RAMROD 2024 - Update 4

April 2nd Update

The first week of April is traditionally our week for mailing out the lottery results to thousands of hopefuls. It’s always been a fun week for sharing stories at work, on rides, or online about getting a winning draw or comparing where one ended up on the waitlist.

Over the course of the past few weeks, we have been unsuccessful in securing a Special Use Permit from the Park to allow RAMROD to return in July 2024 using the traditional route. We are confirming the cancellation of RAMROD in July this year. We are, however, working together to evaluate the feasibility of Representative Schrier's suggestion to pilot a version of RAMROD on a day in September outside of the Timed Entry Program window. We are actively studying this possibility and seeking input from you and the RAMROD cycling community. We will announce a final decision on a September Pilot event by mid-April.

This weekend, the RAMROD Training Series begins its 20th and final year on April 6th. Per Sunde and Joe Matthews from RCC will kick off the series and take a few moments to update cyclists and answer your questions about RAMROD and the struggle this year.

On April 13th , 10:30 AM, Joe and RAMROD Founder John Dixon will present to the Redmond Historical Society, covering the history of cycling in Redmond from the 19th Century right up to RAMROD’s cancellation in 2024. Joe and John will be available for a Q&A immediately after the presentation taking place at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse. For more info, click on this link.