FALL CYCLING #2 33 MI. / 2239 ELEV. / BRISK

Fall is officially here!
Time for Fall Cycling.
Start your weekend off with a quick ride in crisp fall air.
The Fall Cycling rides will go til mid December.
This weeks route will start at Celebration Park in Federal Way. We roll out going north towards Dash Point State Park, we will drop down to the waters edge at Dash Point.
Then begin a series of climbs up the hillside, then drop down a long downhill run on the way to Brown's Point. The lighthouse house at Brown's Point built in 1901 is still standing.
We ride past the lighthouse and park, then climb to ride past Brown's Point Elementary on our way to Milton, past Enchanted Village, then roll south and turn north back to Celebration Park. If you are new rider to Cascade Free Group Rides, we welcome you! Please click on the link and read important information for Cascade Bicycle newcomers http://www.cascade.org/welcome-newcomers Restrooms at start. Please arrive early enough to sign the ride waiver, hear the route details, and review Cascade riding S.M.A.R.T. We will start promptly at 9:30 am.
The pace is Brisk 16-18 mph on flat roads with no headwinds. Please print cue sheets and bring all necessary tools & tubes to handle any flats etc.
Bring adequate food and water as there may be limited opportunities to purchase along the way. Planned stop(s):
Rest Stops:
Mile 10.5 Optional @ Coffee & Cream Cafe.
Mile 16.2 Tahoma Market/Norpoint Shell

We regroup at top of hills.
If roads are wet fenders are necessary.
Long fenders and buddy flaps are absolutely required unless it is bone dry out, and zero percent chance of rain forecast.
Look forward to seeing you! Please visit the Cascade Free Group Rides posting to review important details about the ride.
You can also visit meetup.com to RSVP.

Please pre-register for the ride on Cascade.org, click Rides, click Free Group Rides, look for Date and ride title FALL CYCLING #2
RWGPS Route Link:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9513446