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

Anacortes & Guemes Island Mod Ride @ 9 AM (21 Jul 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 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 around March's Point, 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/54525365 "Anacortes & Guemes Island Mod Ride 2026 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.

Ride Safety Guidelines: All riders should understand these BIKES Club Ride Safety Guidelines.

Tuesday Top of the Lake (21 Jul 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

Tuesday Top of the Lake

Meet up at Log Boom Park in Kenmore at 9:45 for a 10:00 start. We'll start on the Burke Gilman riding clockwise over the hill down to Kirkland, crossing the 520 Bridge. we'll then ride the Burke back to Kenmore with and optional stop at Starbucks for coffee. It will be a warm day with temps in lower 80's by the end of the ride. Steady pace with some A, B, terrain. 28 miles with about 1000 feet of climbing. Bring plenty of fluids for hydration.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29546146

Ride Leader: Rick Elliott 425-213-8737

All Riders should be familiar with our Ride Safety Guidelines.

E bike riders need to be familiar with our E Bike Policy.

Stanwood P&R - Big Lake Mod Ride @ 9 AM (24 Jul 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Country roads, small farms, estates with views, and lunch at a general store.

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.

Ride Safety Guidelines: All riders should understand these BIKES Club Ride Safety Guidelines.

Tom's Seattle Ride-steady pace (24 Jul 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet at Tom's house - north of the UW at 9:45 for a 10:00 start. Address will be shared with registrants. Lot of parking available.

Ride 47 miles at a steady pace (12-14mph) using city streets and parts of the Green River trail and the Duwamish trail. Lots of water views starting with Lake Washington, the Green River/Duwamish, Elliot Bay and finally the Ship Canal. Regroups as necessary, snack stop and of course a coffee stop near the end.

NOTE; I am technically the ride leader but Tom Greggs will actually be our guide. Please have a copy of the map on your device or in printed form. Route similar to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55083791

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 8 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.

All Riders should be familiar with our Ride Safety Guidelines.

E bike riders need to be familiar with our E Bike Policy.

Dan Scott 425-501-6198

March Pt-Two Views of Anacortes - hi steady/lo mod (24 Jul 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

March Pt-Two Views of Anacortes

The name derives from the two views we will climb to - Cap Sante & Washington Park, each at opposite ends of Anacortes.

The pace is high steady-low moderate. A good portion of the route is on multi-use trail, so the pace will be tempered by other trail users. We will be on the shoulder of Hwy 20 for part of the ride where we will pick up the pace and maintain single-file. A couple very short gravel stretches, fine for 28c, maybe even 25c. The Fidalgo Bay trestle may have broken clamshells, which are softer than gravel, never been a problem.

31 miles/1400 feet/A-B terrain

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56232992

We will meet at the March Point P&R at 9:45 am for safety briefing and a 10:00 am rollout.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/xP6NZBf68Qd5x7GM8

Moka Joe Coffee is a short walk across from the P&R. I plan to arrive early enough to get some morning coffee, and some post-ride coffee. Bring your own snacks for mid-ride rest stops. There will be no mid-ride coffee stops. Lopez Island Creamery off Reservation Road for ice cream is a possible stop at the end of the ride on the drive home. It's less than two miles from the P&R.

Please have route on your phone, GPS device, or paper.

Please have necessary flat repair/tube replacement tooling and supplies.

Your ride leader: Neil Gilham 206-595-7074 neilski55@hotmail.com

All Riders should be familiar with our Ride Safety Guidelines.

E bike riders need to be familiar with our E Bike Policy.

Whatcom County 2 day Land and Sea adventure (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Ride Whatcom County 2 day - FRIDAY 7/31 AND SATURDAY 8/1

This is 2 days of riding diverse scenic Whatcom County roads and a few paved trails. No need to bring a passport as you'll almost visit Canada under the watchful eye of the US border patrol and ride North and South Pass roads that have that european feel. There is an option to meet group in Ferndale to shorten day 2 water ride to 46 miles. Make it a one night overnight stay in Bellingham to ride both days, drive up each day, or just for one.

MEET: New Cordata Park in North Bellingham SOUTH Entrance - restrooms available and ample parking. Both Days 9:30 am for a 9:45 am start.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cordata+Park/@48.8020355,-122.4961445,2980m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x5485a4ab476249a9:0xb735785f394b2480!8m2!3d48.8041259!4d-122.494655!16s%252Fg%252F11hbkhzbvb?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDcxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

PACE: Ride will be a low moderate pace with regroups as needed.

PLANNED STOPS: Lunch stop as group decides prior to each day. Lynden would be ideal on Friday. Water available both days - various parks.

SEE Links below for specific mileage and elevation gains.

Land Lovers Friday - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56193884

Water Lovers Saturday - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56193488

RIDE LEADER: Lou Rivetti - Text 425-446-9019 contact for specific information as needed. Additionally- contact if you want to ride shorter day 2 route.

PLEASE BRING: Snacks, water, repair kit, fun attitude, ability to be flexible as conditions change.

All Riders should be familiar with our Ride Safety Guidelines.

E bike riders need to be familiar with our E Bike Policy.

Row River Trail - The Vineyard Tour Weekend (02 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Row River Trail - Cottage Grove Oregon - Friday, Oct 2

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

Day 1 of our Roseburg, OR long weekend. Meet at Bohemia Park in Cottage Grove, OR at 9:30am for a 10am start. We'll ride the Row River Trail out and back route that keeps us off busy roads both directions. RideWithGPS links for both the out and back and full loop are below. Also posted below is a link to an Oregon Bureau of Land Management site that gives highlights of the Row River Trail area and details about the route.

The Out and Back route is about 32 miles with a little less than 1000 ft of elevation gain. We'll ride at a pace for all to enjoy the area, which means stopping for pictures and to take in some scenery. We may be required to do a bit of route scouting as this area is new to the ride leader.

Bring a lunch to eat en route and water for your needs. No food or water is available on the trail. The BLM info says there are restrooms available periodically.

There could be some rough patches and/or roots on the paved path. Be prepared to ride with the group and have necessary repair material with you in case of bike equipment failure.

Row River Trail information: Row River Trail information

RideWithGPS: Row River Scenic Bikeway

RideWithGPS: Row River Out and Back

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.

The Vineyard Tour - with Umpqua Velo Club (02 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

The Vineyard Tour - Fri Oct 2 - Sun Oct 4

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

The Vineyard Tour is open for registration. Hosted by the Umpqua Velo Club, the paid event is on Sunday, October 4. Use the link below to visit the Vineyard Tour website and register for the distance you want to ride.

The Umpqua Velo Club will offer free club rides on Friday Oct 2, and Sat, Oct 3, for riders registered for the Vineyard Tour on Sunday, Oct 4. Lou has been in touch with the Umpqua Velo Club president and is assured of this. The website, however, still shows outdated information about the 2025 club rides. I'll continue to monitor it and update this listing as more information becomes available.

Here's our agenda for the long weekend:

Friday, Oct 2 - BIKES will host a Row River Trail ride for BIKES members. Use the link below to go to the club registration page and read about the ride and to sign up.

OR - Friday, Oct 2 - participate in the Umpqua Velo Club free ride. Details to come as the club announces them.

Saturday, Oct 3 - participate in the Umpqua Velo Club free ride. Details to come as the club announces them.

OR - Saturday, Oct 3 - BIKES will host an alternate ride if the Umpqua Velo Club does not offer its free club ride.

Sunday, Oct 4 - The Vineyard Tour. Register using the link below for the distance you want to ride.

The Vineyard Tour: The Vineyard Tour 2026

Row River Trail ride: Row River Trail - The Vineyard Tour Weekend

Vineyard tour Weekend plan from UVC: https://www.thevineyardtour.com/weekend

test DS 6/20/26 (31 Jan 2027)

Sun, 31 Jan 2027 08:00:00 GMT

Title of ride:

Day of week and date of ride:

Start location and time:

Description of route:

Distance, Pace and Terrain Code (A, B, C, D):

RWGPS Route map:

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.

All Riders should be familiar with our Ride Safety Guidelines.

E bike riders need to be familiar with our E Bike Policy.

All Riders should be familiar with our Ride Safety Guidelines.

E bike riders need to be familiar with our E Bike Policy.

Dan Scott 425-501-6198