B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County

Rides will be social pace and A & maybe a little B terrain. It will include the East section of the Spokane Centennial Trail, the Hiawatha Trail with 10 tunnels and 7 high bridges, the Northern Pacific Trail with a tunnel, the west 45 miles of the Trail of the Coeur d' Alenes, and the west section of the Spokane Centennial Trail.

Maximum mileage per day is 45 miles. Most trails are paved but 2 are gravel which will require mountain, hybrid, or cross bikes. (Mountain bikes can be rented for at least one of the gravel trails.) Bring at least 2 headlights and a tail light. (I have some lights you can borrow if you let me know.)

We will each need to carry at least the equivalent of 2 water bottles of fluid. 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.

Leave Snohomish area @ 7 AM, breakfast at Sultan Bakery about 7:45 AM, and Lunch in Moses Lake.

Keep in touch by cell phone. Mine is 425.870.6418. We will start bike riding on the East Spokane River Centennial Trail Thursday, Sept 4 about 3 PM. Take Argonne Road exit from I-90 and go north across river then east about 3 blocks and south to a small parking area with restrooms adjacent to trail.

Bill Lutterloh Phone: 360.668.9554 Email: LutterlohB@GMail.com

September 13 & 14 Birch Bay Club Weekend.

Join us for peaceful riding on quiet roads.

Saturday ride to the Lynden Bakery, with foodie stops along the way (think cheese, apples).

Sunday ride to the Peace Arch park.

If you're only able to ride on Saturday be sure to join us for potluck dinner on the beach that evening.

Camp at the state park or motel or hostel <<http://www.birchbayhostel.org/>.

Possible additional rides on the Friday or Monday.

Contact Dan & Elaine Scott 425-355-4510

Interurban and Centennial Trail maps

Community Transit has recently published the detailed Interurban and Centennial Trail maps on our website, www.communitytransit.org. You may request a hard copy of the entire map by calling 425-353-7433.

B.I.K.E.S SUGGESTION BOX

Click on the link above to send suggestions, questions and website related ideas to the BIKES Club Board Members.

Pictures from the Storage locker project that
Warren, Bill Weber and Tim Wise worked on.

Road Closure Information

King County

http://www.metrokc.gov/tran.htm

Construction projects

http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdot/roads/cip/default.aspx

Snohomish County

http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Public_Works/Divisions/road_maint/road_closures.htm
Road_Maint/Road_Closures.htm

Washington recently joined a handful of other states offering specialty license plates featuring the "Share the Road" message. The Bicycle Alliance of Washington, the only state wide voice for bicyclists, worked with the Washington State Department of Licensing on the design and approval process.

The idea of the plates is to raise awareness of bicyclists' rights to safely use the road.

The plates can only be purchased from the Department of Licensing for $40.00 plus any applicable fees.
The Bicycle Alliance will receive $28.00 from each plate sold and renewed. The twenty-eight dollars are tax deductible.

The Alliance will use the proceeds to fund safety and education programs, including providing mini grants to schools and community groups to fund programs and projects.

Follow this link to visit Bicycle Alliance of Washington for more information

B.I.K.E.S is a Snohomish County bicycle club that promotes cycling for fun and exercise.
Volunteer ride leaders sponsor rides each weekend year-round,
and some leaders maintain regular weekday ride schedules.

If you would like to join, just complete the online application form and mail it to the address
provided along with your registration fee.

B.I.K.E.S rides range anywhere from 10 to 100 miles in length, with varying levels of difficulty.
Upcoming rides and contact information are posted in the club's monthly newsletter,
Chainwheel Chatter.

The Snohomish County area is hilly (mostly gently rolling) and the climate is temperate.
Routes generally follow scenic valleys or lowlands with views of farm lands, rivers,
lakes and snow-capped peaks.
Some rides are scheduled for the scenic San Juan Islands, others for Eastern Washington
(where the sun shines more often), and still others further south in the Seattle area.
Club dues are $15 (individual) and $20 (includes family).

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