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Photo by James McKee
Description
RUSA Route #3814, "Mount Baker Artist Point 200K"
Join us for a spectacular 200K ride from Bellingham through the North Cascades, featuring the iconic climb of the Mount Baker Highway to Artist Point. This is one of the best climbs in the Pacific Northwest and a personal favorite!
Beginning in the foothills and winding through dense forest before emerging into the alpine, this route showcases some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Riders will tackle over 8,000 feet of climbing, culminating in unforgettable views of Mount Shuksan, glaciers, and the surrounding peaks before enjoying a thrilling descent and rolling roads back to the finish.
The main climb from Glacier (22 mile, 4400 ft) will be a steady 2 - 3 hours of climbing for most people before refueling at Artist’s Point for the trip back. Phil Gaimon’s record is 1 hour 14 min for those wanting to go faster but I recommend taking your time and enjoying the views.
Start
Starbucks
2915 Newmarket St II
Bellingham, WA 98226
Business hours: 4:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Rider check-in begins at 8:00.
Ride briefing at 8:50 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
Bob's Burgers & Brews
2955 Newmarket St
Bellingham, WA 98226
Business hours: TBD
Finish control closes at 22:30 PM (13:30 time limit)
Complete route divided into smaller chunks (may be more compatible with some devices and software)
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[PRELIMINARY]
Note:
Printed cuesheets will not be available at the start. You may choose to print your own from the desktop web page (not the mobile application). To print a cuesheet:
- Open the route link above.
- Click the More button.
- Click Print Cuesheet. For more control over columns, formatting, etc, click Print Map & Cue PDF instead. This is required if you want the notes with your cue sheet.
Registration
Registration opens Thursday, June 11 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 final RUSA number (not a temporary number starting with T) to sign the waiver and 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, July 9 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 finish (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.