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RUSA Route #2962, "Iron Horse Trail Populaire"
Enjoy an almost car-free ride on some A+ quality gravel from North Bend up to Rattlesnake Lake and, Snoqualmie Pass, through the Snoqualmie Tunnel, and onward to Keechelus Lake and back. This 102K populaire is only about 1% asphalt so RUSA's relaxed gravel timing rules give us nearly 8.5 hours to enjoy the ride.
This route is a jaunt up to Keechelus Lake and back down on the Snoqualmie Valley and Iron Horse Trails. We go through the ~4K Snoqualmie Tunnel in each direction. The entire route is generally on easy gravel, mostly at a uniform 2% railroad gradient.
LIGHTS AND REFLECTIVE GEAR ARE MANDATORY! The Snoqualmie Tunnel is
profoundly dark and always cold, even in Summer months. Be prepared to layer up for warmth and "nerd up" with reflective gear and lights before entering the tunnel. Expect to encounter pedestrians and cyclists with poor lights (even NO lights) and no reflective gear.
Water and heated restrooms are available at Hyak. There is no food on the route.
[Note: There may be an SIR staffed service stop at Hyak; details TBD.]
Start
Hartwood Cafe [formerly Pioneer Coffee]
202 W North Bend Way
North Bend, WA 98045
Hours: Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - Rider check-in begins
8:55 AM - Ride briefing
9:00 AM - Ride bikes
Please contact the ride organizer if you will be arriving after 9:00 AM or if you are registered and choose to not start.
Finish
Pour House Bar & Grill
330 W North Bend Way
North Bend, WA 98045
Hours: Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Finish control closes at 5:29 PM.
Individual Day Routes and Cuesheets (may be more compatible for some devices and software)
Day 1:
[PRELIMINARY]
Note:
Printed cuesheets will not be available at the start. You may choose to print your own. To print a cuesheet:
- Open the route link above.
- Click the More button.
- Click Print Cuesheet.
Registration
Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 at 12:00 Midnight (Pacific Time).
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Advance registration is required. We cannot accommodate same-day registration.
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Registration includes signing a responsibility waiver using the same SmartWaiver system used for RUSA Permanents. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED WAIVER IN ORDER TO START THE RIDE. No waiver, no ride, no exceptions.
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Current RUSA membership is required. Click here to create or renew your RUSA membership. Allow a few days in advance for RUSA verification. You'll need your RUSA number to register for the ride.
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Current SIR membership is required. Click here to create or renew your free SIR membership. Once you log into your SIR account the Sign Waiver button will be visible at the bottom of this page.
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Online registration is open until Thursday, June 26 at 12:00 Noon (Pacific Time).
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Ride fee must be paid online at the time of registration.
Registration has closed for this event. We cannot accommodate same-day registration at this time.
REGISTRATION LIMITED TO RIDERS WHO RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO REGISTER.
General Rules
All riders must:
- Have current memberships in RUSA and SIR.
- Read and sign a waiver (part of the online event registration) before beginning the ride.
- Comply with local traffic laws as well as RUSA's Rules for Riders.
- Have front and rear lights, a reflective vest or sash, and reflective ankle bands. See RUSA Article 10 for details. Be prepared to show these to the ride organizer at the start. Lights should be on during any low-light conditions (rain, fog, night, tunnels, etc).
- Contact the organizer ASAP if they cannot finsih (DNF). The organizer's contact info may be found on the brevet control card.
- Turn in their signed brevet control card at the ride finish.
- Check-in with the organizer or a volunteer at the start, the finish, at any overnight controls.