Length: 36 miles
Pace: 14-16 mph on the flats with no wind
Terrain: Flat
Elevation: 569 feet
Ride Type: Re-group
Cancelation Guidelines: Rain/Snow / Ice / Thunderstorms / Wind > 25 mph
Please be geared up and ready to ride at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time!
DETAILS
This takes in several dead-ends that one does not ordinarily see on the typical Frenchman's Bar ride, and so adds some nice scenery and a few additional miles. If one looks at the route map and zooms out far enough, and uses your imagination, it looks a bit like a hand. If you can see that you could probably also name new stellar constellations.
What makes this different, and therefore interesting? The route continues into the wildlife area at the end of Laframbois Road, then we U-turn back. Another "finger" takes us to the end of the NW Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, which is essentially a continuance of NW Lower River Road past Vancouver Lake. U-turn again and we go out past Frenchman's Bar to the end of NW Lower River Road and the Shillapoo North Wildlife Area. U-turn again to the Bar for a restroom stop and return via Old Lower River Road. We'll finish up by impressing the tourists dining
al fresco along Waterfront Way with our fitness and gleaming bicycles, then take the Vancouver Land Bridge back to the start.
This pleasant, generally flat ride includes low traffic roads, good bike lanes, paths and natural areas. It's the perfect way to relieve the workday stress.
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
Five Finger Tom
NOTES
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in with the ride leader and participate in the pre-ride discussion 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!