Crank Sisters Tiger: Advanced Intermediate, Moderate Pace (Co-ed)

Ride Description: This ride is a CO-ED ride. This is a technical faster-paced ride and not for beginners. There will be a long uphill climbing at the start. Ride distance is about 10+ miles. 

Route: About the Trails: We will ride Master Link and possibly Quick Link semi-technical steep uphill trails.  We will ride either of the flowing depending on weather conditions and group choice: East Summit (Blue), ET (steep Blue), Close Encounters (steep black), OTG (black with drops), NOTG (black with drops), Joy Ride (Blue), NW Timber (Green/Blue with climbing), Lower Preditor (Double Black), and others.

Skill Level:
Advanced Intermediate — capable of technical climbing and descending on single black trails.

Pace:
Moderate to Fast — continuous pace with fewer stops; expect a good workout and minimal breaks.

Crank Sisters has a no-drop policy – we will regroup often.

Our rides follow a “no drop” policy — no rider will be left behind. However, if a rider’s skill level or equipment is not suitable for the planned route, for safety and group integrity, the rider may be asked to return to the start with an escort. This ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Age: This ride is limited to 18+ years old unless riding with a parent or guardian.  All riders need to meet the above experience requirements.

E-Bikes:  King County Parks adopts the same position as DNR: You can legally use E-Bikes on trails if you have an ADA place card in your car. Here is the link to trails that allow E-Bikes without needing an ADA card: https://www.evergreenmtb.org/ebikeaccess.

Waiver: Before you RSVP for this ride, please sign the waiver at https//.www.evergreenmtb.org/my/waiver: Right click and click open in new window. This waiver needs to be signed once a year. When you click the link, it will tell you whether you have signed this year. If not, it will give you a link to sign it.

Directions:

From Seattle take Exit 25 off of I90 to HWY 18 .  Take a right at the bottom of the off ramp.  Drive about 4 miles until you see the East Summit sign on your right.  Soon after the East Summit sign you will see the wide gravel parking lot on your right which is the lower lot.  Meet at the lower lot by the gate to the fireroad.  Discover Pass Required if parking at upper parking lot.  

• Restroom: there are restrooms at start.

How to cancel: Please cancel your RSVP before the ride time if you can’t make the ride. Text the rider leader Bobbie Howard: 425-219-3110 if you have to cancel within two hours of the ride.Please RSVP at least 2 hours before the ride.

Ride leader contact info:  Bobbie Howard (425) 219-3110. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about this ride

Equipment: Please bring two charged lights if dark, rain jacket, a mountain bike in good working order, helmet, 1 to 2 liters of water, electrolytes, backpack with some snacks, and spare bike tube. 

Conditions for ride cancellation: (heavy wind, lightning, flooding etc.) If a ride must be canceled, the ride leader will attempt to contact anyone signed up by 3pm the day before the ride.