Any riders in Central Washington?
03-17-13, 04:04 PM
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Any riders in Central Washington?
I may be moving to Chelan, Washington soon. I am curious if anyone is from there or knows any local bike clubs in Chelan or Wenatchee? Or even just some good rides to check out?
03-18-13, 08:48 AM
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Once the snow is gone, do the ride up to Mission Ridge. It's an outstanding climb with terrific aesthetics in both directions.
A less climb-intensive ride can be had on the ride to/from Leavenworth.
A less climb-intensive ride can be had on the ride to/from Leavenworth.
03-18-13, 09:37 AM
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No idea about group rides (I don't do them) but there's a lot of fantastic riding in your new neck of the woods. The Leavenworth -> Plain loop is a wonderful 45 mile ride, Icicle Road is beautiful from any starting point, it's an enjoyable ride over the Blewett Passes, there's an enjoyable 50 mile loop between Leavenworth and Wenatchee, I bet you can find good riding heading west from Chelan, and you aren't too far from the Methow Valley - Falls Creek Road is great, but kind of strenuous.
03-18-13, 12:28 PM
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I'll have to check those out. Thanks. I do most of my riding solo anyways, but I figured if I'm moving to a new town where I don't know anyone, a local bike club would be a good social scene and I do enjoy the big group rides. I know there is a century ride out of Wenatchee later in the year that I will definitely do.
03-18-13, 06:22 PM
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SIR is putting on another NW Crank riding festival centering around Wenatchee again this year, April 18-21.
https://www.northwestcrank.com/
They'll be posting links to all the routes with cue sheets, etc. Should give you some ideas.
https://www.northwestcrank.com/
They'll be posting links to all the routes with cue sheets, etc. Should give you some ideas.
03-18-13, 08:40 PM
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If you ever head up to Spokane, Spokane Rocket Velo is a great group to ride with, and they put on quite a few races in the summer.
