What we’re about
Come Ride With Us! The Spokane Bicycle Club is a recreational and social organization that promotes lifelong cycling for fun and health. Group rides range from leisurely 10-mile social rides to longer fitness and endurance rides, as well as occasional multi-day tours. Some rides are urban and some are in the wider Inland Northwest around Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. We offer monthly meetings showcasing cycling adventures and innovation, and we advocate for safe cycling through sponsoring and supporting cycle-positive events and activities. More about our club can be found at: www.spokanebicycleclub.org. To JOIN the Spokane Bicycle Club ($25 per year individual membership), and support our rides and bike advocacy efforts, go to Spokane Bicycle Club membership
The Club offers Zwift indoor trainer group rides four days a week Nov-Feb. Details at: SBC on Zwift
Note: Helmets are required on Club rides.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Choose your Distance and Pace—A Spokane Spring Bicycle Celebration EventOlmsted Brothers Park - Kendall Yards, Spokane, WA
Details
The Spokane Bicycle Club is celebrating spring bicycling in Spokane with a special Saturday event. No matter if you are wanting a fast pace longer distance ride, a shorter leisurely ride through a historic Spokane neighborhood or something in between, there will be a ride for you. Choose from three ride options leaving from Olmstead Park in Kendall Yards with the first ride leaving at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Note: Each of these rides are posted individually on meet up with additional details. Please find your chosen ride on this SBC meet up site and register to attend that specific ride on the morning or May 24 to facilitate our planning.Option 1: Fast Pace Pleasant Prairie Town and County Loop Leaving Olmsted Park at 9:00 a.m.
Terry Harwood will lead riders on a faster pace 39-mile loop through the beautiful Orchard Prairie region returning through the Whitworth district on quiet city streets. The route includes a 0.9 mile, Lehman Road 9% grade hill climb. Riders choosing this option should be comfortable maintaining a 15 to 17 mph pace on flat terrain. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47806937Option 2: Moderate Pace Ride- Olmsted Park to 7-Mile Road. Circle route leaving at 9:30 a.m.
Bob Buck will guide riders on a moderately paced ride along pave trails and quieter roads through Riverside State Park to 7-Mile Road returning via Aubrey White/Downriver roads climbing Doomsday Hill before returning to the park. The circle route is approximately 20 miles and includes some longer and steeper hills. Riders choosing this option should be comfortable maintaining a steady pace of 12 to 14 mph on flat terrain. Olmsted Park to 7-mile circle route · Ride with GPSOption 3: Leisurely Pace Ride through Vinegar Flats Leaving Olmsted Park at 10:00 a.m.
Dave Sorg will lead a leisurely 9.3 or 13.6 mile ride from Kendall Yards over the Sandifer Bridge via Redband Park to and through the historic Vinegar Flats neighborhood. Will return through Riverfront Park. While the route does include one steeper hill leading down to the Sandifer bridge, the terrain for this ride is mostly flat with an average pace of 10 to 12 mph. Distance is 13.6 miles with an option to shorted it to 9.3 miles. Olmstead Park to Vinegar Flats/Peaceful Valley/Riverfront ParkEach of these rides are posted individually on the SBC Meet Up site with additional details.
Post Ride Social Time
All riders are invited to gather at the nearby Fresh Market Patio following your ride for food and conversation. The Fresh Market offers multiple beverage and food options for purchase. - Olmstead, Pleasant Prairie, Town & Country LoopOlmsted Brothers Park, Spokane, WA
PLEASE READ ENTIRE RIDE DESCRIPTION
**Welcome to the SBC Bike Everywhere Choose Your Distance Group Ride. This is the longer-distance route and is a No-Drop ride. Please note that there is significant climbing including one very steep longer climb on the route, this is not an easy ride for beginners. Participants should be able to maintain a steady pace (15-17 MPH) for a distance of 39 - miles (Slower pacing on hills is expected).
E-Bikes, Road Bikes, Gravel Bikes and Flat Bar Road Bikes are all welcome.- Helmets are Required on All SBC Rides
Start Time: Meet at 8:45 for 9:00 AM rollout
Meeting Location/Address: Olmstead Brothers Park, 2125 West Summit Pkway, Spokane, WA 99201
Distance: 39 miles
Pace: 15 – 17 on flats
Terrain: Paved roads, flat and rolling terrain with one very steep climb
Route Description: Centennial Trail east for 9 miles through the U District and along Upriver Drive. Then up Lehman Road (1.3 miles, with maximum grade +/- 12%) to Pleasant Prairie. We’ll follow scenic roads to the ever-popular Moffat Road descent. Peone, Parksmith and Hawthorne to the Whitworth neighborhood. We’ll then follow the county’s recently designated Whitworth/Greta greenway through the Town and Country neighborhood, then through the Northwest Spokane and Audubon/Downriver neighborhoods, cross Meenach Drive over to Kendall Yards and the start.
Link to route map and download option: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47806937
Regroup Locations: to be determined during ride
Eat: Bring snacks and water for the ride. Meeting at My Fresh Basket a short distance from Olmsted Park after the ride.
Weather cancellation: Rain, high winds, other extreme conditions may cancel. Check Meetup for status updates or contact ride leader.
Ride Leader: Terry Harwood (415) 497-8442
Helmets required on all SBC rides - Olmsted Park to 7-Mile Circle RouteOlmsted Brothers Park - Kendall Yards, Spokane, WA
PLEASE READ ENTIRE RIDE DESCRIPTION
**Welcome to the SBC Bike Everywhere Choose Your Distance Group Ride. This is the middle-distance route and is a No-Drop ride. Please note that there is significant climbing on the route and while not difficult for the experienced rider, it should not be considered easy or a ride for beginners. Participants should be able to maintain a steady pace (12-14 MPH) for a distance of 20 - miles (Slower pacing on hills is expected). Please wear cycling related clothing.
E-Bikes, Gravel Bikes and Flat Bar road bikes are all welcome.- Helmets are Required on All SBC Rides
Name: Olmsted Park to 7-Mile Circle Route
Start: 9:30 a.m.
Meet: Olmsted Park: N. Nettleton St and Summit Pkwy, Spokane
Pace: Steady pace in flat section usually between 12 to 14 MPH
Distance: 20 miles
Terrain: Paved with rollers and steeper climbs. Some of the pavement is very rough.
Regroup: As necessary. Morin Trailhead, 7-Mile, and top of Doomsday Hill.
Route: There is a lot of climbing in this route with some sections that have very rough pavement. We will start at Olmsted Park and move onto the Centennial Trail – down the switchbacks and over the Sandifur Bridge - from the Bridge will make our way up to Government Way. Then take Government to Houston where we will return to the Centennial Trail. We will stay on the Centennial Trail (including the SBC section) to Seven Mile – Right on Seven Mile to access Aubrey White Road – Aubrey White to Downriver Drive – Downriver to Doomsday Hill. Return to the Centennial Trail at the top of Doomsday – Then back to the park.Estimated duration of the ride 2 to 3 hours plus time for regrouping.
Eat: Meeting at My Fresh Basket a short distance from Olmsted Park after the ride.
Map: Olmsted Park to 7-mile circle route · Ride with GPS
Weather cancellation: Too cold at start time, moderate to heavy rain, high wind, or unhealthy air may cancel.
Leader: Bob Buck
Phone: 775 737-3176
