Cascade Advanced Training Rides-E #1: Camano Isl. Loop - 55mi Bri­sk-Strenuous

Join us for the 2015 Cascade Advanced Training Rides (CATS), Eastside edition. This is a series for experienced riders building to a successful one-day STP, a strong RAMROD finish--or both! Saturdays from April 4th through early August. Rides typically depart from points around the Eastside, building from 55-120 miles. Please read through the CATS Eastside Rider Guide (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DP8dd3lg8yJilHxR61GCY0K7WHULEPkbMatoZMIMlv0/edit?usp=sharing)for a full schedule and details about how we roll.

Pace-lining Rules/Requirements: The Eastside CATS rides encompass pace-lining. We plan to teach riders how to safely pace-line and expect all riders who wish to participate to follow guidelines of pace-lining (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzD00aD930E3WWRidmJZbmFMUjQ/view?usp=sharing). Riders should review the route before the ride and the pace-line rules and have a cycling computer. Those who do not wish to participate will be asked to ride at the back at all times.

Route: This is a beautiful, low traffic, rolling route around Camano Island, including a dip down to Camano Island Park. Please note: if you have not been riding hills all winter, this may be a challenging route. In this case, please choose a pace slower than your typical training pace.

Tools and skills needed to change a flat absolutely required.

Ride Start: You must show up early enough to hear the route briefing and safety notes. We will begin the briefing 10 minutes before the start of the rides.

Fenders required if there is any chance of rain. Strictly enforced.

Weather: Steady Rain Cancels

Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7041731

Mileage: 55mi, 3100ft

Ride Director: Alexa Volwiler

Rest Stops:

• 19.6 Camano Island State Park - Bathrooms & Beautiful Vistas

• 23.7 Elger Bay Grocery - Sodas, Snacks & Cinnamon Rolls

Directions: I-5 to exit 212, west on WA-532, 5.5mi right on 92nd, left on Lover's Rd, left into park. From Seattle or Bellevue it's about an hour.

Other notes: There is a bathroom at the ride start. We are not doing a formal lunch, so bring snacks for enroute or plan to purchase something at mid-point.