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RTS
Prepare with the premiere endurance training series designed specifically for RAMROD
May 18th - Aug 31st
15 Curated Rides
This series was created to assist riders in their preparation for RAMROD. The self paced rides will be held every Saturday starting on 5/18/24 to 8/31/24 (except for 7/6/24). The routes will increase in distance and elevation every two weeks. Starting locations will rotate every week or every two weeks with a new route used each week.
All riders are welcome, but note, this ride does not regroup nor does it have a sweep. The routes are designed for the experienced rider who is comfortable following cue sheets and riding independently. We stress safe and cooperative riding.
Weather – The decision to ride or cancel will be made from the starting location. Ride leaders will always be at the start of the ride. If the ride is officially canceled, the route will still be available for those hearty souls that wish to train in any condition. Also, routes may be altered or shortened due to weather conditions.
The routes will be available on RidewithGPS.com approximately one week before each ride. To Search for the ride “Enter starting city”, “starts within 5 Miles” and Keywords "RTS 2024" to find routes.
NOTE: We will no longer be providing Cue Sheets at the start of the ride. Cue Sheets will only be available via the RTS Facebook group. If you desire a paper cue sheet on the ride you must bring your own copy.
Ride leaders for this series are: Per Sunde, Shana Sunde, and David Hose.
Ride #1 - May 18th, start 9:30am @ Bear Creek Park and Ride, Redmond, 50-55 miles, 2,000 -2,200”
Ride #2 - May 25th, start 9:30am @ Bear Creek Park and Ride, Redmond, 50-55 miles, 2,000 – 2,200”
Ride #3 - June 1st, start 9:00am @ Bear Creek Park and Ride, Redmond, 55-60 miles, 2,600 – 2,800”
Ride #4 - June 8th, start 9:00am @ South Sammamish Park & Ride, Sammamish, 65-70 miles, 3,400 – 3,600”
Ride #5 - June 15th, start 9:00am @ South Sammamish Park & Ride, Sammamish, 65-70 miles, 3,400 – 3,600”
Ride #6 - June 22nd, start 8:30am @ South Kirkland Park and Ride, Kirkland, 75-80 miles, 4,000 – 4,200”
Ride #7 - June 29th, start 8:30am @ South Kirkland Park and Ride, Kirkland, 75-80 miles, 4,000 – 4,200”
July 6th – No ride - 4th of July weekend
Ride #8 - July 13th, start 8:30am @ Maple Valley Park & Ride, Maple Valley, 85-95 miles, 4,600 – 4,800”
Ride #9 - July 20th, start 8:30am @ Maple Valley Park & Ride, Maple Valley, 85-95 miles, 4,600 – 4,800”
Ride #10
Ride #11 - August 3rd, start 7:30am @ Bear Creek Park and Ride, Redmond, 100-110 miles, 5,200 – 6,000”
Ride #12 – August 10th, start 7:30am @ Challenger Elementary, Issaquah, 100-110 miles, 5,200 – 6,000”
The EDGE - August 17th, start 6:30am @ Confluence Park, Issaquah, 50-120 miles, 5,000 – 12,000”
Ride #14 - August 24th, start 7:30am @ Challenger Elementary, Issaquah, 100-110 miles, 5,200 – 6,000”
Ride #15 - August 31st, start 9:00am @ Torguson Park, North Bend, 50-55 miles, 2,000 – 2,200”
Contact: Per and Shana Sunde (425) 392-1347
Club Ride Requirements
The RAMROD Training Series is a set of RCC Club rides that requires RCC Club Memership and a signed Ride Waiver to take part in the series. Club membership helps cover the cost of insurance. For more information about RCC membership, click here.