Overview
IMPORTANT: Discover Pass required.
Celebrate the 4th of July weekend by throwing all regard for traffic to the wind and having fun on your bike! Come on, it'll be worth it! Join your friendly, local asthmatic on this slow-climb, social-paced, intermediate to advanced co-ed ride at Raging River. We'll climb the road to Canyon Creek Downhill. I hear it's less steep than the climbing trail, so let's give it a try. We'll take several short breaks to breathe, eat snacks, and for me, definitely lunch somewhere along the way. Then we'll ride down CCDH, a spicy blue tech trail with lots of chunky roots, some steep spots, some tight turns, and a few places that include all three. One way or another, we have to climb out afterward; I'm open to negotiation for trail vs. road and Upper Poppin Tops vs. Lower.
This is not a clinic, but we can stop and session any tricky spots you want. Just ask me! Recognizing that different people have different comfort levels with speed (both going up and down), we'll stop and regroup at trail and road intersections.
Crank Sisters has a no-drop policy, but be prepared for at least 3,000 feet of elevation gain followed by a long, technical descent. And by the way, total ride time is a wild guess depending on speed and breaks.
Ride Details
- Route: Road, Canyon Creek Downhill, possibly Raging Tiger or road, Poppin Tops, Flow State.
- Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced for a long climb and a technical descent.
- Ride Style: Long, sustained climb followed by a long, technical descent. There's some climbing after the descent.
- Pace: Social. Breaks may be frequent but short.
- Climbing: Expect to climb 3,000 feet in elevation (according to TrailForks).
- Distance: 14 miles (according to Trailforks).
Location & Parking
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Trailhead: Raging River Parking Lot
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Parking Pass: Discover Pass required
- Meet: at the trailhead near the restrooms
Gear Checklist
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Helmet: Half-shell OK; full-face recommended if you enjoy the thrill of downhill speed.
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Pads: Knee pads strongly encouraged.
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Bike: XC, Trail, or All-mountain in good working condition.
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Water & Snacks: Bring hydration and snacks. Electrolytes and lunch strongly recommended.
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Clothing: Dress for variable weather, including a light rain jacket; you'll probably get hot going up and cold coming down. Avoid cotton. Tech clothes or merino wool are your friend.
Weather & Cancellation
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Ride in light rain or drizzle.
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Canceled/rescheduled only for heavy rain, high winds, or unsafe conditions.
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Updates are posted the evening before the ride if the weather is uncertain.
Sign Our Waiver
Before you RSVP for this ride, please sign the waiver (new waiver each calendar year) at https//.www.evergreenmtb.org/my/waiver: Right-click and click "open in new window." When you click the link, it will tell you whether you have signed this year. If not, it will give you a link to sign it. Please RSVP at least 4 hours before the ride.
Participation
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Riders should be 18+ or riding with a parent/guardian
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Cancel at least 2 hours before the ride. Last-minute cancellations, text Emily (253) 363-6182