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RESPECT THE ROLL

Be geared up and bike-ready 10 minutes early. We start the briefing then, so we can roll on time. Don't keep the group waiting!

Ride Description

This is a frighteningly fun costume ride along an urban route through central east side neighborhoods, the waterfront, near north neighborhoods (where we'll see the locally world-famous "Halloween Display on Franklin") and downtown Vancouver. So, there will be plenty of opportunities to startle passers by while showing off your scary outfits and, if you are really ghoulishly creative, your bike.

The leader will bring a bag-'o-candy (mini-Hershey bars) to share with everyone and as many kids as possible along the way. Feel free to do the same (for the kids, anyway) if you wish.

Our group will ride at an easy, social pace. The only real uphill will be along E McLaughlin as we approach the South Cliff neighborhood. The route may be tweaked a bit between its posting date and Halloween, but not in a major way. No one will be dropped. Towards the end of the ride we'll have an optional stop at Courtney's Coffee and/or Treat Ice Cream.

Route Map

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57175578

Rider Guidelines

• Arrive early: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and pre-ride briefing.
• Know the club policies: Read the Safe Riding Policy and be familiar with the Ride Style Definitions.
• Required: Helmets Recommended: Lights (front and rear), RoadIDs, and cell phones.
• ABC Quick Check: Check air, brakes, chain/crank, quick releases before leaving for the ride and again at start.
• Maintain pace: Be able to maintain the stated pace. Tell leader if leaving route or turning back.
• Represent cycling: Be an awesome representative of cycling by obeying traffic laws, riding safely, and being courteous.