Bellingham/Mt Baker Weekend Day 1​ (69 mi, 3390', multipace)

Come join us for a scenic southern loop out of Bellingham. We'll tour through Western Washington University and Fairhaven, ride down scenic Chuckanut Drive, stop in historic Edison, and ride the shores of Lake Samish and Lake Whatcom. Then join us directly after the ride for no-host food and drinks at Chuckanut Brewery.

NOTE: Day 2 ride up Mount Baker is cancelled: Link here (https://www.meetup.com/cascaderides/events/237467024/).

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Start Location: Please park in the SW corner of the Civic Field Athletic Complex (away from the stadium). There are restrooms available at the start.

Distance: 70 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,390' feet
Terrain: Hilly
Regroup: Occasional regroups at critical turns

Route/Cue Sheet: (last update: 8/7/17, 4:00 p.m.)
Full route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18872307
Steady route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23978690 (59 mi, 2,519')

Pace: Multipace (steady [12-14] moderate [14-16], brisk [16-18], vigorous [18-20]). Riders should print out or download their own cue sheet and be prepared to ride on their own if they are unable to keep pace. Please be prepare to deal with your own flats and mechanicals and have the necessary equipment. There will be no sag support on this ride.

Requirements: Riders need to show up at least 20 minutes early to get parking, sign the waiver, and hear route notes. Helmets and proper cycling gear are required. You must carry enough water and food to carry you between rest stops (limited food).

RSVP: Please RSVP on Meetup and register on Cascade.org (https://www.cascade.org/calendar?f[0]=field_global_datetime%253Avalue%3A2017-08&f[1]=field_global_datetime%253Avalue%3A2017-08-12) under the appropriate pace so that we get some sense of how many riders to expect and organize enough ride leaders.

Ride Leaders:
Steady: Melanie Kelsey
Moderate: Cathy Henley
Brisk: Alexa Volwiler & Wilfried Mack
Vigorous: Robert Rozycki

Cancellation: In the event of steady rain or some other major weather event, the Ride Leaders will not be at the ride start. Please check the comment area in this posting 2 hours prior to the ride for ride cancellation announcements.

Rest Stops (full route): mp 21 (food), 31, 44, 58. This is largely a rural route so bring at least 2 big bottles of water and food. Limited snacks available at most rest stops (except mp 44).

Post Ride Gathering (no host): Chuckanut Brewery (Nut North), 601 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225. (360) 752-3377.