Spokane Bicycle Club

Disclaimer: The Spokane Bicycle Club makes no representations or warranties as to the difficulties or current conditions of the published routes and is not responsible for risks, damages or accidents which may occur as a result of bicycling on these or any other routes referred on the Spokane Bicycle Club website

General Meeting - Online

Monday May 10th, 2021 - 6:00 P.M.

(2nd Monday 6:00 P.M. of Each Month except June, July and August)

Click HERE for Zoom access

Presenter: Todd Dunfield, staff of the Inland Northwest Land

SBC bike rides are beginning again on March 15.

Current Month's Scheduled Rides

Please follow these directions when on a ride:

Do not attend a ride if you are feeling ill or have any COVID-19 symptoms

PHASE III COVID REOPENING GROUP RIDE/TOUR GUIDELINES

June 15, 2021

Credit to: WA ST COVID Hotline Specialist & Cascade Bicycle Club

Definitions:

High Risk for carrying COVID-19 virus:

Unvaccinated and within the previous 2 weeks traveled to an area of high COVID prevalence, or: Exposed to someone diagnosed with Covid
Exhibiting symptoms of COVID (fever,cough,shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of sense of taste and/or smell)
Diagnosed with COVID and is still within the10-day isolation period
Tested for COVID and is awaiting results.

Fully Vaccinated: Has received the one-dose J&J vaccine or received the second dose

of thePfizer or Moderna vaccine all at least 2 weeks prior to the planned ride

Number of riders: Limited to 15 per ride leader. A number of riders more than 15 is

at the ride leaders’s discretion – applies to all participants, regardless of vaccination status.

Fully Vaccinated Participants: No masks or physical distancing required, outdoors or indoors (unless a proprietor requires adherence to a stricter policy)

Partially and Non-Vaccinated Participants:

1. Outdoors:

a. Masks required while gathering for pre-ride preparation and during rest/regrouping stops.

Masks are not required while riding.

b. Six feet of physical distancing is required during pre-ride preparation, rest/regrouping stops, while riding, and when dining outdoors.

2. Indoors (restaurants, bathrooms):

a. Masks are required except when eating.

b. Six feet of physical distancing is required.

Those at High Risk for Carrying the COVID-19 Virus:

Should not participate in any in-person Spokane Bicycle Club activity, including rides, tours, general membership meetings, picnics, and the Annual Banquet. When their high-risk status resolves, participation in Club activities may resume according to the above guidelines.

Note: These guidelines are meant to promote the safety of all Bike Club members, especially those who are not yet fully vaccinated. We hope to motivate everyone to get their shots in order to fully enjoy the benefits of their Club membership.

Regional Ride Possibilities

No-Leader Rides Compiled from SBC Ride Listings

Terrain Classifications (From Cascade Bicycle Club in Seattle):

Terrain indicates the most common or average terrain type of the ride and should be considered relative to the length and overall difficulty of the ride. For example, a long-distance ride with a lot of elevation gain will be overall less challenging than a short ride with equal elevation gain. Consider the pace and frequency of regroup as well to understand how advanced a ride may be.

Mostly flat:	Trails and/or mostly flat roads with a possible gentle uphill
Rolling:	Climbs are short and easy, not too numerous
Some hills:	A few short, steep hills, some moderate upgrades and/or longer gentle climbs
Hilly:	Consistent or continuous climbing

Click on terrain categories on the left to view our suggested bike routes

Bicycling.com: Should I Be Double-Masking When I Ride?

SBC Old Flames

Our refugee awareness ride across the state is in June.

We thank everyone for your donations to help our local refugee community through Spokane World Relief. Our goal is $8,000. ALL donations are tripled by a grant so it really makes a big local impact!!

SBC Old Flames - Update

While there is no longer a picnic or cross state ride the Old Flames ride on for our local refugees whose needs are bigger than ever. Check out our new website. Funds are still TRIPLED through a grant!

The new Century Challenge is set for World Refugee Day June 20. Previously donated funds have been transferred there. Sigrid Lee has created our century route. Depending on COVID status this may be a small group ride or done individually.

SeaTriCan 2020 and World Relief Fundraising

Trudy O'Grady's 2018 Tour in Vietnam

- story and video presented at 5/13/2019 SBC GM -

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