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Route Description
RUSA Route #3559 "2025 Waterville Gravel Populaire"
New Route! Another RUSA Gravel Populaire. 100K (91K gravel, 9K pavement), 1094M/3590’ elevation gain.
Self supported. Self navigated. No course markings. No services or supplies on route.
So many choices out here. More variety of surfaces from buff to challenging. Minimum 38mm tires recommended. Bigger is better. Slicks OK if you are experienced.
Routed with prevailing winds in mind to minimize the chance of long headwind sections. No big climbs but it is never flat.
As always, a route I (shiggy) would do just for fun.
Finish at
Knemeyers Eatery & Spirits. Last fall we had a great time hanging out here after the ride for pizza, burgers and beverages.
Parking
Limited free parking is available near the tennis courts at
Pioneer Park.
Additional free parking is available at the
Waterville School District at the corner of S Chelan Avenue and E Birch Street.
Food
In the spirit of self-supported randonneuring and keeping ride fees to a minimum, food and drinks are not provided by the club during the ride. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the finish.
Start
Tennis courts on W Walnut St, between E Park St and S Chelan Ave
Waterville, WA 98858
Hours: Saturday 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Rider check-in begins at 8:00 AM.
Ride briefing at 8:55 AM. We roll out at 9:00 AM sharp.
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
Knemeyers Eatery & Spirits
115 W Locust St
Waterville, WA 98858
Hours: Saturday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Finish control closes at 5:11 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 7 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 5 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.