Meeting place: the parking lot of the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale, WA 98248.
Meeting time: Arrive in time to allow a 10 am departure.
Briefing: Before we depart, we will conduct a briefing where we make introductions, describe the route, and emphasize the need to Ride S.M.A.R.T.
Route description: From the Community Center, we'll head north to the border, east a bit, then south into Lynden. From there, we'll ride to Wiser Lake before winding our way back to Ferndale. There are no significant gradients on this ride, but there are a few rollers that always prove entertaining.
Pace/regroup: We will split into at least two groups - a social pace (12-14 mph) and a moderate pace (14-16 mph). We will regroup as appropriate, with a mandatory regroup at the point where the route touches the Canadian border, as the route at this location is easy to miss.
Ride with GPS link:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56275178
Map and Cue Sheet: see the associated Quick Alert.
Event Cancellation: If the forecast calls for significant rain, I'll cancel the event the night before to save people a pointless drive.
Pre Ride Considerations
- Please cancel your registration if you cannot attend.
- You must wear a helmet to participate.
- It'd be really keen if your bike is fitted with front and rear lights.
- Bring a flat repair kit or spare inner tube. You get extra credit if you know how to repair a flat.
- Bring a multi-tool or a set of tools to permit minor repairs and adjustments.
- Bring water and snacks, a fully-charged phone, an ID, and emergency contact information
Post-Ride Lunch
I haven't yet identified a place in Ferndale for lunch for those who wish to hang around; I'll work on it.