June 2012 Cascade Courier by Cascade Bicycle Club

June 20: Special membership meeting and election. See article on page 2.

JUNE 2012 / Vol. 42, No. 6

Edmonds’ Basics of Bicycling is off to flying start

Flying Wheels Summer Century Saturday, June 9 Marymoor Park

Students Complete Bike Safety Program at 13 Schools in Edmonds School District

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$35 Online until June 6 at midnight on www.cascade.org $40 Mail-in postmark by May 31 $45 Start line Members save $5! and they knew this was not the time to go crazy.” Since then, the program has grown from three schools to 13 schools. “The word about this program is spreading,” said Jenni McCloughan, P.E. teacher at Maplewood Parent Cooperative. “Now I get students, parents, teachers and principals asking me about the program and wanting to know how they can get involved.” The Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group (EBAG) deserves credit for coming up with the idea for local schools. “I’m also active in the Cascade Bicycle Club and was familiar with the Basics of Bicycling program offered at other schools,” explained Edmonds resident Peter Hallson. “EBAG thought this was a great idea and we contacted Cascade and community members with hopes of raising funds to launch our own local program.” “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to educate more students about safe bicycling and help these students develop healthy lifetime habits,” added Julie Salathé, education director at Cascade Bicycle Club. In addition to financial support from EBAG, Swedish/Edmonds Hospital sponsors this program and produced the bike video. The Hazel Miller Foundation and Verdant Health also provided support.

Free Earthworks Bicycle Tour on Saturday June 2 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

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new kind of graduate is rolling out of the Edmonds School District. This June, more than 4,600 students will have graduated from an innovative Basics of Bicycling program since it started in fall 2010. The three-week bike safety program for third-, fourth- and fifth-graders teaches safe habits at an early age, makes exercise fun and instills healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Basics of Bicycling curriculum was developed by the Cascade Bicycle Club based on older curriculum written by the National Center for Bicycling and Walking. Throughout the school year, the program rotates from one school to another via 30 bikes towed in a utility trailer. “I thought the class was really fun because I don’t get to ride my bike much because at home we don’t really have space. So this is a great opportunity for me,” said Darian Conn, one of the program graduates and featured students in the video produced to celebrate the growth of the program. The online video may be watched at http://bit.ly/Iji6rj. “When the program began with our first 30 cyclists, we were nervous about what could happen with so many kids riding at the same time,” said Jennie Hershey, a P.E. teacher at Mountlake Terrace Elementary. “As it turned out, the students were excited to try the new bikes on the safety course

ome explore public art in Kent, SeaTac, and Renton with the free inaugural Earthworks Bicycle Tour on Saturday, June 2. This family and beginner friendly ride offers mostly flat 12-, 20-, and 23-mile route options that connect four internationally recognized artistic landscapes, featuring art installations, prototypes, interactive activities, and music along the way. continued on page 8

START LINE: King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond, east-end parking lot

et out of the city and enjoy some of the Puget Sound area’s finest riding! Each route takes you through rural scenery and some great rest stops. For those who want hills, come ride the 65- and 100-mile loops. For riders not into hill challenges, the 25- and 45-mile loops have only a few. 25-mile loop - Route takes you around Lake Sammamish through Bellevue, and has rolling hills and no major climbs. Great for beginners. 45-mile loop - Ride from Redmond to Carnation to Fall City to Issaquah and back to Redmond - three climbs of between onehalf mile and one mile in length. This is a perfect training route for two-day Group Health STP riders. 65-mile loop - take the 50-mile loop and add in Duvall and one more 1-mile climb. 100-mile loop - take the 65-mile loop and add Snohomish and Monroe and another 1-mile climb for a total of 5 good climbs. Finish this route and you will be ready to ride Group Health STP in one day!

Get a massage

You know how it is after a long ride. Your arms are salty and your face is gritty as your legs start to tighten. Back by popular demand, the massage experts from Washington Sports Massage Team will be at the Flying Wheels finish line to soothe your weary riding muscles. Massages are cash only. If you miss them at Flying Wheels, catch them at the STP midpoint or in Bellingham during RSVP.

Kick back and relax

Whether you ride the century, cruise the 25-miler or come out to cheer your friends, Flying Wheels is shaping up to be a great day for everyone. Several food carts will be on location, serving food at 11 a.m. and the hoppy beverages will be pouring starting at noon in the New Belgium beer garden. The scene is easy-going and mellow, with friends catching up over beers and music after the ride. See you there!

In This Issue Cascade Endorsements............................................2

Can-Bike...................................................................8

Special election notice............................................2

Summer Streets dates.............................................8

Red-Bell 100............................................................3

Cyclist of the Month.............................................10

Seattle bike counter...............................................3

June Volunteers......................................................11

June Bike classes.....................................................4

Cascade Contacts...................................................11

Bike to School Day.................................................4

Membership form..................................................11

Regional Roundup...................................................4

Welcome New Members.......................................12

June Rides ..........................................................5-7

June 2012

Cascade Bicycle Club announces 2012 early endorsements by Craig M. Benjamin, Policy and Government Affairs Manager

ascade Bicycle Club is proud to announce our early endorsements for the 2012 election cycle. In order to receive an early endorsement from Cascade, candidates must demonstrate exceptional leadership in creating a better community through bicycling. America is founded on our right to shape our own future, and if we want a future where everyone has the freedom to safely ride their bike, we need elected officials committed to building this future. That’s why we work hard to ensure that our elected officials understand and support our vision of a community that bicycles, where bicycling is normal, convenient and safe for everyone; and why we work hard to provide our 14,000 members with information regarding candidates for elected office. All of Cascade’s early endorsed candidates have shown a strong commitment to working toward a future Washington where everyone who wants to can ride because our state is connected by world-class bicycling infrastructure. We’re looking forward to continuing our work with all of these fantastic leaders to make the investments in bicycling necessary to build a future where everyone has the freedom to safely ride their bicycle; whether they’re riding to work, school, the store, Vancouver, Portland, or just for the fun of it. Cascade Bicycle Club’s 2012 early endorsements include:

GOVERNOR

Jay Inslee (Statewide). Jay Inslee shares Cascade’s vision of a Washington where everyone has the freedom to safely ride their bicycle to get where they need to go. He recognizes that all Washingtonians are better off when we invest in safe and convenient bicycle infrastructure as bicycling improves local economies, creates more jobs per dollar spent than any other type of transportation investment, and provides people with an affordable way to get around. As a devoted rider of his bicycle to get to work and for fun, Jay has firsthand knowledge of the myriad benefits of investments in bicycling. Whereas his opponent did not return Cascade’s questionnaire and has shown no interest in working to realize a community that bicycles, Jay Inslee has demonstrated decades of leadership in creating a better community through bicycling.

STATE SENATE

Andy Billig (3rd – Spokane). In his first term in the legislature, Rep. Billig established himself as a smart, devoted and effective advocate for creating a better community through bicycling. As the vice chair of the Transportation committee, Rep. Billig displayed

tremendous leadership in securing additional funding for Washington’s Safe Routes to School program and demonstrating how bicycling is a creative solution to lowering health care costs. David Frockt (46th – Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Northeast Seattle). New to the Senate and its Transportation committee, Sen. Frockt demonstrated intelligence, accessibility and effectiveness in his work to make bicycling safer and more convenient. He has a unique ability to skillfully navigate challenging transportation issues while balancing competing interests in order to find common sense solutions that make our streets safer for all. Christine Rolfes (23rd – Kitsap County). Sen. Rolfes has been a champion for making it convenient and safe for people to bicycle around Washington. She’s worked hard to connect Kitsap County with Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula through her efforts to ensure a bicycle-friendly ferry system and Hood Canal bridge, helping to provide people with an affordable way to get to work while promoting tourism and economic development.

STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Sherry Appleton (23rd – Kitsap County). Rep. Appleton has been a steadfast supporter of the issues important to Cascade Bicycle Club. She is an eloquent spokesperson against policies that waste valuable taxpayer dollars and fail to solve the problems they’re intended to remedy, like licensing bicycles. Judy Clibborn (41st – Bellevue, Mercer Island, Newcastle). As chair of the Transportation Committee, Rep. Clibborn displayed tactful leadership in providing a clear path for pro-bicycling legislation and funding for bicycle infrastructure. She’s committed to making sure that future transportation funding decisions include significant investments in bicycling. Eileen Cody (34th – Burien, West Seattle, Vashon Island). Rep. Cody, an avid rider of her bicycle, has been a leader in demonstrating the strong connection between how we build our transportation system and our health. As chair of the Health Care & Wellness Committee, Rep. Cody was the second sponsor on legislation to include health in the state transportation system policy goals. Hans Dunshee (44th – Lake Stevens, Mill Creek, Snohomish). Rep. Dunshee is a passionate and powerful advocate for creating

M.J. Kelly, Editor Diane English, Editorial Assistant; Susan Hiles, Photography; June contributors: Craig Benjamin, Erica Hann, Diana Larson, John Mauro, Erica Meurk, Robin Randels, Anna Telensky, Peter Verbrugge, Tarrell Wright The contents of this newspaper do not necessarily represent the views of the Club or any of its members. The views expressed are those of the individual contributors. Submissions guidelines: Article ideas should be discussed with the Editor in advance as the publication calendar is planned two months prior to publication. Final materials are due the first Tuesday of the month, though earlier is appreciated. Articles submitted after that will be considered on a space-available basis. Queries can be emailed to. m.j.kelly@cascadebicycleclub.org. If you send text attachments, please format files as native MS Word files or .RTF. For line art please use an .eps format and for photos please use .jpg or .tiff format. The Courier is printed at 300 dpi, so a small 72 dpi photo will not reproduce. If you attach your name and phone number, I will do my best (conditions permitting) to discuss any major changes with you. All submissions are subject to editing for comprehension, grammar or space requirements. Please be concise!

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jobs by funding safe and convenient bicycle infrastructure. As chair of the Capital Budget Committee, Rep. Dunshee included funding for a new grant program in the capital budget that will help cities and towns across Washington fund bicycle and pedestrian projects to help revitalize their downtown business districts. Joe Fitzgibbon (34th – Burien, West Seattle, Vashon Island). Rep. Fitzgibbon is a tireless and outspoken advocate for the issues important to Cascade Bicycle Club. He prime sponsored and helped pass legislation which provides cities and counties the flexibility to use updated guidelines for designing bicycle and pedestrian projects, increasing safety and reducing project costs. Marko Liias (21st – Edmonds, Mukilteo, Lynwood). Rep. Liias has proven himself a reliable, accessible, and creative leader on making it easier and safer for people to bicycle. He provided especially strong leadership working to ensure people have the freedom to use their bikes to get where they need to go on transit.

Jim Moeller (49th – Vancouver). Rep. Moeller has been a consistent and dependable supporter of bicycling. In 2011 Rep. Moeller prime sponsored and helped pass legislation creating a complete streets grant program. Jamie Pedersen (43rd – Seattle). As chair of the Judiciary Committee, Rep. Pedersen played an important role in helping to pass legislation helping to protect vulnerable users of our roads. He’s dedicated to continuing his work to make our streets safer for all, regardless of how you choose to get around. Cindy Ryu (32nd – Edmonds, Shoreline, Woodway). Rep. Ryu understands that especially during these challenging times, cities and towns should have local control to make their streets safer without unnecessary red tape. She’s prime sponsored and fought tenaciously the past two years to pass the Neighborhood Safe Speeds Bill, which would have made safer streets and neighborhoods by empowering cities and towns with the freedom to set speed limits to 20 miles per hour on non-arterial streets without a costly engineering and traffic study.

Special election notice: Vote to allow electronic voting in future Cascade elections

ascade Bicycle Club would like to offer its members the opportunity to vote electronically in future elections, but changing our voting process requires that we amend our bylaws. State laws require that a nonprofit corporation’s bylaws specifically allow for electronic voting, which Cascade’s currently do not. In order to change our bylaws and enable members to vote electronically, we need your vote. You can download the ballot from the bylaws page of our website. Feel free to make additional copies for family members. Please complete your ballot and mail it in.

FULL TEXT OF PROPOSED BYLAWS CHANGE The amendment would result in the bolded and underlined items being added to the bylaws: Section 4. Proxy and electronic voting shall be allowed by the membership and by the Officers and Directors. To be effective, a written and signed proxy shall be delivered to the Secretary prior to the vote during which the proxy representation is to be effective designating the person who shall vote in place of the member, Officer, or Director at the specific scheduled meeting. A written proxy shall be effective for only one

meeting. A new written proxy must be provided to the Secretary by the member, Officer, or Director prior to each meeting during which such representation is desired. Each member in good standing shall have the option to cast their vote electronically. Electronic voting shall commence one week before any meeting where Club business is to be transacted and end at the scheduled start of the meeting. If you’d like to ask questions or cast your vote in person, we’re also holding a special membership meeting on Wednesday, June 20, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Magnuson Park, Building 30, main floor conference room though you don’t need to attend this meeting in order to vote. Should the bylaws amendment pass, members will continue to have the opportunity to vote by paper ballot; electronic voting will simply be an additional option. The details of the electronic voting process have not yet been determined, but we’ll keep you informed as we work them out. Cascade’s board is very excited to be able to offer electronic voting to our membership. We hope that electronic voting will boost participation in our elections and give members a stronger sense of ownership in their club.

Full details online at: www.cascade.org/About/bylaws.cfm

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Vol. 42, No. 6

Fun teams, no crowds and a great value: So many reasons to ride the Red-Bell 100 by Peter Verbrugge, Event Producer “I work for one of the most generous foundations in the world and in the 10+ years I’ve worked at the Gates Foundation, they have taught me to give back. I am in full support of what WBR is doing in Africa by providing bicycles to students and believe that improving access to education, healthcare and economic opportunity (especially to the large number of girls) is fantastic. Since Cascade Bicycle Club is also benefitting from this fundraiser, I’m happy to be supporting the local Education Foundation through Cascade as well.” – Teri Smith

aven’t yet signed up for the RedBell 100? What are you waiting for? The Red-Bell 100 will take place on June 30, with the route starting in Redmond and finishing in Bellingham, covering some of the most scenic stretches in Washington. The finish line party will be at the ever-popular Boundary Bay Brewery. This is not your regular ride, no standard cycling fare here! Expect smoothies, deli sandwiches and a top notch BBQ at the finish line. Not to mention you’ll be finishing an arm’s length from some of

Bellingham

the best beer in Washington. The event, Cascade’s first pledge ride ever, helps raise money for World Bicycle Relief and Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation’s youth programs. Space is limited to the first 650 riders and there are still plenty of spots. Registration is only $100 (plus an additional $150 fundraising minimum) and includes a free jersey. Register now: once you hear about the great programs you’ll be supporting and the super prizes for top fundraisers, you’ll want to do all you can to help. Cascade staff and volunteers have already put together three great teams. These teams are open to the public! Join one of ours, start your own, or simply donate to a team

Team #1 Cascade Riders for Youth Staffed by: Chuck (our Executive Director), Diana (Our Volunteer Coordinator), and Julie (Our Education Programs Director) Why should members join this team? If you ride with the Cascade Riders for Youth you’ll be riding with Cascade royalty. Cupcake Royale cupcakes for everyone. Bonus: Chuck will wear a purple mustache if our team raises $20k Team Color: Royal Purple

Team #2 Team Major Taylor Project

Mt. Vernon Lake Ketchum Arlington

Staffed by: Ed (Major Taylor Project Director), and Emma (Americorp Intern Extraordinaire) Why should members join this team? So many of the kids who will ride this ride for Major Taylor were born in countries where World Bicycle Relief operates Bicycling is huge in Ethiopia and Eretria, yet many of these amazing athletes go unnoticed because conditions make it impossible for them to tour the circuit. Meet some aspiring and inspiring youth athletes when you choose this team. Also, the team captain is a booty-kicking spin instructor and he’ll keep you motivated for the full 100. Team Color: Orange

Team#3 Team Trips for Kids

West Lake Stevens

Redmond Seattle

Staffed by: Kat (Mountain Bike Coach and superstar) and Peter (Event Producer) Why should members join this team? Nothing says underdog like a group of mountain bikers doing a road century. “We’re going to be like the bad news bears”, says Pete “We’re going in hard and we’re going to have the most fun.” Riders for this team get Kat ears for their helmets (in honor of Kat Sweet) and many are planning to dye their hair pink. Team Color: Pink

Seattle to install first bike counter in Fremont this July

n Friday, May 18 at the F5 Bike to Work Day Rally at Seattle City Hall, we were delighted to announce that Seattle will be getting its first electronic bike counter! The counter is currently being constructed by Eco-Totem, and we expect it to be open and counting bikes on the Fremont Bridge during the last week of July. Surface sensors will count bicycles traveling on both sides of the bridge, regardless of travel direction. The display number will increase in real-time when one rides over the bike detectors, similar to the experience some have enjoyed in other countries, but now here at home. The counter will loom 230cm (~7.5 feet) tall, and stand on the northwest side of the Fremont Bridge, the most heavily bike-traveled bridge in Washington. Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation is donating the bike counter to the City of Seattle with funding from the Mark & Susan Torrance Foundation for the project. The Mark & Susan Torrance Foundation also funded the carbon counter at the Pacific Science Center, and it’s pretty cool that they’re interested in capturing and displaying data for public viewing. We are grateful for their support of the project and interest in supporting our mission of creating a better community through bicycling. Cascade will also cover the cost of the counter installation and some initial administrative overhead and maintenance during the first year of operation. We’ll keep you posted when the opening is officially scheduled. And then in late July, we will all get to ride over it and make it count!

The Red-Bell 100 supports the work of:

A mock-up of Seattle’s future bike counter was unveiled on F5 Bike to Work Day. “Creating a Better Community Through Bicycling”

June 2012

No matter what your level, brush up your bike skills or your mechanical skills in a class this month RIDING CLASSES

Urban Cycling Techniques Location: Magnuson Park June 7, 6 to 9 p.m. and June 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a two-session class. We’ve designed this class to help bicyclists gain the knowledge to make informed decisions while riding in traffic and to give them the confidence to balance caution, assertiveness and the skills necessary for safer urban riding. Recreational or transportation cyclists who want to learn to interact positively and safely with urban traffic will learn: • traffic laws as they pertain to bicyclists • proper helmet fit • basic maintenance and overview of how to fix a flat • practical riding skills, effective braking techniques, scanning, avoiding obstacles and signaling • on-bike crash-avoidance techniques We will practice on-road skills such as: • lane positioning, communication with drivers and left-turn techniques • group riding skills • bike fit and nutrition as time allows Riding with Confidence Location: Magnuson Park June 12 and 14, 6 to 8 p.m. and June 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a three-session class. If you are new to bicycling or getting back on your bike after years out of the saddle, we’ll help you gain the skills necessary to ride safely and confidently. Students will learn basic bike handling skills including: proper hand signaling, how to shift gears efficiently, where to ride on the road and other essential biking skills. The three course meetings include two classroom sessions on laws and safety and on-bike handling drills. Then the final session will be a group ride to apply our newfound skills on neighborhood streets. Urban Riders — Class for teens Location: Ballard Lutheran Church June 9, noon to 4:30 p.m. Cool city bike riding skills developed specifically for teens. Learn the rules of the road and how to safely mix it up with other vehicles by riding as traffic in this fun and upbeat class. Practice a variety of bikehandling skills and learn maneuvers that will help avoid mash-ups. Once everyone is feeling prepared, we’ll be heading out onto neighborhood streets to experience the bike facilities that cyclists commonly use.

MAINTENANCE CLASSES

Fix a Flat Location: Magnuson Park June 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Don’t let a flat tire keep you from fun in the sun! Fixing a flat is easier than you might think. Our talented instructors will help to de-mystify this simple skill.

Chains and Derailleurs Location: Magnuson Park June 13, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Learn basic methods for working on chains and derailleurs that will keep your drive-train and shifting system in tip top shape. We’ll cover chain maintenance, derailleur adjustment and troubleshooting system problems. This is a hands-on-your-bike class, so bring it along with a multi-tool if you’ve got one -- we will have tools available if you don’t. Brakes Wheels and Tires Location: Magnuson Park June 27, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Learn basic methods for working on various types of rim brakes. We’ll cover rim care and cleaning, brake pad inspection, cleaning, adjustment and replacement. We’ll also cover how to inspect spokes for correct tension and tires for wear. Bring your bike and any tools you have — we’ll have tools on hand if you don’t.

EASTSIDE CLASSES

Riding with Confidence Location: Bellevue, Crossroads Community Park & Center June 19 and 21, 6 to 8 p.m. and June 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register online at Bellevue Parks http://parksreg.bellevuewa.gov/,class number 65785 If you are new to bicycling or getting back on your bike after years out of the saddle, we’ll help you gain the skills necessary to ride safely and confidently. Students will learn basic bike handling skills including: proper hand signaling, how to shift gears efficiently, where to ride on the road and other essential biking skills. The three-course meetings include two classroom sessions on laws and safety and on-bike handling drills. Then the final session will be a group ride to apply our newfound skills on neighborhood streets. Urban Riders - Bellevue June 2, noon – 4:30 p.m. Register online at Bellevue Parks http://parksreg.bellevuewa.gov/, class number 65788 Cool city bike riding skills developed specifically for teens. Teens will learn the rules of the road and how to safely mix it up with other vehicles by riding as traffic in this fun and upbeat class. They will practice a variety of bike-handling skills and learn maneuvers that will help them avoid mash-ups. Once everyone is feeling prepared we will be heading out onto neighborhood streets to experience the infrastructure and bike facilities that cyclists commonly use.

Urban Riders learn how to navigate the streets safely and confidently.

Every Day I’m Pedalin’ but especially on May 18. A report from Bike to School Day 2012 by Erica Hann, Community Programs Assistant

ou may have seen one of the commute stations or ridden with the mayor downtown on Bike to Work Day last month. A huge number of Seattle-area schools participated in their own celebration of two-wheeled transportation: Bike to School Day. Students logged their miles and trips throughout the entire month of May, but the third Friday – Bike to School Day – was an extra special celebration of arriving by pedal power. Schools all over Seattle and the surrounding areas hosted Bike to School Day festivities, from doughnut rewards at Bryant Elementary, to prizes and coffee at Ballard High School. More than 45 elementary schools and 59 middle and high schools participated in Bike to School Month this year—an almost threefold increase in participation from last year. Older students (grades 6 to 12), received a special prize for getting the largest number of bike riders on Bike to School Day: a summertime celebration with Cascade’s Bike Blender. The winning high school was Ballard High School with 83 students. Hale was second with 40 and Garfield was third with 18. The winning middle school was Eckstein with 58 riders, followed by Rainier Middle School with 22 and Sanislo with nine, but they had 18 on sunny Thursday, the day before. In the K-8 category, Salmon Bay had a massive 161 riders, and Holy Rosary had 76 riders. For me, this was the time of year when so much planning and hard work finally came to fruition. The theme of Bike to School

Month – Everyday I’m Pedalin’ – was chosen by Thanksgiving, the T-shirts and stickers were ordered this spring, and we had worked with teachers, parents and the students themselves to get Bike to School Month rolling practically since last year’s event. Finally seeing real people riding to school all month long, and having the beautiful weather to encourage them, was so rewarding after all the anticipation and preparation. A huge thank you is due to all the volunteer coordinators, student leaders, and participants who rode their bikes this May. I am already looking forward to seeing how fantastic Bike to School Month in 2013 will be.

Regional roundup by John Mauro, Director of Policy, Planning and Government Affairs

s the sunshine becomes more reliable (and you might even be thinking of taking off your fenders for a few weeks), we continue to accelerate our work to build world-class bicycling infrastructure all around Puget Sound. Here’s a flavor of what’s going on: On the Eastside, we continue to see excellent opportunities to connect major corridors. For instance, Bellevue is interested in improving Northup Way and 24th to complete a gap in the regional trail network, and we see it as a tremendous opportunity to install state-of-the-art bicycle facilities like protected cycle tracks. Just a bit north, Kirkland has made exciting progress in acquiring a segment of the BNSF eastside corridor and we’re eager to see it transformed into a world-class trail. And we continue to work with members like you, elected officials and our allies in Mercer Island and Redmond. In Seattle, we’ve launched a major campaign around the Seattle Bicycle Master Plan update—our chance to get a visionary plan for a community that bicycles, where bicycling is normal, convenient and safe for everyone. To those ends, we’ve created our Advocacy Leadership Institute to train community advocates, we’ve starting holding infrastructure rides around the City, and we’re working to build an engaged citizenry to support the plan through the process of being adopted, funded and—the best part— built. Also in Seattle, we’re engaged in discussions about the waterfront to ensure that world-class bicycle facilities are part of a

world-class waterfront, we are committed to making sure Sound Transit stations like Northgate and Brooklyn have quality and safe bicycle access, and we’re dedicated to safely connecting the Eastside to Seattle by bicycle as part of the SR 520 replacement project. Of course, we continue to shepherd the Burke-Gilman Trail “missing link” through the long and windy legal trail—we’re closer than ever and have a clear path toward victory! We’re also at work elsewhere in King County. In Kent, we’re helping to put on a great community ride this month. On Vashon, we’re delighted to support a dedicated group of advocates in making sure that rumble strips don’t create significant hazards to bicycling on the island. And we’re riding the Burke-Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park with smiles on our faces after a long-awaited opening of the redevelopment project. Add to that the recent progress made with the Complete Streets ordinances we helped pass in Des Moines, Burien, Federal Way and Snoqualmie—and the bicycle and pedestrian plans that Snoqualmie, Federal Way and Burien will include in their comprehensive plans. Finally, Snohomish and Pierce Counties deserve some attention as the cities of Snohomish and Tacoma have been added to the list of bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Cities compiled by the League of American Bicyclists. We look forward to helping them go for the gold. Whew. And we’re eager for even sunnier days ahead. Thanks again for joining us from wherever you are to create a better and more bikeable region!

Give your input to the Seattle Department of Transportation on the Bicycle Master Plan update. www.seattle.gov/transportation/bikemaster_survey.htm

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JUNE RIDES For a complete list of this month’s rides, visit www.cascade.org/calendar and look for web-only posts.

Cascade Bicycle Club Ride Classification FOR MORE RIDES SEE WWW.CASCADE.ORG AND CLICK ON FREE DAILY RIDES CALENDAR. LOOK FOR WEB-ONLY LISTINGS. In order to pick the rides that suit your skills and energy level, use the following guidelines: • PACE: The speed on level ground without breaks: Easy: Under 10 mph Leisurely: 10-12 mph Steady: 12-14 mph Moderate: 14-16 mph Brisk: 16-18 mph Strenuous: 18-21 mph Super Strenuous: 22+ mph • TERRAIN: These descriptions should be considered in the context of the pace and length of the ride: Mostly Flat: Trails and/or mostly flat roads with a possible gentle upgrade Rolling: Climbs are short and easy, not too numerous.

Some Hills: A few short steep hills, some moderate upgrades and/or longer gentle climbs. Hilly: Many true hills, but none outrageous. Extremely Hilly: Steep & long climbs with grades >9% and/ or mountain passes Unlimited: “Out of category”; only for those very sure of their ability to climb any grade, any length at the advertised pace. Off Road: Significant unpaved sections. • MAP: Whether a map or cue sheet is provided. • REGROUP: None and Occasional regroup categories expect experienced riders who can fix their own mechanical problems and follow a map/cue sheet if they are separated. • RAIN: Weather conditions that cancel the ride. Helmets are required on all rides. When using a cell phone you must pull off the road/trail and STOP. Put away all earbuds/headphones/music devices before the ride starts.

All riders are required to sign a waiver form. Rides are cancelled or are no longer considered Cascade rides in the event that the ride leader does not show up or does not provide a waiver form for signatures of riders. Riders are expected to be ready to ride at the time listed (i.e. that’s not the time to drive into the parking lot with a full bladder and empty tires) and to ride in a safe, courteous, legal manner. Riders are expected to cooperate with the leader(s) and ride within the advertised pace. If unsure of your ability to keep up, try a slower level ride to get an idea of ride paces. For “Hilly” rides, consider choosing a pace down from your usual level. Unless indicated, it is not necessary to RSVP the ride leader to participate in a ride. Youth riders may also join regular club rides. Permission must be obtained from the ride leader at least 24 hours in advance for youth to join a regular club ride. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian OR must have parent/legal guardian sign a consent form

designating a guardian for them on the ride; youth ages 16-17 may ride without a parent or guardian with advance permission of the ride leader AND a signed parental consent form (available at www.cascade.org) which must be given to the ride leader at the start of the ride. Cascade does not sponsor or endorse any non-bicycling activities that people may participate in while on these rides. Each cyclist is responsible for his/her conduct and decisions while on a Cascade ride. Cascade membership and activities are open to anyone able and willing to participate in a safe, courteous and cooperative manner and in support of the purposes of the club. Ride information is also available at: www.cascade.org. Only Cascade certified ride leaders may post and lead Cascade Daily Rides. See Ride Leader Information on our website or email the Rides Chair at cbcrides@cascadebicycleclub.org.

Friday, June 1

Brian Kadish, 206-890-2526, redbrian@ hotmail.com Bicentennial Park is on the Green River Trail, just east of Southcenter. If you are driving, take Exit 1 from I-405 and go south on Interurban Ave/West Valley Hwy, then turn right on Strander Blvd. The park is on the right, right after the bridge. The route goes southeast out of Renton and around the west and south side of Lake Youngs then through Lake Wilderness Country Club and on to Ravensdale and Black Diamond. We’ll do Green River Gorge, Kangley and Hobart on the way to Tiger Mountain Rd and May Valley. Rest stops at the Black Diamond Bakery and at the Tiger Mountain Store. Elevation Gain is about 4900 feet. Please be prepared to deal with flats and other problems on your own. Be at the start ready to ride by 8:45, we hope to be riding before 9. Maps, cue sheets and more are available at https://sites.google.com/site/catsmagnuson2012/.

us to offer encouragement and model good road riding techniques for new, returning and reluctant cyclists. Please join us! This is a Bike Smart Seattle ride. All are welcome! **FAMILIES WELCOME**

skills. Fast pacelines with regroups from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into multiple groups. No parking in Coulon parking lot.

FRIDAY RIDERS: Go to Queen Anne/ Magnolia etc. 25-30 mi • Leisurely • Hilly • No Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Gas Works Park, Seattle • Steady rain cancels • Bill Lemke, 206-284-2843 Explore some Queen Anne and Magnolia neighborhoods on and off the boulevards and the Ship Canal connecting trail. There will be a restaurant lunch/snack stop. Senior, new, and slower paced riders are welcome. We will ride very slowly uphill and wait for walkers.

FRUMPS: STAR GAZE 40 mi • Moderate • Some hills • No Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Tukwila Community Center, Tukwila • Showers cancel • Michael Moreland, 206-439-9890 We are riding to Star Lake via South Park, Burien, Normandy Park, and Des Moines. Return is via Green River Valley. Lunch is in Des Moines. Tukwila Community Center is at 12424 42nd Ave S, near the intersection of Interurban Ave S and Macadam Road.

Saturday, June 2 RAMROD Training Series: Ride #7 75-80 mi • Brisk • Super strenuous • Extremely hilly • Map • No regroup • 8:30 a.m. • Marymoor Park, East Parking Lot • Steady rain cancels • Per and Shana Sunde, 425-392-1347 This series was created to assist riders in their preparation for RAMROD. The self-paced rides will be held every Saturday starting on 4/21/12 to 7/21/12. The routes will increase in distance and elevation every two weeks. Starting locations will rotate every week or every two weeks with a new route used each week. All riders are welcome, but note, this ride does not regroup nor does it have a sweep. The routes are designed for the experienced rider who is comfortable following cue sheets and riding independently. We stress safe and cooperative riding. Weather – Rain Cancels: The decision to ride or cancel will be made from the starting location. Ride leaders will always be at the start of the ride. If the ride is officially canceled, cue sheets will still be available for those hearty souls that wish to train in any condition. Also, routes may be altered or shortened due to weather conditions. The routes will be available on RidewithGPS.com. Search for “RTS” to find routes. Note: Each route will be posted at least one week before each ride. Ride leaders for this series are: Per Sunde, Shana Sunde, Grant McAlister, Francis Gan and Paul Franks. Today’s route has 4,000-4,200 feet of climbing. The East Parking Lot (free parking) is located next to the Ticket Booth on the eastside of Marymoor Park.

CATS Magnuson Brisk #11: Cumberland and Tiger Mountain 76 mi • Brisk • Hilly • Map • Stay together • 8:45 a.m. • Bicentennial Park, Tukwila • Steady rain cancels • Gary Williams, 206679-1621 cell, gcwilliams54@msn.com •

CATS Magnuson Strenuous #11: Cumberland and Tiger Mountain 76 mi (4900 ft) • Strenuous • Hilly • Map • Stay together • 8:45 a.m. • Bicentennial Park, Tukwila • Ice/snow cancels • Gil Flanagan, 206-524-9428, gilflanagan@earthlink.net Bicentennial Park is on the Green River Trail, just east of Southcenter. If you are driving take Exit 1 from I-405 and go south on Interurban Ave/West Valley Hwy, then turn right on Strander Blvd. The park is on the right, right after the bridge. The route goes southeast out of Renton and around the west and south side of Lake Youngs then through Lake Wilderness Country Club and on to Ravensdale and Black Diamond. We’ll do Green River Gorge, Kangley and Hobart on the way to Tiger Mountain Rd and May Valley. Rest stops at the Black Diamond Bakery and at the Tiger Mountain Store. Elevation Gain is about 4900 feet. Please be prepared to deal with flats and other problems on your own. Be at the start ready to ride by 8:45, we hope to be riding before 9. Maps, cue sheets and more are available at https://sites.google.com/site/catsmagnuson2012/.

SPOKESPEOPLE Rides: Fish Ladders & the Ship Canal Trail 7 mi • Easy • Rolling • Map • Stay together • 2 p.m. • Wallingford Playfield south end, N 42nd St & Densmore Ave N • Steady rain cancels • Cathy Tuttle, 206-547-9569, 206713-6269, cathy.tuttle@gmail.com • Michael Snyder, 206-781-7221, msnyder@zserf.com Travel in style to the Ballard Locks at the start of the peak salmon spawning season. We’ll ride on the new Ship Canal Trail and explore low stress routes between Ballard and Wallingford. Spokespeople rides http://twitter. com/Spokespeople, on the first Saturday of every month for a fun, low-carbon, family-friendly community ride. All Spokespeople rides meet at the south end of Wallingford Playfield at N 42nd St & Densmore Ave N and ride on the road to an adjacent urban center. New riders welcome! Please come by 1:45 if you are new to riding in groups or if you need help with adjusting your helmet or bike. All ages and skill levels welcome! All rides are on the road with traffic and include expert commuters who accompany

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Sunday, June 3 Please check www.cascade.org for possible WEBONLY ride listings.

Monday, June 4 MUMPS: Head Up North 40-75 mi • Brisk • Moderate • Hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Tracy Owen Station/Logboom Park, Kenmore • Steady rain cancels • Craig Mohn, 425-890-5234 cell, 425-313-3669 A fun loop ride in south Snohomish County with a food stop en route. Distance and pace may vary to suit weather conditions and the group’s abilities. The pace will be Brisk; a Moderate pace group may be added if needed - usually there are certified ride leaders willing to lead both paces - riders who can maintain a moderate pace will not be abandoned. Check with leader if weather appears questionable.

Small Chainring Mondays 18 mi • Brisk • Rolling • No Map • 6 p.m. • Sam Smith Park, West side of I-90 Bike Tunnel, Seattle • Showers cancel • David Longdon, 541-514-1502, cascade.cyclist@ gmail.com Suffering a lactate hangover? Then Small Chainring Mondays is for you. Small Chainring Mondays is a recovery ride for cyclists who have spent the weekend riding at a strenuous, super strenuous, or race pace. The pace for this ride is <18 mph, and we do keep it literally in the small chainring for a high cadence recovery ride. Ride leaves promptly at 6 p.m. Plan on about 60 minutes of riding time. Route is clockwise around Mercer Island, with an emphasis on safe group riding etiquette and respect for Mercer residents driving home at that time of day.

Tuesday, June 5 TREATS: Port Orchard and beyond 35 mi • Steady • Some hills • Map • Occasional regroup • 9:15 a.m. • Fauntleroy Ferry, West Seattle • Showers cancel • Norm Tjaden, 206-525-2366 We’ll take the 9:25 a.m. ferry to Southworth. Scenic ride along the water to Port Orchard for a coffee and snack break then some hills and backroads to Southworth. Meet at Ferry terminal at Fauntleroy. Use north parking lot at Lincoln Park.

Cycle Tuesdays 25-35 mi • Super strenuous • Some hills • No Map • Occasional regroup • 5:45 p.m. • Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley, Renton • Ice/snow cancels • Vince Haag, 425-785-7451, vehaag@comcast.net • Russell Moul, 206-200-7314, 253-657-9568 Year-round training rides for one day STP riders. Rides stress safety, cooperation and group riding

Eastside Tours Tuesday night ride 20-30 mi • Moderate • Hilly • No Map • Frequent regroup • 6:30 p.m. • Marymoor Park, east (free) parking lot, Redmond • Showers cancel • Eric Gunnerson, 425-7536032, ericgu@microsoft.com Join us for our 15th year of evening rides as we explore the Eastside. Our pace on the flats is highModerate. Hills are climbed at your own pace and we regroup at the top of all hills. This is a hilly ride; we will climb 1000-1500 feet during the ride. The route varies from week to week.

Wednesday, June 6 Please check www.cascade.org for possible WEBONLY ride listings.

Thursday, June 7 Northern Exposures 50-55 mi • Moderate • Hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • 18021 Alderwood Mall Pkwy, Lynnwood • Showers cancel • Ken Condray, 425-745-1159, condray3@comcast.net We will do a 50-60 mile ride at Moderate pace. Plan on stopping for lunch. Moderate to high traffic is expected, good biking skills required! Meet at Gregg’s Cycle at 18021 Alderwood Mall Pkwy; take I-5 north to Exit 183 and go left on 164th St SW to Alderwood Mall Pkwy; take another left to Alderwood Cycle located on left across from the Keg; DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF SHOP - use spaces by street and south parking lot. Contact condray3@comcast.net if you have any questions.

More Cycle Tuesdays 25-35 mi • Super Strenuous • Some hills • No Map • Occasional regroup • 5:45 p.m. • Gene Coulon Park/Next to Kidd Valley, Renton • No rain cancellation • Brian Ohlemeier, 425-985-6980 cell • Tom Baker, 425-221-0631, tommbaker@hotmail.com Year-round training rides for one day STP riders. Rides stress safety, cooperation and group riding skills. Fast pacelines with regroups from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into multiple groups. ** No parking in Coulon parking lot.

Gas Works Thursday Social < 20 mi • Leisurely • Hilly • Map • Stay together • 6:30 p.m. • Seattle: east end of the Gas Works Park parking lot • Ice/snow cancels • Scott Kralik, 206-523-6042, scottk@cascade. org Explore Seattle’s backstreets at a comfortable pace with a sociable crowd. Every Thursday, a regular crowd of old friends and a curious crowd of new friends ride as far as evening light permits, venturing places seldom seen via routes seldom taken. We don’t go looking for a challenge (we’ll never ride the Counterbalance), but neither do we avoid one (we’ve topped a hill or two and waited

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JUNE RIDES for the sightseers among us). Lycra and clipless are welcome, but jeans and tennis shoes are de rigueur. Bring money for dinner afterward. Heavy rain means we eat early.

Eastside Tours Thursday night ride 20-30 mi • Moderate • Hilly • No Map • Frequent regroup • 6:30 p.m. • Marymoor Park, east (free) parking lot, Redmond • Showers cancel • Eric Gunnerson, 425-7536032, ericgu@microsoft.com Join us for our 15th year of evening rides as we explore the Eastside. Our pace on the flats is high Moderate. Hills are climbed at your own pace and we regroup at the top of all hills. This is a hilly ride; we will climb 1000-1500 feet during the ride. The route varies from week to week.

Friday, June 8 FRUMPS: Leschi/Issaquah/May Valley 47 mi • Steady • Some hills • Map:Online • Occasional regroup • 9:30 a.m. • Parking lot south of Madrona Park on Lk Washington Blvd • Showers cancel • Loretta Goetsch, 206525-4714, lagoetsch@aol.com Will cycle clockwise route to May Valley and return around south end of Lake Washington. Lunch at 31.4 miles into ride. Bring a snack.

Saturday, June 9 FLYING WHEELS SUMMER CENTURY 25/45/65 or 100 mi • Varied Paces • Hilly • Map • 7:30 a.m. • Marymoor Park, Redmond • No rain cancellation Get out of the city and enjoy the Puget Sound region’s finest rural riding! Flying Wheels Summer Century presented by Raleigh is a celebration of summer cycling with a Finish Line Festival featuring food, beverages and more. Each route takes you through rural scenery and great rest stops. Those who want hills should ride the 45-, 65- or 100-mile loops. Riders not interested in hill challenges can opt for the 25-mile loop, which has only a few. Day of ride registration opens at 7:30 a.m., start line times vary with length of ride. See www.cascade.org for full details!

Sunday, June 10 Please check www.cascade.org for possible WEBONLY listings.

Monday, June 11 MUMPS: Head Up North See MUMPS, 6/4.

Small Chainring Mondays See Small Chainring Mondays, 6/4.

Tuesday, June 12 TREATS: Kirkland to Issaquah 40+ mi • Steady • Some hills • Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland • Showers cancel • Jane Volta, 425-828-0138 Don Volta, 425-828-0138, 425-503-7186, don.volta@cascadebicycleclub. org.

A ride from Kirkland to Issaquah and back including a lunch stop.

Cycle Tuesdays See Cycle Tuesdays, 6/5.

Eastside Tours Tuesday night ride See Eastside Tours Tuesday, 6/5.

Wednesday, June 13 WRUMPS: Bellevue/Issaquah/Mercer Island Loop 37 mi • Moderate • Some hills • Map:Online • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Newport Hills Park & Ride (Exit 9 - Off 405), Bellevue • Steady rain cancels • Alan Lawrence, 425891-7079, alan@jazzloft.com The ride will start at Newport Hills Park & Ride (405 to Exit 9). We’ll go out May Valley Road to Issaquah, up Newport Road and then around Mercer Island for a friendly ride. Frequent regrouping. Strictly moderate pace.

Ballard & Beyond ~20 mi • Leisurely • Mostly flat • No Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Ballard Playground/Community Center • Steady rain cancels • Les Weppler, 206-789-1955 This is a casual ride for novice bikers at a leisurely 10-12 mph. Please carry your own pump and a spare tube to fit your bike tires. We’ll have a lunch stop midway through the ride and expect to be back about 1:30 p.m. The start is located at the west end of Ballard on NW 60th St. Travel west on NW Market St to 26th Ave NW and turn right; then go five short blocks north and turn left on NW 60th St (one way westbound). See you there at 9:45 a.m., we roll at 10.

Thursday, June 14 THUMPS: Home for Lunch 20-35 mi • Moderate • Some hills • No Map • Stay together • 9:30 a.m. • Leschi Starbucks, Seattle • Steady rain cancels • Mike Nelson, 206-325-9068 Be home in time for lunch after some urban exploration. Fixies and single speed bikes welcome. Ride leader will be riding a single speed.

Lakes Tour 15-20 mi • Leisurely • Hilly • No Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Paine Field Community Park, Everett • Showers cancel • Diana Larson and Dave Schindele, 425-3158033 Meet in the Paine Field Community Park parking lot with a prompt start at 10 a.m. Tour roads between Mukilteo, Lynnwood, and beyond. Route may vary depending on the group. Bring money for a possible stop at a bakery.

Northern Exposures See Northern Exposures, 6/7.

More Cycle Tuesdays See More Cycle Tuesdays, 6/7.

Gas Works Thursday Social See Gas Works Thursday Social, 6/7.

Eastside Tours Thursday night ride See Eastside Tours Thursday, 6/7.

Friday, June 15 FRUMPS: Marymoor/Carnation/Redmond Ridge ~ 47 mi • Moderate • Hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Marymoor Park east (free) parking lot • Steady rain cancels • Chris Nelson, 206-349-4846, chris. nelson166@gmail.com A scenic ride to Snoqualmie Valley via Louis Thompson Rd and Beaver Lake. Food stop in Carnation, then up Union Hill to Redmond Ridge and back to Marymoor Park via Avondale Road. The ride is somewhat hilly (2342 ft. total) but we’ll regroup after the big ones. See URL above for cue sheet/map. To reach Marymoor Park follow I-520 east toward Redmond, take the W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy exit and turn right, drive about 500 yards to NE Marymoor Way and turn left. Drive east through the park to the east parking lot at the park’s east entrance.

Saturday, June 16 RAMROD Training Series: Ride #9 85-95 mi • Brisk • Extremely hilly • Map • 8:30 a.m. • Ron Regis Park, 15250 149th Ave SE, Renton • Steady rain cancels • Per and Shana Sunde, 425-392-1347 This series was created to assist riders in their preparation for RAMROD. The self-paced rides will be held every Saturday starting on 4/21/12 to 7/21/12. The routes will increase in distance and elevation every two weeks. Starting locations will rotate every week or every two weeks with a new route used each week. All riders are welcome, but note, this ride does not regroup nor does it have a sweep. The routes are designed for the experienced rider who is comfortable following cue sheets and riding independently. We stress safe and cooperative riding. Weather – Rain Cancels: The decision to ride or cancel will be made from the starting location. Ride leaders will always be at the start of the ride. If the ride is officially canceled, cue sheets will still be available for those hearty souls that wish to train in any condition. Also, routes may be altered or shortened due to weather conditions. The routes will be available on RidewithGPS.com. Search for “RTS” to find routes. Note: Each route will be posted at least one week before each ride. Ride leaders for this series are: Per Sunde, Shana Sunde, Grant McAlister, Francis Gan and Paul Franks. Today’s route has 4,600-4,800 feet of climbing. From I-405 take Exit #4; go east on Maple Valley Hwy past the Maplewood Golf Course; park is on the left.

CATS Magnuson Brisk #12: Lowell and Paradise Lake 76 mi • Brisk • Hilly • Map • Stay together • 8:45 a.m. • Magnuson Park, NE 74th St, Seattle • Ice/snow cancels • Brian Kadish, 206-890-2526, redbrian@hotmail.com • Gary Williams, 206679-1621 cell, gcwilliams54@msn.com We’ll do a hilly start with a ride up Perkins Way and over Abbey View and Nike Hill, then rolling roads to the Snohomish Valley with some nice flats through Lowell and Snohomish. The return is up Fales Rd and then Paradise Lake Rd to Mink Rd, continuing over the hill on 175th to Woodinville and back around the north end of Lake Washington. Rest stops at the Circle K on 164th St SW and at the Maltby Shell. Elevation Gain is about 4600 feet. Please be prepared to deal with flats and other problems on your own. Be at the start ready to ride by 8:45, we hope to be riding before 9. The ride starts at the big parking lot south of NE 74th St in the park. Turn right off of Sand Point Way at NE 74th St and continue east until you see the huge parking lot on the right. Maps, cue sheets and pacelining information are available at https://sites.google. com/site/catsmagnuson2012/.

CATS Magnuson Strenuous #12: Lowell and Paradise Lake 76 (4600 ft) • Strenuous • Hilly • Map • Stay together • 8:45 a.m. • Magnuson Park, NE 74th St, Seattle • Ice/snow cancels • Gil Flanagan, 206-524-9428, gilflanagan@ earthlink.net We’ll do a hilly start with a ride up Perkins Way

and over Abbey View and Nike Hill, then rolling roads to the Snohomish Valley with some nice flats through Lowell and Snohomish. The return is up Fales Rd and then Paradise Lake Rd to Mink Rd, continuing over the hill on 175th to Woodinville and back around the north end of Lake Washington. Rest stops at the Circle K on 164th St SW and at the Maltby Shell. Elevation Gain is about 4600 feet. Please be prepared to deal with flats and other problems on your own. Be at the start ready to ride by 8:45, we hope to be riding before 9. The ride starts at the big parking lot south of NE 74th St in the park. Turn right off of Sand Point Way at NE 74th St and continue east until you see the huge parking lot on the right. Maps, cue sheets and more are available at https://sites.google.com/site/ catsmagnuson2012/

Ride with the Cascade Board (South) 26 mi • Steady • Some hills • Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Ravensdale Park, Maple Valley • Showers cancel • Don Volta, 425-828-0138, 425-503-7186, don. volta@cascadebicycleclub.org Join Cascade Directors and staff on a country ride in Maple Valley. This is an opportunity to ride and converse with your elected club directors and staff members to learn more about your club and pass on your perspective. The ride will start at Ravensdale Park and ride through the Green River Gorge area before stopping for a quick lunch mid ride at the Black Diamond Bakery. Board member Charles Ruthford will be our ride host. See the link for the ride details. We’ll have a similar ride in August starting in Seattle.

Sunday, June 17 Please check www.cascade.org for possible WEBONLY ride listings.

Monday, June 18 MUMPS: Head Up North See MUMPS, 6/4.

Small Chainring Mondays See Small Chainring Mondays, 6/4.

Tuesday, June 19 TREATS: Lowell Riverfront Park Loop 32-35 mi • Steady • Some hills • No Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Lowell Riverfront Trail Park/WEST Rotary Park • Showers cancel • Jan Johnson, 425-672-0617 For experienced ADULT recreational cyclists. We’ll ride along the river to Snohomish and then to Everett; mileage depends on the weather. Lowell Riverfront Trail Park is just west of the Rotary Park boat “put-in” at the end of Lenora Street and across the railroad tracks. NOTE: MANY INTERNET SITES still list the gravel parking lot of Lowell Riverfront Park as Rotary Park. Take I-5 north to Exit 192/41st St, AFTER exiting I-5 stay in the left exit lane for 41st (not the right lane—DO NOT go up the ramp and over the freeway.) At 41st turn right and then turn quickly right on 3rd, angle left with the arterial continuing along the river to the stop sign on Lenora, then downhill to the gravel parking lot; sign says Lowell Riverfront Trail.

Cycle Tuesdays See Cycle Tuesdays, 6/5.

Eastside Tours Tuesday night ride See Eastside Tours Tuesday, 6/5.

Wednesday, June 20 WRUMPS: Seattle/Redmond/Newport Hills 52 mi • Steady • Hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 9:30 a.m. • Magnuson Park, Seattle • Showers cancel • Loretta Goetsch, 206-5254714, lagoetsch@aol.com Meet at Magnuson Park at 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. Please park in lower parking lot, not at Cascade Bicycle Club office. BurkeGilman Trail, Juanita Way and Forbes Creek, Old Redmond Rd to E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy. BRING LUNCH for stop in Idylwood Park at 25 miles. Return via Newport Hill and I-90 trail.

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JUNE RIDES Thursday, June 21 More Cycle Tuesdays See More Cycle Tuesdays, 6/7.

Eastside Tours Thursday night ride See Eastside Tours Thursday, 6/7.

Gas Works Thursday Social See Gas Works Social, 6/7.

Friday, June 22 FRUMPS: Leschi to Tiger Mt and Climbs 55 mi • Moderate • Extremely hilly • No Map • Frequent regroup • 9:30 a.m. • Leschi Starbucks, Seattle • Steady rain cancels • Howard Strickler, 206-722-7664, 206-6694917 The route offers some good difficult climbs and the opportunity to cruise through valley roads. Start at Leschi and proceed over I-90 • almost to Renton up the 44th Street climb into May Valley. Then up to and over Tiger Mt. Return the same way we came, back over Tiger. Then down to Issaquah for a short food break. Up we climb onto Newport Way, then as an option we can turn on 164th to go over Lakemont and down to Newcastle. Return the standard route back to Leschi. There are some good climbs on this ride but nothing too terrible if you are in shape. There are also some great down hills as pay back for the climbs. Ride pace on the flats is moderate. The ride leader is slowing down, due to oldness, so the climbs will be at everyone’s own pace, but we will stay together and regroup as needed. Bring a bite to munch on the way and extra tubes and patch kits just in case. The ride is about 55 miles. Hoping for good June weather.

Saturday, June 23 Ladies “Heart” Bikes: Fall City Loop 10 mi • Leisurely • Mostly flat • No Map • Stay together • 11 a.m. • Fall City Library, 33415 Southeast 42nd Place, Fall City, WA • Showers cancel • Page Temple, 425-576-8667 (cell) Learn how to Fix a Flat first, then go on a lovely, leisurely ride in the Snoqualmie Valley. Schedule: 1. Arrive by 11. Get your stuff together 2. Fix a flat class starts at 11:15 3. Begin riding with the group at 12 Bring your bike (!), helmet, filled water bottle(s), a snack and tools to fix a flat (tube, patch kit, pump, CO2 cartridge kit, tire levers). Directions to Start From I-90 Eastbound or Westbound: Take Exit 22 to Preston/Fall City. Follow that road through Preston and on to Fall City, about 4 miles. At Fall City, just before the bridge that goes to Carnation and Snoqualmie, take a left onto the Redmond/Fall City Road. The library is about three blocks down on the left-hand side of the road. There is a totem pole opposite from it, and the Fall City Elementary School is kitty-corner from the library. From Redmond: Follow the Redmond/Fall City Road (Hwy. 202) until you reach Fall City, about 15 miles. Watch for the totem pole as you enter Fall City. The library is just next to this on the right hand side of the road.

RAMROD Training Series: Ride #10 100-110 mi • Brisk • Super strenuous • Extremely hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 7:30 a.m. • Marymoor Park, East Parking Lot • Steady rain cancels • Per and Shana Sunde, 425-392-1347 This series was created to assist riders in their preparation for RAMROD. The self-paced rides will be held every Saturday starting on 4/21/12 to 7/21/12. The routes will increase in distance and elevation every two weeks. Starting locations will rotate every week or every two weeks with a new route used each week. All riders are welcome, but note, this ride does not regroup nor does it have a sweep. The routes are designed for the experienced rider who is comfortable following cue sheets and riding independently. We stress safe and cooperative riding. Weather – Rain Cancels: The decision to ride or cancel will be made from the starting location. Ride leaders will always be at the start of the ride. If the ride is officially canceled, cue sheets will still be available for those hearty souls who wish to train in any condition. Also, routes may be altered or shortened due to weather conditions. The routes will be available on RidewithGPS.

com. Search for “RTS” to find routes. Note: Each route will be posted at least one week before each ride. Ride leaders for this series are: Per Sunde, Shana Sunde, Grant McAlister, Francis Gan and Paul Franks. Today’s route has 5,200-6,000 feet of climbing. The East Parking Lot (free parking) is located next to the Ticket Booth on the eastside of Marymoor Park.

CATS Magnuson Strenuous #13: Granite Falls and Arlington 103 mi, 5200 ft • Strenuous • Some hills • Map • Stay together • 7:45 a.m. • Lynnwood Park & Ride • Ice/snow cancels • Gil Flanagan, 206-524-9428, gilflanagan@ earthlink.net To reach the Lynnwood Park and Ride take Exit 181A, 44th Ave W from I-5 north in Lynnwood, turn left on 44th Ave W and then turn left again on 200th St SW (1st light) and left again on 46th Ave W. Turn right into the parking lot before the freeway on ramp. Unfortunately there is no bathroom. There is a Chevron Station 1 block away. If you are coming north on I-405, take I-5 south towards Seattle, take Exit 181, 196th St SW (west bound, Edmonds), turn left at 48th Ave W. Forty-eighth ends in the parking lot. The ride goes to Snohomish, Granite Falls, Arlington and Marysville. Rest stops at Storm Lake Grocery, Food Pavilion in Arlington, and the QFC in Everett. Elevation Gain is about 5200 feet. Please be prepared to deal with flats and other problems on your own. Be at the start ready to ride by 7:45, we hope to be riding before 8. Be ready to participate in a rotating paceline--read the paceline material and get maps and cue sheets at https://sites.google.com/site/catsmagnuson2012/.

CATS Magnuson Brisk #13: Granite Falls and Arlington 103 mi • Brisk • Some hills • Map • Stay together • 7:45 a.m. • Lynnwood Park & Ride • Steady rain cancels • Gary Williams, 206-679-1621 cell, gcwilliams54@msn.com • Brian Kadish, 206-890-2526, redbrian@ hotmail.com To reach the Lynnwood Park and Ride take Exit 181A, 44th Ave W from I-5 north in Lynnwood, turn left on 44th Ave W and then turn left again on 200th St SW (1st light) and left again on 46th Ave W. Turn right into the parking lot before the freeway on ramp. Unfortunately there is no bathroom. There is a Chevron Station 1 block away. If you are coming north on I-405, take I-5 south towards Seattle, take Exit 181, 196th St SW (west bound, Edmonds), turn left at 48th Ave W. Forty-eighth ends in the parking lot. The ride goes to Snohomish, Granite Falls, Arlington and Marysville. Rest stops are at Storm Lake Grocery, Food Pavilion in Arlington and the QFC in Everett. Elevation Gain is about 5200 feet. Please be prepared to deal with flats and other problems on your own. Please be at the start ready to ride by 7:45, we hope to be riding before 8. Maps, cue sheets and pacelining information are available at https://sites.google.com/site/ catsmagnuson2012/.

S.P.O.K.E.S. Strawberry Festival Ride 20-25 mi • Leisurely • Hilly • No Map • Frequent regroup • Noon • Marymoor Park, 6046 W Lk Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond • Steady rain cancels • Michelle Burton, 425890-4936 cell • Jim Hunt, 425-681-4640 cell S.P.O.K.E.S. will head out of Marymoor Park to the Strawberry Festival in Bellevue’s Crossroads Park where we will feast on what else? Strawberries! Note: We will go around Lake Sammamish clockwise. To reach the start at Marymoor Park, take Marymoor exit from 520 east, turn right and then left into park. It’s the first parking lot on your left. Don’t forget your $1 for parking and change for the Festival! See www. cbcspokes.org for more details.

Sunday, June 24 Please check www.cascade.org for possible WEBONLY ride listings.

Monday, June 25 MUMPS: Head Up North See MUMPS, 6/5.

“Creating a Better Community Through Bicycling”

Tuesday, June 26 TREATS: Snohomish to Lake Cassidy 25-30 mi • Steady • Some hills • No Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • City of Snohomish Restrooms • Showers cancel • Jan Johnson, 425-672-0617 For experienced adult cyclists. A country ride with a few short steep hills and sections of traffic, with a lunch stop in Snohomish at the end. The restrooms are on the south side of First Street in the middle of old town Snohomish, but park on side streets. Bring a snack to eat mid-way at Lake Cassidy.

Cycle Tuesdays See Cycle Tuesdays, 6/5.

Eastside Tours Tuesday night ride See Eastside Tours Tuesday, 6/5.

Wednesday, June 27 WRUMPS: Summer Hills ~40 mi • Steady • Hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland • Showers cancel • Don Volta, 425-828-0138, 425-503-7186, don.volta@cascadebicycleclub.org Jane Volta, 425-828-0138 A hilly ride in and around Kirkland with a lunch stop.

Thursday, June 28 Lakes Tour 15-20 mi • Leisurely • Hilly • No Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Paine Field Community Park, Everett • Showers cancel • Diana Larson and David Schindele, 425-3158033 Meet in the Paine Field Community Park parking lot with a prompt start at 10 a.m. Tour roads between Mukilteo, Lynnwood, and beyond. Route may vary depending on the group. Bring money for a possible stop at a bakery.

More Cycle Tuesdays See More Cycle Tuesdays, 6/7.

Gas Works Thursday Social See Gas Works Thursday, 6/7.

Eastside Tours Thursday night ride See Eastside Tours Thursday, 6/7.

Friday, June 29 FRUMPS South County Tour 47 mi • Moderate • Hilly • Map • Stay together • 9:30 a.m. • Renton Community Center, Renton • Showers cancel • Jim Shedd, 206-772-0955 A scenic ride via Lake Francis and Ravensdale into Black Diamond for lunch. Return via Lake Sawyer, Covington, down 196th (whee!), then along Jones Road. Senior mints for all finishers.

Saturday, June 30 Red-Bell 100 100 mi • varied paces • Some hills • Map • 7 a.m. • Marymoor Park, Redmond • No rain cancellation Enjoy 100 miles of low-travelled scenic Pacific Northwest back roads and trails. The ride will begin with a mass start at Marymoor Park in Redmond at 7 a.m. Jamba Juice will be hosting an official lunch stop in Conway featuring complimentary wraps and smoothies. The ride will also feature a morning stop with energy snacks to keep you going, and opportunities to stop at one of the many restaurants and food stores along the way. Finish your ride by rolling into downtown Bellingham for a finish line festival and complimentary post-ride catered meal and two (2) beverages from the legendary Boundary Bay Brewery. See article on page 1 for more details or visit www.cascade.org.

RAMROD Training Series: Ride #11 100-110 mi • Brisk • Super strenuous • Extremely hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 7:30 a.m. • Marymoor Park, East Parking Lot • Steady rain cancels • Per and Shana Sunde, 425-392-1347 This series was created to assist riders in their preparation for RAMROD. The self-paced rides will be held every Saturday from 4/21/12 to 7/21/12. The routes will increase in distance and

elevation every two weeks. Starting locations will rotate every week or every two weeks with a new route used each week. All riders are welcome, but note, this ride does not regroup nor does it have a sweep. The • routes are designed for the experienced rider who is comfortable following cue sheets and riding independently. We stress safe and • cooperative riding. Weather “Rain Cancels”: the decision to ride or cancel will be made at the starting location. Ride leaders will always be at the start of the ride. If the ride is officially canceled, cue sheets will still be available for those hearty souls that wish to train in any condition. Also, routes may be altered or shortened due to weather considerations. The routes will be available on RidewithGPS.com. Search for “RTS” to find routes. (NOTE: each route will be posted at least one week before each ride.) Ride leaders for this series are: Per Sunde, Shana Sunde, Grant McAlister, Francis Gan and Paul Franks. Today’s route has 5,200-6,000 feet of climbing. The east parking lot (free parking) is located next to the ticket booth on the eastside of Marymoor Park.

CATS Magnuson Brisk #14: Eatonville 130 mi • Brisk • Some hills • Map • Stay together • 7:45 a.m. • Bicentennial Park, Tukwila • Ice/snow cancels • Brian Kadish, 206-890-2526, redbrian@hotmail.com • Gary Williams, 206-679-1621 cell, gcwilliams54@ msn.com Bicentennial Park is on the Green River Trail, just east of Southcenter. If you are driving ,take Exit 1 off of I-405 and go south on Interurban Ave/West Valley Hwy, then turn right on Strander Blvd. The park is on the right after the bridge. The ride goes down the Kent Valley, through Puyallup, Frederickson, the Ohop Valley, Kapowsin and Buckley. None of the ride is on the STP route. Rest stops at De Coursey Park in Puyallup, Eatonville, and the IGA in Buckley. Elevation gain is about 4500 feet. Please be prepared to deal with flats and other problems on your own. Be at the start ready to ride by 7:45, we hope to be riding before 8. Maps, cue sheets and pacelining information are available at https://sites.google. com/site/catsmagnuson2012/

CATS Magnuson Strenuous #14: Eatonville 130 mi, 4500 ft • Strenuous • Some hills • Map • Stay together • 7:45 a.m. • Bicentennial Park, Tukwila • Ice/snow cancels • Gil Flanagan, 206-524-9428, gilflanagan@ earthlink.net Bicentennial Park is on the Green River Trail, just east of Southcenter. If you are driving, take Exit 1 from I-405 and go south on Interurban Ave/West Valley Hwy, then turn right on Strander Blvd. The park is on the right after the bridge. The ride goes down the Kent Valley, through Puyallup, Frederickson, the Ohop Valley, Kapowsin and Buckley. None of the ride is on the STP route. Rest stops at De Coursey Park in Puyallup, Eatonville, and the IGA in Buckley. Elevation gain is about 4500 feet. Please be prepared to deal with flats and other problems on your own. Be at the start ready to ride by 7:45, we hope to be riding before 8. Also be ready to participate in a rotating paceline, read the paceline material and get maps and cue sheets at https://sites.google. com/site/catsmagnuson2012/

Northern Exposures 55-60 mi • Moderate • Hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Park and Ride 200th St SW & 46th, Lynnwood • Showers cancel • Ken Condray, 425-745-1159, condray3@comcast.net Moderate to high traffic is expected, good biking skills required! Plan on stopping for lunch. Going north on I-5 take the 44th Ave W exit and turn left at the light going to 200th St SW and take a left to 46th Ave W and left again, NE corner. Contact condray3@comcast.net if you have any questions.

June 2012

Can-Bike Seattle: Volunteer to help kids with disabilities ride a bike

n exciting camp serving kids with disabilities is coming to Seattle this summerCan-Bike Seattle is the local name for the Lose The Training Wheels™ national organization which provides summer camps for kids with disabilities. The CanBike Seattle camp will teach individuals with disabilities to ride conventional two-wheel bicycles and become lifelong independent riders. Learning to ride a two-wheel bike opens doors to recreation, inclusion, friendship, transportation and brings increased self-confidence. There is a huge demand for this camp, as there is nothing else like it in the Seattle or Eastside areas. Last year, all 40 spots were filled in less than one week. CanBike Seattle is a great experience for those participating as well as those volunteering. The success rate for this camp is phenomenal; 85 percent of the campers are riding a bike by the end of the week. Volunteers will have the opportunity to contribute to this milestone. This camp is coming to Seattle for the second year and will take place at Magnuson Park for one week: July 23-27, at Hangar 30.

In order to make this camp happen, many volunteers are needed. Please consider spending a few hours each day during camp week helping children learn to ride a bike – a life-changing experience for them, and immensely rewarding for you. Each camper will come for one 75-minute session per day for five days. There will be eight campers in each session, and five sessions in a single day. The camper develops a relationship and trust with the volunteers assisting them. It’s important to have day to day consistency. Please consider signing up to volunteer for at least one all week session, or as many sessions as fit your schedule. For example, you might choose the 8 a.m. session for the whole week, or the 10:15 a.m. session for the whole week. Can-Bike Seattle is a joint partnership of Northwest Special Families and The Down Syndrome Community. Northwest Special Families is a program of the Center For Human Services. For additional information and to sign up to volunteer, please visit www.CanBikeSeattle.com

The Group Health STP is sold out, but registration will reopen re-open at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012. Stay up to date by checking the Cascade blog and reading your Braking News.

RSVP2, on August 18 - 19, has a handful of spots open. Register online at http://shop.cascade.org

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Rainier Valley Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Are you a Go Get it Gal?

❁ Ride the Tour de France Climbs in Aug. ❁ Learn to Surf in July ❁ Conquer the Cascades

Member of Cascade Bicycle Club, Bicycle Alliance of Washington and the League of American Bicyclists. Sponsor of Fischer Plumbing, Thumbprint Racing, Bikesale.com, Recycled Cycles Racing, Garage Racing, Cucina Fresca, Blue Rooster Racing, Starbucks and Lakemont Cycling Teams.

- Conquer the Cols Alps Tour - Aug. 26 t o Sept. 2 Ride the cols, stay in a luxury chalet, get a coaching plan. - Ladies Learn to Surf Weekend Wash. Coast - July 28-29 - Conquer the Cascades Training Rides: - June 16 (Mt. St. Helens) & June 30 (Mt. Rainier) For more info go to:

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Vol. 42, No. 6

Free Earthworks Bicycle Tour continued from page 1

Schedule of Events: 9 a.m. Start Line opens, live music by Greg Williamson’s jazz trio 9:15 a.m. Herbert Bayer Earthwork restoration dedication ceremony 9:30 a.m. Riders depart 9:30 a.m. Beginner guided riding group departs 9:45 a.m. Family guided riding group departs 10 a.m. Start Line closes 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Robert Morris Earthwork docent tours 9:30 a.m.-noon Green River Natural Resources Area rest area with interactive theater by Theater Simple and Levitating Tents by Andrew Peterson

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lorna Jordan’s Waterworks Gardens rest area and docent tours Noon to 3 p.m. Finish Line at the Herbert Bayer Earthwork with music, low impact vehicle test rides, and bike tube snap bracelet making 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art activities at the Start/ Finish Lines and select locations along the route The Kent Arts Commission is putting on this event in partnership with Cascade. After the inaugural ride on June 2, this permanent bicycle route will be open to the public for self-guided tours. Visit http://kentwa.gov/ arts/earthworks/ for more information.

Friday, May 18 was F5 Bike to Work Day! We’ll have a full report on Bike Month -- including the results of the annual Group Health Commute Challenge in the next issue.

“Creating a Better Community Through Bicycling”

June 2012

CYCLISTS OF THE MONTH

JENNY ANDERSON by Erica Meurk, Staff Writer Age: 39 Occupation: VP, Instructor at Union Bank Wheels: 20-year-old Bianchi touring bike; Specialized carbon-fiber road bike

hen Jenny Anderson arrived at Log Boom Park in midMay to lead that morning’s Cascade Daily Ride, one of her regular riders was riding around the parking lot, looking lost. “Oh, Jenny!” he said when he spotted her. “I didn’t recognize you. You’re not wearing your striped socks.” Jenny laughs, “I didn’t know that was something people recognized me for. I just wear them.” Jenny sticks out among Cascade’s clan of Ride Leaders in other ways, too. For one thing, she rides an “old dinosaur bike.” A few months back, at the cajoling of fellow Ride Leader Scott Boggs, she invested in a fancy new bike with a carbon-fiber frame. “He asked, ‘How much does your bike weigh?’ I had no idea,” she says. “I weighed it with all my stuff on it, and it was 43 pounds! That’s ridiculous. His is 17 pounds.” “I thought the right bike would make me go fast,” she adds. “It doesn’t. I’m still the last person on the hills.” She says it’s her conditioning, but her overflowing rack trunk probably doesn’t help. “I carry fifty Band-Aids, two pairs of cleat covers, two bike pumps, two multi-tools and one piece of chain, since apparently I might need one if my chain breaks. But I have no idea how to fix that.” Efficiency isn’t Jenny’s top priority. Instead, she focuses on fun. On her first ride of spring, she had each of the riders sign the waiver in a different “spring color” of ink. On April Fool’s Day, they all signed upside-down. “I never break the rules. I just have fun with them,” she says. She and her partner in crime – friend and frequent co-leader Julie Pearl – “do lots of random stuff.” In February, they led a Bob Marley ride in honor of Marley’s birthday. People showed up for the 42-mile jaunt in tie-die costumes and dreadlocks, and they stopped for coffee halfway through. “There’s a sense that you have to ride really slowly to have fun and have a sense of community, but you can ride at a brisk pace and still do wacky stuff,” she says. (For the uninitiated, a “brisk” pace, as defined by the Rides Committee, ranges between 16 and 18 miles per hour on the flats.) That “sense of community” is what speaks to Jenny, and it’s something she saw on her first Daily Ride, back when she moved to Seattle four years ago. “I registered for the STP, then I realized

that it was two months away, and I freaked out. A friend suggested that we try the Cascade Training Series, and we did.” She continues, “On that first ride, everyone was helpful and encouraging, saying, ‘You can make it up this hill!” I still have friends that I met that day.” She continued to ride as many Daily Rides as she could fit into her schedule, and eventually became a Ride Leader herself. “Everyone else on the rides was doing it. I felt like I was missing out.” From there, she joined the CascadeTraining Series (CTS) Steering Committee and the Rides Committee, at the urging of Scott Boggs (that same Ride Leader who convinced her to switch to carbon-fiber). “I wanted to help create that sense of community. I’m passionate about CTS. And I’m very opinionated,” she says. There are things she’d like to change about CTS and the Rides Program, but making changes has been more difficult than she anticipated. She’s come to see that every rule is there for a reason. For example, “having 500 people show up to ride with two Ride Leaders doesn’t make sense.” Huge rides are a no-go, but she has brought other changes to the Daily Rides program. For example, she saw a need to implement a mechanism to predict how many people will be at the rides. “I led my first ride last September. It was raining, and I was hoping there wouldn’t be a lot of people. But 30 people showed up.” She started posting rides on meetup. com, a popular website through which anyone can organize a group of people to pursue a common interest. Using the website, riders can RSVP, as well as post reviews, comments and photos, which helps create that sense of community she’s looking for. “People fear change, but we have to change,” she says. “How can we embrace technology to reach the people we want to reach and create that sense of community?” She doesn’t have an answer yet, but she’s on the right track. I have a feeling those striped socks are part of her answer.

Registration is now open: Flying Wheels...................................................Saturday, June 9 RSVP2 .............................................................Aug. 18 & 19 High Pass Challenge .........................................Sunday, Sept. 9 Kitsap Color Classic .........................................Sunday, Sept. 30

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Vol. 42, No. 6

CASCADE CONTACTS

JUNE VOLUNTEERS

Volunteering is now easier with our new online system by Diana Larson, Volunteer Coordinator

ou can volunteer online 24/7 using the Cascade website. Check it out at: www.cascade.org/About/Volunteer.cfm Getting started with the new system is a snap. First, you need to set up a login, and create your volunteer profile. Then choose the tasks or positions for which you’d like to volunteer. A confirmation of your volunteer selections will be sent to you via email.

Office Volunteers

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 13, 10 a.m. (3-4 volunteers). Task or Event: Membership renewal forms. Where: CBC Office, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. How Long: 2 to 3 hours. Doing What: Stuffing, labeling, and applying postage.

Flying Wheels

Date and Time: Routing to be completed between June 2 and 6 (4 teams of 2 volunteers each). Task or Event: Flying Wheels route marking. Where: Flying Wheels Route.

How Long: Depends on length of loop being marked. Doing What: Road paint kit to be picked up by Thursday, May 25. Marking route: each team marks one of 4 loops with ‘Dan Henrys’.

Red-Bell 100

Be part of the inaugural Red-Bell 100, a pledge ride to benefit Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation youth programming and World Bicycle Relief. This event is on June 30 and about 60 volunteers are needed. Please check out the volunteer positions at: www.cascade.org/About/Volunteer.cfm

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Julie Salathé, Education Director

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Jenny Almgren, Education Program Assistant

Elliott Sherburne, Americorps Member, Youth Programs

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Chuck Ayers, Executive Director

Kat Sweet, Youth Program Manager

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Craig Benjamin, Policy and Government Affairs Manager

Anna Telensky, Events and Sponsorship Coordinator

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Mary Collins, Americorps Member, Commute Program

Kim Thompson, Event Registrar

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David Douglas, Event Producer

Alan Van Vlack, Database and Accounting Coordinator

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Peter Verbrugge, Event Producer

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Tarrell Wright, Development Director

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Mike Inocencio, Corporate Development Director

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M.J. Kelly, Director of Communications & Marketing

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“Creating a Better Community Through Bicycling”

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