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Length:

48 miles

Pace:

14-20

Terrain:

Moderate

Elevation:

1,000 ft

It’s the Tour de New Heights! See all four New Heights campuses in one day on two wheels! Total distance is 48 miles. You can do this ride with a pace group or on your own. At each New Heights campus, there will be a rest stop with power snacks and restrooms. Cue sheets will be available at the start. After the ride is over, celebrate your accomplishment with a BBQ lunch!

Come early and get mechanical support for your bike courtesy of Vancouver Cyclery!


Full Route:  RideWithGPS Link
Distance: 47.6 mi, Elevation Gain = 1,000’

14mph: We have a route just for you! 14mphRideWithGPSLink
Distance: 33.8 mi, Elevation Gain = 954’

Ride Options

1. Ride with a Pace Group:
All pace groups depart promptly at 8am. Arrive early to check in and find your pace group (14-20mph).

Pace group Leaders
20mph: Bret and Mick Heither
18mph: Sally Butts and Steve Baltazar
16mph: Mike and Jill Gilbert
14mph: Mary McLaren and Laird Clow


A note about pace. Pace is the “max” speed on flat terrain. It is not your average speed. Riders should be able to maintain the max speed, on the flats, for the duration of the ride.

2. Ride on your own: 
You can depart New Heights North any time from 7:30-8:30am. Be sure to check out the rest stop availability and plan your ride accordingly.

Start and Finish:
New Heights North Campus (Open: 7am – 1:30pm)

Rest Stop #1:
New Heights Main Campus (Open: 8:15 – 9:30am)

Rest Stop #2:
New Heights West Campus (Open: 8:30 – 10am)

Rest Stop #3
New Heights East Campus (Open: 9:30am – 11:30am)

Things to Know
- Safety first! Helmets are a must, as is familiarity with traffic laws.
- Limited SAG support available, but make sure your bike is in good repair and you’re trained for the ride.
- Ride is free! But you do need to sign in at the start.

Things to Bring
Spare tube, patch kit, tire irons, pump, and water bottles.