Cascade Advanced Training Rides-E #4: Sultan- 70mi 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 week's route takes us from Woodinville, through Monroe and Sultan, climbs Old Pipeline Rd and the hills above Three Lakes, then drops down into Snohomish before returning back via Maltby.

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/6955350

Bailout routes in case of inclement weather:

1. If you are at Sultan, this route skips Woods Creek, Machias loop, simply takes Old Owens Rd to Monroe, then Snohomish, join the original route there. It becomes a 56 mile, 2350ft route
   http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7558856

2. If you are in the Monroe vicinity, this option just does the Monroe, Snohomish loop (40 miles, 1770 ft)
   http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7558886

Mileage: 71mi, 3400ft Rest stops: 28.3 Sultan Red Apple Market, 55.5 Rock City Cafe

Ride Director: Joe Shih Series Director: Alexa Volwiler

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

Jerseys!

We're going to try again for a jersey order. Cost is $57 + shipping. Manufacturer is VOMax. Store will close on 4/29 and production time is 5 weeks. Here is the link to purchase: http://www.kotisdesign.com/CATS . Fit kit will be available at ride start on 4/25.

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