We've had a few inquiries about it so, yes! The 400 will happen. Paul is putting together fun a new route. Watch this space. More details soon.
Organizer: Paul Whitney
Ride date: Saturday, 4/20/19
Sign in from: 05:30
Start: 06:00, Saturday
Finish by: 09:00, Sunday
Start location:
John Dam Plaza, Richland, WA 99352
Finish location: Downtown Richland
Parking is available in the big Richland Federal Building parking lot across the road and north on Jadwin Ave. Don't park in the plaza (there might be an event on), nor in the hotel parking lot across George Washington Way (they might tow you, unless you're staying there).
Sunrise: 06:00
Sunset: 19:52
Ride fee: US$ 10.00
RUSA members only.
There will be riding in the dark. Lights and reflective gear that satisfy RUSA rules must be carried and used. There will be an inspection at the start.
There will be some long stretches without services. Please ensure you are carrying enough food and drink for your needs. Away from towns cell phone coverage is often unavailable.
There will be info controls (please have a pen).
You and you alone will be responsible for your own safety during this event. You will be required to sign the ride waiver.
Questions? You can comment below or use that form over there --->>
Register to Ride Who's Riding?
Route Cue Sheet
Map/GPS
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Spring 200km ACP Brevet, 4/6/2019 - Wenatchee
Last year, Shiggy put together a fun and scenic route in central Washington that we're running again this year.
Follow the Columbia River to the edge of the basin.
Mostly on quiet back roads we will travel past the Quincy Lakes on gravel, drop down Frenchman Coulee to the river, and climb back out. Head into the sagebrush steppe north of Quincy for a bit more gravel and return to East Wenatchee.
About 5300' of climbing. 14 miles of gravel (two sections). 32mm or wider tires recommended
Organizer: Shiggy
Ride date: Saturday, 6th April, 2019
Sign in from: 06:30
Start at: 07:00
Finish by: 20:30
Fee: $(donations to help cover costs accepted)
RUSA members only.
Start and Finish location:
14 Fraley Lane, E Wenatchee, WA
Sunrise: 06:30
Sunset: 19:37
There will be some long stretches without services. Please ensure you are carrying enough food and drink for your needs. Away from towns cell phone coverage may be unavailable.
There will be several info controls (please have a pen).
You and you alone will be responsible for your own safety during this event. You will be required to sign the ride waiver.
Questions? You can comment below or use that form over there --->>
Register to Ride Who's Riding?
No entries on the line. Please register now if you haven't yet and are planning to ride.
Route cue sheet:
Google RWGPS(pdf)
Map/GPS
Follow the Columbia River to the edge of the basin.
Mostly on quiet back roads we will travel past the Quincy Lakes on gravel, drop down Frenchman Coulee to the river, and climb back out. Head into the sagebrush steppe north of Quincy for a bit more gravel and return to East Wenatchee.
About 5300' of climbing. 14 miles of gravel (two sections). 32mm or wider tires recommended
Organizer: Shiggy
Ride date: Saturday, 6th April, 2019
Sign in from: 06:30
Start at: 07:00
Finish by: 20:30
Fee: $(donations to help cover costs accepted)
RUSA members only.
Start and Finish location:
14 Fraley Lane, E Wenatchee, WA
Sunrise: 06:30
Sunset: 19:37
There will be some long stretches without services. Please ensure you are carrying enough food and drink for your needs. Away from towns cell phone coverage may be unavailable.
There will be several info controls (please have a pen).
You and you alone will be responsible for your own safety during this event. You will be required to sign the ride waiver.
Questions? You can comment below or use that form over there --->>
Register to Ride Who's Riding?
No entries on the line. Please register now if you haven't yet and are planning to ride.
Route cue sheet:
Google RWGPS(pdf)
Map/GPS
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Spring 300km ACP Brevet, 3/23/19
*** Pre-Drive Update ***
Some snow remaining up in the hills and still a bit chilly on the summits but all roads and shoulders clear and dry.
***
By popular demand, our 300 this spring is, once again, the quiet and scenic Hermiston-Pendleton-Hermiston-Pendleton-Hermiston route. The original description for this route is still valid. Please follow that link, read and digest if you're planning on joining us for this ride.
This early in the season there's a small risk that there will be snow or ice on the high parts of this route. We'll be watching the weather and might cancel or reschedule if it's looking very sketchy. Whatever the weather, it'll be a few degrees colder up in the hills than at the start/finish, so you'll be wise to bring an extra layer or two.
Organizer: Norm Carr
Ride date: Saturday, 23rd March, 2019
Sign in from: 05:30
Start at: 3/23 06:00
Finish by: 3/24 02:00
RUSA members only. Free entry.
Start and Finish location:
Shari's Restaurant, 800 S Hwy 395, Hermiston, OR 97838
Shari's is open 24 hours and there's plenty of parking available.
Sunrise: 06:53
Sunset: 19:14
There will be riding in the dark. Lights and reflective gear that satisfy RUSA rules must be carried and used. There will be an inspection at the start.
There will be some long-ish stretches (40-50 miles) without services. Please ensure you are carrying enough food and drink for your needs. Away from towns in NE OR cell phone coverage is often unavailable.
There will be information controls - please have a pen.
You and only you are responsible for your own safety on this ride. You will be required to sign a
Ride Waiver
Register to Ride Who's Riding
Route Cue Sheet
Map / GPS Download
Saturday, January 19, 2019
100km RUSA Populaire, 1/26/19
Organizer: Norm C.
Route: On RWGPS
Start:
Roasters Coffee, George Washington Way, Richland, WA
Meet from 8:00 for 8:30 start.
Cue sheets not provided unless requested in advance.
Event will be postponed in the event of icy roads.
Let us know if you'd like to join us by using the contact form on this page, or via the Facebook group
Route: On RWGPS
Start:
Roasters Coffee, George Washington Way, Richland, WA
Meet from 8:00 for 8:30 start.
Cue sheets not provided unless requested in advance.
Event will be postponed in the event of icy roads.
Let us know if you'd like to join us by using the contact form on this page, or via the Facebook group
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Spring 200km ACP brevet, 2/23/19
*** UPDATE ***
CANCELLED
2/27 - More snow about to arrive. Temperatures staying quite cold. Going to cancel this one and hope spring arrives some time before the 300 on 3/23.
***************
Our first ACP brevet ride of 2019 will re-use the low-elevation and gentle Yakety Bak route. Join us and get your first PBP qualifying ride in early.
There's still a possibility of wintery weather at the end of Feb, and there's a good chance it could be chilly or windy. Bring extra layers and a weatherproof shell. Like all our brevets, this is an unsupported ride but there are several opportunities to find food and drink along the route.
Organizer: Norm C.
Ride date: Saturday, 23rd February, 2019
Sign in from: 06:30
Start at: 07:00 (please be signed in by 6:50)
Finish by: 20:30
Fee: $0
Current RUSA members only.
Start and Finish location:
Roaster's Coffee, 496 George Washington Way, Richland WA 99352
Please park in the Richland Community Center parking lot behind Roaster's.
Sunrise: 06:45
Sunset: 17:35
Weather
As an early season ride there's a significant possibility of riding in the dark so lights and reflective gear that satisfy RUSA rules must be carried and used.
There will be information controls - please have a pen.
Questions? You can comment below or use that form over there --->>
Register to ride Who's riding?
Cue Sheet (possibly not yet final, but close)
Map / GPS Download
CANCELLED
2/27 - More snow about to arrive. Temperatures staying quite cold. Going to cancel this one and hope spring arrives some time before the 300 on 3/23.
***************
Our first ACP brevet ride of 2019 will re-use the low-elevation and gentle Yakety Bak route. Join us and get your first PBP qualifying ride in early.
There's still a possibility of wintery weather at the end of Feb, and there's a good chance it could be chilly or windy. Bring extra layers and a weatherproof shell. Like all our brevets, this is an unsupported ride but there are several opportunities to find food and drink along the route.
Organizer: Norm C.
Ride date: Saturday, 23rd February, 2019
Sign in from: 06:30
Start at: 07:00 (please be signed in by 6:50)
Finish by: 20:30
Fee: $0
Current RUSA members only.
Start and Finish location:
Roaster's Coffee, 496 George Washington Way, Richland WA 99352
Please park in the Richland Community Center parking lot behind Roaster's.
Sunrise: 06:45
Sunset: 17:35
Weather
As an early season ride there's a significant possibility of riding in the dark so lights and reflective gear that satisfy RUSA rules must be carried and used.
There will be information controls - please have a pen.
Questions? You can comment below or use that form over there --->>
Register to ride Who's riding?
Cue Sheet (possibly not yet final, but close)
Map / GPS Download
Sunday, November 25, 2018
DRR 2019 Preview
2019 is a PBP year and that means many RUSA regions are scheduling extra events to give their riders as much chance as possible to qualify, so naturally here at DRR we'll be running the same number of events as last year. Come and join us for a complete Super Randonneur series and a couple of extras.
Here's what we know so far...
Saturday January 26th: 100km RUSA Populaire
Staying away from the hills and may be rescheduled if the weather is very icy.
Saturday February 23rd: 200km ACP brevet
The regular season opener, down the Yakima Valley to Toppenish and back.
Saturday March 23rd: 300km ACP brevet
Back (yet) again by popular demand, Hermiston-Pendleton-Hermiston-Pendleton-Hermiston.
Saturday April 6th: 200km ACP brevet
Shiggy put together a great route out of Wenatchee this year, so we're doing it again next year.
Saturday April 20th: 400 km ACP brevet
Paul's cooking up something new, possibly heading up through the Palouse. Watch this space.
Saturday-Sunday May 18th: 600km ACP brevet
Norm's organizing a double-loop 600 centered on Richland. May be similar to the one we ran like that a couple of years ago. Maybe not.
Other RUSA sanctioned and group perm events may be added as we go along, particularly in the fall.
More details will be added as dates approach - check back here or you can follow along on Facebook, if you like.
Meanwhile, happy holidays and hope to see you in 2019.
Here's what we know so far...
Saturday January 26th: 100km RUSA Populaire
Staying away from the hills and may be rescheduled if the weather is very icy.
Saturday February 23rd: 200km ACP brevet
The regular season opener, down the Yakima Valley to Toppenish and back.
Saturday March 23rd: 300km ACP brevet
Back (yet) again by popular demand, Hermiston-Pendleton-Hermiston-Pendleton-Hermiston.
Saturday April 6th: 200km ACP brevet
Shiggy put together a great route out of Wenatchee this year, so we're doing it again next year.
Saturday April 20th: 400 km ACP brevet
Paul's cooking up something new, possibly heading up through the Palouse. Watch this space.
Saturday-Sunday May 18th: 600km ACP brevet
Norm's organizing a double-loop 600 centered on Richland. May be similar to the one we ran like that a couple of years ago. Maybe not.
Other RUSA sanctioned and group perm events may be added as we go along, particularly in the fall.
More details will be added as dates approach - check back here or you can follow along on Facebook, if you like.
Meanwhile, happy holidays and hope to see you in 2019.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Summer 600 km, Walla Walla - Whitefish, 09/08/2018
*** Update ***
More info being posted by Susan on the Facebook event page at
https://www.facebook.com/events/227668991245535/?active_tab=discussion
******
Our Summer 600 km ACP accredited brevet is a new route from Walla Walla, WA to Whitefish, MT by Susan Otcenas, who's also the event organizer.
Ride Date: Sat - Sun, Sep 8 - 9, 2018
Organizer: Susan O.
Ride fee: most likely $25, depending on number of riders, to help cover organization gas, an out of the way control, and a room for the overnight control in Thompson Falls.
Start location: Walla Walla, WA The start will be at the public parking lot at the corner of E. Sumach St & N. Colville St. which is 2 blocks from the Motel 6 in Walla Walla, WA. (There's a Best Western Plus a block away for those with higher-than-rando standards.) We will begin gathering at 3:30am for a 4:00am start. Please allow at least 15 minutes to sign your waiver, get your card & cue sheet, and to listen to the pre-ride briefing. As a reminder, you need to start the ride with reflective leg bands and vest (or sash) on your body, we all as your headlight & taillight affixed to your bike and in solid (not flashing mode).
Overnight control: Thompson Falls, MT The overnight will be at the Falls Motel in Thompson Falls, MT. You are responsible for making your own accommodation arrangements at the hotel. DRR will have a control room where you can check in with Susan and pick up your drop bag, but this room will not be available to you for sleeping or showering. Food will not be provided at the overnight. Immediately adjacent to the hotel is a 24 hour convenience store that has a hot case, prepared foods, drinks, etc. There's also a cafe with great breakfasts that opens about an hour before the control closes and is on-route on your way out of town.
Finish location: Whitefish, MT The finish will be at Depot Park in Whitefish, MT, which is two clocks from the Downtowner Inn and immediately adjacent to the Amtrak Station. Sign in with Susan who will be in her van, and retrieve your drop bag. We are not getting a control room at the finish, so riders who are taking Amtrak Sunday night should either play nice with someone who is staying overnight at the hotel and mooch a shower, or plan on waiting until boarding the train to freshen up. The Downtowner is 3 blocks from Amtrak, and will store your luggage on the day you check out, should you decide to stay in Whitefish for a few days after the ride.
Hotel links:
https://www.motel6.com/en/motels.wa.walla-walla.8706.html
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.48124.html
https://www.thompsonfallslodging.com/en-us
http://downtownermotel.cc/
Start time: 04:00 Pacific time, Saturday
Finish by: 21:00 Mountain time (+1:00), Sunday
Riders will be responsible for getting themselves and their bikes to and from the start and finish. There's an Amtrak station in Whitefish where you can get yourself and bike on a train to Seattle or Portland, and some other places too. One solution might be to catch a train back to Pasco, where you left your car, having ridden to the start in Walla Walla (about 100 km). DRR might be able to provide some limited capacity transport from Pasco to Walla Walla, depending on rider numbers, but we're not promising anything yet. There's flights from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport, and to Pasco.
There will be riding at night. All riders must be equipped to satisfy RUSA rules for lighting and reflective clothing, including reflective ankle bands. There will be a check at the start. Redundant front and rear lighting is strongly recommended. Lights must be attached to the bike at all times throughout the event and used whenever light is low as well as at night. We recommend use of lights in daytime.
Be aware that early September in Eastern Washington can still be very hot - well over 90deg F can happen. Be ready to carry lots of water. Meanwhile, Thompson Pass could be cold, wet and windy. You'll need to be prepared and carry spare layers to cover both possibilities.
There will be some long stretches without services. Please ensure you are carrying enough food and drink for your needs. Away from towns cell phone coverage may be unavailable.
There may be bears, moose, snakes, coyotes, eagles and lots of other wildlife.
Questions? You can comment below or use that form over there --->>
Who's riding?
More info being posted by Susan on the Facebook event page at
https://www.facebook.com/events/227668991245535/?active_tab=discussion
******
Our Summer 600 km ACP accredited brevet is a new route from Walla Walla, WA to Whitefish, MT by Susan Otcenas, who's also the event organizer.
Ride Date: Sat - Sun, Sep 8 - 9, 2018
Organizer: Susan O.
Ride fee: most likely $25, depending on number of riders, to help cover organization gas, an out of the way control, and a room for the overnight control in Thompson Falls.
Start location: Walla Walla, WA The start will be at the public parking lot at the corner of E. Sumach St & N. Colville St. which is 2 blocks from the Motel 6 in Walla Walla, WA. (There's a Best Western Plus a block away for those with higher-than-rando standards.) We will begin gathering at 3:30am for a 4:00am start. Please allow at least 15 minutes to sign your waiver, get your card & cue sheet, and to listen to the pre-ride briefing. As a reminder, you need to start the ride with reflective leg bands and vest (or sash) on your body, we all as your headlight & taillight affixed to your bike and in solid (not flashing mode).
Overnight control: Thompson Falls, MT The overnight will be at the Falls Motel in Thompson Falls, MT. You are responsible for making your own accommodation arrangements at the hotel. DRR will have a control room where you can check in with Susan and pick up your drop bag, but this room will not be available to you for sleeping or showering. Food will not be provided at the overnight. Immediately adjacent to the hotel is a 24 hour convenience store that has a hot case, prepared foods, drinks, etc. There's also a cafe with great breakfasts that opens about an hour before the control closes and is on-route on your way out of town.
Finish location: Whitefish, MT The finish will be at Depot Park in Whitefish, MT, which is two clocks from the Downtowner Inn and immediately adjacent to the Amtrak Station. Sign in with Susan who will be in her van, and retrieve your drop bag. We are not getting a control room at the finish, so riders who are taking Amtrak Sunday night should either play nice with someone who is staying overnight at the hotel and mooch a shower, or plan on waiting until boarding the train to freshen up. The Downtowner is 3 blocks from Amtrak, and will store your luggage on the day you check out, should you decide to stay in Whitefish for a few days after the ride.
Hotel links:
https://www.motel6.com/en/motels.wa.walla-walla.8706.html
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.48124.html
https://www.thompsonfallslodging.com/en-us
http://downtownermotel.cc/
Start time: 04:00 Pacific time, Saturday
Finish by: 21:00 Mountain time (+1:00), Sunday
Riders will be responsible for getting themselves and their bikes to and from the start and finish. There's an Amtrak station in Whitefish where you can get yourself and bike on a train to Seattle or Portland, and some other places too. One solution might be to catch a train back to Pasco, where you left your car, having ridden to the start in Walla Walla (about 100 km). DRR might be able to provide some limited capacity transport from Pasco to Walla Walla, depending on rider numbers, but we're not promising anything yet. There's flights from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport, and to Pasco.
There will be riding at night. All riders must be equipped to satisfy RUSA rules for lighting and reflective clothing, including reflective ankle bands. There will be a check at the start. Redundant front and rear lighting is strongly recommended. Lights must be attached to the bike at all times throughout the event and used whenever light is low as well as at night. We recommend use of lights in daytime.
Be aware that early September in Eastern Washington can still be very hot - well over 90deg F can happen. Be ready to carry lots of water. Meanwhile, Thompson Pass could be cold, wet and windy. You'll need to be prepared and carry spare layers to cover both possibilities.
There will be some long stretches without services. Please ensure you are carrying enough food and drink for your needs. Away from towns cell phone coverage may be unavailable.
There may be bears, moose, snakes, coyotes, eagles and lots of other wildlife.
Questions? You can comment below or use that form over there --->>
Who's riding?
Cue sheet THIS IS A REMOTE EVENT WITH SPARSE SERVICES. If you are planning to do this ride, I highly recommend you closely study the cuseheets prior to the ride. There are some long/hilly sections without services. You'll want to be aware of where those are. I'd also suggest that even if you navigate primarily by GPS, you'll want to have the cuesheet visible (or at least handy) for the duration of the ride. There's a lot of important information on it.
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