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Length:

18 miles

Pace:

12-14

Terrain:

Flat

Elevation:

400 ft

Ride Type:

Re-Group

Cancellation Guidelines:

Snow / Ice / Heavy Rain / Lightening / Wind > 25 mph

Details:

As a result of a conversation that Devin had with Scott Hewitt from the Columbian, a reporter/photographer will be at the start of the Frenchmen’s Bar ride tomorrow, 10:00 a.m. to photograph and report about our upcoming Ride Around Clark County (RACC) set for Saturday, July 27.

Ben Harrison has a ride on the VBC calendar and we are simply adding additional pace groups to his ride, specifically:

10-12 Jan Verrinder

12-14 Ben Harrison

16-18 Donna Richardson

18-20 Steve Baltazar

20-22 John Williams

All rides start at 10:00 a.m. at the Old Fort Vancouver Library, 1007 E. Mill Plain. VBC is hoping to get a good showing to publicize RACC. Please try to come if you can.

PLEASE WEAR YOUR Vancouver Bicycle Club kits if you have them.

Here’s some additional comments from Les Mischke who will be on Ben’s ride tomorrow:

A Thursday? A Frenchman's Bar Ride? YOU BET!

Join Ben Harrison and Gang for a special Frenchman's Bar Ride. Same route as the usual Monday ride. 
Different pace: 12-14.

Today ONLY - WE'RE RIDING A GRAN FONDO - big ride - version of Ben's ride with several ride leaders leading these pace groups:

Meet at the "Old Library Parking" lot. Enjoy a quick jaunt through town. Then...onto the flat roads out to Frenchman's Bar and back! Restroom break in the middle. Great views of the Columbia River!

Please see the cue sheet below.  Please print a cue sheet to be certain you have one.
For Jan's group who may choose a shorter route, see the cue sheet at this ROUTE LINK.

Notes:

Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign up and be a part of the announcements and safety briefing. Riders are expected to have read the Safe Riding Policyand be familiar with the Ride Style Definitions. Please direct questions to the ride leader or Road Captain. Helmets are required. Lights (front and rear), RoadIDs and cell phones are recommended. Please make sure to print a ride cue sheet, if you need one. Make sure your bike is in good working order. Riders should be able to maintain the stated pace. Please communicate with the leader if you decide to go off route or not return to the start.

Remember - we want to be awesome representatives for cycling and spread a love for our great sport locally by obeying all traffic laws and riding in a safe and courteous manner.Ride safely and have fun!