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Olympia Populaire

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Join us for the Olympia Spider Populaire - a spin around Black Lake, Summit Lake, Madrona Beach, Eld Inlet with a few out and backs

See John Pearch's Pre-Ride Report for more details.

Start


Bayview Thriftway
516 4th Ave W
Olympia, WA 98502
Business Hours: Saturday 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

8:00 AM - Rider check-in begins at Dancing Goats Coffee, just inside main Bayview Thriftway entrance.
8:55 AM - Ride briefing.
9:00 AM - Ride bikes.

Please contact the ride organizer if you will be arriving after 9:00 AM or if you are registered and choose to not start.

Finish


Oly Taproom
312 Columbia St NW
Olympia, WA 98501
Business Hours: Saturday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Parking


Multiple parking options are available:
  • Street parking is free on Saturdays. There are street parking options near the start and the finish (0.6K from the start).
  • Free parking is available at 400-498 Simmons Street Northwest Parking across 4th Ave from the Bayview Thriftway.
  • DO NOT park in the Bayview Thriftway parking lot.
  • DO NOT park in the Olympia Yacht Club parking lot.

Complete Route and Cuesheet


https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45814521 [FINAL]

Individual Day Routes and Cuesheets (may be more compatible for some devices and software)


Day 1: [FINAL]
Day 2: [FINAL]
Day 3: [FINAL]
Day 4: [FINAL]
Day 5: [FINAL]

Note: Printed cuesheets will not be available at the start. You may choose to print your own. To print a cuesheet:
  • Open the route link above.
  • Click the More button.
  • Click Print Cuesheet.

Registration


Registration opens Friday, February 16 at 12:00 AM (Pacific Time).
  • Advance registration is required. We cannot accommodate same-day registration.
  • 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. No waiver, no ride, no exceptions.
  • Current RUSA membership is required. Click here to create or renew your RUSA membership. Allow a few days in advance for RUSA verification. You'll need your RUSA number to register for the ride.
  • Current SIR membership is required. Click here to create or renew your free SIR membership. Once you log into your SIR account the Register button will be visible on the right side of this page (or bottom for mobile browsers).
  • Online registration is open until Thursday, March 14 at 12:00 PM (Pacific Time).
  • Ride fee must be paid online at the time of registration.

Registration has closed for this event. We cannot accommodate same-day registration at this time.

General Rules


All riders must:
  • Read and sign a waiver (part of the online event registration) before beginning the ride.
  • Comply with local traffic laws as well as RUSA's Rules for Riders.
  • 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).
  • Contact the organizer ASAP if they cannot finsih (DNF). The organizer's contact info may be found on the brevet control card.
  • Turn in their signed brevet control card at the ride finish.
  • Check-in with the organizer or a volunteer at the start, the finish, at any overnight controls.
When:
Saturday, March 16, 2024, 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada) (UTC-08:00)
Where:
Bayview Thriftway
516 4th Ave W
Olympia, WA  98502
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Rick Blacker
 
Eddie Bishop
 
Rose Cox
Category:
2024 Brevet Schedule
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
No Fee