Events Page
Current club events are listed each month on the newsletter calendar. See pages 2, 3, and 8 of the latest newsletter for current bicycling-related events! Our 2010 full calendar of events is on pages 4-5 of the February 2010 Newsletter.
Community Events
2010 Chuckanut Century is on September 19, 2010!
The 2010 Chuckanut Century Bicycle Ride will be Sunday, September 19, presented by Mount Baker Bicycle Club benefiting The Whatcom Hospice Foundation. The 2009 ride was a great success with over 400 riders and a day of great weather and great riding, and we'll try to improve the ride even more in 2010.
Come join us and ride one of the most scenic rides in Washington. With many routes offered you can pick your distance ranging from 25, 50, 62, 100, or the double metric century of 124 miles. Although all cyclists should be fully prepared when they take to the roads you can enjoy the added security of knowing that there is ride support if needed and food stops with a wide variety of high-energy food and drinks along all of the routes.
No matter which route you choose, you'll be treated to Whatcom County's finest roads and sights. As you ride the south loop you will be treated to views of the San Juan Islands while overlooking Bellingham, Samish, and Padilla Bays along with stunning views of Chuckanut and Blanchard mountains, also known as "where the Cascade mountains meet the sea." The north loop offers spectacular views of Mt Baker as it stretches to meet the sky at 10,800 feet, as well as incredible views of the Canadian Cascades, Mt Shuksan, the Twin Sisters, Birch Bay, and Vancouver Island.
The 25 mile loop is perfect for the family, parent and child, or the first timer to an organized event.
All routes start and finish at the legendary Boundary Bay Brewery.
Sign Up!
You may:
- pre-register at Active.com's Chuckanut Century Page,
- or print, fill out, and mail in the entry form,
- or you may register the day of the ride.
Directions to Boundary Bay Brewery
The Reason:
Whatcom Hospice, a program of St. Joseph Hospital, provides life-affirming care and support for patients and their families, helping them with the medical, social, emotional and spiritual needs that arise during a life-limiting illness. The Whatcom Hospice Foundation is an independent, charitable organization that exists solely to raise funds and friends for Whatcom Hospice.
Would you like to raise additional donations for the cause? Download the pledge sheet and use your ride to further support Whatcom Hospice.
Details:
When: September 19, 2010Cost: $50.00 for any distance you choose.
Loops: 25, 38, 50, 62, 100, and 124. Pick your loop and ride. You can start with the North or South loop. We ask that the 100 and 124 mile riders be on course between 7-8am so that there is plenty of time to finish.
Registration opens on ride day at 7:00 am at the ride start:
Ride start: Boundary Bay Brewery; 1107 Railroad Avenue; Bellingham, WA 98225
Directions to Boundary Bay Brewery
Make it a weekend in Bellingham: enjoy the fine hospitality of one of our local hotels or BnBs. Find accommodations via the Bellingham Whatcom Tourism Bureau site.
The Route
The 2010 route will again begin from Boundary Bay Brewery! Join us afterward in Boundary's Beer Garden to celebrate your ride.
The following route maps (PDF files) show the 2009 routes, and no major changes are anticipated for 2010. All routes are marked with "Dan Henry" indicators on the road. Maps and directions will also be available the morning of the ride.
Don't forget to check out your photo after the ride at Burke T Hovde Productions.
Questions? Please contact chuckanutcentury at mtbakerbikeclub.org via email.
If you rode the 2009 Chuckanut Century, be sure to check out your photo online at Burke Hovde Event Productions. Click on either North or South to find your photo depending on which loop you did first.
Event Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of the sponsors of last year's (2009) Chuckanut Century Ride:
Ride for Hospice!
