Midweek Eastside Evening Training Series (MEETS) - Steady to Vigorous

Come join us for the 2016 MEETS Midweek Eastside Evening Training Series!

START LOCATION: We will meet at the trail parking behind Whole Foods off of 70th street, a few blocks from the far east parking lot at Marymoor.

Midweek Eastside Evening Training Series – The MEETS rides will be held every Wednesday evening through the spring/summer. These will be training routes that incorporate local hills, are between 20-30 miles, and will progress from ~ 1,000 to 2,000 feet of elevation gain. There will be four paces offered for riders – Steady (12-14 mph on flats); Moderate (14-16 mph on flats); Brisk (16-18 mph on flats); and Vigorous (18-20 mph on the flats) which will all use a common base route for that week.

Riders should be able to sustain the appropriate pace for their selected group, know how to read a cue sheet or make it home should they become separated from the group, know how to change a flat (and have the requisite equipment; groups will not stop for mechanicals), and have a positive attitude! Because this is a training series with multiple paces, we will regroup at the tops of hills, but ask that riders who are unable to keep up drop back a pace (e.g., regrouping at the tops of hills will be no longer than ~3 minutes). Riders can ride on their own, in small groups, or with the appropriate pace ride leader. Leisurely is the last group and won't wait longer than 5 minutes so be prepared with a cue sheet or the ability to call someone for a ride if you get separated from the group.

Riders should arrive 20 minutes early and be ready to ride at the listed start time. All riders are required to hear the safety briefing and sign the liability waiver.

FOR WET CONDITIONS, FENDERS REQUIRED. Please come with long fenders including a buddy flap if the roads are wet. Without them, you will be asked to ride in the back of the group.

PLEASE RSVP ahead of time if you plan to ride with us so we can recruit additional ride leaders as necessary. RSVP not required, but would be MUCH appreciated. Signing the e-waiver is separate from RSVPing here on Meetup and can be done by going to the Cascade calendar (see below).

eWaiver may be signed here (you must be logged into the Cascade website): https://www.cascade.org/node/26054 . A waiver is separate from your RSVP and is required. It can be signed electronically or at the ride start manually.

Ride Director: Kimberly Smith

Route for this week:

Steady/Moderate:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16058315

Brisk/Vigorous/Strenuous:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15985684

Ride Leaders for this week are:

Steady: Kimberly Smith and Melanie Kelsey
Moderate: Mary Hoshizaki and Deb Campbell
Brisk: Ken Meyer and Melanie Westernen
Vigorous: John Hubble and Chao Chen

Strenuous: Daniel Perry

Rest stops: There will be no planned rest stops as these are short rides; however there are restrooms near the start.

Mentoring Opportunities - Email the Series Director at sandilnavarro@aol.com to ask!