RtB Training: REI to Banks, Hagg Lake and Back

Description

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN START TIME. Join us for Reach the Beach Training rides. No need to be a Portland Bicycle Club member or riding Reach the Beach event. Let's go out and have fun, enjoy good conversations, friendship, and who knows you might meet someone new or someone you haven't seen in a while all while accumulating club miles. These rides are open to everyone. These rides are designed to help you reach your goal of riding RtB. Come join us on the West side! We will head to the Banks BV Trailhead (restrooms available) as well as option for coffee break. Then we head onward to Forest Grove and onto the Lake Stop Convenience Store before heading around the lake. Let's take in beautiful views as we head around Hagg Lake all while taking on some significant rollers. On the way back, we ride by Gaston, the Forest Hills Golf Club (restrooms available). There are short climbs on Blooming Fern Hill Rd and Iowa Hill Rd, on the way to Farmington, after which it is mostly a flat ride back. A stop at Rood Bridge Trailhead.

This is a regroup ride, we will stop at different points to regroup. Please print out or download map. For individuals that want to ride at their own pace that is fine, you'll be treated as non-group ride. As your ride leaders, we'll be riding at the posted speed of 13-15 mph.

Reminder: We will be on country roads so please bring flashing lights for your bike. Bring water and fuel for the ride. Please bring everything you need to fix a flat. This is a regroup ride so we will stop at different points along the route to regroup. Ride will cancel if riding conditions are deemed unsafe. Check ride calendar before heading out.