A Dam Bike Ride (62 miles, 2350 elevation, moderate)

Let’s go on a Dam Bike Ride.

Come out and pedal some country roads with me. We will leave from the Bonney Lake Park & Ride, making our way over to Buckley and the Enumclaw farmlands. This route has a mix of rolling hills, some low traffic farm roads and one long (2.5 mile) climb to the Mud Mountain Dam for a quick stop. The good part about the long climb is you get a long descent.

Park and Ride located behind the Chevron Station. Easy to find, at the top of the Hwy 410 hill, take a right at the 2nd traffic light (184th/Sky Island Drive) the Chevron is on your right, take the first right onto the access road behind the Chevron. Park 'n' Ride on your left, can't miss it : )

Restrooms at start.

Riders should be able to sustain the appropriate pace, read a cue sheet, change a flat (and have the requisite equipment), and have a positive attitude. Please arrive 30 minutes prior so we can roll out at the posted time.

Regroup policy: Regroup at the top of hills as appropriate, waiting a reasonable amount of time and with the best interest of the group in mind.

Please make sure to print your contact information clearly on the waiver and be sure to print a cue sheet if you are unfamiliar with the route.

Please RSVP and check back for updates the day of the ride. RSVP is not required, but it helps us plan for an adequate number of Ride Leaders.

At the rest stops, please be a good representative of our sport and purchase something if using their facilities to show appreciation.

FOR RAINY CONDITIONS, FENDERS REQUESTED. For the comfort of your fellow riders, we request that riders come with long fenders in case the roads are wet. If you do not have fenders and conditions require them, you may be asked to ride in the back of the group as a courtesy to the riders behind you.

Cancellation Policy: Showers cancel. If cancellation occurs, an update will be posted in the comments https://www.meetup.com/cascaderides/ section on 2 hours prior to the start time. Ride Leader will not be at the starting point if ride is cancelled.

Route: http: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8050093

Cue sheet: http://files.meetup.com/3386582/A%20Dam%20Bike%20Ride.pdf

Pace: Moderate (14 – 16 mph on the flats)

Mileage: 62 miles

Elevation: 2350’

Rest stops: Mud Mountain Dam mile 19, Country Corner store mile 42.

Contact info: Patty Urton, prurton2@comcast.net 253-677-1509

MENTORING is available with prior notice. Email Patty at prurton2@comcast.net