December  2009

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B.I.K.E.S.  Ride & Event Schedule

   BICYCLE HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL BIKE RIDES

Weekday Rides

 Monday Morning Motoring - Meet at Haller Middle School (600 East First St., Arlington - where McClinchy Mile begins) for a 10am start, 25-35+ miles,  Moderate pace, A-C terrain.  We usually do a route that includes all or part of the Centennial Trail, though some days we go north on Hwy 9.  Bring snacks and hydration, we stop when we need to but we don't take too long.  Ride leader Rick Schranck (425-737-8445).  Please call the day before or by 9am if you are going to show up as I might start earlier or later, depending on weather. Also check the Ride Changes page for updates.  Rain cancels.

 AWW (Arlington Wednesday Workout) - Meet at Haller Middle School (600 East First St., Arlington - where McClinchy Mile begins) for a 10am start, 35-60 miles, Moderate pace, A-C terrain.  We usually do a route that includes all or part of the Centennial Trail, though some days we go north on Hwy 9.  Bring snacks and hydration, we stop when we need to but we don't take too long.  Ride leaders Rod McDonald (425-359-6710) and Rick Schranck (425-737-8445).  Please call the day before or by 9am if you are going to show up as we might start earlier or later, depending on weather. Also check the Ride Changes page for updates.  Rain cancels.

 

Weekend Rides

Sunday Dec. 6. Mill Creek ramble, approx. 22 mi. 10:00am start @Emerson ES on 7th Ave. Food stop extremely likely. Lousy weather cancels. http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Everett-Mall-Mill-Creek-Ramble   Dan  & Elaine Scott 425-355-4510.

 Saturday Dec 12 Modified Bergeron Route starting at Paine Field Community Park 11928 Beverly Park Rd at 10:00 AM. Social pace around 38 miles and a food stop along the way. Contact Warren Bare at 425-478-9594 and Ice, snow or steady rain will cancel.

 Sunday Dec 13 Java Mud Loop - 10am start at McCollum Park.  About 25 miles, A-B terrain, social/moderate pace.  This is all about java stops.  We’ll find at least three coffee houses or bakeries where you can warm your insides and indulge your sweet tooth if desired. Loop around Silver Lake, travel up to Everett and along Marine View Drive.  Severe weather cancels.  Ride leader Debby Grant 206 353-0249 or debby@jaygrant.com.

 Saturday Dec 19th  Riverside ramble,  bring lights and more lights, we will start at 5:00 PM from the North East corner of Garfield park take a leisurely ride around the north Everett area to view decorations. Return in about an hour for a warm beverage by a fire. Ride leaders Tom and Bill Weber  More info call 425 327 3516.


Mike Dahlstrom
is the January ride coordinator.

Ride leaders can simply send their ride ideas to the “leadaride” address, then the email will automatically    forward to the current month’s ride coordinator. leadaride@bikesclub.org

Ride leaders can simply send their ride ideas to the “leadaride” address, then the email will be automatically forwarded to that month’s ride coordinator.

 

Ride Guide

PACE TERRAIN
   
Leisurely / Under 10 MPH A   Mostly flat / Norman Road
Social / 10–14 MPH B   Rolling Terrain /  McClinchy Mile
Moderate / 14-16 MPH C   Rolling steeper hills / Kitsap Peninsula
Brisk / 16-18 MPH D   Difficult Terrain /  Whidbey Island
Strenuous / Over 18 MPH E   Very Difficult / RAMROD

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.

 
 
   

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