Cascade Bicycle Club Ride Descriptions for June 1994

Wednesday, June 1st

Alki Wednesday Night Series

 Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 pm. LIGHTS ARE A MUST! Strenuous group leaves at 7:15 pm. This ride series is in jeopardy of continuing on with STP fast approaching. We are having riders show up that want to push the pace faster than brisk. We are a stick-together group. If you want strenuous, we've accommodated you by having a strenuous group leave at 7:15 pm. We want everyone to enjoy the ride, but the ride leaders only want to ride with people who like group riding. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza after the ride.
Wednesday, June 1st

South End Midweek Training

 This is a midweek leg stretch and saddle warm-up. We will also find a good hill climb to work on those quads.
Wednesday, June 1st

Seattle Industrial Area to Alki Pt

 The ride will explore the beauty of the Seattle industrial area, travelling Alaskan Way onto scenic Harbor Island, over a $93 million bridge to Alki Beach where Seattle's first settlers landed. Railroad tracks and rough ground abound, so fragile bikes must beware.
Thursday, June 2nd

STP Training Ride - Eastside

 25-35 miles brisk some hills limited service 5:45 pm from Marymoor Park Velodrome Saul Kinderis, 869-0481 Lights Required.
Thursday, June 2nd

More STP Training Ride - SE Edition

 25-55 miles strenuous some hills no services 6:00 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's) Heavy rain cancels Steve Black, 255-5088 Lake loop(s) and hills with increasing distance as days get longer. Steady paceline riding on routes determined at ride start.
Thursday, June 2nd

Myrtle Edwards Thursday

 In-city evening training series. Pace at high end of brisk, sometimes beyond. NOTE: Special summer solstice ride on June 23.
Thursday, June 2nd

Gasworks Thursday

 Explore Seattle's backstreets at a comfortable pace with a sociable crowd. Every other Thursday, a regular crowd of old friends and a curious crowd of new friends ride as far as evening light permits, venturing places seldom seen via routes seldom taking. We don't go looking for a challenge (we'll never ride the Counterbalance), but neither do we avoid one (we've topped many a hill and then waited for the sightseers among us.) Bring a bit of money for dinner afterword at the TBD. Heavy rain means we eat early.
Friday, June 3rd

FRUMP - Seattle Ramble

 Buy Lunch.
Monday, June 6th

Mysterious Mondays

 Fast and fun with hills for thrills. Rendezvous at Grillhouse and Taproom after the ride.
Tuesday, June 7th

STP Training Ride - SE Edition

 30-35 miles strenuous some hills limited service 5:45 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's) Bill Wakeley, 228-4365; Tom Baker, 271-1251; Steve Black, 255-5088 Various routes from Renton to surrounding areas (Bellevue, Issaquah, Maple Valley, Kent, Seattle, or Mercer Island). Depending on turnout, group will split into two or three groups. Planned route will often have a few good hills. Route subject to change by group consensus. Ride starts at 5:45 pm sharp!
Tuesday, June 7th

Gasworks - Seward Park - Gasworks

 Come join us each Thursday night. [Editor's note: FAST!]
Wednesday, June 8th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

 Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 pm. LIGHTS ARE A MUST! Strenuous group leaves at 7:15 pm. This ride series is in jeopardy of continuing on with STP fast approaching. We are having riders show up that want to push the pace faster than brisk. We are a stick-together group. If you want strenuous, we've accommodated you by having a strenuous group leave at 7:15 pm. We want everyone to enjoy the ride, but the ride leaders only want to ride with people who like group riding. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza after the ride.
Wednesday, June 8th

South End Midweek Training

 This is a midweek leg stretch and saddle warm-up. We will also find a good hill climb to work on those quads.
Wednesday, June 8th

Scenic Kitsap Loop

 Lunch at Silver Lake Waterfront Park. Bring ferry money and lunch. If interested in co-leading call leader ahead of time. Possibility of splitting group for longer ride (extra 20 miles) and faster pace.
Thursday, June 9th

STP Training Ride - Eastside

 25-35 miles brisk some hills limited service 5:45 pm from Marymoor Park Velodrome Saul Kinderis, 869-0481 Lights Required.
Thursday, June 9th

More STP Training Ride - SE Edition

 25-55 miles strenuous some hills no services 6:00 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's) Heavy rain cancels Steve Black, 255-5088 Lake loop(s) and hills with increasing distance as days get longer. Steady paceline riding on routes determined at ride start.
Thursday, June 9th

Thursday Social

 This friendly, mostly experienced group of cyclists likes riding, socializing, and eating. Top that! We welcome newcomers and enjoy sharing our experience and good times. We try to keep track of everyone while emphasizing out-of-the-way scenic routes around Seattle followed by lively dinners near Gasworks. Real rain means we eat early... Oh goody!
Thursday, June 9th

North End Hilly Rambler

 Heavy rain cancels. Explore viewpoints of North Seattle. Eat at Grillhouse aftwerward. Lights required.
Thursday, June 9th

Myrtle Edwards Thursday

 In-city evening training series. Pace at high end of brisk, sometimes beyond. NOTE: Special summer solstice ride on June 23.
Thursday, June 9th

Easy Bike Maintenance

 Hands-on presentation. Learn how to change your own tires, fix flats, lube your bike, make minor adjustments, etc. Meet at 5:20 pm just prior to STP Training Ride - Eastside.
Friday, June 10th

FRUMP - Do the Daffodil Classic without the Daffodils

 We will do the Buckley-Lake Tapps north loop 2 of the Daffodil Classic. Remember Tubbs Rd? Plan to eat in Buckley at the park. Hope the weather is as nice as it was for the Daffodil Classic!
Saturday, June 11th

Kingston to Winslow (#22 Seattle Bike Atlas)

 What a ride - all in a loop. You get two ferry rides. Gasworks to Edmonds, Kingston to Chief Sealth's gravesite (Seattle was named after the Chief) to Agate Pass and back to Gasworks after cross-sound transport. Bring money for ferries.
Saturday, June 11th

Granite Falls

 Stay-together ride via Snohomish with mid-point stop at Centennial Bike Center at approximately 10:00 am. Same pace - mostly moderate with bursts of brisk and spurts of social. No long stops. Bring and/or buy lunch. Women strongly encouraged.
Saturday, June 11th

Kent Valley Ride (STP Trainer)

 Ride through five towns in Valley - Tukwila, Renton, Kent, Auburn Pacific, and Algona. Get off your couch and please join us. Parking lot is on corner of James St. and Lincoln Ave N in Kent Commons. Helmets required. We will all have fun.
Saturday, June 11th

Spring Tune-Up

 We will ride through a variety of Seattle neighborhoods and stop for lunch.
Sunday, June 12th

Fun Ride - Thomas Kemper Brewery

 Explore Indianola and Poulsbo, then lunch off the outdoor grill at the beer garden of a microbrewery. Take the short route back to the ferry. Bring money for ferry and lunch.
Sunday, June 12th

Hoppin thru the Hot Springs

 Monthly rides touring Washington's Hot Springs. Carpooling encouraged.
Sunday, June 12th

Singles to Maltby

 Party afterwords at Lake Washington Grillhouse and Taproom. Meet at the park, but please park outside.
Monday, June 13th

Mysterious Mondays

 Fast and fun with hills for thrills. Rendezvous at Grillhouse and Taproom after the ride.
Tuesday, June 14th

STP Training Ride - SE Edition

 30-35 miles strenuous some hills limited service 5:45 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's) Bill Wakeley, 228-4365; Tom Baker, 271-1251; Steve Black, 255-5088 Various routes from Renton to surrounding areas (Bellevue, Issaquah, Maple Valley, Kent, Seattle, or Mercer Island). Depending on turnout, group will split into two or three groups. Planned route will often have a few good hills. Route subject to change by group consensus. Ride starts at 5:45 pm sharp!
Tuesday, June 14th

Gasworks - Seward Park - Gasworks

 Come join us each Thursday night. [Editor's note: FAST!]
Wednesday, June 15th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

 Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 pm. LIGHTS ARE A MUST! Strenuous group leaves at 7:15 pm. This ride series is in jeopardy of continuing on with STP fast approaching. We are having riders show up that want to push the pace faster than brisk. We are a stick-together group. If you want strenuous, we've accommodated you by having a strenuous group leave at 7:15 pm. We want everyone to enjoy the ride, but the ride leaders only want to ride with people who like group riding. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza after the ride.
Wednesday, June 15th

South End Midweek Training

 This is a midweek leg stretch and saddle warm-up. We will also find a good hill climb to work on those quads.
Wednesday, June 15th

Cruisin' the Boulevard

 Enjoy Seattle's most scenic ride to Seward Park and back. Possible 40 mile option through Renton and back I-90. Seeking smooth paceline interested riders. Women encouraged to attend. Optional brew at Red Hook afterward.
Thursday, June 16th

STP Training Ride - Eastside

 25-35 miles brisk some hills limited service 5:45 pm from Marymoor Park Velodrome Saul Kinderis, 869-0481 Lights Required.
Thursday, June 16th

More STP Training Ride - SE Edition

 25-55 miles strenuous some hills no services 6:00 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's) Heavy rain cancels Steve Black, 255-5088 Lake loop(s) and hills with increasing distance as days get longer. Steady paceline riding on routes determined at ride start.
Thursday, June 16th

Myrtle Edwards Thursday

 In-city evening training series. Pace at high end of brisk, sometimes beyond. NOTE: Special summer solstice ride on June 23.
Thursday, June 16th

Easy Bike Maintenance

 Hands-on presentation. Learn how to change your own tires, fix flats, lube your bike, make minor adjustments, etc. Meet at 5:20 pm just prior to STP Training Ride - Eastside.
Thursday, June 16th

Gasworks Thursday

 Explore Seattle's backstreets at a comfortable pace with a sociable crowd. Every other Thursday, a regular crowd of old friends and a curious crowd of new friends ride as far as evening light permits, venturing places seldom seen via routes seldom taking. We don't go looking for a challenge (we'll never ride the Counterbalance), but neither do we avoid one (we've topped many a hill and then waited for the sightseers among us.) Bring a bit of money for dinner afterword at the TBD. Heavy rain means we eat early.
Friday, June 17th

FRUMP - South Lake Washington

 Take I-405 to NE Park Dr. (SR900) offramp at south end of Lake Washington. Bring or buy lunch on Mercer Island.
Saturday, June 18th

North Cascades

 Carpool from Northgate Park & Ride (near Transit Center) at 7:15 am. We'll bike to Washington Pass and back.
Saturday, June 18th

Spring Tune-Up

 We will ride through a variety of Seattle neighborhoods and stop for lunch.
Sunday, June 19th

Monroe - Snohomish

 Rural ride, lunch in Snohomish. Small lock advisable. If enough people desire we will have a separate faster group.
Monday, June 20th

Mysterious Mondays

 Fast and fun with hills for thrills. Rendezvous at Grillhouse and Taproom after the ride.
Tuesday, June 21th

STP Training Ride - SE Edition

 30-35 miles strenuous some hills limited service 5:45 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's) Bill Wakeley, 228-4365; Tom Baker, 271-1251; Steve Black, 255-5088 Various routes from Renton to surrounding areas (Bellevue, Issaquah, Maple Valley, Kent, Seattle, or Mercer Island). Depending on turnout, group will split into two or three groups. Planned route will often have a few good hills. Route subject to change by group consensus. Ride starts at 5:45 pm sharp!
Tuesday, June 21th

Gasworks - Seward Park - Gasworks

 Come join us each Thursday night. [Editor's note: FAST!]
Wednesday, June 22th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

 Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 pm. LIGHTS ARE A MUST! Strenuous group leaves at 7:15 pm. This ride series is in jeopardy of continuing on with STP fast approaching. We are having riders show up that want to push the pace faster than brisk. We are a stick-together group. If you want strenuous, we've accommodated you by having a strenuous group leave at 7:15 pm. We want everyone to enjoy the ride, but the ride leaders only want to ride with people who like group riding. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza after the ride.
Wednesday, June 22th

South End Midweek Training

 This is a midweek leg stretch and saddle warm-up. We will also find a good hill climb to work on those quads.
Thursday, June 23th

STP Training Ride - Eastside

 25-35 miles brisk some hills limited service 5:45 pm from Marymoor Park Velodrome Saul Kinderis, 869-0481 Lights Required.
Thursday, June 23th

More STP Training Ride - SE Edition

 25-55 miles strenuous some hills no services 6:00 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's) Heavy rain cancels Steve Black, 255-5088 Lake loop(s) and hills with increasing distance as days get longer. Steady paceline riding on routes determined at ride start.
Thursday, June 23th

Thursday Social

 This friendly, mostly experienced group of cyclists likes riding, socializing, and eating. Top that! We welcome newcomers and enjoy sharing our experience and good times. We try to keep track of everyone while emphasizing out-of-the-way scenic routes around Seattle followed by lively dinners near Gasworks. Real rain means we eat early... Oh goody!
Thursday, June 23th

Myrtle Edwards Summer Solstice/ Full Moon Ride

 We'll celebrate the solstice with a longer than usual ride, perhaps dinner after. Full moon in June!
Thursday, June 23th

Easy Bike Maintenance

 Hands-on presentation. Learn how to change your own tires, fix flats, lube your bike, make minor adjustments, etc. Meet at 5:20 pm just prior to STP Training Ride - Eastside.
Friday, June 24th

FRUMP - North Lake Washington

 Counter-clockwise. Bring lunch or buy on Mercer Island.
Saturday, June 25th

Hostel Hop (June 25 & 26) OVERNITE

 Be our guest at a pancake breakfast at Seattle International Hostel, Saturday morning at 8:00 am. We will catch the 9:25 am ferry to Bainbridge, lunch at Pt. Ludlow, pie for dessert at Chimacum. Enjoy Pt. Townsend and spend the night at the hostel - special rate for bicyclists. Return by Cape George and West Valley with a stop at Poulsbo Bakery on the way home. Discout parking available near Seattle Hostel. Call for more details. RSVP by June 20.
Sunday, June 26th

Fun Ride - City Ramble

 Ride around Lake Union by Seattle Center and down to Pike Place Market. Explore the sights of the city on a quiet Sunday morning. We will stop for appropriate meals.
Sunday, June 26th

DELO

 Deli to Seward and back via Boeing Field and Beacon Hill. Those wanting can continue around Mercer Island. Iroquois Green Corn Festival (Native American) is celebrated today.
Monday, June 27th

Mysterious Mondays

 Fast and fun with hills for thrills. Rendezvous at Grillhouse and Taproom after the ride.
Tuesday, June 28th

STP Training Ride - SE Edition

 30-35 miles strenuous some hills limited service 5:45 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's) Bill Wakeley, 228-4365; Tom Baker, 271-1251; Steve Black, 255-5088 Various routes from Renton to surrounding areas (Bellevue, Issaquah, Maple Valley, Kent, Seattle, or Mercer Island). Depending on turnout, group will split into two or three groups. Planned route will often have a few good hills. Route subject to change by group consensus. Ride starts at 5:45 pm sharp!
Tuesday, June 28th

Gasworks - Seward Park - Gasworks

 Come join us each Thursday night. [Editor's note: FAST!]
Wednesday, June 29th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

 Ride leaves promptly at 7:05 pm. LIGHTS ARE A MUST! Strenuous group leaves at 7:15 pm. This ride series is in jeopardy of continuing on with STP fast approaching. We are having riders show up that want to push the pace faster than brisk. We are a stick-together group. If you want strenuous, we've accommodated you by having a strenuous group leave at 7:15 pm. We want everyone to enjoy the ride, but the ride leaders only want to ride with people who like group riding. Dinner stop at Spiro's Pizza after the ride.
Thursday, June 30th

More STP Training Ride - SE Edition

 25-55 miles strenuous some hills no services 6:00 pm from Gene Coulon Park, Renton (next to Ivar's) Heavy rain cancels Steve Black, 255-5088 Lake loop(s) and hills with increasing distance as days get longer. Steady paceline riding on routes determined at ride start.
Thursday, June 30th

Gasworks Thursday

 Explore Seattle's backstreets at a comfortable pace with a sociable crowd. Every other Thursday, a regular crowd of old friends and a curious crowd of new friends ride as far as evening light permits, venturing places seldom seen via routes seldom taking. We don't go looking for a challenge (we'll never ride the Counterbalance), but neither do we avoid one (we've topped many a hill and then waited for the sightseers among us.) Bring a bit of money for dinner afterword at the TBD. Heavy rain means we eat early.
Thursday, June 30th

Myrtle Edwards Thursday

 In-city evening training series. Pace at high end of brisk, sometimes beyond. NOTE: Special summer solstice ride on June 23.
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