All the Rides Below Support the Bicycle Alliance:

Calendar information provided by The Bicycle Paper.

July 25 : Tour de Kitsap - Silverdale

Scenic 12-, 30-, 65- and 100-mile courses in lovely Kitsap County. Rest stops and full SAG. New family-friendly route. Runs in conjunction with Silverdale Annual Whaling Days Festival. Arrive a day early & join community events.

West Sound Cycling Club
www.westsoundcycling.com

July 31 : Tour de Fat - Seattle

Tour de Fat, a celebration of all things bicycle, returns to Seattle's Gasworks Park. Bike parade, entertainment, beer garden. Proceeds benefit Bicycle Alliance and Bike Works.

New Belgium Brewing
newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat

Aug 7-9 : Courage Classic - Snoqualmie

3-day, 172-mile, fully supported tour. Snoqualmie, Blewett & Stevens passes, averaging 60 miles/day. Exceptional food stops. Benefits Child Abuse Intervention Dept. at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital.

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
www.courageclassic.org

Aug 7 : 8 Lakes Leg Aches Bike Ride - Spokane

Easy, family-friendly 30 miles with 50- or 80-mile route. David's Gourmet Pizza & prizes finish. Riders raising $175 receive 8 Lakes designer jersey. Ride around Spokane and Cheney. Start and finish at Group Health Corporate office.

Lutheran Community Services NW
www.lcsnw.org/events.html

Aug 14 : TRYBR (Tenino-Rainier-Yelm-Bucoda Rally) - Tenino

Supported ride with 5 loops from 20 to 100 miles. Revel in the quiet of rural Thurston and Lewis Counties, enjoy views of the Skookumchuck and Deschutes River, Llama farm and Mt. Rainier. All rides are along scenic, low-traffic roads.

Capital Bicycling Club
www.capitalbicycleclub.org

Aug 28,29 : RAPSody - Ride Around Puget Sound - Tacoma

With 170 miles of rolling hills, RAPSody in one day is hard; two days is challenging fun. Cross the Puget Sound on the Tacoma Narrow Bridge, enjoy paved trails, Northwest water and forest views.

B.I.K.E.S. of Snohomish County, Capital Bicycling Club, Cyclists of Greater Seattle, Tacoma Wheelmen, West Sound Cycling Club
www.rapsodybikeride.com

Sep 19 : Chuckanut Century - Bellingham

One of the most scenic rides in Washington. Distances range from 25, 50, 62, 100, or the double metric century of 124 miles. Ride support and food stops. Benefits the Whatcom Hospice Foundation.

Mt Baker Cycling Club
www.mtbakerbikeclub.org

Sep 19 : Cycle the WAVE - Issaquah

All women's non-competitive ride through Bellevue, Issaquah, South King County, Maple Valley, Renton, and Newcastle. Created by women passionate about cycling and desiring to make a difference. All levels welcome to enjoy 25-mile Girly Girl, 40-mile Middle Sister or the 62-mile metric century with lot of climbs. Great support and many surprises. Under 16 must be with an adult.

Rising Star Guild and Lakemont Ladies Cycling Club.
www.cyclethewave.com

Thank you, 2009 RAPSody volunteers!