About us
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
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Monday Riverside State Park Out and Back
2901 W Northwest Blvd, Spokane, WA, USMeet: 9:45 a.m. at Little Garden Cafe, 2901 W Northwest Blvd and North A St.
Ride starts: 10:00 a.m.
Pace on the level: 12-14 mph (typically faster on the outbound leg due to slight slope downstream and mild SW tailwind). Because this is a recurring, out and back ride, riders are free to ride their own faster pace than posted pace if they desire. Faster riders wait for all riders at regroup point at McClellan trailhead on outbound leg.
Distance: 26 miles.
Terrrain: Mostly flat to hilly with some very short hills.
Regroup: McClellan trailhead past 7-mile, and at Nine Mile Recreation Area (snack stop).
Approximate time: 3 hours
Route Description: This is an out and back ride to Long Lake via Aubrey White Parkway, Centennial Trail, to 9-Mile Recreation Area at Long Lake/Lake Spokane.
Food, water, and clothing: Bring your own water and snacks. Drinks and food at Little Garden /cafe after ride. Dress for the conditions, which will be chilly to cold, so check forecast.
Restroom at Little Garden Cafe. Vault toilets at McClellan trailhead, N of Seven Mile bridge, CT at Carlson Rd, Sontag Park.
Weather policy: Steady rain, ice, snow that sticks, high winds, heavy smoke, will cancel ride.
Leader: Don Barden 206-450-3576
Note: Helmet required on all SBC ridesI
Pedal-assist E-road bikes welcome!
Link to Ride With GPS map and cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42570261I invite all riders not members of the Spokane Bicycle Club to join at www.Spokanebicycleclub.org
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Donkey Island to Liberty Lake
Donkey Island Trailhead, Near 9720-9898 E Maringo Dr, Spokane, WA 99206 https://maps.app.goo.gl/gcBDAbwF5zK58gsx7, spokane, WA, US## Details
PLEASE READ RIDE DESCRIPTION AND ALL ROUTE DETAILS
- Welcome to the SBC Wednesday Casual Group Ride. This is a No-Drop ride. Participants should have intermediate level + cycling skills and be able to maintain a steady pace (12-15 MPH) for a distance of 25 + miles (Slower pacing on hills is expected). This midweek ride isa relaxed paced ride designed to be a fun ride that helps build your cycling foundation. So put on your Club Ride Shirt and Baggy Cycling Shorts and Join us for a relaxing ride on the bike. 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: Donkey Island to Liberty Lake
Start: 10:00 a.m.
Meet: Donkey Island Trailhead
Pace: Steady pace usually between 12 and 15 MPH
Distance: 28 miles
Terrain: Paved bike path and paved roads. Some shorter climbs
Regroup: As necessary. Harvard Trailhead
Route: This is a lollipop ride that is mostly on the Centennial Trail. We start at the Donkey Island trailhead (Often called the Maringo Trailhead) and take the Centennial Trail to the state line where we will turn right and take the trail to Liberty Lake. At Liberty Lake we will turn right on Appleway Ave. We will stay on Appleway for a short distance until we reach the bike path that returns to the Centennial Trail at Harvard Road. Return via the Centennial Trail to the Donkey Island trailhead.
Estimated duration of the ride 2.5 to 3 hours plus time for regrouping.
Eat: Bring snacks and water for the ride. For all interested Rocket Bakery post ride.
Bring: A bicycle in good working condition and equipment to make minor bicycle repairs i.e. flat tire.
Map/cue sheet:
Donkey Island to Liberty Lake
Weather cancellation: Temperature at start time close to 40 degrees or below. Moderate to heavy rain, high wind, or unhealthy air may cancel.
Leader: Bob Buck
Phone: 775 737-31761 attendee
Thursday Night Ride - Vinegar Flats & Peaceful Valley
1603 N Belt St, Spokane, WA, USTime: Meet 5:45 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Meet: West Central Community Center at 1603 N. Belt Street
Pace: 10 - 12 mph on the flats
Distance: 12.5 miles with about 550 ft. of elevation.
Terrain: Mostly Flat
Regroup: We will regroup often.
Route: We will ride through High Bridge Park, Vinegar Flats and Peaceful Valley. It will be a total of 12.5 mi with 550 ft elevation gain on several short hills.
Ride with GPS Link: Vinegar Flats/Peaceful Valley
Eat: Bring chairs and a snack for tailgating afterwards.
Weather cancellation: Severe weather will cancel. Check Meetup for status of ride if in doubt.
Contact Martin Ward with any Questions 509-991-12212 attendees
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