Rides Page: Weekly rides, ride events, and Rides we like
Check the newsletter every month (calendar on p. 2-3 and p. 8) for additions to the rides schedule.
The February 2010 Newsletter has the master-schedule for 2010 rides and events on pages 4-5. Mark your calendar!
2010 Chuckanut Century is on September 19, 2010!
The 2010 Chuckanut Century Bicycle Ride will be Sunday, September 19, and is presented by the Mount Baker Bicycle Club as our signature ride. For more information, including directions, maps, and entry form, please visit our Chuckanut Century Website.
Weekly Rides
All are welcome on weekly rides. Read the ride descriptions below and contact the ride leader to determine if the ride is the right level for your ability. Check for seasonal start times and also make sure of the ride schedule in the winter. Some rides go in summer only, many go all year round!
Riders under age 18 are asked to contact the ride leader before your first ride. A parent must accompany you to your first ride start to sign a parental consent waiver.
- Tuesday Social Ride: starts from Pioneer Park in Ferndale, 30-40 miles, 13-16 mph route varies. 10am start time in winter, 9am in better weather. The route is chosen based on where the riders want to regroup for lunch. To check start time and for other information, contact: Robert Parker, email rmp-4724 at hotmail.com or 360-671-6910
- Tuesday Evening Summer Ride: Tuesday evenings, meet at 5:45pm, ride starts at 6:00pm April through September. Meet @ Whidbey Island Bank, corner of Bakerview/Northwest. This ride begins in April every year as a warmup ride to introduce people to the skills of group riding. As summer progresses, it splits into a faster, experienced group (speeds of 20+ mph) as well as a medium speed group (16-18 mph, that will sometimes stop to discuss the skills of group riding, with Doug coaching). Slower groups of anywhere from 10-14 mph will ride some weeks. We use the same 20-mile loop route every week, with shortcuts for those who want to ride a little less. Everyone's invited to have a beer or dinner afterward at any of several watering holes. Contact: ridecoordinator at mtbakerbikeclub.org, 360-410-6431
- Tuesday Hot Laps Ride: 30-40 miles, race pace. Training ride departs from Kulshan Cycles at 6pm to a practice road race course. Summer months only.
- Wednesday Group Ride: Race/Training Pace, 30 mile distance, meet at 5:45 pm, leave at 6pm from Boundary Bay Brewery at Railroad Avenue. Ride separates into fast (18+ mph) and very fast (22+ mph) groups. From late-September through March this is a night trail ride with lights. Re-group at brewery afterward (7:30 pm). Contact: ridecoordinator at mtbakerbikeclub.org, 360-410-6431
- Thursday Fairhaven Summer Ride: Join members of the Fairhaven Bike Club on a ride Thursday nights throughout the summer. Meet at 5:45pm at the Fairhaven Village Green (corner of 10th and Mill) and depart at 6:00pm. Approximately 25 mile route which may split into 2 groups depending on group size and ability levels. For more information contact Allen Shaw: allen.wesmar at gmail.com or 360-305-4031.
- Saturday Donut Ride: 25 to 50 miles, race pace, departs from Kulshan Cycles, 7:30 am October through February, and 7 am March through September. Goes to Ferndale and return, or if you wish continue to Birch Bay and return. Get your weekend miles behind you before most people get out of bed on Saturday! This ride has been a Bellingham tradition forever. Every week of the year!!
- everybodyBikeCommunity Rides: Check www.everybodyBike.com/calendar.aspx for listings.
- Fanatik Women’s Mountain Bike Rides: A summer series of trail riding for women. Check the Fanatik Bike Co. website for schedule and we'll see you all in the summer of 2010.
Rides We Like
This section, Rides We Like, is a list of rides that aren't necessarily local, but are favorites of club members. The dates for 2010 rides are currently published on pages 4-5 of the February 2010 newsletter, check on the newsletters page. These rides will also be updated online soon (hopefully).
- July 31, 2010 - Tour de Whatcom (Bellingham, Whatcom County) tourdewhatcom.com
- September 12, 2010 - Mt. Baker Hill Climb norkarecreation.com
- September 19, 2010 - Chuckanut Century (already mentioned above!) The Chuckanut Century Page
