Tour

Start Date/Time:  9/9/05, 8:00PM
Start Location: Best Western Chehalis, WA
Ride Leader Name: Ralph & Carol Nussbaum
Contact Phone: (206)783-6450
Distance: 190
Pace: Moderate to Brisk
Terrain: Some Hills
Map Available: Yes
Regroup: Frequent
Weather Cancels: No cancel

This mini-tour starts in Chehalis goes to Westport-Ocean Shores on day one.  We'll spend the morning of the 2nd day relaxing at Ocean Shores before cycling to Montesano. Day 3 is the return ride to Chehalis. You won't find quieter roads anywhere in Western Washington.  For those of you who rode hard all summer, think of this as the relaxed last tour of the season. For those of you who just like relaxed touring, this is an ideal trip. We know you’ll enjoy the quiet rural roads of Lewis, Pacific, and Grays Harbor Counties, with scenery from mountains to seashore. For more information check out the Multi-Day Tours link: http://www.cascade.org/EandR/tours/tour_coast_0904.cfm

The $225 cost provides 3 nights' lodging, lunches and sag support.

September 12th - RCC Meeting

With Labor Day being the First Monday of the Month, the RCC Meeting is being held a week later. We will be at:
Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park

http://www.thirdplacecommons.org

Social Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM Business Meeting Starts at 7:15 PM

September 17-18th - SIR 600km

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

September 18th - BC Randonneurs Fall Flatlander 200k

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/schedule/sch_lm.html

October 3rd - RCC Meeting

The RCC Meeting is the First Monday of the Month.
We will be at:
Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park

http://www.thirdplacecommons.org

Social Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM Business Meeting Starts at 7:15 PM

October 8th - SIR Mountain 100km

http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/

October 8-10th - Furnace Creek 508

http://www.the508.com/info.html

November 7th - RCC Meeting

The RCC Meeting is the First Monday of the Month.
We will be at:
Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park

http://www.thirdplacecommons.org

Social Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM Business Meeting Starts at 7:15 PM

December 5th - RCC Meeting

The RCC Meeting is the First Monday of the Month.
We will be at:
Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park

http://www.thirdplacecommons.org

Social Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM Business Meeting Starts at 7:15 PM