Hillyard Spokane Loop

## Details

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*** Please slow down when riding around pedestrians ***
Welcome to the SBC Wednesday Group Ride. This is a no drop ride. While not considered a fast-paced group ride, it is not an easy or leisure pace ride. Participants should have at least intermediate level cycling skills and be able to maintain a steady pace of 12 to 15 MPH over flat sections of the route for a distance of 30 + miles (Slower pacing on hills is expected). Socialization while riding safely is encouraged. Ride leaders will focus on riding with a smooth cadence rather than speed. Wearing loose fitting casual cycling related clothing is consistent with the theme of this ride. E-Bikes, Gravel Bikes and Flat Bar road bikes are all welcome. Helmets are required on all SBC rides.
Name: Hillyard Spokane Loop
Meet: Hillyard Bicycle Shop
Pace: 12 to 15 MPH on Flat parts of the route.
Distance: Approximately 33 miles
Terrain: This is a hilly route -- frequent ups and downs with several moderate climbs.
Regroup: At major turns, Morin Trailhead, at the top of Doomsday Hill, and as necessary.
Route: This a lollipop route that starts at the Hillyard Bike Shop and heads down the Children of the Sun Trail to the Centennial Trail. We will take the Centennial Trail to Riverfront Park and work our way out to the Sandifur Bridge. Then we head up Riverside to Government Way staying on Government until we return to the Centennial at Houston Road. Upon returning to the CT we will continue on the trail until we reach Riverside State Park exiting at Seven Mile Road. A short stretch of Seven Mile to Aubrey White. We will take Aubrey White to Downriver Drive continuing on Downriver to the Doomsday Climb. After Climbing Doomsday Hill, we will return to the Centennial Trail staying on the CT until we exit at Carlisle to return to the Children of the Sun Trail. We'll use COTHS trail to return to the Bike Shop.
Estimated duration of the ride: 2.5 to 3 hours
Bring: Snacks and water. A bike in good working order. General bicycle repair equipment i.e. flat tire repair kit.
Eat: Snacks, the ones you bring, Derailer Coffee after the ride.
Map/cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50386022
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