Tacoma Narrows (Vigorous 18-20, 77 mi, 5500')

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This route takes us from West Seattle to Tacoma, across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, through Gig Harbor, and a return to West Seattle via the Southworth Ferry back to Fauntleroy (no fare required). Please note: This is an ALL-DAY ride. Ferry crossing time is 40 minutes and ferries run every 40-60 minutes from 2:25 to 5:30 p.m.

Ride Leaders: Cathy Henley & Chao Chen

GPS Route (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14156484) (cue sheets will not be provided)

Pace: Vigorous (18-20 mph on flats; your own pace up hills)

Register: (https://www.cascade.org/node/25730) Please first sign in to your Cascade account then complete the online waiver for this ride to expedite check in. You do not need to cancel if you do not attend.

Check in: Check in closes at 8:15 a.m.; we will roll out shortly thereafter.

Mechanicals: Each rider is responsible for dealing with their own flats or other mechanicals.

Weather: Showers cancel (if ride is cancelled, it will be posted here by 6:15 a.m. and ride leader will not be at the start.)

Rest stops: There is a bathroom at the start and short rest stops at 20.9 (Safeway), and 57 (Fred Meyer). We are not doing a formal lunch, so bring snacks and plenty of water or plan to purchase something at rest stops.