SnoCo in the Spring #5: 74mi/3400ft (brisk 16-18mi/h)

Invitation: Come and check out the the beauty of Snohomish County this spring and get fit for lots of enjoyment on your bike this summer during the SnoCo in the Spring series! Routes start from various places in Snohomish County. We begin pedaling a distance of around 35 miles and steadily increase to a full century.

Dates for April: April 10, 16 and 30

Dates for May: 7, 15 and 22

Dates for June: 12 and 25 (June 4 = Flying Wheels)

Route for today: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13607409

Cue sheets are not provided at the start - please print your own copy.

Note that we start at 08:30am!!

This week's ride will is yet another rural route showcasing the beauty of Snohomish County. We will ride along the Skykomish, Snoqualmie and Snohomish Rivers and make a loop from Monroe to Snohomish, Machias, Lake Roesiger, Sultan and back to Monroe. There are some nice climbs and fun descents!

Rest stops: MP 18.7 Snohomish Public Restrooms (restrooms and water), MP 44.7 Lake Roesiger Store (please make a purchase if you use the restroom, we need this place to stay in business!!!), MP 60.6 Chevron/Red Apple

Stats: 74 miles and 3400 feet elevation

Registration: Your registration on the Cascade Bicycle Club's website is much appreciated. Sign in to your (free) account, then register.

Expectations (important, please read!): Arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of the ride to part of the safety briefing. S.M.A.R.T. riding is the standard and all riders are held accountable for doing their best to adhere to these; we want to be awesome representatives of the bike community in Snohomish County and be safe! Front and rear lights are highly recommended! Riders should be able to maintain the pace. We regroup occasionally. Riders have to be independent when they have a flat and/or mechanical. Please print a cue sheet in case you get separated from the group. All riders are responsible to promote a great experience by having a positive attitude, having fenders when the roads are wet or rain is in the forecast, enjoying the beauty we are surrounded by and just by having fun! Steady rain or other unsafe conditions cancels the ride. If the ride is canceled by 06:00 am, it will be posted in the comment section. In that case I will not be at the start.

Ride Leader: Dorothé Reijnders - dorothe.nl@gmail.com