June   2006

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B.I.K.E.S.  Ride & Event Schedule

B.I.K.E.S.  Ride & Event Schedule                                BICYCLE HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL BIKE RIDES

June Rides

WEEKDAY


Monday afternoons, June 5, 12, & 26:  Sammamish River / Burke Gilman Trails.  Start time 3:00 PM.  Social pace, A terrain, 16 to 40 miles.  Precipitation cancels.  (Its a good idea to bring a drink, snack, extra inner tube, and rain resistant top.)  Start in Bothell at Sammamish River Park on the southwest corner of 102nd Avenue NE (overpass) & Sammamish River.  Go south over the 102nd overpass and turn at the first right into gravel parking lot.  Ride Leader Bill Lutterloh 360-668-9554.  Cell phone afternoon of ride 425-870-6418.

Monday afternoon, June 19:  Centennial Trail.  Start at the south (Snohomish) end of trail at the northeast corner of Maple and Pine.  Start time 3:00 PM.  Social pace, A terrain, 10 to 36 miles.  Precipitation cancels.  (Its a good idea to bring a drink, snack, extra inner tube, and rain resistant top.)  Ride leader Bill Lutterloh 360-668-9554.  Cell phone afternoon of ride 425-870-6418.

Tuesday evenings in June:  Join Seattle Bicycle Club for a south-end ride.  Approximately 20 miles, moderate pace, A/B terrain.  Meet in the QFC parking lot in Richmond Beach at 6:15 for a 6:30 start.  Visit www.seattlebike.org for more details.  Ride leader Debby Grant 425 778-5530 debby@jaygrant.com.


Freewheeling Wednesdays  (every Wednesday) Will resurrect this ride from years past. These are SOCIAL / MODERATE  with regroups 25 -45 mile the route for the following week will be decided at lunch this week.  The first ride will be 35~ miles (A) and start at 9:30 a.m. at legion Park in Everett. Contact Warren Bare at 425-743-7593 or warrenbare@verizon.net

Tuesday & Thursday, The Bergeron Loop. Departing promptly at 10am every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 92nd Street Park at the corner of 92nd St. and Mukilteo Speedway. Ride to Snohomish via Casino Rd and the River Road, to Everett, then south to Casino Road and back to 92nd Street. This is a 40 mile ride.  Terrain A-B and the pace moderate. Bring a treat for Klondike the Clydesdale.  Actually, he's a Belgian, but he loves apples. For the month of June, the Ride Leader will be John Marshall.  Contact me at 425-422-2370.

Wednesday evenings June 7, 14, 21, 28. Everett Transit Station Start 6pm. Meet south end of west parking lot for a 20+, A/B terrain, moderate/Brisk paced ride.  Contact Tim Wise 425-754-7916, tcjkwise@verizon.net. Heavy rain cancels.

June 1
st & June 8th Thursday evenings: Meet at Rotary Park , on the Lowell River Road. 5:30 p.m., 18 miles, low moderate pace, call if in doubt about the weather. Dinner after. Dan & Elaine Scott 425-355-4510


WEEKEND

Saturday, June 3rd:  Snohomish to Rotary Park & Ice Cream.   Meet Patty at 10:00 a.m. for a ride to Rotary Park. We  will ride the Lowell River Road at a Social Pace.   Heavy rain cancels. Possible ice cream stop after the ride.   For more info, call Patty before 8:00pm.    360-435-0146.

Sunday June 4th – FARMER’S MARKET RIDE:  Silver Lake to North Everett, approximately 23-25 miles, social pace, A terrain, some B.  Meet at Thornton Sullivan Park at Silver Lake; start 10am.  Bring $$ for lunch at Meyer’s Deli at the Marina, and bring panniers / baskets / whatever, if you choose to carry home goods from Market.  Contact ride leader Mike Dahlstrom, 425-337-0887.  Rain cancels.

Saturday, June 10th:  Breakfast Ride.  Meet Patty at 8:30 a.m. at Jensen Park for a ride to the Stilliguamish Senior Center for breakfast. Social Pace,  Heavy rain cancels. For more info, call before 8:00pm,  360-435-0146. (Breakfast cost is $3.50 & includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee & juice) 

 

Sunday June 18  Fidalgo Island and More Start at Rexville Grange at 9:30 for this 45 mile social A/B ride. Lunch in Anacortes, Rain cancels and contact Warren Bare for info –at  (425) 743-7593 or warrenbare@verizon.net.


June 24th, Saturday
- Lopez Island – Social paced 30 to 40 mile ride.  We will be catching the 10AM ferry to Lopez and return on the 3:35PM; recent cuts have reduced the schedule available.  NOTE, there is not an earlier return ferry available and we’ll be on the island for about 5 hours so we will not be rushing.  We’ll plan on the side trip to Spencer Spit and in general taking our time.  I will be starting from downtown Anacortes that is about 4 miles from the ferry landing.  Those desiring the slightly shorter distance or to avoid the climb out of the ferry landing when we return can meet us at the Ferry landing.  We will lunch at Lopez Village prior to catching the return ferry.  There is a small restaurant and a bakery at the village or you can bring your own.  Terry plans on coming along on here scooter to provide limited SAG.   If you want join me starting in Anacortes please call (360-653-2384) for a starting point, I haven’t worked out a place for parking.  Rain cancels.  If you have questions I can be contacted at (360) 653-2384 or by e-mail at michael.snodgrass@verizon.net

Saturday, June 24th:  Snohomish to Machias & North.  Meet Patty at 9:00 a.m. at  Maple & Pine Streets in Snohomish for a ride along the Centennial Trail and explore the new section. If you haven't ridden the entire trail come along on this ride where you can explore it.  We will ride at a Social Pace.  Heavy Rain cancels. Bring  snacks to eat along the way & $ for ice cream at the end of the ride. For more info, call before 8:00 pm 360-435-0146.                

FUTURE BIKE RIDES:

July 15 – 16, Sat/Sun: BIKES rides STP.  At this time, two BIKES members are registered and planning to ride at a moderate pace.  Interested in a social pace?  Find a partner and start training.  Ride leader Debby Grant.  For more details 425 778-5530 debby@jaygrant.com

San Juan Summer – are you interested in cruising the islands?  I’m looking at additional rides to San Juan and Fidalgo Islands with Guemes Island as a possible.  If you are interested I’d like some input on schedule to help out with participation.  Any of your thoughts will be appreciated.  I can be contacted at (360) 653-2384 or by e-mail at michael.snodgrass@verizon.net  

 

 

Do you have a favorite ride you would like to lead?  Post it on the website.  It’s easy.  Email me if you have any  questions. tcjkwise@verizon.net 

There are usually several ad hoc rides listed on the website under Ride Changes.  Be sure to look there for any last minute changes or additions.  http://www.bikesclub.org/html/ride_changes.htm 

BICYCLE HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL BIKE RIDES.

 
 
   

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