Calendar for September 2001
Helmets are required on all Cascade Bicycle Club rides. All the rides are classified according to pace and the type of services provided by the ride leader. In order to pick the rides that suit your skills and energy level, please view the pace guidelines and ride classifications.

Cascade Bicycle Club does not sponsor or endorse any non-bicycling activities that people may participate in while on these rides. You are responsible for your conduct and decisions while on a Cascade ride.

Cascade membership and activities are open to everyone able and willing to participate in a safe and cooperative manner and in support of the purposes of the club.

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Saturday, September 1st

Bellevue to Issaquah

A loop ride from Lake Washington out May Valley Road to Gilman Village for a food stop. Park is on Lake Washington, south of I-90. Take Exit 9 from I-405 and follow signs to park.
Saturday, September 1st

Riding Into Fall

Route and distance to be determined by weather and group. While pace will be predominantly "strenuous," it will be "super-strenuous" at times. Paceline skills or willingness to learn paceline skills desirable. Bring food. NO FOOD STOP.
Saturday, September 1st

Vashon Island

A counter-clockwise loop of Vashon Island. Bring lunch to eat at Robinson Point Lighthouse on Maury Island. Arrive in time to catch 10:15am ferry. Park in Lincoln Park north parking lot.
Sunday, September 2nd

Tom & Sara's South End Saunter/Lincoln Park to Pt Defiance

A slower pace but a very strenuous ride. Expect 4000 feet of elevation gain on this scenic hilly tour. We will return via Vashon & Maury Islands. Bring food, we will take breaks for water and rest but no real lunch stop. Meet in the upper parking lot as there are more parking spaces.
Sunday, September 2nd

Saints & Sinners

Come out and labor with us on a fun afternoon ride for those who attend church in the morning (the saints) or are recovering from last night (the sinners). No need to identify your category. We ride at high moderate to low brisk pace. Stop afterwards for a bite and brew.
Monday, September 3rd

MUMPS: Holiday Special

A clockwise loop of Lake Washington with a food stop in Renton enroute.
Tuesday, September 4th

TREATS: North Lake On & Off

We'll stay off the B-GT most of the time, going north around Lake Washington, then up Juanita Hill to Kirkland for lunch. Back through Bellevue (112th) and over I-90.
Tuesday, September 4th

Cycle Tuesdays

Lights required October thru April! Year-round training rides for one-day STP riders. Rides stress safety, fitness, and group riding skills. Fast paceline with some sprints from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups.
Tuesday, September 4th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

Lights required! Northend-based training rides to prepare riders for STP and other rides. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups. Usual post-ride meal/drinks at the Grillhouse.
Tuesday, September 4th

Tuesday's Tours

Come explore Seattle's neighborhoods on both back streets and common bike routes. We'll do some hills but we'll wait for everyone at the top. Lights are required for this ride! Join us for dinner afterwards at a restaurant nearby, (generally Barlee's).
Tuesday, September 4th

Sweetcakes

Ride from Stanwood through the surrounding countryside. From I-5 take Exit 212, go west on Hwy 532 (approx. 6 miles) turn right at the 3rd light into the Viking Village. Start is about 1 hour north of Seattle. This month the ride will be on the first two Tuesdays only. Questions--call 360/629-6415 days.
Tuesday, September 4th

Eastside Tours

Come join us for an after work ride and enjoy the (?) weather. Route will vary each week. LIGHTS REQUIRED!
Wednesday, September 5th

Alki Wednesday Night 11th Anniversary Series

Join us as Monica begins her 11th year of leading these rides! Route varies every week. Ride pace will be high moderate to high brisk. Route will be brisk ONLY IF riders follow the rules of the road. HELMETS AND LIGHTS REQUIRED! Dinner stop at Pegasus Pizza after the ride.
Thursday, September 6th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

Year-round training rides for one-day STP riders. Rides stress safety, fitness, and group riding skills. Fast paceline with some sprints from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups.
Thursday, September 6th

More STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

Lights required! Northend-based training rides to prepare riders for STP and other rides. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups. Usual post-ride meal/drinks at the Grillhouse.
Thursday, September 6th

Not So Fast

An evening tour of the North End at a pace slower than the high speed Thursday night rides. Lights are required. The park is just west of I-5 and south of NE 130th.
Friday, September 7th

FRUMPS: Two Points and a Levee

Directions: From Hwy 167, exit at 84th and N Central, turn left (south) onto N Central, then right (west) onto James St. Follow James until it turns left (south) and becomes Russell Rd. Turn into the parking lot and meet by the restrooms. From I-5, take the Kent-Des Moines Exit, go east on the Kent-Des Moines Rd down the hill to Kent, then left at light on Meeker St. Cross river and turn left onto Russell Road into Park. We'll take the Green River and Interurban Trails to Auburn, up Peasley Canyon Road (our big hill), and around Steel Lake to Dash Point Road. We'll then drop to the Tacoma Tideflats and make our way onto the Puyallup River Levee Road and into Sumner for lunch. Return via the Interurban Trail. Jim will lead a moderate pace and Jan will lead those who prefer a social pace.
Saturday, September 8th

Discover the John Wayne Pioneer Trail

We will carpool from the Park & Ride, driving to Olallie State Park (five miles SW of North Bend). This is a rails-to-trails gravel railbed that includes a two-mile tunnel at Snoqualmie Pass. Lights required, and a mountain or hybrid bike suggested. Lunch at the Pass.
Saturday, September 8th

A Desultory Jaunt

Ride around Mercer Island, through Bellevue and Redmond, and into some of rural King County before returning to Gasworks via the north end of Lake Washington. Bring food.
Saturday, September 8th

Riding Into Fall

Route and distance to be determined by weather and group. While pace will be predominantly "strenuous," it will be "super-strenuous" at times. Paceline skills or willingness to learn paceline skills desirable. Bring food. NO FOOD STOP.
Saturday, September 8th

New to Cascade? Let's Go Ride

This is a fun ride for new or not so new riders! Route and distance depend on group. Lunch stop. Call for info. All members and non-members are welcome to join this ride. So, let's go!
Sunday, September 9th

Inglewood Cycling Series

Ride clockwise around Lake Washington, stop for food at Leschi.
Sunday, September 9th

Morning Madness

Start is near Sandpoint Way, there is street parking close tor Albertson's. View the Olympics from Blue Ridge to Golden Gardens. We'll see the Ballard Locks and discuss an optional loop of Magnolia.
Sunday, September 9th

Let's Attend the Olympic Music Festival

Be at the Edmonds dock by 8:15am to catch the 8:40 boat. This is the last chance to attend the Olympic Music Festival this year. We will enjoy a scenic rural ride to hear the music-in-the-barn. This weekend features a "Piano Extravaganza for Four Hands" including music by Scarlatti, Schumann, Debussy, Mozart and Faure. Barn seating costs $22 in advance and $24 at the gate. Lawn seating costs $12 in advance and $14 at the gate. Advance purchase is recommended if you want to be sure to be able to sit in the barn. (Call 206/527-8839 for tickets.) If it rains, I'm willing to attempt to arrange carpooling to the festival. Bring money for ferry, food, and admittance.
Sunday, September 9th

Bothell to Snohomish

The old Snohomish Bakery is now an antique shop! Quelle horror! But we will find pie!!
Monday, September 10th

MUMPS: Head North

A fun loop ride in south Snohomish County with a food stop enroute.
Tuesday, September 11th

TREATS: Kingston - Pt No Pt

A scenic but very hilly ride to Point-No-Point and back, with lunch at the lighthouse. No food services available so BRING FOOD. We will meet at Edmonds terminal and catch the 10:10 ferry to Kingston. Advise parking at City Park on 3rd Ave about 1/2 mile south of ferry dock or on streets not time-restricted.
Tuesday, September 11th

Cycle Tuesdays

For more information on Cycle Tuesdays, please see description 9/4.
Tuesday, September 11th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/4.
Tuesday, September 11th

Tuesday's Tours

For ride info see Tuesday's Tours, 9/04.
Tuesday, September 11th

Sweetcakes

For more information, please see Sweetcakes 9/4.
Tuesday, September 11th

Eastside Tours

For information, please see Eastside Tours 9/4.
Wednesday, September 12th

Sara's South End Saunter - Longmire to Paradise to Packwood

Come prepared for 5,000 to 6,000 ft of elevation gain. Leader's pace may be slow but this is a strenuous and very scenic ride. Bring water and snacks. Food is available in Packwood at 45 miles. Rain will cancel. Call leader to see if weather forecast will permit ride. Leader may reschedule ride later in week if weather forecast is not good.
Wednesday, September 12th

Zip-Zip

A scenic ride through Seattle's hilly streets. We'll try to stay together and regroup after climbs and any scenic location we encounter.
Wednesday, September 12th

Alki Wednesday Night 11th Anniversary Series

For ride description, please see Alki Wednesday Night 11th Anniversary Series 9/5.
Thursday, September 13th

More STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for More STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/6.
Thursday, September 13th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See ride info for More "Cycle Tuesdays," 9/6.
Friday, September 14th

FRUMPS: Gasworks to Alki

A few hills on the first half, but after lunch the ride is flat. Bring or buy lunch at Alki.
Saturday, September 15th

Poulsbo For Lunch

We're taking the 9:00am ferry! We'll ride up along the east side of the shoreline to Poulsbo for lunch in the park. Return via Agate Pass Bridge to Winslow. Lots of rolling hills and views of the Sound.
Saturday, September 15th

South Whidbey Island

We will take the 9:30 ferry. Bring money for ferry and lunch in Langley.
Saturday, September 15th

Langley Treats

Meet at the Mukilteo ferry dock by 9:15 to catch the 9:30 boat to Whidbey Island. We will ride to the bakery in Langley and back to the ferry dock. Bring money for parking, ferry, and bakery goodies.
Saturday, September 15th

A Ride for Kids With Diabetes

A ride especially for kids with diabetes. A chance to ride and talk with other kids who have diabetes. We will discuss bike safety and snacks, but don't forget to bring your parents for this fun bike ride. We will ride north on the Burke-Gilman Trail to Tracy Owen Station near Kenmore. We will play there for about 15 minutes, check your sugar if needed, have a snack, and return to Matthews Beach. For questions, please call before 8:00 pm.
Saturday, September 15th

Riding Into Fall

Route and distance to be determined by weather and group. While pace will be predominantly "strenuous," it will be "super-strenuous" at times. Paceline skills or willingness to learn paceline skills desirable. Bring food. NO FOOD STOP.
Saturday, September 15th

Gasworks to Red Hook Brewery

Ride from Gasworks to Red Hook Brewery (20 miles each way) along the Burke-Gilman Trail. Have lunch and ride back. Nice flat ride. Fun ride!
Sunday, September 16th

Triple Bypass - White, Chinook, Cayuse Passes

Long strenuous ride over White, Chinook and Cayuse Passes. 10,000+ feet of climbing. Be prepared for a wide range of weather. No sag wagon, few food stops. Riders need to be in excellent condition with significant hill training. Contact ride leader Thursday prior to ride to determine if still scheduled. Departure point is 1.75 hours from Seattle.
Sunday, September 16th

Marymoor Cruise

Rural ride with lunch stop.
Sunday, September 16th

Magnolia and Queen Ann

This ride will go through Discovery Park and Fort Lawton. We will have great views of the Sound from Magnolia Blvd. And Highland Drive. Regroup at major hills.
Monday, September 17th

MUMPS: Go North (and East)

A fun loop ride in south Snohomish County and east King County. We do a different ride each week. Lunch/food stop enroute. Park is at the north end of Lake Washington on NE175th at 61st Ave NE, just off Bothell Way NE.
Tuesday, September 18th

TREATS: Shore to Shore

We'll ride along the Lake Washington shore, down to the Seattle waterfront along Elliot Bay, then up to Magnolia and down to Salmon Bay for lunch. Back via the Locks, upper Ballard, and Green Lake to Gasworks.
Tuesday, September 18th

Cycle Tuesdays

For more information on Cycle Tuesdays, please see description on 9/4.
Tuesday, September 18th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/4.
Tuesday, September 18th

Tuesday's Tours

For ride info see Tuesday's Tours, 9/04.
Tuesday, September 18th

Eastside Tours

For more information, please see Eastside Tours 9/4.
Wednesday, September 19th

Alki Wednesday Night 11th Anniversary Series

For ride description, please see Alki Wednesday Night 11th Anniversary Series 9/5.
Thursday, September 20th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See ride info for More "Cycle Tuesdays," 9/6.
Thursday, September 20th

More STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for More STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/6
Thursday, September 20th

Not So Fast

An evening tour of the North End at a pace slower than the high speed Thursday night rides. Lights are required. The park is just west of I-5 and south of NE 130th.
Friday, September 21st

FRUMPS: Go Tracy Owen to Silver Lake

We will picnic at Silver Lake, so bring lunch!
Saturday, September 22nd

Oregon Getaway

This is a two-day ride, September 22 and 23. Stay overnight at Vernonia Friday night and Saturday night. Ride Saturday and Sunday through the Oregon Coast Range. Call Ken Condray for details about the ride.
Saturday, September 22nd

A Desultory Jaunt

A morning tour of North Seattle and Snohomish neighborhoods.
Saturday, September 22nd

Kids' Ride to Logboom Park

Kids, bring your parents for a bike ride. We will ride north on the Burke-Gilman Trail to Tracy Owen Station near Kenmore. We will play there for about 15 minutes and then return to Matthews Beach. For questions, please call before 8:00 pm.
Saturday, September 22nd

Sno-Mon Loop

Please join us for a joint ride with the Evergreen Tandem Club that follows a scenic rural route through Maltby, Snohomish, and Monroe. Single bikes are always welcome. We will stop at the Snohomish Pie Company, so bring money for goodies and also bring your own food. This is a training ride so we won't linger too long, but we will make plenty of stops for photo ops, restrooms, and snacks. Post-ride brew and eats at the Woodinville Red Hook Brewery's Forecasters Pub. From I-405 take eastbound Exit 23 (522 toward Monroe and Wenatchee) to the Woodinville exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp and go to NE 175th St (2nd light). Turn right again, cross the railroad tracks and turn left at the stop sign onto 202. Pass Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery on your right, and Columbia Winery, Redhook Brewery, Herbfarm and Willows Lodge on your left. Go across the bridge over the Sammamish River and take the next left into the parking lot next to the softball fields. (Northshore Sports Complex).
Saturday, September 22nd

Riding Into Fall

Route and distance to be determined by weather and group. While pace will be predominantly "strenuous," it will be "super-strenuous" at times. Paceline skills or willingness to learn paceline skills desirable. Bring food. NO FOOD STOP.
Sunday, September 23rd

Vamos a Vashon

Scenic circuit around Vashon Island. Bring $ for the ferry and a grocery store stop (or pack a lunch).
Sunday, September 23rd

Gasworks-Terrace-Lake Forest Park

For those who consider cycling their "2nd Place" we will eat lunch at the 3rd Place in Lake Forest Park.
Sunday, September 23rd

Saints & Sinners

For more information, please see Saints & Sinners 9/2.
Monday, September 24th

MUMPS: Go North (and East)

For more information on MUMPS Go North (and East), please see description 9/17.
Monday, September 24th

Bakery Fun Ride

Please join us for a fun, easy ride on the Trail to our favorite bakery, Lake Forest Park Mall's Great Harvest Bread Co. Bring money for goodies! Directions: From I-405, take Exit 23 eastbound (522 toward Monroe and Wenatchee) to the Woodinville exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp and go to NE 175th St (2nd light). Turn right again, cross the railroad tracks, and turn left at the stop sign onto 202. Pass Chateau Ste. Michael Winery on your right and Columbia Winery, Red Hook Brewery, Herbfarm, and Willows Lodge on your left.Cross the Sammamish River bridge, then take the next left into the parking lot beside the softball fields (Northshore Sports Complex).
Tuesday, September 25th

TREATS: Snohomish- Marysville

Ride the Centennial Trail and north shore of Lake Stevens, then on to Marysville with a lunch/snack stop. Return via Snohomish Valley, south shore of Lake Stevens, and Trail. Directions: Approaching Snohomish from the south on Airport Way, cross bridge, right on First St., through town, left on Maple, pass police station on left, go about two more blocks and park at Trailhead on right.
Tuesday, September 25th

Cycle Tuesdays

For more information on Cycle Tuesdays, please see description on 9/4.
Tuesday, September 25th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/4.
Tuesday, September 25th

Tuesday's Tours

For ride info see Tuesday's Tours, 9/04.
Tuesday, September 25th

Eastside Tours

For more information, please see Eastside Tours 9/4.
Wednesday, September 26th

Sara's Southend Saunter - Sunrise, MRNP

An epic climb to Sunrise. Leader took 4 hrs up and 1 1/2 hrs to return. A 5,000+ ft gain. Bring food as there is none food available for this out and back ride. Also, bring lots of water. Milepost 49 is approximately 6 miles east of Greenwater, Hwy 410. Any rain forecast will cancel--please call leader to check on possibility of reschedule.
Wednesday, September 26th

Zip - Zip

For more information, please see Zip-Zip 9/12.
Wednesday, September 26th

Alki Wednesday Night 11th Anniversary Series

For ride description, please see Alki Wednesday Night 11th Anniversary Series 9/5.
Thursday, September 27th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See ride info for More "Cycle Tuesdays," 9/6.
Thursday, September 27th

More STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See ride description for More STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 9/6.
Friday, September 28th

FRUMPS: Greek Festival

We will ride to Seward Park and visit the St. Demetrios Greek Festival for lunch on the way back.
Saturday, September 29th

Port Orchard and Back

Ride the ferry from Fauntleroy ferry to Southworth. Bike along the beach to Port Orchard. Get something to eat. Ride back to Southworth for the ferry back to Fauntleroy.
Saturday, September 29th

Ride Around Lake Washington (clockwise)

Ride from Gasworks Park along the Burke-Gilman Trail, exit at the golf course heading south. Stop for lunch at Leschi. Some hills. Fun ride!
Saturday, September 29th

Langley Treats

For a description of this ride, please see Langley Treats on 9/15.
Saturday, September 29th

Ride Into Fall

Route and distance to be determined by weather and group. While pace will be predominantly "strenuous," it will be "super-strenuous" at times. Paceline skills or willingness to learn paceline skills desirable. Bring food. NO FOOD STOP.
Sunday, September 30th

Morning Madness

For more information, please see Morning Madness 9/9.
Sunday, September 30th

Country Ride

Ride up past Snoqualmie Falls to the foot of Mount Si and return via North Bend and Fall City. We will divide into moderate and brisk groups if there is interest.
Sunday, September 30th

Monroe-Snohomish

The parking lot is at SR203 and Lewis St, by the bridge. Lunch and free classic car show in downtown Snohomish.