B.I.K.E.S.  Ride & Event Schedule

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

September Ride Calendar

Weekday Rides

MEANDERING MONDAYS:  These are Social pace with regroups, 25 to 40+ miles, varied terrain and a food / snack stop along the way.  Check the ride changes page or contact Warren Bare at (425) 743-7593 or email warrenbare@verizon.net for start location and start time.

FREEWHEELING WEDNESDAYS:  These relaxed social paced 25/40+ mile rides with regroups, varied terrain happen every Wednesday, weather permitting. Next week’s route is chosen by the group at the lunch /food stop this week. For info call Warren Bare at (425) 743-7593 or email warrenbare@verizon.net . Will try to have particulars on the Ride Changes page of the web site by Tuesday am.

Wednesday Evenings: Everett Station Ride.  Meet 5:45 pm at the South end of the Transit Center parking lot, 33rd St and Smith Ave. Ride starts at 6 pm, for a high moderate to brisk paced ride of 18 to 28 miles over A/B terrain. With a large turnout we will divide into slower and faster paced groups. Check the Ride Changes page for any last minute changes, since the start location may vary.
Ride Coordinator Bob N 206-795-1363 bobnyberg@msn.com.

Monday, September 3rd:  Labor Day Lunch at Ivar's on Lake Union:  Bothell to Ivar"s Salmon House via Burke Gilman Trail (traffic noise should be less because it is not a work-day and some north bound lanes are closed on I-5.)  Start at 10:45am at Sammamish River Park on southwest corner of 102nd Avenue NE (overpass) & Sammamish River in Bothell.  Includes a lunch stop.  Distance: 30 miles.  Pace: Social.  Terrain: A.  Rain cancels.  (Its a good idea to bring an extra inner tube and drink.)  Cell phone day of ride 425-870-6418.  Ride Leader Bill Lutterloh 360-668-9554.


Monday/Thursday, September 10th, 27th:  Whidbey Island.  Meet at  9:00am at the Harbour Pointe Evangelical Lutheran Church at 5425 Harbour Pointe Boulevard, Mukilteo.  We will catch the 9:30 ferry ($4.95) and ride the south part of the island.  Bring snacks – cappuccino in Langley.  Distance: 45 miles.  Pace: social/moderate.  Terrain: D.  Ride leader Pier (425)349-5065 or email: fiorepg@gte.net  Day of the ride emergency phone: 206 295-9661.

September 12 – 16:  Idaho Trails Adventure.  Ride will be social pace and A & maybe a little B terrain.  It will include the Hiawatha Trail with 10 tunnels and 7 high bridges, the west 45 miles of the Trail of the Coeur d' Alenes, west 10 miles of the Spokane Centennial Trail, and some North Idaho trails.  Maximum mileage per day is 45 miles. All trails are paved except the Hiawatha Trail which will require mountain, hybrid, or cross bikes. We will stay at the Ameritel Inn at 333 Ironwood Drive, Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814.  Phone for reservations is 208-665-9000.  Other motels or camping near city are fine. Let me know if you are coming.  Ride Leader: Bill Lutterloh , 360-668-9554.

Thursday, September 13th:  The Alan Bergeron Loop variation.  Meet at 9:00am at the Harbour Pointe Evangelical Lutheran Church at 5425 Harbour Pointe Boulevard, Mukilteo.  Route: Mukilteo-Lowell-Snohomish-Lake Stevens-Everett-Mukilteo with frequent regroups.  Distance: 52 miles.  Pace: moderate.  Terrain: B.  Ride leader Pier (425)349-5065 or email: fiorepg@gte.net  Day of the ride emergency phone: 206 295-9661.

Monday, September 17th:  Mukilteo - Golden Gardens (Seattle) – Mukilteo.  Meet at 10:00am at the Harbour Pointe Evangelical Lutheran Church at 5425 Harbour Pointe Boulevard, Mukilteo.  Route: Mukilteo - Edmonds - Seattle - Mukilteo.  Distance: 55 miles.  Pace: social/moderate.  Terrain: D.  Ride leader Pier (425)349-5065 or email: fiorepg@gte.net  Day of the ride emergency phone: 206 295-9661.

Monday, September 24th:  Mukilteo - Snohomish -Monroe – Mukilteo.  Meet at 9:00am at the Harbour Pointe Evangelical Lutheran Church at 5425 Harbour Pointe Boulevard, Mukilteo.  Return via High Bridge Rd - Lowell-Larimer Rd with frequent regroups.  Distance: 53 Miles.  Pace: moderate/brisk.  Terrain: C.  Ride leader Pier (425)349-5065 or email fiorepg@gte.net  Day of the ride emergency phone: 206 295-9661.

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. editor@bikesclub.org 

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.