March   2006

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B.I.K.E.S.  Ride & Event Schedule

March Rides


Monday afternoons, March 6 &13:  Burke Gilman / Sammamish River Trails.  Start time 2:45 PM.  Social pace, A terrain, 10 to 35 miles.  Precipitation cancels.  (Its a good idea to bring a drink, snack, extra inner tube, long gloves, 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.  Ride leader Bill Lutterloh 360-668-9554.

Monday afternoons, March 20 & 27:  Centennial Trail Rides.  On the 20th start at Machias Station.  On the 27th start at the south (Snohomish) end of trail at the northeast corner of Maple and Pine.  Start time 2:45 PM.  Social pace, A terrain, 10 to 35 miles.  Precipitation cancels.  (Its a good idea to bring a drink, snack, extra inner tube, long gloves, and rain resistant top.)  Ride leader Bill Lutterloh 360-668-9554.  

Tuesdays Training Ride (March 7 & 21):  Here is a 20-mile ride from North Everett to Snohomish via River Road and back via the trestle.  The ride starts from Neighbors Café at 15th and Rucker at 10 a.m.  This is a moderate paced ride with A terrain.  We will regroup as necessary but will not have a food stop until the end, when those who would like can have a sandwich at Neighbors.  Ride leader is Mason Rutledge, rutledge3m@earthlink.net or 425-789-1175.  Rain cancels.

Saturday March 4  (5)  Arlington - Stanwood route-painting ride (this maybe the 5th if unable to do it the 4th). Social, 9:30 start with a food stop somewhere along the ride. Rain cancels and contact Warren Bare at (425) 743-7593 or warrenbare@verizon.net

Saturday March 4  (5)  Arlington - Granite Falls - Machias route-painting ride (this maybe the 5th if unable to do it the 4th). Moderate, B/C terrain, rain cancels, contact Dan for start time at 425.355.4510

Sunday March 5   Sunday Arlington-Granite Falls paint and ride. 30 miles moderate pace with stops, rolling hills. We will be painting for the McClinchy mile so will have frequent stops which should suit some riders that may not be up to a moderate pace at this time of year. Bring some lunch as we will not stop for snacks. Check with the ride leader as this may be cancel if we see wet roads. Leader: Jack 360-435-5978

Saturday March 11  Ride the McClinchy Mile!!

Saturday  March 11 Saturday: ACHIEVE. Join me at the McClinchy Mile and ride the Stanwood loop. Approximately 33 miles at a steady social pace on A terrain. Ride time about 3 hours. We'll do the route in reverse, starting in Stanwood at around 11:00 a.m. Adverse weather won't cancel the McClinchy but it may cancel this ride. Ride leader Debby Grant, 425 778-5530 or debby@jaygrant.com.

Sunday March 12   OPEN  Check the Ride Changes Webpage for any last minute changes.

Saturday March 18  OPEN  Check the Ride Changes Webpage for any last minute changes.

Sunday March 19   Seattle Exploratory Ride
- see ride updates on web for details. Dan & Elaine Scott 425.355.4510

Saturday March 25  Marysville Miles
– 30 to 45 mile ride starting midday from Alan Creek Elementary; social to moderate pace over A/B terrain to suit riders.  Bring a sandwich and drink and join me for hot soup at my house, only 4 blocks away, at end of ride. Planning to start mid-morning (9 or10) call Mike Snodgrass at (360) 653-2384 for actual time.  Rain or ice cancels.

Sunday March 26
: ACHIEVE. McCollum Park to 3rd Place Books for lunch. Approximately 30 miles at a steady social pace. Ride time about three hours. Mostly A terrain with some B. Meet at McCollum Park for a 10:00 a.m. start. Rain, sleet, snow or freezing weather may cancel. Ride leaders Debby Grant and Tim Wise. debby@jaygrant or 425 778-5530.


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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