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Crank Sisters Intermediate Grand Ridge Ride

02/27/2021,  9:00 am
Rides
Katherine Meyer
Grand Ridge
Moderate
Cascades to Sound

Crank Sisters Intermediate Grand Ridge Ride

This ride is for anyone who identifies as female
 
Trails: We'll ride up and do the Water Tower Loop (~10 miles, 1200 feet of climbing), or futher on toward Duthie if everyone is feeling spunky. We will stop for breaks and to regroup as needed. We won't ride super fast, but Grand Ridge has climbing; no way around that. :) If you have questions or concerns, text me anytime to touch base. It is winter riding, so please be prepared with layers, extra gloves, buff, eye protection, etc in your pack.
 
Meet by the sign in the Issaquah Sunset Way Trailhead Parking Lot at 9:00 am.
Please be on time--we cannot wait more than 10 minutes for late arrivers. If you decide not to come, please text me
 
Ride leader contact info: Katherine Meyer (206) 849-7699
 
Crank Sisters have a no-drop policy. We will regroup often and adjust the pace based on riders' preference.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order. If you are not sure, take it to your bike mechanic before the ride
 
Please bring a pack, helmet, snack, water, tools, pump/CO2, and a tube that fits your bike, so you can repair a flat tire. Knee & elbow pads are optional
 
Location: Grand Ridge Trails, Issaquah. Highway I-90, Exit 18.
 
DIRECTIONS: Take I-90 to Exit 18. Go downhill toward Issaquah. The parking lot is on either side at the bottom of the ramp on Sunset Way. Meet by the big sign in the parking lot at 9:00 am
 
Due to COVID, this ride is limited to 8 participants
 
Proposed trails to ride are subject to change based on weather, trail conditions, etc
Conditions for cancellation: heavy wind, lightning, deep snow. We ride in the rain and cold! If a ride must be cancelled, the ride leader will attempt to notify anyone signed up by 3 pm the day before
 
 
COVID PRECAUTIONS
 
While we’re outside in the fresh air, it is important that we take precautions to minimize the risk of spreading COVID. This ride is limited to 8 riders. Sorry, but we can't accept "walk-ons". You do need to sign up here before arriving.  IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE RIDE, PLEASE CANCEL YOUR SPOT ONLINE AND/OR CONTACT THE RIDE LEADER ASAP SO THAT YOUR SPOT CAN BE OPENED UP FOR SOMEONE ELSE.
 
In addition, please read the below carefully.

Before coming to the ride (for both ride leaders & participants):

·  Please perform a symptoms self-assessment

 o Take your temperature. Do you have a temperature above 100.4?

 o Do you have any COVID-related symptoms? 

 o Have you been in contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days?

 o If you answer yes to any of these questions, PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE RIDE

 Expectations for riders & leaders:

 ·  Required equipment: You are expected to bring a mask that can cover mouth and nose, any material is acceptable (state guidelines), gloves (your biking gloves are OK), and eye covering (sunglasses, etc are OK). Please note that without this PPE, we will have to ask you to leave the ride.

 ·  Please bring hand sanitizer to use as needed if touching of a common surface is required

 ·  You will be asked to wear your mask anytime close contact (less than 6ft) is required for an extended period of time (>5 min), including during any bike checks, times when you're stopped for discussion, or if you come into contact with other trail users.

 ·  Please bear with us as we try to navigate group rides during a time of social distancing and additional hygiene. It's a learning process for all of us and we appreciate your flexibility and cooperation.