CHEW - South End Ride #4- Multipace: Steady to Brisk

This year there are two options for doing CHEW -- the original starting on the Eastside on Sundays and now “CHEW” on Saturdays starting in the south end (south king county).

Please read the pre-ride notes here.

This is the SOUTH END version of the CHEW Series to be held Saturdays January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 28, March 7, 14, 21, and 28 at various starting points in the south end. These will be climbing routes on local hills, which will progress, from ~ 30 miles and approx. 2500’ of elevation gain to 50+ miles and 4500’ elevation gain. There will be three paces offered -- steady (12 – 14 mph on flats), moderate (14 – 16 mph on flats) and brisk (16 – 18 mph on flats). All pace groups will use a common route each week.

Please RSVP to Meetup for ride updates and to help us determine the appropriate number of ride leaders. Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the start time to hear the route briefing, safety presentation, and sign the waiver form for an on-time departure. You will not be allowed to ride if you do not show up in time to hear the SMART briefing.

Mechanicals/Pace: Riders should be able to sustain the appropriate pace for their selected group, know how to read a cue sheet, change a flat tire (and have the requisite equipment to do so) and have a positive attitude. Ride Leaders and Sweeps will not stop long for flats or mechanical issues due to group safety.

Faster riders are welcome to join but for them the ride becomes self-guided.

Cue Sheets: A limited number of cue sheets will be available at the ride start so please print your own. The final route and cue sheet will be available on Cascade.org and Meetup.com the weekend prior to each ride. Rest stops will be planned as noted on the route cue sheet.

Equipment: A good headlight and taillight recommended. Long fenders are required for a chance of rain above 0%. Helmets are required to ride.

Regroup policy: This is a training series so we will ride with the best interest of the group in mind. We will regroup at the top of hills for a reasonable amount of time as well as at major turns. Stops will be brief. Riders may need to fall back to a slower pace group if they fall behind. If you are riding in the last pace group and are unable to continue or keep up, the Ride Leaders may not be able to stay with you so you need to have someone you can call to come get you. We want everyone to ride hard but to have fun and get back safely.

Please print your contact information clearly on the waiver form in case we need to reach you for any reason.

Cancellation Policy: Ice/Snow or otherwise unsafe riding conditions will cancel.

This week's route: We will start from Celebration Park in Federal Way, do the hills in Federal Way and Edgewood and back to the start. Included is a stop for coffee at Starbucks about half way in.

Route link

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6372865

Cue Sheet: http://files.meetup.com/3386582/CHEW%20SOUTH%20%234.pdf