May  2008

Home
Newsletter Page 1
Newsletter Page 2
Newsletter Page 3
Newsletter Page 4
Newsletter Page 5
Newsletter Page 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.I.K.E.S.  Ride & Event Schedule

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

May Ride Calendar

Weekend Rides

Saturday, May 3rd. Camano Climb.  Check website at http://stanwoodvelosport.com/page.cfm?PageID=37  44 miles.


Sunday, May 4 - McCollum Park-Snohomish-Everett - Starting at 9:30 at McCollum Park and Ride parking lot. Social moderate pace with regroups. 30-35 Miles. Leader Tim Wise (425-754-7916) tcjkwise@verizon.net

 
Saturday, May 10th. Snohomish - Monroe - Sultan - Snohomish.  Starts at 9:00 in Snohomish at the Centennial trail.(On Maple before Pine).  45 miles. Pace: moderate/brisk, terrain:C.  Call Pier (425)349-5065 or email: fiorepg@gte.net


Sunday May 11 Snohomish- Sultan Meet near the public restrooms at 9.30 and will go to Sultan for lunch .A/B terrain, social with regroups, rain cancels and here is a link of the route http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=233138 Contact Warren Bare (425) 743-7593 warrenbare@verizon.net.


Saturday, May 17th.Snohomish - Monroe - Westwick rd - Spada rd - Meadow lk rd. - Carlson - Snohomish.  Starts at 9:00 in Snohomish at the Centennial trail.  (On Maple before Pine). 37 miles. Pace: moderate/brisk, terrain:D. Call Pier (425)349-5065 or email: fiorepg@gte.net


Saturday, May 17. Yakima Valley wine tasting. A 35 mile ride with stops at 6 or seven wineries along the route. This will be at a slow to moderate pace to accommodate most riders. Camping is available at Yakima Sportsman State Park (reservations recommended) and motels are nearby for those who prefer this. We will again do a Saturday group dinner for those who wish to participate. Please call Jack @ 360-435-5978 for questions and so we can get an idea of head count for dinner.

Sunday, May 18 The traditional ride is from the west side of Yakima to Naches. If there is interest I will lead this ride of about 35 miles. There is also a canyon ride on Sunday so if there is more interest in doing this ride we will opt for that .

Saturday May 24th. Kingston – Poulsbo Arrive at the Ferry Terminal at 9:00 to catch the 9:20 sailing. We will do a social/ moderate ride to Port Gamble, Poulsbo for lunch and  Suquamish on the return to the ferry. Contact Warren Bare (425) 743-7593 warrenbare@verizon.net

 

 

RIDE CHANGES
If you’re wondering if a ride is still happening in the pouring rain, or whether a new ride has been scheduled for a beautiful day, check out the “Ride Changes” section of our website.

This page is a great resource for last-minute happenings. Page down through the entries because sometimes new rides can get buried a bit.  Contact webmaster@bikesclub.org if you’d like to post something on the page

Ride Guide

PACE TERRAIN
   
Leisurely / Under 10 MPH A   Mostly flat / Norman Road
Social / 10–13 MPH B   Rolling Terrain /  McClinchy Mile
Moderate / 13-16 MPH C   Rolling steeper hills / Kitsap Peninsula
Brisk / 16-18 MPH  D   Difficult Terrain /  Whidbey Island
Strenuous / Over 18 MPH E   Very Difficult / RAMROD

                                                                                                                                                               

Use this chart and the ride description to determine if a particular ride is right for you. Don’t take on 50 miles when you haven’t done 20, but don’t be afraid to start out with us on a 20-30 mile ride if your butt and legs have handled 15.

 

 
 
   

Copyright © 2008 B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County