Thursday Night Ride: Southside Park and Country

Start Time: Meet at 5:45 pm; Rollout at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location: Gillis’ residence, 3303 S. Bernard Street, Spokane WA
Distance: 19 miles, elevation gain +/- 870 ft.
Pace: 11– 14 on flats, slower pace on hills and park pedestrian areas.
Terrain: Paved roads, bike paths, bike lanes and mostly low-traffic roads, with occasional busy road.
Route Description: Leisurely south hill summer bike ride following shaded tree areas within parks and residential neighborhoods where possible. We will begin by winding our way through Manito Park using trails and low-volume traffic roads and then travelling south following Manito Boulevard to High Drive and urban neighborhoods leading to Prairie View Park for a regroup and use of facilities if needed (about mile 9). From there we will ride onto southside lower traffic volume roads including a scenic descent down Jamieson Hill and a moderate sustained climb up South Regal Road, regrouping at the top of both hills. After the climb we will make our way back through the neighborhoods to the host’s family patio to enjoy ice cream sundaes and cold drinks, and good conversation.
Link to route map and download option: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51522266
Eat: Invitation to Gillis family home patio with fixings for ice cream sundae and cold drinks provided.
Weather cancellation: Rain, high winds, hazardous air quality may cancel. Check Meetup for status updates or contact ride leader.
Ride Leader: Bill Gillis 509.432.4243
Helmets required on all SBC rides,