What we’re about
Come Ride With Us! The Spokane Bicycle Club is a recreational and social organization that promotes lifelong cycling for fun and health. Group rides range from leisurely 10-mile social rides to longer fitness and endurance rides, as well as occasional multi-day tours. Some rides are urban and some are in the wider Inland Northwest around Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. We offer monthly meetings showcasing cycling adventures and innovation, and we advocate for safe cycling through sponsoring and supporting cycle-positive events and activities. More about our club can be found at: www.spokanebicycleclub.org. To JOIN the Spokane Bicycle Club ($25 per year individual membership), and support our rides and bike advocacy efforts, go to Spokane Bicycle Club membership
The Club offers Zwift indoor trainer group rides four days a week Nov-Feb. Details at: SBC on Zwift
Note: Helmets are required on Club rides.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Sunday Pickup Ride - Newman LakeDonkey Island Trailhead, Spokane, WA
Sunday, June 15
Start Time: Meet 8:15 for 8:30 rollout - Note earlier time due to heat
Meeting Location: Donkey Island Trailhead of Centennial Trail on Maringo Rd
Ride Type: Road bikes and e-bikes
Pace: 12-15 mph on flats
Distance: 49 miles
Terrain: The 13.6 miles around Newman Lake are quite hilly. Road surface is mostly good - free of potholes. There is some gravel where driveways enter or between the 2 tire tracks to watch out for.
Regroup: Occasionally, at Harvard, State line, convenience store on Trent and Starr.
Eat: Bring snacks and water. Snacks/beverages available at convenience store.
Route: CT out to State Line, back west on Wellesley, north on Starr Road. We will ride Newman lake counter clockwise, going up Muzzy which then turns on to NW Newman Lake Drive. Return via Starr Rd and Centennial Trail accessed at Harvard. Other than the Centennial Trail, we will be sharing roads with car traffic. Bring tail light if possible.
Ride with GPS map/cue sheet: Donkey Island CT-Newman Lake Loop · Ride with GPS
Weather cancellation: Severe weather, wind or rain.
Leader: Jane Schelly 509.389.0484
Helmets required on all SBC rides
- Monday Riverside State Park Out and Back2901 W Northwest Blvd, Spokane, WA
Meet: 8:45 a.m. at Little Garden Cafe, 2901 W Northwest Blvd and North A St.
Ride starts: 9:00 a.m.
Pace on the level: 12-14 mph (typically faster on the outbound leg due to slight slope downstream and mild SW tailwind). Faster riders wait for all riders at McClellan trailhead regroup point on outbound leg.
Distance: 26 miles.
Terrrain: Mostly flat to hilly with some very short hills.
Regroup: McClellan trailhead past 7-mile, and at Nine Mile Recreation Area (snack stop).
Approximate time: 3 hours
Route Description: Ride to Long Lake via Aubrey White Parkway, Centennial Trail, to 9-Mile Recreation Area at Long Lake/Lake Spokane.
Food, water, and clothing: Bring your own water and snacks. Drinks and snacks at Little Garden /cafe after ride. Dress for the conditions, which could be quite chilly.
Restroom at Little Garden Cafe. Vault toilets at McClellan trailhead, N of Seven Mile bridge, CT at Carlson Rd, Sontag Park. Restroom at 9-Mile Recreation Area open during summer season.
Weather policy: Heavy rain, high winds will cancel ride.
Leader: Don Barden
Note: Helmet required on all SBC ridesI
Pedal-assist E-road bikes welcome!
Link to Ride With GPS map and cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42570261I invite all riders not members of the Spokane Bicycle Club to join at www.Spokanebicycleclub.org
