Cancelled due to Covid-19: Vashon Island Ride

Vashon-Maury Island Ride

On Saturday, June 27^th, join us for a backroads loop on Vashon and Maury Islands.  If you like hills, this is the ride for you.  There will be a snack and bathroom room break around mile point 14.  Option for a late lunch burrito feed in the town of Vashon (mile point 31) before taking the return ferry.   

• Sign in will be on the 9:25 AM (TBD) ferry out of Fauntleroy.  Arrive early enough to park, ride to ferry and acquire your ticket.  Park at the south end of the first parking area for Lincoln Park you come to when driving south on Fauntleroy Way SW.   Ferry is a short downhill coast away.
• Pace: mostly moderate with some low brisk stretches.  Will pause or slow at the top of hills to allow for regroup.
• Route: Approximately 36 miles, 3900 ft elevation gain.  See attached pdf.  GPS download at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30312174
• Participants are expected to be self-supporting with spare tubes, pump, water, snacks, and capable of fixing their own flats.  Helmets are required on COGS rides.  Use of flashers, visual enhancers and rear view mirrors is encouraged.  Weather conditions can and will change, be prepared. In addition, please also bring safe riding skills and good road manners.  Thank you.
• Cancellation notice for rain will be sent out no later than 7 AM the morning of the ride.
• Ride leader contact:  Richard Petters, 206-484-0955, rpetters2@gmail.com