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2013 Weekends & Tours

Contact the Tour Coordinator for additional details. BIKES Weekends & Tours are for members of B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County. Make sure your membership is up to date!

Potholes Reservoir and Columbia Wildlife Refuge

May 17, 18, 19

Spend 3 days in one of the most interesting and spectacular areas of sunny Eastern Washington. In addition to biking and hiking, you can go kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding.

Friday Ride
Time:               9:30am
Meet:               MarDon Resort
Distance:        35 miles
Pace:               Moderate
Ride Terrain: Mostly flat with hill at the beginning
Details:           We will ride through the Wildlife Refuge and on to Othello for lunch

Saturday Ride
Time:                9:30
Meet:                MarDon Resort
Distance:        40 miles
Pace:                Moderate
Ride Terrain: Mostly flat with some rolling
Details: We will ride west and have lunch in Royal City

Sunday options

Do an Interpretive Hike in the Columbia Wildlife Refuge
Rent a kayak, paddle boat or paddle board at Mardon Resort
Bike around Moses Lake

Lodging Options: Potholes options are Mardon Resort that has RV, camping, motel and cottages. Options in Moses Lake are Cascade Campground which takes reservations or a motel. It is a ½ hr. drive to Potholes State Park from Moses Lake.

Directions: The Potholes are located approximately 3 hours from Seattle.

Tour Coordinator: Email Mary Jo at maryjo1532@hotmail.com 206-546-0645

Hood River and The Dalles

June 14, 15, 16 and 17

Friday Ride   The Dalles
Time:              9:30am
Meet:              The Dalles Discovery Center
Distance:        40 miles
Pace:               Moderate
Ride Terrain: Mostly flat with a climb at the beginning
Details:           We will ride the River Front Trail and do a loop ride east of The Dalles on country roads. Bring lunch.

Saturday Ride The Dalles
Time:                  9:30am
Meet:                  The Dalles Discovery Center
Distance:          40 miles
Pace:                  Moderate
Ride Terrain: Gradual climb
Details:              We will ride the River Front Trail to The Dalles then do a loop south of town. We will have time to visit The Dalles Dam visitor center on our return.

Saturday Option 2013 Gorge Ride on the Historic Highway http://www.hcrh.org/events/2013-gorge-ride/

Sunday Ride    Along the Klickitat River
Time:                  9:00am
Meet:                  Lyle at Intersection of Hwy 14 and 142
Distance:          40 miles
Pace:                 Moderate
Ride Terrain:   Fairly flat with some rollers
Details:             This is a gorgeous out and back ride running along the Klickitat River. There is a store in Klickitat where you may buy food but you should pack a lunch.

Monday Ride In the Valley
Time:              9:00am
Meet:                Hood River
Distance:        25 miles
Pace:               Moderate
Ride Terrain: A climb in the beginning
Details:            We will out to the valley south of Hood River.

Lodging Options: Vagabond Lodge in Hood River prices start at 80.00.

Directions: Hood River is located approximately 3 ½ hours from Seattle.

Tour Coordinator: Email Mary Jo at maryjo1532@hotmail.com 206-546-0645 Cue sheets available - send an email and request.

Birch Bay Weekend

July 19, 20 and 21

Come and bike the rural roads of Whatcom County. We will be staying in beautiful Birch Bay where we can ride along the bay, visit Lummi Island, enjoy fresh raspberry pie in Lynden.

Can't stay the weekend? Come up for a day ride and enjoy dinner with the group.

Friday: Fairhaven to Lummi Island

Time: 10:00 start

Meet: Colophon Café in Fairhaven

Distance: 46 miles

Pace: Moderate Ride

Terrain: Rolling with a few hills

Ride Description: We will meet in Bellingham at the Colophon Café in Fairhaven. We will bike along the bay and then on to the ferry to Lummi Island for lunch.

Saturday: Birch Bay to Lynden

Time: 9:30

Meet: Birch Bay Hostel

Distance: 50 miles.

Pace: Moderate

Ride Terrain: Mostly flat with a few hills

Ride Description: We will ride to Lynden. This is a nice rural ride with very little traffic.

Sunday: Lake Samish Loop

Time: 10:00 start

Meet: Colophon Cafe: 25 miles Pace: Moderate Ride Terrain: Rolling with a few hills.

Ride Description: A loop around Lake Samish.

Lodging: We will be staying at the Birch Bay Hostel just 3 blocks from the beach.

Make your own reservations at the hostel. They have a limited number of private rooms.

http://www.birchbayhostel.com/

Local camping options are available at Birth Bay State Park.

Tour Coordinator: Email Mary Jo at maryjo1532@hotmail.com206-546-0645 Cue sheets available - send an email and request.