EVENTS
WEEKLY SHOP RIDES!
Every Saturday, 9am at the store.
Join us for complimentary coffee and treats starting at 8:30am.
For more info call: 360-862-8300. All abilities welcome!
Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic ~ 202 mi
Saturday July 17th-18th, 2010
Seattle, WA
The 31st annual Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic is the largest multi-day ride in the Northwest. Up to 10,000 riders make the 200-mile trek. The route, carefully marked with directional arrows [Dan Henrys], leads riders through the scenic valleys, forests and farmlands of western Washington and Oregon.
Food is included at midday rest stops interspersed with community-supported mini-stops where quick energy may be purchased. Mechanical and medical support is provided for rider safety and enjoyment. Come join what Bicycling Magazine has listed as one of the best cycling events in the nation!
- Total distance 202.25 mi.
- Uphill distance 30.87 mi.
- Uphill altitude 1,951 ft.
- Maximum altitude 463 ft.
The Cascade Bicycle Club of Seattle produces Group Health STP with assistance from many friends, volunteers, community organizations and cycling clubs along the route. Group Health STP is the primary fundraiser for the Cascade Bicycle Club, and a major fundraiser for groups like Altrusa International, Portland Wheelmen, Spanaway Junior High, St. Helens High School Band, Gold Wing Touring Association, Centralia Chehalis Chamber of Commerce, and many more smaller church and community groups along the way.
From Cascade Bicycle Club and all the organizations we thank you for your continued support of cycling and the Group Health STP.
Open to the first 10,000 riders who register - register early to ensure your spot. We've sold out the last 4 years!
For more information visit: www.cascade.org
STMB - Sound to Mountains Bike Ride ~ 104 mi
Sunday August 8th, 2010
Magnuson Park in Seattle, WA
The Sound To Mountains BikeFest is an annual century ride presented by The Levee Breaking.
About The Ride: The 104 mile road ride begins at Magnuson Park in Seattle, with up to 1,000 participants riding from Seattle to North Bend over the course of the day. The beautiful, occasionally hilly route takes riders North to Snohomish before winding through the Snoqualmie River Valley to end at the base of Mt Si in North Bend, WA.
About The Festival: The Sound To Mountains BikeFest ends at Bybee-Nims Blueberry Farm with Mt Si looming in the background. Riders hop off of their bikes surrounded by mountains, fields of blueberries, concert stages, food, beverages & brews, bike art, NW bike makers and community bicycle proponents.
Support: This ride is for moderately skilled and above riders. There will be ride support on call and at rest stops along the route. This is a Limited support ride and riders should be prepared to fend for themselves for much of the ride.
- Adult & Youth riders get awesome, organic, silk-screened ride shirts!!
- Total ascent: 3012 ft
- Number of Llama farms along the route: 3
- Total descent: -2690 ft
- The Stage/Music Schedule for 2010 will be posted late spring
Snohomish Bicycles will be an official tech stop in Snohomish for all riders.
Online registration closes July 8th.
For more information visit: www.TheLeveeBreaking.com
