Walla Walla Weekend- Fall Edition (Steady/Moderate/Br­­­­isk/Vigorous/Strenuous)

Come join us for our annual fall trip to beautiful Walla Walla. You will love the change of pace from Seattle -- long stretches of road with little traffic, less hurried drivers, and lots of great sights to see.

This is a three day weekend of riding, but feel free to join for whichever rides work for your schedule -- Friday (https://www.meetup.com/cascaderides/events/200452092/) (9:30 AM), Saturday (https://www.meetup.com/cascaderides/events/205887812/) (9 AM), and Sunday (https://www.meetup.com/cascaderides/events/205889232/) (8:30 AM). Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the ride start time to sign a liability form and get ready to roll out at the time listed. We will start the weekend with a nice 55-65 miles ride on Friday, followed by the longest ride on Saturday, then shorter recovery ride on Sunday. Paces offered will be steady (12-14 on flats), moderate (14-16 mph on flats), brisk (16-18 on flats), vigorous (18-20 on flats), and strenuous (20-21 on flats).

We will start our ride on Sunday from Pioneer Park in Walla Walla - parking lot off Whitman Street near the Aviary Exhibits and Rose Garden. This is a nice recovery ride with some great quiet roads before heading home.

Steady Ride Leaders: Jack Nolan/Tim Thomas

Moderate Ride Leaders: Joni Griffis/Paula Froke/Dorothé Reijnders

Brisk Ride Leaders: Carl Wainwright/Robert Onishi/Rich Knox

Vigorous Ride Leaders: Alexa Volwiler/Frieder Mack

Strenuous Ride Leaders: Jeff Duchin

Route Link (draft): WW Pioneer Mill Creek (http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5942223?privacy_code=nVm04nAjXGxGjFvb)

Cue Sheet: Available at ride start

Cancellation Policy: Steady Rain Cancels as well as Ice/Snow. Please RSVP so you will get weather updates as we get closer. Ride director & leaders will not be at the ride start in the event of hard rain/ice/snow but will be available via phone or email to confirm cancellation. Cancellation will also be posted to Meetup one hour before ride start as necessary.

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 Group Rides can be found here (http://www.cascade.org/grouprides). Please arrive 20 minutes early to ensure you are ready to roll at the posted time. RSVPs are strongly encouraged via Meetup (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.