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

Bainbridge Island loop with trails (03 Apr 2026)

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:20:00 GMT

Bainbridge Island Loop

With trails in parks and many viewpoints

depart Seattle on the 9:35am

return on 2:55pm

Ride Leader: Christine Tweedy 206-841-7963

Ride will depart and finish at: Seattle Colman Ferry Terminal

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Start time: 9:35am ferry departure

Length: 44 Miles.

Pace: moderate

Terrain: mixed terrain 3200 feet of elevation gain.

Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54473660

The route includes some trails in three different parks on Bainbridge.

pack a snack and lunch and we will stop at viewpoints and can also stop for coffee ( group choice)

Anacortes & Guemes Island Mod Ride @ 9 AM (04 Apr 2026)

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Anacortes & Guemes Island Mod Ride @ 9 AM

A bigger than normal day ride bike adventure with friends and ferry rides.

Ride leader: Rick Proctor 425-293-3153. BikeHound@comcast.net

Moderate (14 – 16 mph) to brisk (16 - 18 mph) pace expected, 45 miles, A/B/C terrain with ~2,400 feet of elevation gain. Frequent regroups and rest stops expected along the way.

Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM roll out at the March's Point Park & Ride, 8147 S March Point Rd, east of Anacortes. Porta-potty usually nearby.

We'll ride on paved trails and roads with a couple short sections of hard-pack gravel, ride around March's Point, ride the Tommy Thompson Trail bridge over Fidalgo Bay both ways, take the Skagit County Ferry to Guemes Island, ride around the island like bicycle tourists, stop at the Guemes Island General Store (mile 28) for lunch, take the ferry back to Anacortes and continue through Washington Park on the west side of Anacortes, then return to March's Point Park & Ride.

Guemes Island Ferry info:

You must buy your own ferry fare. NO CASH. Credit or debit card ONLY.
Ferry fares per online 2026 info at time of this ride posting:
- Senior (65+) & bicycle $7.25.
- Adult & bicycle $10.75.

RideWithGPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48256727 "Anacortes & Guemes Island Mod Ride Rev D by RAP". All riders should have this route with them in either paper or electronic form, or good knowledge of the area, in case of separation from the ride leader.

This route may have tight turns and short sections with narrow gravel paths and is intended for 2-wheel road or gravel bikes ridden by experienced bicyclists.

Foul weather or other awesome event cancels, check your e-mail/text for ride updates.

E-Bike Riders Read This: E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

Metric Century Tulip Ride (06 Apr 2026)

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Metric Century Tulip Ride

The tulips are early this year!

Ride Leader: Christine Tweedy 206-841-7963

Ride will depart and finish at: Stanwood I-5 park and ride

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Start time: 10am

Length: 63 Miles.

Pace: moderate and some brisk

Terrain: 1200 feet of elevation gain.

Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54464967

includes a stop in La Conner, stops at tulips viewing and Mt Vernon break at the river view point

bring snacks and lunch

Due to the length of routes, riders should be prepared to ride on everything from busy highways to country roads with limited shoulders and varying pavement conditions.

Echo Lake-Green Lake loop steady pace (06 Apr 2026)

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet at Echo Lake, Shoreline, near the restroom at 9:45 for a 10:00 start. Ride approximately 24 miles at a steady pace (12-14mph) on a route similar to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31237268 We will make a couple changes in the Green Lake area from the mapped route. Food/coffee stop at PCC or similar.

Riders should be aware that though we try to pick quiet streets and roads, you will be sharing it with traffic. You should have the equipment to repair a flat on your bike. Steady rain/snow/excessive heat or smoke cancels. Check ride updates.

Group size set at 10 including ride leader. Restroom stops depend upon availability of facilities. E bike riders are responsible for knowing the BIKES club E bike policy found on our website.

Dan Scott 425-501-6198

Mill Creek & Maltby Mod Ride @ 10 AM (07 Apr 2026)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Mill Creek & Maltby Mod Ride @ 10 AM

Ride leader: Rick Proctor 425-293-3153, BikeHound@comcast.net

Meet 9:45 AM at Mill Creek Sports Park for a 10:00 AM roll out.

Moderate (14 – 16 mph) to brisk (16 - 18 mph) pace expected, 31 miles, 1,800 or so feet of gain A/B terrain. Mid-ride breaks. Coffee stop in Mill Creek Town Center a mile from the end of the route.

This route may have tight turns and short sections with narrow gravel paths and is intended for 2-wheel road or gravel bikes ridden by experienced bicyclists.

Ride With GPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52870262 "Mill Creek - Maltby Mod Ride RAP". It is recommended all riders have this route with them in either paper or electronic form, or good knowledge of the area, in case of separation from the ride leader.

Foul weather or other awesome event cancels, check your e-mail or text for ride updates.

E-Bike Riders Read This: E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

Pre-meeting Social Dinner (09 Apr 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This is an optional no-host dinner (that means you buy your own meal) and pre-meeting socialization time for any BIKES Club members and guests, and friends too!

5:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Bros. Pizza, 1919 Hewitt Ave, Everett.

Pro tip: Happy Hour finishes at 5:00, so if you want to take advantage of HH, get there a little early.

All-Member Club Meeting (09 Apr 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Club all-member meetings are held the second Thursdays in September, November, February, April, and May.

Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Snohomish County PUD building, 2320 California St., Everett, WA 98201.

Optional no-host dinner & pre-meeting socialization 5:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Bros. Pizza, 1919 Hewitt Ave, Everett.

Agenda:

Quorum Present

Introductions

Program - Paul Heydron & Asian bike touring

State of the Club

Some Financial Stuff

Advocacy Update

Officer and Board Member Nominations

Other Business & News

Please do not forward this meeting notice or post on social media.

All members, friends, and guests are welcome! No registration needed, just show up.

Stanwood P&R - Big Lake Mod Ride @ 9 AM (10 Apr 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Stanwood P&R – Big Lake Mod Ride @ 9 AM

Ride leader: Rick Proctor, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153

Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM rollout. Moderate (14 – 16 mph) to brisk (16 - 18 mph) pace expected. 56 miles and about 2,584 feet of gain, A & B and perhaps some C terrain. Frequent regroups.

Ride from Stanwood Park & Ride mostly northerly on country roads, then east on Little Mountain Road to loop around Big Lake. Rest & lunch stop at the BLG (Big Lake Grocery) at mile 25. We'll return from Big Lake via Mountain View Road and ride through east Mt Vernon. Other rest and regroup stops expected too.

New Ride with GPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53291788 "Stnwd P&R - Conway, BigLake & Mt Vernon by RAP". It is recommended all riders have this route with them in either paper or electronic form, or good knowledge of the area, in case of separation from the ride leader.

This route may have tight turns and short sections with narrow gravel paths and is intended for 2-wheel road or gravel bikes ridden by experienced bicyclists.

Foul weather or other awesome event cancels, check your e-mail or text for ride updates.

E-Bike Riders Read This: E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

Pre-meeting Social Dinner (14 May 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This is an optional no-host dinner (that means you buy your own meal) and pre-meeting socialization time for any BIKES Club members and guests, and friends too!

5:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Bros. Pizza, 1919 Hewitt Ave, Everett.

Pro tip: Happy Hour finishes at 5:00, so if you want to take advantage of HH, get there a little early.

All-Member Club Meeting (14 May 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Club all-member meetings are held the second Thursdays in September, November, February, April, and May.

Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Snohomish County PUD building, 2320 California St., Everett, WA 98201.

Optional no-host dinner & pre-meeting socialization 5:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Bros. Pizza, 1919 Hewitt Ave, Everett.

Agenda:

Quorum Present
Introductions

Program

State of the Club
Some Financial Stuff
Advocacy Update
Other Business & News

Please do not forward this meeting notice or post on social media.

All members, friends, and guests are welcome! No registration needed, just show up.

Yakima Tour 2026 (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Yakima Area Tour 2026

DATES HAVE CHANGED!!!

(By one day) See details below!

The canyon ride date and time are official and pre-registration is open.

The dates have been moved by one day to accommodate the May club meeting, which is the designated yearly meeting to elect club officers. The Saturday, Sunday, and Monday rides stay the same. The Friday ride has been moved from being the first ride to being the last ride, now scheduled for Tuesday.

I will be posting the individual rides in the next few days. You will need to register for each ride you would like to do. This allows people to sign up for some or all of the rides instead of the whole tour.

If the registration is full and you would like to do the ride, please put yourself on the waitlist. It'll get sorted out in the system and you'll be welcome on the ride.

Pace is steady, except for the Canyon Ride which is self paced. The rides on Saturday and Monday maybe slightly less scenic than last year's ride from Moxee to Zillah and back, but also a lot less hilly.

Saturday May 16^t^h, Zillah, Toppenish, Wapato: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53336928
Sunday May 17^th, The Canyon: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49383393
Monday May 18^th, Sunnyside Gravel: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53336955
Tuesday May 19^th ride option 1, the Tieton ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48006240
Tuesday May 19^th ride option 2, The Yakima Greenway: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50558331

If you opt for a VRBO or Airbnb accommodation, please be sure to stay west of 16th street. That means a higher street number than 16th.

I'll be staying in Zillah.

Ride Leader contact info:

Paul Heydron

Questions? Email is best: mailto:paulhh.wa@gmail.com (If you use my old email address, paulh.wa@comcast.net, it's likely I will not see your email.

Cell: + 1 425 344 1543

Wapato - Donald - Zillah - Toppenish (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Wapato - Donald - Zillah - Toppenish - Wapato

Yakima Tour Steady Ride

We'll take 38 mile loop through the agricultural area on the east and west sides of the Yakima River. Total elevation gain is around 1000'. Both Ride With GPS and my legs tell me the max grade is around 5% (no 12% like last year's traffic avoidance hill).

The route looks like this: 38 mile loop from Wapato

Meet at 9:45 at the Wapato Community Center for a 10:00 roll out. Last time I was there (a while ago), there were bathrooms at the community center. If there is an event at the community center, there is street parking or a lot a couple of blocks east at the Wapato Sports Park.

If you are already registered for the Yakima Region tour and want to do this ride, please register for this also!

As many of us found out last year, May weather can be unpredictable. It may be sunny. It may be rainy. It may be both. Please be sure to check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.

Zillah is about half way, so we have three options for lunch:

1. No lunch stop

2. El Ranchito (Where we had lunch last year. Great bike parking, slow, pricey, very good.)

3. Taqueria La Plazita (Not so good bike parking, less expensive, probably faster, on the Taco & Tamale trail map!)

If you have a preference, email me. I'm sure different people will prefer different options, so I'll see what input I get and make a decision so I can call ahead if necessary.

Ride Leader: Paul Heydron, + 1 425 344 1543, mailto:paulhh.wa@gmail.com

Disclaimers: E-bike welcome, please read and comply with the club e-bike policy. Bring snacks, enough to drink and the usual fix-it stuff, especially flat repair type fix-it stuff. I recommend the equivalent of two water bottles.

Yakima Canyon Ride (17 May 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Yakima Canyon

The Essentials

Where: S Canyon Road at the Roza Recreational Area

When: Sunday, May 17th, 2025 @ 9:45AM for a 10:00AM rollout

Pace: Steady (12 - 14 mph)

Route 1: The Official Route, 35.1 miles, 1,364' of elevation gain

Ride Leader: Paul Heydron, + 1 425 344 1543, mailto:paulhh.wa@gmail.com

If you are already registered for the Yakima Region tour and want to do this ride, please register for this also! You also need to register for the event!

The Description

This ride is an annual event that benefits Crime Stoppers of Yakima County. You need to do two things. First, register for the this ride here, with BIKES Club. Second, you need to register and pay for the ride here. Registration is open.

Now, about the ride ...

The ride starts at the south end at the Roza Recreation area and heads to the north end of the canyon at the Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center near Thrall Road. It's a pleasant 17.5 miles out, slightly up hill and usually against the wind, which of course makes the way back slightly downhill and usually with the wind.

Please read the description on the registration we site. They state there will be "light snacks and water along the route". There's not a lot in the canyon, so plan to bring enough to eat and drink and consider the light snacks and water as bonus. I would assume nothing except at the Thrall road turn around.

Nuts and Bolts

HAVE A FLASHING TAIL LIGHT! A headlight is good too.

The last time I was at Roza it was a pit toilet. I can't imagine it being closed when they hold the ride, but I can imagine it being pretty ... adventurous. Plan accordingly.

Remember to bring essential bike tools - especially flat repair equipment, sunscreen, and plenty to drink.

The mean daily high temperature is around 75F in mid-May. It can be substantially hotter or colder though. May is usually pretty dry, but not completely. Again, plan accordingly. The canyon can have it's own weather. Be prepared for wind.

Alternate Sunday Yakima Tour ride on the Mather Memorial scenic Highway in the Cascades (17 May 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Upper Yakima Valley to American Fork or at least close to Chinook Pass Steady Pace up and Moderate Back

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54108879

Meet Natches Greenway Trailhead parking lot - restrooms available

Sunday, May 17th, 2025 @ 9:45AM for a 10:00AM rollout - maybe earlier.

As an alternate to the Canyon ride, we'll hopefully ride the closed to through traffic Mather Memorial Highway (410) to at least closed gate 5 miles from Chinook pass - maybe further. Regardless of how far we go, it will be a scenic treat. I put the entire route on a diet and feel it's more sensible to enjoy the lower half of the climb - stopping at American Fork (Mount Rainer viewpoint). Per the WSDOT website the highway is not going to open till May 24th to through traffic (there will be vehicles on road just many less). The route will depend on weather conditions the day of the ride -anything can happen in May. This is out and back with you guessed it - over gradual climb over approximately 70 miles round trip with less than 3000 a foot elevation gain. I rode a few miles of 410 on the last day (Monday) of the Yakima Tour last year and can attest the road is indeed signed closed to through traffic - other cyclists I met verified "it's amazing riding". Drinks at the end of ride in Natches.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mbs/recreation/mather-memorial-parkway-sr-41

Ride leader - Lou Rivetti. 425-446-9019

Sunnyside Gravel Ride (18 May 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sunnyside Gravel Ride

Yakima Tour Steady Ride

We'll take 29 mile loop leaving from Sunnyside WA, head up (2-3%) for a while then cruise along the edge of a canal lateral for a while before heading back to Sunnyside. Total elevation gain is around 700'.

The route looks like this: Sunnyside Gravel Loop

Meet at 9:45 at Central Park in Sunnyside for a 10:00 roll out. Last time I was there (a while ago), there were bathrooms at the pool. Who knows if that's changed, so it might be a good idea to look for a stop along the way.

If you are already registered for the Yakima Region tour and want to do this ride, please register for this also!

As many of us found out last year, May weather can be unpredictable. It may be sunny. It may be rainy. It may be both. Please be sure to check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.

There is no planned lunch stop, but it's Sunnyside, so there will be tacos. Tacos El Pelon 2 and El Valle Family Mexican Restaurant get good reviews.

Ride Leader: Paul Heydron, + 1 425 344 1543, mailto:paulhh.wa@gmail.com

Disclaimer #1: E-bike welcome, please read and comply with the club e-bike policy. Bring snacks, enough to drink and the usual fix-it stuff, especially flat repair type fix-it stuff. I recommend the equivalent of two water bottles.

Disclaimer #2: I'll pre-ride this and make sure they haven't fenced off the route. If they have, I reserve the right to make a last minute route substitution. If so, it will be in the same general area.

Tieton or the Greenway (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Tieton and the Yakima Greenway

So this is where the weather went wrong last year ... Instead of a new route, we'll try this again and hope for better weather. Like last year there will be a choice of two rides.

If you are already registered for the Yakima Region tour and want to do this ride, please resister for this also!

The Essentials - Plan A

Where: Gilbert Park off of Lincoln Avenue, Yakima, WA

When: Saturday, May 17th, 2025 @ 10:30AM for a 10:45AM rollout

Pace: Steady (12 - 14 mph)

Route: Not Much in Tieton, 35.8 miles, 1,582' of elevation gain.

Ride Leader: Paul Heydron, + 1 425 344 1543, mailto:paulhh.wa@gmail.com

The Essentials - Plan B

Where: Chesterley Park of River Road, Yakima, WA

When: Saturday, May 17th, 2025 @ 10:30AM for a 10:45AM rollout

Pace: Steady (12 - 14 mph)

Route: Mostly like A Kinder, Gentler Trip to Naches, 32 miles, 819' of elevation gain

Ride Leader: Dan Scott, + 1 425 501 6198

Disclaimer #1: Dan may choose a different route and start location. If you choose this ride, be sure to check for updates!

Why two plans?

Firstly, some people may not want the hills between miles 4.5 and 8.5 on the ride to Tieton. I like the ride to Tieton, but it's challenging. Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, plan B is a backup for everyone in case of epic wind (and in last year's case, epic lightening.) The choice of which ride is yours.

Plan A Description

The plan is for a steady pace ride from the west side of Yakima out through Cowiche to Tieton and then returning along the Naches River via the Yakima Greenway Trail. We'll stop in Tieton for lunch, thus the later start. There's not a lot in Tieton, but the Nomad Kitchen, Panaderia Santos, and Don Mateo have good reputations. Of course you can bring your own lunch and there is also a convenience store. Lunch may be in Tieton City Park. The ride out along Summitview Road isn't the most peaceful. It's a busy road but has a wide shoulder. The route may be altered to take a few of the back roads, but expect a similar distance and elevation gain. We'll take the urban trail on the way back and return to the start through Yakima.

Plan B Description

The plan is for a steady pace ride from northwest Yakima to Naches and back using surface streets and the urban trail. The plan is for a coffee/lunch break in Naches ... and seeing an elk or goat if you're really, really lucky.

Nuts and Bolts

HAVE A FLASHING TAIL LIGHT! A headlight is good too.

No restroom at the start.

Remember to bring the usual stuff - snacks, a lunch if you want to pack it, essential bike tools - especially flat repair equipment, sunscreen, and plenty to drink.

The mean daily high temperature is around 75F in mid-May. It can be substantially hotter or colder though. May is usually pretty dry, but not completely. Plan accordingly.

San Juan Islands Mod Tour (07 Jun 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

San Juan Islands Mod Tour

Here is an opportunity for a bicycle tour of the San Juan Islands. Two (2) pace groups to choose from, hotel stays, restaurant meals, and the option for gear delivery by car. This mod ride will be co-ordinated and co-located with the steady ride.

Meeting Time & Location:

12:00 noon, Sunday June 7th in Anacortes at a parking lot in the SE corner of Q Ave & 9th St
This meeting is for the pre-ride briefing and to transfer any of your gear you want to put into the SAG car, then we will proceed to the Anacortes ferry area.
Cars cannot be left at this location for the duration of the tour.
The Anacortes ferry area is expected to be too busy and crowded to find a meeting place.
We expect to return on Friday, June 12th on the 11;30 AM ferry arrival in Anacortes.

Register:

If this mod tour looks like your kind of fun, register as soon as possible and make your lodging reservations as soon as possible.
Group size for each of the mod group and steady group limited to 6 each (12 total) or lodging availability, whichever is less.

Ride Leaders:

Rick Proctor for the moderate pace group, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153
Cindy Proctor for the steady pace group, proctorcj28@comcast.net, 425-293-3152.

The plan: Note: Ride With GPS routes will be provided later in an update.

Day 1 Sunday, June 7th:
- Travel from home to the meeting location described above. Those will do the whole trip by bike will move baggage to the car(s) going on the ferry.
- Bike riders who need to park their cars should drive to the Anacortes ferry area to find one of several pay lots to park their car, then ride their bike a 1/2 mile or so to the Anacortes ferry terminal to pay ferry fare to Lopez Island.
- Bike riders may also will ride 4 miles from the meeting area to the Anacortes ferry terminal to pay ferry fare to Lopez Island.
- No reservation required for bike riders. ORCA card suggested.
- Car drivers will drive to the Anacortes tool booth to pay ferry fare to Lopez Island. Car reservations strongly suggested.
- We’ll take the 1:55 PM ferry to Lopez Island then ride to Lopez Village for 3 nights. A few lodging options are available. The Lopez Islander Resort is suggested with king and double queen rooms on the ground floor and has a restaurant for dinner. Breakfast and market options are an easy mile in Lopez Village.

Day 2 Monday, June 8th:
- Ride either moderate or steady routes around Lopez Island.
- The mod route is 35 miles with 2,106 feet of gain.
- The steady route will be shorter and easier.

Day 3 Tuesday, June 9th:
- The mod group ride will load onto a car(s), take the 11 AM ferry to Orcas Island, drive to Eastsound, and ride to Mt Constitution and Olga. 28 miles and 3,608 feet of gain. We might even hike up the tower on the top of Mt Constitution for a spectacular 360-degree view. Return to Lopez Island via the 4:05 PM ferry.
- The steady group will do a different route on Lopez Island.

Day 4 Wednesday, June 10th:
- Travel via bike / car / ferry to Friday Harbor for 2 nights.
- There are numerous lodging options around Friday Harbor.
- The Friday Harbor Suites is suggested and is known to have a variety of rooms on the ground floor and an elevator for 2^nd floor rooms.
- Restaurants are about ½ mile in town.

Day 5 Thursday, June 11th:
- The mod ride is a 45-mile loop, 3,114 feet of gain, around San Juan Island with lots of stops including Roche Harbor, English Camp, American Camp, and Cattle Point.
- A couple of options could shorten and ease the mod ride.
- The steady ride will be a shorter & easier ride about the island.

Day 6 Friday, June 12th:
- Travel via bike / car / ferry back to Anacortes and on to home.

Reservations: The San Juan Islands are very popular, and everything will be booked soon. Hotels and ferries for cars will require reservations. No reservations required for bike travelers.

E-Bike Riders Read This: E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

San Juan Islands Steady Tour (07 Jun 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

San Juan Islands Steady Tour

Here is an opportunity for a bicycle tour of the San Juan Islands. Two (2) pace groups to choose from, hotel stays, restaurant meals, and the option for gear delivery by car. This steady ride will be co-ordinated and co-located with the mod ride.

Meeting Time & Location:

12:00 noon, Sunday June 7th in Anacortes at a parking lot in the SE corner of Q Ave & 9th St
This meeting is for the pre-ride briefing and to transfer any of your gear you want to put into the SAG car, then we will proceed to the Anacortes ferry area.
Cars cannot be left at this location for the duration of the tour.
The Anacortes ferry area is expected to be too busy and crowded to find a meeting place.
We expect to return on Friday, June 12th on the 11;30 AM ferry arrival in Anacortes.

Register:

If this steady tour looks like your kind of fun, register as soon as possible and make your lodging reservations as soon as possible.
Group size for each of the mod group and steady group limited to 6 each (12 total) or lodging availability, whichever is less.

Ride Leaders:

Cindy Proctor for the steady pace group, proctorcj28@comcast.net, 425-293-3152.
Rick Proctor for the moderate pace group, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153.

The plan: Note: Ride With GPS routes will be provided later in an update.

Day 1 Sunday, June 7th:
- Travel from home to the meeting location described above. Those will do the whole trip by bike will move baggage to the car(s) going on the ferry.
- Bike riders who need to park their cars should drive to the Anacortes ferry area to find one of several pay lots to park their car, then ride their bike a 1/2 mile or so to the Anacortes ferry terminal to pay ferry fare to Lopez Island.
- Bike riders also will ride 4 miles from the meeting area to the Anacortes ferry terminal to pay ferry fare to Lopez Island.
- No reservation required for bike riders. ORCA card suggested.
- Car drivers will drive to the Anacortes toll booth to pay ferry fare to Lopez Island. Car reservations strongly suggested. ORCA card suggested.
- We’ll take the 1:55 PM ferry to Lopez Island then ride to Lopez Village for 3 nights. A few lodging options are available. The Lopez Islander Resort is suggested with king and double queen rooms on the ground floor and has a restaurant for dinner. Breakfast and market options are an easy mile to Lopez Village.

Day 2 Monday, June 8th:
- Ride either moderate or steady routes around Lopez Island.
- The mod route is 35 miles with 2,106 feet of gain.
- The steady route will be shorter and easier.

Day 3 Tuesday, June 9th:
- The mod group ride will load onto a car(s), take the 11 AM ferry to Orcas Island, drive to Eastsound, and ride to Mt Constitution and Olga. 28 miles and 3,608 feet of gain. We might even hike up the tower on the top of Mt Constitution for a spectacular 360-degree view. Return to Lopez Island via the 4:05 PM ferry.
- The steady group will do a different route on Lopez Island.

Day 4 Wednesday, June 10th:
- Travel via bike / car / ferry to Friday Harbor for 2 nights.
- There are numerous lodging options around Friday Harbor.
- The Friday Harbor Suites is suggested and is known to have a variety of rooms on the ground floor and an elevator for 2^nd floor rooms.
- Restaurants are about ½ mile in town.

Day 5 Thursday, June 11th:
- The mod ride is a 45-mile loop, 3,114 feet of gain, around San Juan Island with lots of stops including Roche Harbor, English Camp, American Camp, and Cattle Point.
- A couple of options could shorten and ease the mod ride.
- The steady ride will be a shorter & easier ride about the island.

Day 6 Friday, June 12th:
- Travel via bike / car / ferry back to Anacortes and on to home.

Reservations: The San Juan Islands are very popular, and everything will be booked soon. Hotels and ferries for cars will require reservations. No reservations required for bike travelers.

E-Bike Riders Read This: E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

Mill Creek - Stampede Pass Tour 2026 (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Mill Creek - Stampede Pass Tour 2026

No one is known to live at Stampede Pass, but we do hear about it from the weather people on TV. Hint: it's in the Cascade Mtns 8 miles SSE from Snoqualmie Pass as a crow flys. What's it like there? Here is an opportunity to ride your bike there with friends and see for yourself.

This is a 5-day / 4-night unsupported pavement & gravel tour from Mill Creek to Stampede Pass with overnight motel stays in North Bend each way and two nights at Snoqualmie Pass. No camping gear required, but you will need to carry your gear and clothing on your bike. Meals will be at locally available food establishments. Carry your picnic lunches for days 2, 3, and 4.

Ride leader: Rick Proctor, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153. E-mail me if you have questions.

Equipment:

Gravel capable bikes are required. The gravel surfaces expected are mostly hard-packed gravel with some loose gravel possible.
Your bike must be in good condition and ready for the route.
You must be able to do your own minor repairs, including flat tire repairs, and maintenance.
Daytime only riding expected. White front and red tail-lights are recommended to improve our visibility to motor vehicle drivers.
A really good white front light is required in tunnels to help you see your way around potholes, debris, or whatever.
You might need to clean your bike for lodging access.

You must make your own lodging reservations and acquire your own food & water enroute.

Meeting Time & Location:

8:30 AM Monday, July 13th at the Mill Creek Sports Park for a 9:00 AM roll out.
Cars cannot be parked at the Sports Park for the duration of this tour. We can arrange to meet up along the route.
We expect to return Friday, July 17th, by 5 PM.

Register:

If this tour looks like your kind of fun, then register as soon as possible.
Group size limited to 8 or lodging availability, whichever is smaller.

Routes: The total 5-day 191-mile route is something like 43% paved (81 miles) and 57% gravel (109 miles):

Day 1 Monday July 13th:
- 9 AM roll out for 44 miles and about 1,658 feet of gain.
- 24 miles paved, 20 miles gravel.
- Mostly paved roads from Mill Creek to Duvall, then mostly gravel Snoqualmie Valley Trail to North Bend with a paved side trip to see Snoqualmie Falls, then ride through the town of Snoqualmie.
- Coffee/lunch at Sandy’s Espresso in Carnation mile 28.
- New: RWGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51889235 "Mill Creek – Duvall – North Bend Rev B by RAP".
- North Bend Motel, call for reservations 425-888-1121. You must make your own lodging reservations (24-hour cancellation policy).
Day 2 Tuesday July 14th:
- 9 AM roll out for 32 miles and about 3,303 feet of gain.
- 4 miles paved, 28 miles gravel with a 2.3 mile dark, cold, damp, and unpaved tunnel.
- Mostly Snoqualmie Valley & Palouse to Cascades Trails from North Bend to Hyak, then paved roads to Snoqualmie Pass.
- New: RWGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51889833 "North Bend - Snoqualmie Pass Rev A by RAP".
- 2 nights at Snoqualmie Pass Summit Inn www.summitinnwashington.com or call 425-434-6300. You must make your own lodging reservations (3-day cancellation policy).
Day 3 Wednesday July 15^th:
- 9 AM roll out for about an out-and-back of about 30 miles and about 2,500 feet of gain & descent.
- About 5½ miles paved, 24½ miles gravel.
- Paved roads from Snoqualmie Pass to Hyak, then gravel Palouse to Cascades Trail and forest service roads to Stampede Pass. Reverse on return.
- New: RWGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51890435 “Snoqualmie Pass - Stampede Pass Rev A by RAP".
- Stay 2^nd night at Snoqualmie Pass Summit Inn.
Day 4 Thursday July 16th:
- 9 AM roll out for 32 miles and 745 feet of gain and 3,314 feet of descent.
- Route is the reverse of day 2.
- New: RWGPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51890798 "Snoqualmie Pass - North Bend Rev A by RAP".
- North Bend Motel, call for reservations 425-888-1121. You must make your own lodging reservations (24-hour cancellation policy).
Day 5 Friday July 17th:
- 9 AM roll out for 53 miles and 1,786 feet of gain and 1,835 feet of descent.
- 44 miles paved, 9 miles gravel.
- Snoqualmie Valley Trail from North Bend to Fall City, 4 miles of paved roads to connect with Preston – Snoqualmie Trail, Issaquah – Preston Trail, East Lake Sammamish Trail, Sammamish River Trail, North Creek Trail, and paved roads to Mill Creek.
- Coffee/lunch at Starbucks in Redmond mile 33.
- New: RWGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51891077 "North Bend – Issaquah – Mill Creek Rev B by RAP".
- Return to your home, perhaps in time for dinner with new tales to tell.

Pace:

The moderate “effort” pace of this pavement & gravel tour is intended for riders who regularly ride paved roads at a moderate to brisk pace slowed down by a touring load of gear, riding on gravel, with photo & rest stops, etc.
Frequent regroups.
All riders should have the route information available for their own use (electronic and/or paper) in case of separation.
If this tour looks like your kind of fun, please register as soon as possible.

E-Bike Riders Read This: E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

The Vineyard Tour - with Umpqua Velo Club (01 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

The Vineyard Tour - Thu Oct 1 - Sun Oct 4

Ride leader Debby Grant, 206 353-0249, debby@jaygrant.com

SAVE the DATES! More details to come as the Umpqua Velo Club releases additional information. We'll likely stop for a ride on the drive down to Roseburg, OR and then head home on Monday afternoon, after a relaxing with the the club.

The Vineyard Tour is a paid event, once the Umpqua Velo Club opens registrations you'll also need to sign up there.

BIKES E-bike Policy Ride Leaders and Members, you are responsible for knowing the club e-bike policy as well as regulations regarding use of e-bikes on bike trails.

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