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RACC Metric+ Training / Reverse Newliner / 34mi / 14-16mph / 1467' / RL Jane Cote / 9AM
About this event
Note: this ride cancels at 7:30am sharp on Saturday if there are no sign-ups!
Length: 31 miles
Pace: 14-16 mph
Terrain: Flat
Elevation: 1036 feet
Ride Type: Regroup
Cancelation Guidelines: Rain / Temps < 55F / Lightening / Wind > 25mph
DETAILS
This ride is part of a series of weekend rides designed to help you prepare for the Metric Plus route at this year's Ride Around Clark County event. We're not training on the RACC route itself, but we will build up to similar distance and elevation gain.
This week's ride uses the popular Reverse Newliner route. This route is a bit longer than last week's route and features even more climbing!
From Salmon Creek we head west and north towards Ridgefield along country roads that are usually lightly traveled though inevitably we see at least a few cars. The route includes a series of rolling hills, along with two more challenging climbs. The first climb from NW Krieger Rd up to NE 209th St is the warm-up for a series of rolling hills that lead into Ridgefield.
The route flattens out when we hit NW Hillhurst Rd. which leads into Rigefield and our major rest stop at Overlook Park. The pace on Hillhurst often picks up as the flat terrain encourages riders to sprint toward the stopping point. Clean restrooms and a working water fountain are available at Overlook Park!
After the break, we tackle the mile-long climb out of Ridgefield, stopping to regroup at the top. From there we heard north again and eventually crossing the freeway near the Ilani casino. We turn south and head back towards Salmon Creek, tackling a few more rolling hills along the way.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Not registered for RACC yet? We don't care: come ride with us!
Riding an eBike? We love eBikes: come ride with us!
REGROUP POINTS
Overlook Park in Ridgefield (S Main Ave & Pioneer Street; restrooms & water available!):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/99dk2buQD5FYWkCK6
NW 289th St & NW 61st Ave (top of the climb out of Ridgefield):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DBWGnwEL564e6xX2A
NE 50th Ave & NE Salon Creek St:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/amzXUrimx5GDSnR88
REGISTRATION
Registration is required and almost always free to both members and non-members. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to register for this event.
ROUTE MAP
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40702694
This is a regroup ride, so if you're faster or slower than the ride leader you'll need to know the route! If you have a GPS bike computer (Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, etc) you should download the route to your computer before the ride.
VBC members get free turn-by-turn directions when using the RideWithGPS app on their smartphone! Find instructions for using RideWithGPS on the Club's Resources page. We also have advice on repurposing an old cellphone to provide GPS Navigation on the Cheap.
NOTES
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to be a part of the announcements and safety briefing.
- Riders are expected to have read the Safe Riding Policy and be familiar with the Ride Style Definitions.
- Please direct questions to the ride leader or Road Captain.
- Helmets are required. Lights (front and rear), RoadIDs and cell phones are recommended.
- Remember - we want to be awesome representatives for cycling and spread a love for our great sport locally by obeying all traffic laws and riding in a safe and courteous manner. Ride safely and have fun!
Registration Info
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