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• Yakima Tour 2026 Place Holder

  • Start
    15 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    18 May 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Greater Yakima Area
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Yakima Area Tour 2026

  These dates are a placeholder.  They expect the Your Canyon For a Day ride to be May 17th, but the date has not been finalized.

  If you want to do the tour please register here so that I have some idea of how many people are interested.  Like last year, once the dates are finalized I will post the individual rides and ask people to register for those as well.

  As of now, I am anticipating the following routes (and better weather!)  The only ride that is a repeat of last year is the Yakima Canyon ride.  Two of the rides were planned for last year but were stormed out.  Two of the rides are new and less hilly that the ride from Moxee to Zillah last year.

  • Friday May 15th ride option 1, the Tieton ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48006240
  • Friday May 15th ride option 2, The Yakima Greenway: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50558331
  • Saturday May 16th, Zillah, Toppenish, Wapato: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53336928
  • Sunday May 17th, The Canyon: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49383393
  • Monday May 18th, Sunnyside Gravel: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53336955

  Ride Leader contact info:

  Paul Heydron

  Questions?  Email is best: mailto:paulhh.wa@gmail.com  (If you use my old email address, paulh.wa@comcast.net, it's likely I will not see your email.

  Cell: + 1 425 344 1543

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• Mill Creek - Stampede Pass Tour 2026

  • Start
    13 Jul 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    17 Jul 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Mill Creek Sports Park
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Mill Creek - Stampede Pass Tour 2026

  No one is known to live at Stampede Pass, but we do hear about it from the weather people on TV.  What's it like there?  Here is an opportunity to ride your bike there with friends and see for yourself.

  This is a 5-day / 4-night unsupported bikepack tour from Mill Creek to Stampede Pass with overnight motel stays in North Bend each way and two nights at Snoqualmie Pass.  No camping gear required, but you will need to carry your gear and clothing on your bike.  Meals will be at locally available food establishments.  Picnic lunches for days 2, 3, and 4.

  Ride leader: Rick Proctor, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153.  E-mail me if you have questions.

  Equipment:  

  • Gravel capable bikes are required.  The gravel surfaces expected are mostly hard-packed gravel with some loose gravel places possible.
  • Your bike must be in good condition and ready for the route. 
  • You must be able to do your own minor repairs, including flat tire repairs, and maintenance.
  • Daytime only riding expected.  White front and red tail-lights are recommended to improve our visibility to motor vehicle drivers.  
  • A really good white front light is required in tunnels to help you see your way around potholes, debris, and sleeping bears.
  • You might need to clean your bike for lodging access.

  You must make your own lodging reservations and acquire your own food & water enroute.

  Meeting Time & Location: 

  • 8:30 AM Monday, July 13th at the Mill Creek Sports Park for a 9:00 AM roll out.
  • Cars cannot be parked at the Sports Park for the duration of this tour.  We can arrange to meet up along the route.
  • We expect to return Friday, July 17th, by 5 PM.

  Register:

  • If this bikepack tour looks like your kind of fun, then register as soon as possible. 
  • Group size limited to 8 or lodging availability, whichever is smaller.

  Routes: The total 5-day 191 mile route is something like 43% paved (81 miles) and 57% gravel (109 miles):

  • Day 1 Monday July 13th:
  • • 9 AM roll out for 44 miles and about 1,658 feet of gain.
    • 24 miles paved, 20 miles gravel.
    • Mostly paved roads from Mill Creek to Duvall, then mostly gravel Snoqualmie Valley Trail to North Bend with a paved side trip to see Snoqualmie Falls and ride through Snoqualmie.
    • Coffee/lunch at Sandy’s Espresso in Carnation mile 28.
    • New: RWGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51889235 "Mill Creek – Duvall – North Bend Rev B by RAP".
    • North Bend Motel, call for reservations 425-888-1121.  You must make your own lodging reservations (24-hour cancellation policy). 
  • Day 2 Tuesday July 14th:
  • • 9 AM roll out for 32 miles and about 3,303 feet of gain.
    • 4 miles paved, 28 miles gravel with a 2.3 mile dark, cold, damp, and unpaved tunnel.
    • Mostly Snoqualmie Valley & Palouse to Cascades Trails from North Bend to Hyak, then paved roads to Snoqualmie Pass.
    • New: RWGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51889833 "North Bend - Snoqualmie Pass Rev A by RAP".
    • 2 nights at Snoqualmie Pass Summit Inn www.summitinnwashington.com or call 425-434-6300.  You must make your own lodging reservations (3-day cancellation policy).  
  • Day 3 Wednesday July 15^th:
  • • 9 AM roll out for about an out-and-back of about 30 miles and about 2,500 feet of gain & descent.
    • About 5½ miles paved, 24½ miles gravel.
    • Paved roads from Snoqualmie Pass to Hyak, then gravel Palouse to Cascades Trail and forest service roads to Stampede Pass.  Reverse on return.
    • New: RWGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51890435 “Snoqualmie Pass - Stampede Pass Rev A by RAP".
    • Stay 2^nd night at Snoqualmie Pass Summit Inn.
  • Day 4 Thursday July 16th:
  • • 9 AM roll out for 32 miles and 745 feet of gain and 3,314 feet of descent.
    • Route is the reverse of day 2.
    • New: RWGPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51890798 "Snoqualmie Pass - North Bend Rev A by RAP".
    • North Bend Motel, call for reservations 425-888-1121.  You must make your own lodging reservations (24-hour cancellation policy). 
  • Day 5 Friday July 17th:
  • • 9 AM roll out for 53 miles and 1,786 feet of gain and 1,835 feet of descent.
    • 44 miles paved, 9 miles gravel.
    • Snoqualmie Valley Trail from North Bend to Fall City, 4 miles of paved roads to connect with Preston – Snoqualmie Trail, Issaquah – Preston Trail, East Lake Sammamish Trail, Sammamish River Trail, North Creek Trail, and paved roads to Mill Creek.
    • Coffee/lunch at Starbucks in Redmond mile 33.
    • New: RWGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51891077 "North Bend – Issaquah – Mill Creek Rev B by RAP".
    • Return to your home, perhaps in time for dinner with new tales to tell.

  Pace: 

  • The moderate “effort” pace of this bikepack tour is intended for riders who regularly ride paved roads at a moderate to brisk pace slowed down by a touring load of gear, riding on gravel, with photo & rest stops, etc. 
  • Frequent regroups.
  • All riders should have the route information available for their own use (electronic and/or paper) in case of separation. 

  E-Bike Riders Read This:  E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

  
  

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