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RACC Metric+ Training / SC to BP via China Ditch / 29mi / 14-16mph / 641' / RL Scott Storkel / 10AM
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About this event
Length: 23.7 miles
Pace: 14-16 mph
Terrain: Flat
Elevation: 596 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 route is the "regular" version of the Club's popular Salmon Creek to Brush Prairie Friday morning ride! The ride is relatively flat and consists mostly of country roads with minimal traffic. We start from the Salmon Creek Starbucks (NE 139th St & NE 20th Ave), head east toward Brush Prairie, then venture north almost into Battle Ground via China Ditch, before returning to our starting point. The ride is almost completely flat, but there are several short hills.
Those who like an extra challenge can tackle the 3.5-mile sprint north along China Ditch Road (a.k.a. NE 172nd Ave) after we regroup at Hockinson Meadows Park!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Not registered for RACC yet? We don't care: come ride with us!
Interested in trying the Friday ride but can't ride during the week? Come ride with us!
Riding an eBike? We love eBikes: come ride with us!
REGROUP POINTS
We'll plan to stop to regroup at Hockinson Meadows Community Park which is near the start of China Ditch (a.k.a. NE 172nd Ave).
If anyone decides they want to sprint up on China Ditch we'll either just after turning left from NE 172nd Ave onto NE 159th St (Google StreetView) or go a bit further down NE 159th and regroup at Hockinson High School (StreetView).
RESTOOMS & WATER
Restrooms are available at Hockinson Meadows Park.
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/18710115
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 of 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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