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Solstice 200K

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Registration opens Thursday, November 16 at 12:01 AM (Pacific Time).
To register online: sign in to your SIR member account. Don't have one? Create one. It's free!
Once you login the Register button will be visible on the right side of this page (or bottom for mobile browsers).
  • Advance registration is required — we cannot accommodate same-day registration.
  • Membership: All riders must have current RUSA and SIR memberships (you'll enter your RUSA number during registration). Don't have a RUSA membership? Join here (or renew if your RUSA membership has expired). Allow a few days in advance for RUSA verification.
  • Online registration is open until Thursday, December 14 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
  • Ride cost is $20 paid online at the time of registration.
Registration has closed for this event. We cannot accommodate same-day registration at this time.


The online 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


Route Description


RUSA Route #2515 "2019 Winter Solstice 200K"

A concatenation of Permanent 1309 A Little Edgy and the 2019 Winter Solstice Populaire, based on 1004 Lake Washington-Lake Sammamish Loop with the bottom part routed across Mercer Island and through Factoria (Factoria-Issaquah-Lake Forest Park-Seattle-Mercer Island-Factoria).

200K Pre-Ride Notes

  • The trails can be slow. Stops, turns, people, pets, bollards, slippery leaves. Plan accordingly.
  • The climb up to Burien is lumpy and should warm up most winter chills.
  • The descent from Burien down to Green River Trail is steep. Easy goes it and use caution. Mind the stop signs at the bottom of the descents.
  • The second half of the route (after climb out of Factoria) is relatively flat compared to the first half.
  • Take note of the construction after Montlake Bridge with posted detours.
  • Holiday lighting became more noticeable after the sunset on the Burke Gilman Trail.
  • Have fun. Be safe.
A detailed pre-ride report can be found here

Parking


We are grateful for AAA's hospitality, allowing everyone to get ready in a warm, protected venue. Showers and lockers available. You're welcome to change before the ride and/or clean up and warm up after the ride. Note that limited parking (approximately 33 spaces) is available at the AAA Washington Headquarters start location.

Additional parking is available at the Eastgate Park & Ride:

14200 SE 32nd St
Bellevue 98007

Route and Cuesheet


https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41406211 [FINAL]

Note: Printed cuesheets will not be available at the start. You may choose to print your own. To print the cuesheet from the route page, click the More button, then select Print Cuesheet.

General Rules

  • All riders are required to have read and signed a waiver (part of the online event registration) before beginning the ride.
  • All riders must comply with local traffic laws as well as RUSA's Rules for Riders.
  • All riders must 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).
  • All riders who cannot finish a ride (DNF) must contact the organizer ASAP using the phone number on the brevet control card.
  • All riders must turn in their signed brevet control card at the ride finish.
  • All riders must check-in with the organizer or a volunteer at the start, the finish, at any overnight controls.
When:
Saturday, December 16, 2023, 8:00 AM
Where:
AAA Washington
3605 132nd Ave SE
Bellevue, WA  98006
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Tom Beck
 
Rose Cox
Category:
2023 Brevet Schedule
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
$20.00