Crank Sisters (Co-Ed) Tiger Long Ride End of 2025! Adv. Intermediate

Ride Description: This ride is an Advanced Intermediate Co-Ed ride. This is a very long ride with downhills on OTG, East Summit, ET, and Atlas. This is a technical moderate to faster-paced ride and not for beginners. There will be a many long uphill climbs rewarded with many technical descents. Ride distance is about 15+ or - miles. Bring a sandwich, snacks, and lots of water! We will take several short breaks and one longer break to rest, chat, and eat!

Route: We will ride Master Link (climb with some tech), Quick Link (climb with some tech), OTG (Black descent with drops), Right for a long climb up the fire road back to East Summit, East Summit (Blue descent), ET (Blue descent), Right on fire road for a long climb to Cross Haul, Cross Haul (climb), Inside Passage (Blue with climbing and descent), Atlas (Spicy Blue descent), and NW Timber (Easy Blue with climbing and descents).  

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

Pace:
Moderate — continuous pace with several short stops; expect a good workout!

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.  

• Restrooms: Not open yet.

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.