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Spring 400K (ACP)

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Come join us to explore a 400 KM route from Seattle to Tacoma and out into the Cascade Foothills.

To honor Tacoma's Frank Herbert and his sci-fi masterpiece Dune, we will visit the new Dune Peninsula Park built in Tacoma at the site of a former smelter (See Why did we name it Dune Peninsula?). You'll learn that as a teenager, Frank had a randonneur streak in him. We'd like to think he would approve of our human powered challenge through the region. We'll ride through urban/suburban/industrial areas then head into the less impacted but still threatened Cascade foothills. In the quite moments, you can ponder our impacts on the planet - which is one of the themes in Dune as Frank Herbert was heavily influenced by the smelter and environmental destruction of Puget Sound he observed as a child. The route will let you experience the ‘pleasures’ of the major planetary forces that shape our region: Hills formed by ice age glaciers 1 mile thick; 200+ ft high lahar flows from Mt. Rainier; and shoreline hills carved by water erosion from the never-ending rain.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
— Frank Herbert, "Dune"

Start/Finish


McMenamins Anderson School
18607 Bothell Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011

5:00 AM - Rider check-in begins
5:55 AM - Ride briefing
6:00 AM - Ride bikes

Please contact the ride organizer if you will be arriving after 6:00 AM or if you are registered and choose to not start.

Complete Route and Cuesheet


https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45980423 [PRELIMINARY]

Individual Day Routes and Cuesheets (may be more compatible for some devices and software)


Day 1: [PRELIMINARY]
Day 2: [PRELIMINARY]
Day 3: [PRELIMINARY]
Day 4: [PRELIMINARY]
Day 5: [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 Thursday, April 18 at 12:00 AM (Pacific Time).
  • Advance registration is required. We cannot accommodate same-day registration.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Current SIR membership is required. Click here to create or renew your free SIR membership. Once you log into your SIR account the Register button will be visible on the right side of this page (or bottom for mobile browsers).
  • Online registration is open until Thursday, May 16 at 12:00 PM (Pacific Time).
  • 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.

General Rules


All riders must:
  • 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.
When:
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 6:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada) (UTC-08:00)
Where:
McMenamins Anderson School
18607 Bothell Way NE
Bothell, WA  98011
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Rose Cox
 
Andrew Sapuntzakis
 
Kevin J Smith
Category:
2024 Brevet Schedule
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
$35.00