Vol. 44, No. 3
FREE GROUP RIDES LEISURELY PACE (10-12mph) Friday, March 7 FRIDAY RIDERS: Yesler Swamp and beyond 10:00 a.m., 20 mi from Gas Works Park, Seattle • Ride Leader: Norm Tjaden Saturday, March 8 Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) Seattle #5 11:00 a.m., 22 mi from Gas Works Park, Seattle • Ride Leaders: Heidi Schillinger, Andy Williams, Mike Kelly Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) Eastside #5 11:30 a.m., 26 mi from Marymoor Park East free parking lot, Redmond • Ride Leader: Deborah Munkberg Sunday, March 9 South End Getting Ready to Ride Series (GR2R) #5 1:30 p.m., 28 mi from Interurban Trailhead parking lot, Auburn • Ride Leaders: Ida Chiu, Susan Krezelak Friday, March 14 FRIDAY RIDERS: Go North from Ballinger Playfield 10:00 a.m., 28 mi from Ballinger Playfield, Mountlake Terrace • Ride Leader: Jan Johnson Saturday, March 15 Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #6 Seattle 11:00 a.m., 20-25 mi from Jack Block Park, Seattle • Ride Leaders: Machiko Threlkeld, Heidi Schillinger, Marge Evans Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #6 Eastside 11:30 a.m., 26 mi from Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland • Ride Leader: Windsor Lewis Sunday, March 16 South End Getting Ready to Ride Series (GR2R) #6 1:30 p.m., 32 mi from Bicentennial Park, Tukwila • Ride Leaders: Wang Yeung Sunday, March 23 S.P.O.K.E.S.: Cinnamon Rolls or Bust 9:00 a.m., 20 mi from Loehmann’s Plaza Starbucks, Bellevue • Ride Leader: Michelle Burton Saturday, March 29 Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #7 Seattle 11:00 a.m., 26 mi from Gas Works Park, Seattle • Ride Leaders: Machiko Threlkeld, Heidi Schillinger
CHEW Series #9 9:30 a.m., 45 mi from Marymoor Park East free parking lot, Redmond • Ride Leaders: Joni Griffis, Alexa Volwiler, Matthew Wong, Scott Blachowicz Tuesday, March 11 TREATS: The Preston-Snoqualmie Trail 10:00 a.m., 16 mi from Preston Park & Ride, I-90 Exit 22, PrestonRide Leader: Paul Brynes Saturday, March 15 Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #6 Seattle 11:00 a.m., 20 mi from Jack Block Park, Seattle • Ride Leaders: Byron Bryant, Mike Kelly Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #6 Eastside 11:30 a.m., 26 mi from Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland • Ride Leader: Windsor Lewis Sunday, March 16 CHEW Series #10 9:30 a.m., 50 mi from S Bellevue Park and Ride • Ride Leader: Alexa Volwiler South End Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #6 1:30 p.m., 32 mi from Bicentennial Park, Tukwila • Ride Leaders: Ida Chiu, Susan Krezelak Tuesday, March 18 TREATS: Ride to Alki 10:00 a.m., 35 mi from Green Lake, SW corner, Seattle • Ride Leader: David Bordewick Friday, March 21 FRUMPS: Kenmore to Snohomish 10:00 a.m., 50 mi from Logboom Park, Tracy Owen Station, Kenmore • Ride Leader: Peter Hallson Sunday, March 23 CHEW Series #11 9:30 a.m., 50 mi from Newport Hills P&R, Bellevue • Ride Leader: Alexa Volwiler Tuesday, March 25 TREATS: Go North from Mountlake Terrace 10:00 a.m., 28 mi from Ballinger Playfield, Mountlake Terrace • Ride Leader: Jan Johnson Saturday, March 29 Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #7 Seattle 11:00 a.m., 26 mi from Gas Works Park, Seattle • Ride Leaders: Andy Williams, Mike Kelly
South End Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #7 11:30 a.m., 28 mi from Burnett Linear Park parking lot, Renton • Ride Leader: Judy Auten
South End Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #7 11:30 a.m., 28 mi from Burnett Linear Park parking lot, Renton • Ride Leaders: Patricia Urton, Rick Urton
Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #7 Eastside 11:30 a.m., 21 mi from S Bellevue Park & Ride • Ride Leader: Deborah Munkbergh
Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #7 Eastside 11:30 a.m., 21 mi from S Bellevue Park & Ride • Ride Leader: Deborah Munkberg
STEADY PACE (12-14 mph) Saturday, March 8 Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #5 Seattle 11:00 a.m., 22 mi from Gas Works Park, Seattle • Ride Leaders: Machiko Threlkeld, Heidi Schillinger Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) #5 Eastside 11:30 a.m., 26 mi from Marymoor Park East free parking lot, Redmond • Ride Leader: Deborah Munkberg Sunday, March 9 South End Getting Ready To Ride Series (GR2R) #5 1:30 p.m., 28 mi from West main Street and Interurban Trail, Auburn. • Ride Leader: Wang Yeung
Sunday, March 30 CHEW Series #12 7:45 a.m., 45 mi from Lincoln Park lower lot, West Seattle • Ride Leader: Alexa Volwiler
MODERATE PACE (14-16mph)
Friday, March 14 FRUMPS: Blyth Park 10:00 a.m., 40 mi from Blyth Park, Bothell • Ride Leader: Chris Nelson Sunday, March 16 CHEW Series #10 9:30 a.m., 50 mi from S Bellevue Park & Ride, Bellevue • Ride Leader: Alexa Volwiler Sunday, March 23 CHEW Series #11 9:30 a.m., 50 mi from Newport Hills P&R (Exit 9 off I-405), Bellevue • Ride Leader: Alexa Volwiler Thursday, March 27 MEETS: Marymoor, Thursday Edition 5.45 p.m., 25 mi from Marymoor Park, east (free) parking lot, Redmond • Ride Leaders: Sandi Navarro, Kimberly Smith Friday, March 28 FRUMPS: Kenmore Rumble 10:00 a.m., 40 mi from Logboom Park, Kenmore • Ride Leaders: Daniel Garretson Sunday, March 30 CHEW Series #12 7:45 a.m., 45 mi from Lincoln Park lower lot, West Seattle • Ride Leader: Alexa Volwiler
BRISK PACE (16-18mph) Sunday, March 9 CHEW Series #9 9:30 a.m., 45 mi from Marymoor Park East free parking lot, Redmond • Ride Leaders: Daniel Kelly, Alexa Volwiler, Carl Wainwright, Tim Thomas, Kimberly Smith Monday, March 10 MUMPS: Head Up North 10:00 a.m., 55 mi from Tracy Owen Station/ Logboom Park, Kenmore • Ride Leader: Craig Mohn Tuesday, March 11 Eastside Tours Evening Ride 6:30 p.m., 25 mi from Overlake Transit Ctr, Redmond • Ride Leader: Eric Gunnerson Thursday, March 13 Eastside Tours Evening Ride 6:30 p.m., 25 mi from Overlake Transit Ctr, Redmond • Ride Leader: Eric Gunnerson Sunday, March 16 CHEW Series #10 9:30 a.m., 50 mi from S. Bellevue Park & Ride, Bellevue • Ride Leaders: Wilfried Mack, Daniel Kelly, Alexa Volwiler, Tim Thomas, Kimberly Smith Tuesday, March 18 Eastside Tours Evening Ride 6:30 p.m., 25 mi from Overlake Transit Ctr, Redmond • Ride Leader: Eric Gunnerson Monday, March, 17 MUMPS: Head Up North 10:00 a.m., 55 mi from Tracy Owen Station/ Logboom Park, Kenmore Ride Leader: Craig Mohn
Friday, March 7 FRUMPS: Winter Ride South 10:00 a.m., 40 mi from Russell Rd Park, Kent • Ride Leader: Jim Taylor
Tuesday, March 18 Eastside Tours Evening Ride 6:30 p.m., 25 mi from Overlake Transit Ctr, Redmond • Ride Leader: Eric Gunnerson
Sunday, March 9 CHEW Series #9 9:30 a.m., 45 mi from Marymoor Park East free parking lot, Redmond • Ride Leaders: Alexa Volwiler, Sandie Smith, Cathy Henley
Thursday, March 20 Eastside Tours Evening Ride 6:30 p.m., 25 mi from Overlake Transit Ctr, Redmond • Ride Leader: Eric Gunnerson
Thursday, March 13 MEETS: Marymoor, Thursday Edition 5:45 p.m., 25 mi from Marymoor Park East free parking lot, Redmond • Ride Leaders: Peter Dunmore, Kimberly Smith
Sunday, March 23 CHEW Series #11 9:30 a.m., 50 mi from Newport Hills P&R (Exit 9 off I-405), Bellevue • Ride Leaders: Wilfried Mack, Tim Johnson, Daniel Kelly, Tim Thomas, Kimberly Smith
Monday, March 24 MUMPS: Head Up North 10:00 a.m., 55 mi from Tracy Owen Station/ Logboom Park, Kenmore • Ride Leader: Craig Mohn Tuesday, March 25 Eastside Tours Evening Ride 6:30 p.m., 25 mi from Overlake Transit Ctr, Redmond • Ride Leader: Eric Gunnerson Thursday, March 27 Eastside Tours Evening Ride 6:30 p.m., 25 mi from Overlake Transit Ctr, Redmond • Ride Leader: Eric Gunnerson Sunday, March 30 CHEW Series #12 7:45 a.m., 45 mi from Lincoln Park lower lot, West Seattle • Ride Leaders: Tim Johnson, Daniel Kelly, Carl Wainwright, Tim Thomas, Kimberly Smith Monday, March 31 MUMPS: Head Up North 10:00 a.m., 55 mi from Tracy Owen Station/ Logboom Park, Kenmore • Ride Leader: Craig Mohn
STRENUOUS PACE (18-21mph) Sunday, March 9 CHEW Series #9 9:30 a.m., 45 mi from Marymoor Park East free parking lot, Redmond • Ride Leaders: James Coliz, Robert Dennis, Alexa Volwiler Sunday March 16 CHEW Series #10 9:30 a.m., 50 mi from S Bellevue Park and Ride • Ride Leader: Alexa Volwiler Sunday, March 23 CHEW Series #11 9:30 a.m., 50 mi from Newport Hills P&R (Exit 9 off I-405) • Ride Leader: Alexa Volwiler Sunday, March 30 CHEW Series #12 7:45 a.m., 45 mi from Lincoln Park lower lot, West Seattle • Ride Leader: Alexa Volwiler
SUPER-STRENUOUS PACE (+22mph) Tuesday, March 11 Cycle Tuesdays 5:45 p.m., 35 mi from Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley Restaurant, Renton • Ride Leaders: Stephen Else, Russ Moul Tuesday, March 18 Cycle Tuesdays 5:45 p.m., 35 mi from Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley Restaurant, Renton • Ride Leaders: Stephen Else, Russ Moul Tuesday, March 25 Cycle Tuesdays 5:45 p.m., 35 mi from Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley Restaurant, Renton • Ride Leaders: Stephen Else, Russ Moul Tuesday, April 1 Cycle Tuesdays 5:45 p.m., 35 mi from Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley Restaurant, Renton • Ride Leaders: Stephen Else, Russ Moul
Weather conditions may cancel the ride. Helmets are required on all rides. Earbuds/headphones are not allowed on any Cascade ride. All riders are required to sign a waiver form. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Riders are expected to be ready to ride at the time listed. Participants do not have to RSVP, simply show up to join the fun!
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For a complete listing of this month’s rides, see www.cascade.org/calendar in order to pick a ride that suits your style, skills and energy level, use the ride guidelines at www.cascade.org/grouprides
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