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Ride Cancelled due to wicked storm brewing, sorry
This one is for the early birds who go to work early and get off in the mid-afternoon and want to ride before dinner. Recent Bootcamp graduates and beginners are encouraged to come out for this social paced ride. Ride time will be approx 1 1/2 hours so we can get home in time for dinner.
Having fun is the main goal of this ride and the twisty trails at Lake Sawyer ensure that we will be successful! The trails here are relatively flat, allowing us to concentrate on increasing our skills at clearing small to medium obstacles and becoming more fluid riders.
Come out and see for yourself why Lake Sawyer is currently ranked #1 as BBTC’s Top Trail. http://www.bbtc.org/ridestats/show_stats.php
Let's talk about riding in the rain!
Because of the good forest cover and good drainage Lake Sawyer stays "relatively" dry even in medium rain so don't worry about being rained out. Sure it will be a little swampy in parts and the roots get slicky but that is all part of the fun - so try riding in the rain - just once! More often than not makes for some good things to laugh at it if you watch me slipping and slidding around.
Meet at the Black Diamond Bike Shop on Maple Valley Highway - in the back parking lot. Look for the guy in the white Toyota Tacoma pick-up with a canopy - that's me - Bill Brace.
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The usual Tolt adventure: one warm-up climb, then a lot of singletrack in the dark. We'll ride to the group's level and regroup as necessary, but keep the mo going at a brisk pace.
Lights w/2.5 hr burn required.
Meet at Carnation Middle School across the street from the entrance to Tolt. Heavy Rain Cancels.
Leave at 6:00
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Hills: Hilly |
Pace: Moderate pace |
Technical: Intermediate |
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You know the drill: meet at the Soaring Eagle parking lot (please check website for driving directions) and be ready to go for a spin by 6pm. Social pace ride, no one left behind.
Lights required with 2 hr burn time.
Weather disclaimer: Light rain/sprinkle means the ride is on, heavy rain means I'll stay home and watch telenovelas.
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Hills: Mostly flat |
Pace: Social pace |
Technical: Easy |
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Lights are required for this ride and since we have entered the "rainy season" a hard steady rain will cancel by 4:00 day of ride. Due to popular demand, the SGB is going to remain at Sawyer for the dark rainy season and it'll be at 6:00 PM. The ride still may occasionally fluctuate as far as day of the week and be scheduled for an occasional Tuesday or Wednesday, but most of the rides will be on Thursday. The weekly Gut Buster is well into it's second year and has developed a nice base of regular riders allowing for an average of 5-7 riders every week including regulars and visiting guests and we continue to welcome all levels of riding experience...My co-leaders are Dennis Little and Derek Carlson and we have each committed to this ride on a weekly basis. One of us, if not all three of us, will show up to lead this ride each week. We generally try to ride for 1.5 - 2 hours and do as many miles as the group feels comfortable with on the given night. We'll meet at the bike shop in Black Diamond - right off of highway 169 just south of the coal car. Feel free to E-mail me with questions and I hope to see some of you on SGB evenings!!
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Hills: Rolling elevation |
Pace: Social pace |
Technical: Intermediate |
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Moderately paced social type ride.
Pace set by group.
1.5-2hrs. |
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Hills: Rolling elevation |
Pace: Moderate pace |
Technical: Intermediate |
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Join us for another awesome Duthie Hill Work Party from 10am to 2pm. Here's what we'll be working on...
1) Brushing the intermediate XC trails in the SW and NE quadrants.
2) Piling up downed alders in the clearing.
3) Clearing the sides of the maintenance access road.
(Click for more info)
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Join us for another awesome Duthie Hill Work Party from 10am to 2pm. Here's what we'll be working on...
1) Brushing the intermediate XC trails in the SW and NE quadrants.
2) Piling up downed alders in the clearing.
3) Clearing the sides of the maintenance access road.
(Click for more info)
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So, what's the Stinky Spoke??!! It's the short name for the Stinky Weather Poker Run. It's a 16 mile mountain bike loop where you gather five playing cards in hopes of having a good enough hand at the end to win a prize. We've picked the worst day of the year for weather (combination of the rainiest and the coldest), so we can never really be let down. It came true in 2008, with a wonderful 39 degree drizzle.
And where does the money go?
All proceeds to to the Little Bit Riding Center, those great people right there on our biking loop that you see taking so many people with disabilities out riding on their horses. Check them out at this link:
Little Bit Riding Club
Click here to get more information and register:
The Stinky Spoke
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Hills: Railroad grade |
Pace: Leisurely pace |
Technical: Non-technical |
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When: We'll start at 8:30am and wrap up around 3pm.
We'll meet and work in the upper parking lot and possibly on the NW Timber Trail. I built a culvert crossing there this spring and now that the bridges are finished being installed by DNR, we can finish the tread approaches to the crossing. We also might rebuild some rough spots caused by the bridge construction on the Timber trail and finally, depending on the final work party attendee numbers, we will install new signage.
I'll have coffee and donuts in the morning but make sure and bring lunch, water, layered clothing, solid work boots (no tennis shoes) and gloves if you have them.
Check the calendar the night before to make sure there are no schedule changes. Zap me an email if you have any questions. See you there!
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Here it is, Evergreen's first Intermediate Skillscamp! It’s a great introduction to Colonnade for those who may have been previously intimidated by the park.
This class is for the rider who wants to become comfortable on small drops, jumps, and skinnies, riding a pump track and other technical features.
The class will run from 9AM until noon. We will use the smaller features at Colonnade and progress at the pace of the class. All are welcome to participate.
Previous experience on a bike and a willingness to try new features is a must. For those looking for introduction to mountain biking classes, check out the Bootcamp/Rolling Skills Classes.
(Click for more info)
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Fun times and great trails on Friday nights. Rides usually go for 2 hours. No-drop. Pace dependent on group makeup. Definitely not a racer training session.
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Hills: Rolling elevation |
Pace: Moderate pace |
Technical: Intermediate |
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Here it is, Evergreen's first Intermediate Skillscamp! It’s a great introduction to Colonnade for those who may have been previously intimidated by the park.
This class is for the rider who wants to become comfortable on small drops, jumps, and skinnies, riding a pump track and other technical features.
The class will run from 9AM until noon. We will use the smaller features at Colonnade and progress at the pace of the class. All are welcome to participate.
Previous experience on a bike and a willingness to try new features is a must. For those looking for introduction to mountain biking classes, check out the Bootcamp/Rolling Skills Classes.
(Click for more info)
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Evergreen Annual Party Details
Q: What do you get when you combine a keg, a potluck and a lot of rowdy mountain bikers?
A: The Annual Evergreen Party
Join in the fun! Celebrate a great 2008 and help Evergreen launch three initiatives that will expand our advocacy, trails and education programs!
When: Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Social hour (drinking) begins at 6pm. Dinner begins at 7pm
Where: The Boathouse at Golden Garden Park
What to bring: To ensure we don't have 43 hummus plates, please follow these simple guidelines. If your last name begins with:
- A to H - Appetizer or Salad
- I to R - Main Dish
- S to Z - Dessert
- Beer and soft drinks will be provided!
Sign up online or rsvp to John Lang, jlang@evergreenMTB.org.
Please Note: If you are using online mapping software, it may give you incorrect directions via NW 85th Street and Golden Gardens Drive. Due to a rain washout, Golden Gardens drive is closed indefinitely and there is no access to the park from NW 85th Street. Correct directions can be found here.
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Fun times and great trails on Friday nights. Rides usually go for 2 hours. No-drop. Pace dependent on group makeup. Definitely not a racer training session.
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Hills: Rolling elevation |
Pace: Moderate pace |
Technical: Intermediate |
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-----YOU NEED TO SIGN UP AT wta.org A FEW DAYS IN ADVANCE.------I'll be there as usual, come and lend us a hand. By being there you will impress the county and WTA. Both the county and WTA want more biker input on trail design. They also work on weekdays. |
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"I can't think of a better way to spread the message of world peace than by working with the NFL and being part of Super Bowl XXVII." Michael Jackson
Well, the tradition continues, Michael! A Avenue trailead. When we get closer to we'll finalize based on weather; snow or heavy rain cancels. Not a beginner ride; 3+ hours if it's not too cold.
Car pooling encouraged. |
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Hills: Hilly |
Pace: Leisurely pace |
Technical: Intermediate |
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Here it is, Evergreen's first Intermediate Skillscamp! It’s a great introduction to Colonnade for those who may have been previously intimidated by the park.
This class is for the rider who wants to become comfortable on small drops, jumps, and skinnies, riding a pump track and other technical features.
The class will run from 9AM until noon. We will use the smaller features at Colonnade and progress at the pace of the class. All are welcome to participate.
Previous experience on a bike and a willingness to try new features is a must. For those looking for introduction to mountain biking classes, check out the Bootcamp/Rolling Skills Classes.
(Click for more info)
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Here it is, Evergreen's first Intermediate Skillscamp! It’s a great introduction to Colonnade for those who may have been previously intimidated by the park.
This class is for the rider who wants to become comfortable on small drops, jumps, and skinnies, riding a pump track and other technical features.
The class will run from 9AM until noon. We will use the smaller features at Colonnade and progress at the pace of the class. All are welcome to participate.
Previous experience on a bike and a willingness to try new features is a must. For those looking for introduction to mountain biking classes, check out the Bootcamp/Rolling Skills Classes.
(Click for more info)
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