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              Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club<br>

              

 

                             "Cycling for Fun, Fitness and Livable Communities"

 

 Century Training Rides

 Open and Free for All

 

 

Sumner rides start and end at Sumner Library, 1116 Fryar Av, Sumner   

Sprinker rides start and end at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C Street So, Tacoma

Skyline rides start  the Skyline Park and Ride, 7100 6th Avenue, Tacoma           

Celebration rides start and end at Celebration Park, 11th Pl S &  S 324th St, Federal Way

 

Level I training to ride 100 miles for two days in a row; 11 hours each day

Level II training to ride 100 miles for two days in a row;  9 hours each day

Level III training to ride 200 miles in one day in 14 hours

 

It's also helpful to ride two days in a row to become stronger. So, besides our training rides, do the Daffodil Classic on Sunday, April 18 and the Peninsula Metric on Sunday, June 6.

 

 

Training Rides Ground Rules           

  • Carry adequate food and TWO water bottles.  There will be brief reststops but no long lunch hour.
  • Be prepared to deal with your own flat tires and mechanical problems
  • Have a personal plan for getting home in case of a minor accident or mechanical problem
  • Carry cash, spare tubes, tools, pump, ID, and useful phone numbers. A cell phone is also useful.
  • Come prepared to deal with inclement weather, especially early in the season - we don't want anyone becoming hypothermic.
  • Never ride with earphones or earbud(s). Pull off and stop when using a cell phone.
  • Be on your bike ready to roll at the designated start time

 

Rides start promptly at 9 a.m. although as rides get longer, groups may decide on earlier start times.  To stay informed check "Upcoming Rides" at www.twbc.org .   While there, it would be helpful if you also checked in so we know you will be coming.  

 

Also, please download the cue sheet for each ride for the small possibility that you need to find your own way home. 

 

To view maps and elevation profiles for these rides, click on distance/elevation for each ride below.  Do not get the cue sheets here as they are not accurate. 

 

1 2 3 4 Level I--12-14 mph Level II--15-17 mph Level III--18-21 mph
Date Day/Time Start Location Distance/Elevation Distance/Elevation Distance/Elevation
Wk 1 20-Mar Sat, 9 a.m. Sumner 29 miles/297' 29 miles/297' 43 miles/748'
Wk 2 27-Mar Sat, 9 a.m. Sprinker 38 miles/429' 38 miles/429' 49 miles/912'
Wk 3 3-Apr Sat, 9 a.m. Skyline 24 miles/1192' 24 miles/1192' 41 miles/1672'
Wk 4 10-Apr Sat, 9 a.m. Celebration 36 miles/1181' 36 miles/1181' 65 miles/1991'
Wk 5 17-Apr Sat, 9 a.m. Sumner 43 miles/748' 43 miles/748' 75 miles/748'
Wk 6 24-Apr Sat, 9 a.m. Sprinker 49 miles/1526' 49 miles/1526' 81 miles/2052'
Wk 7 1-May Sat, 9 a.m. Skyline 41 miles/1672' 41 miles/1672' 73 miles/3141'
Wk 8 8-May Sat, 9 a.m. Celebration 56 miles/1843' 56 miles/1843' 82 miles/2052'
Wk 9 15-May Sat, 9 a.m. Sumner 71 miles/1942' 71 miles/1942' 88 miles/3000+'
Wk 10 22-May Sat, 9 a.m. Sprinker 63 miles/1519' 63 miles/1519' 105 miles/1638'
Wk 11 29-May Sat, 9 a.m. Skyline 54 miles/2812' 54 miles/2812' 111 miles/4805'
Wk 12 5-Jun Sat, 9 a.m. Celebration 63 miles/1993' 63 miles/1993' 118 miles/4558'
Wk 13 12-Jun Sat, 9 a.m. Sumner 74 miles/3016' 74 miles/3016 126 miles/4839'
Wk 14 19-Jun Sat, 9 a.m. Sprinker 81 miles/2052' 81 miles/2052' 146 miles/2664'
Wk 15 26-Jun Sat, 9 a.m. Skyline 73 miles/3141' 73 miles/3141' 156 miles/7245'
Wk 16 3-Jul Sat, 9 a.m. Celebration 82 miles/2620' 82 miles/2620' 168 miles/8684'

 
 
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