SATURDAY BIKE RIDES

Saturday Road rides vary in pace, but the average is from 14-17 mph. Riders are given a map and occasionally re-group. There is an opportunity to rest and chat at the food stop, usually mid-ride. Note: Pay attention! Times vary, depending on the needs of the ride and the leader.

March 6, 10:00AM - Meet: Mirabeau Trailhead, Centennial Trail Description: Hauser Lake Mileage: 35. Rated: A Eat: Noodle Express after ride. Leader: Steve Sauser, 922-7249

March 13, 10:00AM - Meet: CdA Park, Browne’s Addition, west end Description: West Plains, Medical Lake, Silver Lake, Granite Lake. Mileage:45. Rated: B. Eat: TBD. Leader: Sally Phillips, 448-6271

March 20, 10:00AM - Meet: Rocket Bakery, on Argonne Road in Millwood. Description: Post Falls, farther if weather cooperates. Mileage: 45+. Rated: A. Eat: TBD. Leader: Bob Massie, 489-4914

March 27, 10:00AM - Meet: University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave Description: Ride to Rockford , Hwy 27, Molter and Elder Rds. Mileage: 35+. Rated: B. Eat: in Rockford. Leader: Joe Schretenthaler, 487-3412

April 3, 9:00AM - Meet: Wandermere Starbucks Description: Milan, Reflection Lake, maybe Camden, if the weather is nice. Mileage: 43 or more, if all the options are exercised. Rated: B/C. Eat: Bring snacks. Leader: Bob Bowley, 534-5501

April 10, 9:00AM - Meet: Moran Prairie School, 4224 E. 57th, just east of intersection of 57th and Palouse Highway. Description: Valley Chapel to Rockford. Mileage: 40. Rated: C. Eat: Harvest Moon. Leader: Jon Rascoff, 448-8724

April 17, 9:00AM - Meet: West Side of CDA Park in Brownes Addition. Description: Downtown, Centennial Trail, Freya, Peone Prairie, Forker, Centennial Trail. Miles: 45. Rated: B+. Eat: After the ride, so bring some road food. Leader: Cyrus McLean, 838-0649.

April 24, 9:00AM - Meet: Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition Description: Reardan, via Coulee Hite, return via Espanola. Mileage: 60. Rated: B. Eat: TBD. Leader: Charlie Greenwood, 624-8617 May 1st, 9:00AM - Meet: Starbucks, at Wandermere Description: Loop to Peone Prairie, Greenbluff, Colbert, Midway. Plenty of climbing. Mileage: 39. Rated: C/D. Eat: Bring pocket snacks. Leader: Steve Sauser, 922-7249

SUNDAY RIDES

Sunday rides are leisurely rides aimed at families, those new to riding , those recovering from injury or a long absence from riding, or those wanting experience riding with a group. Rides will be mostly on paved bicycle/pedestrian trails. Each rider must wear a helmet. Note: start times vary.

March 7th, 1:00PM - Meet: west end of Couer d' Alene Park in Brown's Addition. Ride: Out and back on the Fish Lake Trail and then, should you desire, join in the Elk Drug Dropouts Cruiser Bike Ride starting at the Elk at 3:00PM and ride to David's Pizza. If you have an unusual bike bring it and show it off or ride what you have. Mileage: 10-20 Rated: A Leader: Charlie Greenwood 624-8617.

March 14th, 10:00AM (Daylight Savings Time) - Meet: Fish Lake Trailhead (S Milton Cir. just off the Sunset Highway near the intersection with Government Way). Ride: Fish Lake Trail. Mileage: 15 Eat: Bring water and snacks. Leader: Barb Kehr 290-1967

March 21, 1:00PM – Meet: Fish Lake Trailhead (S Milton Cir. just off the Sunset Highway near the intersection with Government Way). Ride: Fish Lake Trail. Mileage: 15 Eat: Bring water and snacks. Leader: Barb Kehr 290-1967

March 28, 1:00PM - Meet: Fish Lake Trailhead (S Milton Cir. just off the Sunset Highway near the intersection with Government Way). Ride: Fish Lake Trail. Mileage: 15 Eat: Bring water and snacks. Leader: Barb Kehr 290-1967

April 4th, 1:00PM - Meet: west end of Couer d' Alene Park in Brown's Addition. Ride: Out and back on the Fish Lake Trail and then, should you desire, join in the Elk Drug Dropouts Cruiser Bike Ride starting at the Elk at 3:00PM and ride to David's Pizza. If you have an unusual bike bring it and show it off or ride what you have. Mileage: 10-20 Rated: A Leader: Charlie Greenwood 624-8617.

April 11th, 9:00AM - Meet: Mirabeau Park upper parking lot. Ride: Centennial Trail to Stateline and back. Mileage: 20 Rated: A Eat: Bring water and snacks. Leader: Barb Kehr 290-1967

April 18, 12 noon - Centennial Trail cleanup and Mtn Bike Ride Meet: Riverside Park Wilbur Trailhead on Centennial Trail. Cross 7-Mile Bridge going west. Turn left (south) onto Aubrey White Parkway (You are on the west side of river). We'll use our bikes to get from the trailhead to our adopted mile, Mile 31-32, then spend a couple hours cleaning litter and weeds from the Trail. Bring gloves and small gardening tools. Collection sacks will be provided. Mtn Bike ride after cleanup, if there is interest. Leader: Sally Phillips. Phone: 448-6271.

April 25, 9:00AM - Meet: Mirabeau Park upper parking lot. Ride: Centennial Trail to Stateline and back. Mileage: 20 Rated: A Eat: Bring water and snacks. Leader: Barb Kehr 290-1967

May 2nd, 1:00PM - Meet: Couer d' Alene Park in Brown's Addition. Ride: Out and back on the Fish Lake Trail and then join in the Elk Dropouts Cruiser Bike Ride starting at the Elk at 3:00PM and ride to David's Pizza. If you have an unusual bike bring it and show it off or ride what you have. Mileage: 10-20 Rated: A Leader: Charlie Greenwood 624-8617.

TUESDAY SCENIC RIDES

Pace for the rides is 10-12 mph. All rides meet at 9:00 A.M. and are 15-20 miles in length. Rides conclude with lunch. Sightseeing excursions are sometimes featured. Riders should wear helmets and bring water. CALL THE LEADER IN CASE OF QUESTIONABLE WEATHER OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

March 2 - Meet: Barlows Restaurant in Liberty Lake. From I-90, take Liberty Lake Rd going south. Turn left on Appleway, right on Signal, right on Mission. Restaurant is on right. Description: River ride along the north side of the river. Return on Centennial Trail and Appleway Mileage: 15 Rated: A Eat: Barlows Restaurant Leader: Lynn & Alice Hostetter Ph.: 928-4198

March 9 - Meet: east end Ace Hardware parking lot at 4416 S. Regal St. Description: South Hill Ramble. Being spring, this ride should be lovely. Mileage: 15-20 Rated: B Eat: China Garden - 4410 S. Regal St. Leader: Jim Rundlett Ph.: 448-8927

March 16 - Meet: Stateline Rest Stop Description: Stateline – Post Falls . Ride Centennial Trail to Post Falls, then surface streets Mileage: 15+ Rated: A Eat: Cabella’s Leader: Jeanette Hill Ph.: 1-208-687-9340

March 23 - Meet: Fish Lake Trailhead. Go west on Sunset. Turn left on Government Way, go about a block and a half, turn left. Description: It will be fun riding the extension of the trail. Mileage: ~ 16 Rated: A Eat: TBD Leader: Bill & Bev Boley Ph.: 448-6077

March 30 - Meet: Mirabeau Park upper parking lot Description: Centennial Trail ride to Stateline and back. Mileage: 20 Rated: A Eat: IHOP at Mall Leader: Dick Bostrom Ph.: 327-1724

April 6 - Meet: Round Table Pizza at 44th & Regal Description: South Side meander – enjoy a great ride with just a few hills that you will barely feel. Mileage: 18 Rated: A/ B Eat: Round Table Pizza Leader: Jan Whaley Ph.: 448-5645

April 13 - Meet: Freeman Store off of highway 27 Description: Rockford Ride - Enjoy back roads to Rockford. Highway back to Freeman Mileage: 16-18 Rated: B/C Eat: Rockford Harvest Moon Inn Leader: Sharlene Lundal Ph.: 624-1539

April 20 - Meet: Marriott ‘s - 401 N. Riverpoint Blvd Description: Ride trail to Mirabeau Park Mileage: 20 Rated: A Eat: Perkin’s (Downtown) Leader: Roger and Mary Ann Bosky Ph.: 443-0686

April 27 - Meet: Safeway –Northpointe Shopping Center at 10100 North Newport Hwy (Hwy 2) Description: Peone Prairie Ride – Enjoy lovely country riding. Mileage: 17 Rated: B Eat: Red Robin Leader: JoAnn Townsend Ph.: 326-5894

TEAM TUESDAY

Team Tuesday rides are for bikers looking for more challenging rides, usually longer and in more difficult terrain than the Tuesday Scenic rides. This a group ride and the leader will determine the pace and regrouping points, and keep track of riders. Call the ride leader if there is a question, as there might be a ride cancellation due to bad weather. Maps may be provided. Starting times will change during the year, so please carefully note the scheduled ride START TIME!

March 2, 10:00AM - Meet: Fairwood Rocket Market (319 W. Hastings Rd). Description: Deer Park and return. Mileage: 36. Rated: easy-Breezy. Eat: Bake Shop. Leader: Tim Arneson 991-8917

March 9, 10:00AM - Meet: Coeur d' Alene Park in Browne's Addition. Description: Rambo and Lincoln Roads. Mileage: 32. Rated: C. Eat: Browne's addition eatery to be determined by group. Leader: Charlie Greenwood 624- 6817

March 16, 10:00AM - Meet: New trailhead at bottom of Sunset Hill. Description: New Fish Lake Trail to Cheney and back across the West Plains. Mileage: 34. Rated: B. Eat: Gatos in Cheney. Leader: Barb Kehr 290-1967

March 23, 10:00AM - Meet: Latah Bistro 4200, South Spokane/Cheney Rd (Spokane end, not Cheney). Description: Eagle Ridge-Paradise Loop. Mileage: 22. Rated: One mile of C, remainder relatively flat (regroup at top of hill). Eat: Latah Bistro or Chaps (group choice). Leader: Cyrus McClean 838-0649

March 30, 10:00AM - Meet: Fat Daddy's at Wandermere. Description: Peone Prairie ride. Mileage: 20-25. Rated: B. Eat: Fat Daddy”s. Leader: Julie Irwin 467-2521

April 6, 9:00 AM(note time) - Meet: Moab Junction (Trent & Newman Lake Rd. (Star Rd). Description: Newman/ Hauser Lake. Mileage: 30. Rated: easy-Breezy. Eat: BYOL or Resort. Leader: Tim Arneson 991-8917

April 13, 10:00AM (note time) - Meet: Hwy 195 south at Paradise Rd (park in bus turnaround). Description: South Spokane/Spangle countryside with short and long options. Mileage: 28 & 37. Rated: B+. Eat: Harvester Cafe in Spangle. Leader: Kent Holbrook; Co-leader: Suzi Hokonson 844-7674

April 20, 9:00AM - Meet: Fish Lake Trailhead, near Sunset Hwy and Government Way (left at light on Government Way). Description: Fish Lake Trail from Sunset to Cheney and return. Mileage: ~30. Rated: B. Eat: Rocket in Browne's Addition. Leader: Sharlene Lundal 624-1539

April 27, 9:00AM - Meet: Felts Field Airport near Millwood. Description: Millwood – South Hill Loop. Mileage: 35. Rated: B with a couple of good hills. Eat: Skyway Café. Leader: Jon Rascoff 448-8724 May 4, 10:00AM (note time) - Meet: Harvard Road Centennial trailhead. Description: Riverview (backroads) to Coeur d'Alene and return on the flats. Mileage: 30. Rated: B+. Eat: TBD. Leader: Kathy & Michael Roff 220-6853 (Rain cancels)

TUESDAY EVENING PM - RIDE WITH THE MOUNTAINEERS

Note: Rides average 15-20 miles and are generally flat to rolling hills. All rides return before darkness but headlamps are recommended. Helmets required.

April 6, 6:00 PM - ROAD BIKE RIDE WITH THE MOUNTAINEEERS MEET: Valley YMCA at Mirabeau Park. Ride: Centennial Trail east. LEADER: Paul Eichin, 238-2300 or Jane Schelly 922-3496. A flat easy first ride of the season east on the CT to Liberty Lake Trail Head and return.

April 13, 6:00 PM - ROAD BIKE RIDE WITH THE MOUNTAINEEERS MEET: Library, Upriver Dr. & Argonne. Ride: Centennial Trail east. LEADER: Deborah Steele 242-8937.

April 20 6:00 PM - ROAD BIKE RIDE WITH THE MOUNTAINEEERS MEET: Library, Upriver Dr. & Argonne Road. Ride: Less traveled bike routes in the Spokane Valley, Millwood area. Expect a challenging hill or two...call for details. LEADER: Dianne Murray 710-3511.

April 27, 6:00 PM - ROAD BIKE RIDE WITH THE MOUNTAINEEERS MEET: Harvard Rd. Centennial Trail Head. Ride: Centennial Trail west. LEADER: Dan Robisch 344-1379.

WEDNESDAY AM RIDE/WALK SERIES

NOTE: Walkers will have a designated leader each week. If weather allows, those interested in cycling will be on their own for route and distance. As the information may change from time to time, newcomers joining the group for the first time should contact Betty Ledlin at 747-4352. Others will be contacted by E-mail.

March 3, 10 :00 AM - LIBERTY LAKE WALK/RIDE Meet: 1102 Liberty Lake Rd, Palenque Mexican Rest. Bicyclists will ride east on Appleway to Centennial Trail. Walkers: Trails in Liberty Lake. Eat: Palenque Restaurant. Leader: Nancy Tressler, 688-7506

March 10, 10:00 AM - WEST CENTENNIAL TRAIL Meet: The Scoop, 1001 W. 25th for carpool or 10:30 at the trailhead of Houston/Military Cemetery. Cyclists: 15 miles. Out and back for cyclists and walkers. Eat: The Scoop. Leader: Heleene Murphy, 844-7426. Call Heleene if you plan to meet at the trailhead.

March 17, 10:00 AM - ST. PATRICK’S DAY WALK/RIDE Meet: The Ledlin’s, 106 W. 24th. Cyclists: Loop of Glenrose Prairie. Walkers: Trails on the bluff of Highdrive. Eat: Irish lunch at the home of Betty Ledlin. Leader: Angie Tann, 230-0898

March 24, 10:00 AM - FISH LAKE TRAIL Meet: Latah Mall, 4235 S. Cheney Spokane Rd. for carpool to trailhead at Fish Lake or 10:30 AM from the trailhead. Cyclists: On your own for distance and route. Eat: Chaps, Latah Mall. . Leader: Heleene Murphy, 844-7426. Call
Heleene if you plan to meet at the trailhead.

March 31. 10:00 AM - AUDUBON PARK/INDIAN TRAIL Meet: Audubon Park. Cyclist: North Side/Indian Trail. 12 to 15 miles. Walkers: Downriver area. Eat: Garden Café. Leader: Barbara Hinzman, 328-5926

April 7, 10:00 AM - RIVERSIDE STATE PARK Meet: Bowl and Pitcher, lower parking lot. Cyclist: 12-15 miles. Walkers: River trail. Eat: Soup at Penny’s house. Leader: Penny Moore, 465-0785.

April 14, 9:30 AM - POST FALLS FARM AREA Meet: Betty Ledlin’s house for carpool or 10:00 AM at 3162 W. Grande Ave., Post Falls. Call Linda for directions. Cyclists: 15 miles on rural roads. Eat: Bring your own lunch. Leader: Linda Shinn, 208-457-8514. NOTE TIME CHANGE

April 21, 10:00 AM - CENTENNIAL TRAIL/MINNEHAHA Meet: Minnehaha Rocks on Upriver Drive. Cyclists: East on Centennial Trail. Walkers: Minnehaha trails. Eat: Orlandos Restaurant at Spokane Community College. Leader: Betty Ledlin, 747-4352

April 28, 10:00 AM - CAMP SEKANI HIKE/TRAIL RIDE Meet: Camp Sekani parking lot (watch for Camp Sekani sign north side of road on Upriver Drive). Cyclists: Centennial Trail East. Distance TBD. Eat: Rocket Bakery, Millwood. Leader: Ann Johnson, 448-2693.

THURSDAY AM RIDE SERIES - pace is 12-15 mph.

March 4th 10:00AM – Meet: Argonne Public Library. Ride: Centennial Trail east in a celebratory "Get the Kinks Out" spring ride. Eat: Spokane Valley Mall (Azteca, Red Robin, or other determined by group). Distance determined by time (faster riders can go farther). Rated A flat. Leader: Paul Swetik 509-238-6561

March 11 10:00AM – Meet: Mission Park (Across from Avista). Description: Centennial Trail East to Mirabeau, then back on city streets. Description: 22ish. Rated: A. Eat: Skyway Cafe at Felts Field. Leader: Cyrus McLean, 838- 0649. Note: Bring your folding bike if you have one. March 18th 10:00AM - Medical Lake - Cheney. Meet: Medical Lake High School. Distance: 30+. Rated: B Eat: Chinese Buffet. Leader: Tim Arneson 991-8917

March 25th 10:00AM – Meet: Yokes on Hwy 2 and Mt Spokane Drive. Ride: Bernhill Loop Mileage: 25 Rated: B Eat: Yokes. Leader: Joe Schretenthaler 487-3412

April 1st 9:00AM -- Meet: 6th and Park. Ride: Loop ride from there traveling on S. Park Rd, Appleway Blvd., Dishman Mica Rd, S. Madison Rd., Palouse Hwy, E. 57th, S. Glenrose, E. 16th Ave., S. Bettman Rd, E. 8th back to park. Eat: Possible food/coffee stop(s) at On Sacred Grounds in Valleyford or Cottage Café on Appleway at the end of the ride or both. Mileage~25 Rated B/C Jan & Ken Absher 747-0396

April 8th 9:00AM -- Meet: Little Garden Restaurant, 2901 Northwest Boulevard (Across from Audubon Park). Description: Northwest Blvd, Seven Mile, Nine Mile, Rutter, Five Mile. Miles: 20. Rated: B+. Eat: Little Garden after the ride. Leader: Cyrus McLean, 838-0649.

April 15th 9:00AM -Meet: Parking lot at Mission Park. Out and back on the Centennial Trail. Eat:? Mileage: 25. Rated: A-B. Leader: Jon Rascoff, 448-8724
April 22nd 9:00AM – Meet: Yokes on Hwy 2 and Mt Spokane Drive. Ride: Peone Prairie and Green Bluff. Mileage: 30 Rated: "B" Eat: McGlades. Leader: Kay Putnam 456-2351

April 29th 9:00AM -- Meet: Cheney Trailhead on the Fish Lake Trail (Cheney Spangle Rd). Ride: Cheney-Spangle Rd south to Williams Lake Rd and back to Cheney via Mullinix Rd. Eat: Cheney (unless Klink's is open for lunch). Mileage~35. Rated B Jan & Ken Absher 747-0396

May 6th 9:00AM – Meet: Sontag Park just West of Nine Mile Falls. Ride: Four Mound Prairie. Mileage 31 Rated: C Eat: Sun Dance Golf Course. Leader: Barb Kehr 290-1967

THURSDAY EVENING 6PM RIDES

Note that we don’t have a lot of daylight for our evening rides. Please show up ready to ride at 6:00 PM.

April 1st 6:00 PM – THURSDAY PM Meet: Yoke’s at US 2 and Market St: Description: Peone Prairie Ride Rated A/B Distance 15 miles Eat Yokes Deli
or other option. Leader Joe Schretenthaler 487-3412

April 8th 6:00 PM – THURSDAY PM Meet: Clock Tower in Riverfront Park. Description: North on Howard, then east on Buckeye, Foothills, Euclid and
Frederick, and back on Upriver/Centennial Trail. (Semi-gritty urban cycling.) Miles: 17. Rated: A. Eat: After the ride. Note: A map will be provided. Leader: Cyrus McLean 838-0649

April 15 6:00 PM – THURSDAY PM Meet: Trading Company at Sprague Ave and McDonald Rd. Saltese Loop. Rated B Distance: 15-20 miles. Eat TBD
Leader: Frank Ping 924-1814.

April 22 6:00 PM – THURSDAY PM Meet: Round Table Pizza, 1908 W. Francis Ave. (west end of Five Mile Mall). Description: Sky Prairie Park 14 miles, rated B (one hill, 370 feet elevation gain). Safe hill climb via new pavement with bike lane. Some new pavement & routes on mesa as well. Sunset at 7:49 p.m. Eat: Round Table Pizza (see above). Leaders: Mary & T.J. Badger, 467-8099.

April 29 6:00 PM – THURDAY PM Meet: Coeur d’Alene Park - Browne’s Addition Description: West Plains, Four Lakes, and near airport. Rated B: One
climb uphill to West Plains. The ride will be flat on the plain. Distance 25 miles. Eat: Pacific Pizza or The Elk. Leader: Charlie Greenwood 624-8617.

May 6 6:00 PM –THURSDAY PM Meet: Argonne Library- Argonne Rd & Upriver Drive. Description: Centennial Trail East- Rated: A Distance: 20-30
miles Eat? Leader: Al Koscal 570-3105