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RACC Metric Training: The Final Ride / 14-16mph / 2200+' / 50 mi / RL Scott Storkel / 9:00AM

Length: 50.5 miles
Pace: 14-16 mph
Terrain: Moderate
Elevation: 2200+ feet
Ride Type: Non-Group
Cancelation Guidelines: Rain / Temps < 40F / Lightening / Wind > 25 mph

DETAILS

This is our final training ride for the Metric+ distance RACC route! We'll be doing a variation of the Salmon Creek to Battle Ground Lake Loop from a couple of weeks ago. From the Salmon Creek Starbucks, we head toward Battle Ground using lightly traveled backroads. After climbing the infamous Heart Attack Hill, we coast into Battle Ground before taking a break at the Battle Ground Skate Park (@ mile 16).

From there we ride a 14-mile loop around Battle Ground Lake featuring beautiful and surprisingly quiet roads... along with 800 feet of elevation gain. We return to the Battle Ground Skate Park for another break (@ mile 30).

We head back toward Salmon Creek via NE Onsdorff Blvd and NE 239th Street. We'll cross over I-5 via NW Carty Rd. then tackle a series of climbs up a few of Ridgefield's infamous ridges before returning to our starting point for a well-deserved post-ride coffee.


The pace for this ride is 14-16mph on the flats, slightly slower up the hills. If you're faster or slower than the posted pace, you're on your own! 

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/47523196

This is a non-group 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.


REGROUP POINTS

Battle Ground Skate Park (Mile 16 & 30)
E. Main St @ NE Fairgrounds Ave.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4nwDbokLsVr4kCCt8

Restrooms and water are available; restrooms are not guaranteed to be clean

Heisson Store (Mile 25)
17510 NE 279th St (just after the railroad tracks on 279th)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7ze3UPnnSNBRqTHs6

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!

When:
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 8:30 AM
Where:
139th St & 20th Ave Starbucks (by the old Albertson's - now the Safeway)
14300 NE 20th Ave
Vancouver, WA  98686

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Scott Storkel
6508880842 (p)
Category:
SPECIAL Ride
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Online registration is required, so please register.
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