October  2009

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

Monthly Ride Calendar
 

Weekday Rides

Monday Morning Motoring — Meet at Haller Middle School (600 East First St., Arlington — where McClinchy Mile begins) for a 10am start, 35-60+ miles, brisk 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 your 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, brisk 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.

Wednesday Evenings — Everett Transit Center Rides.  Meet at the Everett Transit Center for a 6pm start, about 20 miles, high-moderate to brisk pace, A-C terrain.  Ride leader Bob Nyberg, bobnyberg@msn.com.  Check the Ride Changes page for updates.  Lights required.  Rain cancels.

 Weekend Rides

 Saturday , October 3rd – Sisters Club Ride: Start 10am at The Harmon Hub, 203 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma,  http://hub.harmonbrewingco.com/  12 Mile Option - all paved Scott Pierson Trail (longer if you ride from the Hub to the trail, on roads) or (leave your bike on the car, will provide map to drive to the trailhead).  25 Mile Option -Tour of Tacoma plus ride over the new bridge to Gig Harbor. Some hills, social pace.  35-40 Mile Option - some hills, faster pace, probably to Steilacoom and back.  All groups will return to the Hub for no host beverages and snacks following the ride.  Sponsored by Sister Clubs BIKES, The Capital Bicycle Club, Cyclists of Greater Seattle (COGS), Tacoma Wheelmen’s Bicycle Club and West Sound Cycling Club.  Bikes leader Debby Grant debby@jaygrant.com or 206 353-0249.  Call to make carpool arrangements and/or RSVP.  Rain cancels.

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