Crank Sisters (Co-Ed) Raging River Long Ride: Adv. Intermediate

Ride Description: This ride is an Advanced Intermediate Co-Ed ride. 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 is long with distance is about 12+ 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: Upward Mobility climb to Raging Ridge Climb to CCDH spicy blue downhill to Raging Tiger climb to Upper Poppin Tops black downhill to Lower Poppin Tops blue downhill to Flow State blue downhill.

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.

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 27 off of I-90.  Take a right at the bottom of the off ramp up Winery Road. Turn right into the gated parking lot. Meet by the Trail Sign and Picnic Bench. Discover Pass is required to park inside the gate otherwise park outside the gate on Winery Road. 

• Restrooms are located at the 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.