Dear Fellow Bicyclist,
Registration for RAPSody closes on August 20.
(Early registration discount through July 27). If you have
not already registered, go to the RAPSody website to
download a form or follow the line to
Active.com for online
registration.
RAPSody is a challenging 2 day ride hosted by five
bicycle clubs (BIKES of Snohomish County, Capital Bicycle
Club, Cyclists of Greater Seattle, Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle
Club, and West Sound Cycling Club) to insure your
enjoyment. Starts and ends at Tacoma Community College.
The 170 mile ride goes across the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge
with an overnight stop in Shelton. Great rest stops with a
band in Shelton and at the finish line. The 1-day option to
ride the entire course starts on August 28.
All funds donated to the Bicycle Alliance of Washington to
support bicycle advocacy and safety programs.
www.rapsodybikeride.com
The five bicycle clubs that host RAPSody would like
to remind you of these other great Northwest bike events,
each of which help to support bicycling advocacy.
July 25 : Tour de Kitsap hosted by the West Sound
Cycling Club is this Sunday, July 25, and the weather should
be perfect for riding. TdK followed by TRYBR
(Tenino Rainier Yelm Bucoda Rally) hosted by the Capital
Bicycling Club on August 14 are the last two official
training rides for the Ride Around Puget Sound (RAPSody)
that will be held on August 28-29.
July 31 : Tour de Fat - Seattle
Tour de Fat, a celebration of all things bicycle,
returns to Seattle's Gasworks Park from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Bike parade, entertainment, beer garden. Proceeds
benefit Bicycle Alliance and Bike Works.
New Belgium Brewing -
newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat
Aug 7-9 : Courage Classic - Snoqualmie
3-day, 172-mile, fully supported tour. Snoqualmie,
Blewett & Stevens passes, averaging 60 miles/day.
Exceptional food stops. Benefits Child Abuse
Intervention Dept. at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital.
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital -
www.courageclassic.org
Aug 7 : 8 Lakes Leg Aches Bike Ride - Spokane
Easy, family-friendly 30 miles with 50- or 80-mile
route. David's Gourmet Pizza & prizes finish. Riders
raising $175 receive 8 Lakes designer jersey. Ride
around Spokane and Cheney. Start and finish at Group
Health Corporate office. Lutheran Community Services NW
-
www.lcsnw.org/events.html
Aug 14 : TRYBR (Tenino Rainier Yelm Bucoda Rally)
hosted by the Capital Bicycling Club.
http://capitalbicycleclub.org/
Sep 19 : Chuckanut Century - Bellingham
One of the most scenic rides in Washington. Distances
range from 25, 50, 62, 100, or the double metric century
of 124 miles. Ride support and food stops. Benefits the
Whatcom Hospice Foundation. Mt Baker Cycling Club -
www.mtbakerbikeclub.org
Sep 19 : Cycle the WAVE - Issaquah
All women's non-competitive ride through Bellevue,
Issaquah, South King County, Maple Valley, Renton, and
Newcastle. Created by women passionate about cycling and
desiring to make a difference. All levels welcome to
enjoy 25-mile Girly Girl, 40-mile Middle Sister or the
62-mile metric century with lot of climbs. Great support
and many surprises. Under 16 must be with an adult.
Rising Star Guild and Lakemont Ladies Cycling Club. -
www.cyclethewave.com
October 23 - Bicycle Alliance of Washington Auction at
the Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion. One of the most fun
nights off the bike you will have. Come support the efforts
that keep all of us on our bikes the rest of the year!
Better yet, donate something cool now by going to
http://www.bicyclealliance.org/auction/procureform.php
!!
Ride safely and often,
Team RAPSody