Walla Walla Weekend - Springtime Edition (Steady/Moderate/Br­­isk/Strenuous)

Start location: Corner of Tausick Way and E Isaacs -- Center for Enology and Viticulture (Parking lot next to College Cellars)

Come join us for our springtime trip to beautiful Walla Walla. The fields will be starting to grow and scenery shall be a site to see. We have coupled this weekend with the annual Balloon Stampede in which private owners from all around the country come to bring their hot air balloons for lift off. It's truely interesting to watch.

We will ride each day -- Friday (9:30 AM), Saturday (8:30 AM), and Sunday (https://www.meetup.com/cascaderides/events/151738132/) (9:45 AM). Please arive 20 minutes prior to the ride start time. Routes are being planned, so stay tuned. My plan is to ride between 35-90 miles with a mid-length route on Friday, long route Sat, and shorter route Sunday.

Paces offered will be steady (12-14 on flats), moderate (14-16 mph on flats) and brisk (16-18 on flats). We may recruit additional ride leaders for additional paces if there is interest, so please stay tuned.

Steady Ride Leaders: Joni Griffis and Jen Korten

Moderate Ride Leaders: Jenny Anderson, Robert Onishi, Matt Wong, Paul Soreff

Brisk Ride Leaders: Alexa Volwiler, Frieder Mack, Tim Thomas

Strenuous Ride Leaders: Bob Dennis, Timothy McCarthy

Saturday Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3858248

Cue sheet: Link (http://files.meetup.com/3386582/Walla_Walla_Day_Two_51014.pdf)

*Note - Route is easily shortened by skipping the Dayton loop

Cancellation Policy: Steady Rain Cancels as well as Ice/Snow. Please RSVP so you will get weather updates as we get closer.

These rides are not supported. We will provide short rest stops along the route, but please come prepared with your own food and beverages. Hotel accommodations are to be handled by riders individually as needed. Please email the Ride Director with any questions/concerns.

General information on Free Daily Rides can be found here (http://www.cascade.org/EandR/Daily_Rides.cfm). Please arrive 20 minutes early to ensure you are ready to roll at the posted time.

RSVPs are strongly encouraged (they help us plan accordingly).

Ride Director: Alexa Volwiler (alexa.volwiler@gmail.com) 360-303-0526

As customary for all Cascade rides, please make sure you wear a helmet and have necessary gear and knowledge to fix any flats you might get along the way. The group will not stop for flats or mechanicals, but our sweeps will ensure you have a cue sheet to continue the ride.

Information Packet here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzD00aD930E3eldQRDNuUnA1WDg/edit?usp=sharing). Be sure to check it out.

Post ride food: There will be a food truck down the hill near the balloon launch festivities. A narrower selection will be served at the Viticulture Center during our wine tasting. Menu will be gyros and salad. We encourage riders to join us in wine tasting, order food, and sit on the balcony to view the balloon prep/launch over the field below. Please bring cash.

• Full Food Truck Menu here (http://files.meetup.com/3386582/May%2010%20Food%20Truck%20Menu.pdf)