About Rides
The Skagit Bicycle Club is ALL ABOUT RIDES, so if you find yourself on this page . . . welcome!
About Registering to Join Group Rides for Everybody:
Whether you are a long-time Club member, a new member, or a non-member, you are welcome to join any ride on our Event Calendar. Our group road rides contain a variety of skill levels, distances, and types of bikes. The process to register for a ride is easy.
How to Register for a Ride Overview:
All rides are published on our Event Calendar, which is accessed from the menu options on our Home Page. Just click on the ride you are interested in attending, read the details provided about the ride, download the route map if you wish to, then complete the registration form that is required. As part of the registration, you are asked to read and agree to the Club's Ride Policy. You can also see who else is scheduled to attend the ride.
Once you have signed up, you are not obligated to attend the ride, but as a courtesy to the Ride Leader it is appreciated that you go back to the Event Calendar and cancel your reservation should you decide not to attend.
It is also recommended that just before you leave home for the ride, you go back to our website and double-check that the ride is still scheduled -- occasionally rides are cancelled at the last minute for weather or other reasons. For members, in addition to checking the calendar, a Rider Quick Alert email message will be sent to you if the ride is cancelled or altered in any way, so checking your email before you leave home is helpful as well.
How to Register for a Ride Step-by-Step:
1. Click on EVENT CALENDAR on the left-hand side of the HOME PAGE to view our calendar. Or, click here:
Events
2. Once you see the calendar, click on any ride or event listed to reveal more details about it. Be aware that ride difficulty is indicated by the following notations:
Ride Designation Speed mph
Easy <10
Social 10-13
Moderate 13-16
Brisk 16-19
Road Warrior - Race 19+++
All Rides are No-Drop, with the exception of the Road Warrior/Race group, unless otherwise noted. No Drop riding means the group generally sticks together and will use points along the route to regroup. As E-bikes become more prevalent, it is important that we keep the social aspect of our rides and ride smoothly within the expected speed of a group ride designation. As a refresher for experienced riders and info for newer riders, check out The Basics of Group Ride Etiquette from TrainingPeaks by clicking on the button below. All riders have the opportunity when they register to download a PDF map or a Ride With GPS map. It is recommended that you bring your own copy of the route with you to the ride. Ride Leaders will verbally review the route at the start of the ride, but new members and non-members are especially urged to have a copy of the route with them.
TrainingPeaks
3. Just before leaving home for the ride, it's smart to check back online for any updates about your chosen ride. The Ride Leader will list any last-minute details such as weather issues, time or location changes, or ride cancellations. You can find these messages on the HOME page by clicking on the RIDER ALERT QUICK NOTICE button. Or, just click here:
Rider Alert Quick Notice
More About Registering for a Ride for Non-Members:
We encourage non-members to ride with us and test out our Club. We welcome folks of all biking levels, from beginner to seasoned champs! We are out here to make friends.
Non-members are allowed to participate in one "test ride" to see how they like our Club. You can register for any ride by clicking on our Event Calendar on our Home Page, clicking on the ride that interests you, and then clicking on "register" to sign up. (For details, refer to How to Register for a Ride Step-by-Step, above). After one "test ride," if you would like to continue riding with our Club you will need (for insurance reasons) to sign up for an annual membership. Membership is $30 for individuals and $35 for a family.
Be sure to let the Ride Leader know who you are when you arrive for your "test ride" so that he/she can fill you in our ride and safety issues. If you wish to continue riding with our Club, you will need to join (for liability reasons) to further participate.
ALL RIDERS PLEASE NOTE:
EVERYONE must register online which includes reading our Ride Policy and Covid Policy,
and must wear a helmet.
NO FORM, NO HELMET, NO RIDE.