Are you new to bicycling or have you been off your bike for a while?
Is 2017 your year to get active, begin commuting, take part in
Cascade's Free Group Rides, or maybe even tackle your first century
(100-mile ride), the STP, or another personal challenge? Are you a bit
unsure about your capabilities, riding in groups, or riding during
winter?If so, then maybe the Getting Ready to Ride Series (GR2R) is
for you. GR2R is an early season, eight-week progressive series that
begins with a very doable first ride and then adds a bit of elevation
gain, distance, or technical difficulty each week. GR2R will help you
to:
• Increase endurance and confidence
• Build hill-climbing skills
• Make new friends in the cycling community
• Gain confidence in riding safely with groups
• Get ready for the Cascade Training Series, which begins in April
GR2R rides are free and open to any rider. You will ride with others
who share your pace level and your enthusiasm for riding. All rides
will be led by Cascade Ride Leaders, experienced volunteers who enjoy
riding and are knowledgeable about bike safety, the rules of the road,
and the routes.
In the Eastside series, in addition to becoming familiar with
bicycling and gaining fitness, you will learn group riding skills
while exploring different Eastside communities. This will be a social,
stay-together ride with waits at the top of hills and all critical
turns, along with photo-op stops along the way.
Steady rain, ice/snow, and any other hazardous conditions will cancel
a ride. If a ride is canceled because of hazardous conditions, it will
be posted here, in the comment section below, and on the Cascade page
by 9:00 a.m. If that notice is posted, the ride leaders will not be at
the start.
We will post the final version of the route and cue sheet a few days
prior to the ride date in the comment section below.
PRE-REGISTERING ONLINE: If you have a Cascade account, you can
pre-register for this ride online by clicking on the Register Now
button on the Cascade page and entering your information.
Pre-registering saves time at the beginning the ride and provides
legible emergency contact information. If you cannot make the ride,
you do not need to un-register.
NOTES: All riders should come equipped to deal with their own
mechanicals and bring enough snacks and water. Waiting for mechanicals
will be at the discretion of the ride leader. If ride conditions are
wet, please come equipped with fenders that have long "buddy flaps" as
a courtesy to other riders, or you will be required to ride at the
back of the group. Arrive at least 20 minutes early (10:40 a.m.) so
that you can get yourself ready, sign the waiver, and listen to the
S.M.A.R.T. briefing. 11 a.m. is the roll-out time!
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