Capital Bicycling Club of Olympia

And now, for something a little different:

1st Annual Tandem and Half Bike* Friends Fleche

40, 80, 100 mile options, Pace 2, 3, 4. All routes begin at the Bike Stand (407 East 4th Ave., Oly.) Start times: 100 miles – 9:00am; 80 miles – 10:00am; 40 miles – 12 noon. This ride will be modeled after Randonneur events of the same name. All routes will share a common afternoon rest stop. Each group will have a ride leader and route sheet. Riders can choose one of these organized rides or make own group and route. Groups will converge for a rest stop and combine to return to Olympia together. The aim of this ride is to get Olympia area tandems and half bike friends out for a social ride together. If you are interested in leading a route, contact Bill Scheidt (360) 791-6356 cedarrvr@me.com

*Note: Your editor has been informed that a “half bike” is simply a regular single-rider bike. Who knew?

This Sunday’s Leisure Ride departs from the Mud Bay Park and Ride on Madrona Beach Road.

This ride series is designed to bring beginning or rehab riders up to speed and show routes throughout the county. Rides will be 10 to 15 mile rides, with frequent regroups.

All rides depart at 1:30 p.m. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early and be ready to go at the departure time.

Ride Leaders: JD Miller (jmille2788@aol.com) and Doug Hutcheson (Dhutcheson360@comcast.net).

“Ride Then Relax” Pace 2, 3. Start from the Sweeney home near Tolmie State Park for a ride destination TBD… then join the Sweeneys after the ride for lunch and beverages on the deck, relax and enjoy the beautiful south sound views. Rain cancels. RSVP Julia & Randy Sweeney (360.357.2836).

Ride start time is 10:00 a.m.  Please arrive 10-15 minutes early and be ready to go at departure time.  Due to the club’s insurance policy, new participants may ride once as a guest of the club. Return riders must be members in good standing of the CBC.

Click here for the full list of Saturday Social Rides.