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Reverse Newliner / 19-21 Pace / 1500' / 34 mi / RL Steve Wade / 10AM
About this event
Length: 34 miles
Pace: 19-21 mph
Terrain: Moderate
Elevation: 1470 feet
Ride Type: Non-Group
Cancelation Guidelines: Rain / Temps < 40F / Lightening / Wind > 25 mph
You must arrive and be ready to ride at least 10 minutes before the scheduled 10am departure time!
DETAILS
This ride explores the rolling hills from Salmon Creek to Ridgefield and back.
The ride starts at the Salmon Creek Starbucks (in the Safeway shopping center) on NE 20th Ave. The ride crosses the busy I-5/I-205 overpass, but luckily there's a wide shoulder so cars aren't a problem! Immediately after the overpass we turn right on NE 10th Ave. Watch for cars near the traffic circle leading into the Trader Joe's parking lot! Traffic drops dramatically when we turn left onto NE 149th St. and we're very quickly onto lightly-used back roads with little traffic.
The ride heads west toward Lake River and the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Keep an eye out for hawks and eagles as we approach the river! Once we see the water, it's time to start climbing a few of Ridgefield's many ridges. The official RideWithGPS route follows a series of rolling hills from NW Krieger Rd. Toward NW 209th St. An alternative route is to stay on NW Krieger until it turns NW 209th Street which features a short, but very steep, climb that ends around NW 67th Ave. Once on NW 209th, there are a few more rolling hills before things flatten out on NW Hillhurst Rd.
NW Hillhurst has a fair amount of car traffic, but it also has wide shoulders and a center turn lane so traffic generally isn't a problem. Upon reaching the blissfully flat terrain of Hilliest Rd the pace often picks up as riders sprint toward the regroup stop at Overlook Park in Ridgefield. Clean restrooms and a working water fountain are available at Overlook Park.
After a break at Overlook Park, the ride tackles the mile-long climb out of Ridgefield along North Main Ave. and NW 291st Street. While the climb sounds intimidating it isn't terribly steep (3% average, 6% max) and there's a regroup stop at the top.
After the climb out of Ridgefield, there are a few rolling hills before the ride reaches its northernmost point near the ilani hotel and casino. From there, we cross the freeway (watch for traffic in the roundabouts) and turn south back toward the start.
The ride south is much the same as the ride north: rural roads with generally light traffic. The route jogs east and south before ending up on NE 50th Ave for a 4.5 mile straight, with a few rolling hills. Riders interested in a more challenging finish can continue south on NE 29th Ave. and tackle the mile-long climb over Mount Vista.
From NE 50th Ave. you can take NE Salmon Creek St. back to the starting point, though many ride leaders choose to detour through the WSU Vancouver campus to avoid potential traffic on Salmon Creek.
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ROUTE MAP (Updated 10/7/2024)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47900403
NOTES
- Please arrive 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.
- Please complete an ABC Quick Check prior to arriving at the start (air, brakes, chain and crank; quick releases and a short ride to make sure all is working properly). And an ABC Quick Check once again at the start.
- Riders should be able to maintain the stated pace. Please communicate with the leader if you decide to go off route or not return to the start.
- 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!
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