Port Townsend Bicycle Association

Rhody Tour

Save the date:  Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 is the 18th Annual Rhody Tour.  This is PTBA's only fundraiser.  Last year's event was a ton of fun -- it will be even better in 2010.  We need volunteers, join the fun. If you would like to volunteer to help with the Rhody Tour, either to help plan the event or to help staff on the day of the ride, contact ride co-chair Doug Ross - rhodytour@ptbikes.org or  360-821-1802. 

Tentative day of ride events may include Rick Oltman of Cape Cleare Salmon providing a low-cost, high taste meals both before and after the ride.  Don't miss the yummy salmon chowder, sandwiches and plates that Rick is famous for. (Cape Cleare delivers its wild Alaska line-caught salmon by bike – see photos in the photo gallery).  Java Gypsy Mobile Coffeehouse will also be on site at registration to fuel you up and get you off to a fast, caffeinated start. Elevated Ice Cream will have their ice cream cart at the finish!

Start and Finish at the Haines Place Park and Ride (see Google map). There are three route choices, 32, 45, 55 and 62 miles and a family trail ride at 12 miles. The 4 longer rides follows the varied terrain of east Jefferson County's rural roads and will be similar to the routes of last year. The few hills on the Half Metric Century make for a pleasantly challenging ride for those getting a late start in their season or for the new long distance rider. The full Metric Century is a great ride for those training for STP or other long distance rides. It is a fast rolling ride with a few good hills. We'll provide the new map on the day of the ride. Here is an past example of our route (not for navigational purposes). The family trail ride is flat and primarily on the Larry Scott Trail, a hard-packed surface trail from the Boat Haven to Douglas Way.

The ride is fully supported, with food/water stops, grocery/convenience stores along route & SAG. Route is marked with pavement markings plus route map and cue sheet. We'll also be providing PTBA/Rhody Tour water bottles to registered riders.

The route is uncontrolled and you must stop at all stop signs and follow all traffic laws. We would like to specially note the crossing of Highway 20 at Four Corners Rd. You must stop as all cross traffic does not!

Questions? Email Doug Ross at rhodytour(AT)ptbikes(DOT)org or call 360-821-1802.

REGISTRATION: From 8:00 am until 10:00 am in Port Townsend at the Haines Place Park and Ride on Sunday. The registration fee for the Rhody Tour is $20 individual and $40 family for non-members. We offer a member discount of $5 for individual and $10 for families. Membership is $15 for individual and $25 for families . You can join PTBA and help support cycling in Port Townsend and East Jefferson County!

You may register in advance by mailing this Registration Form (PDF)

The Rhody Tour is PTBA's only fundraiser.  The money we raise is put back into our community to encourage more and safer cycling. PTBA used Rhody Tour funds to help support the city's Bicycle Safety Education Program in the schools, helmets to kids & provide free light sets for nightime cyclists in need.

DIRECTIONS: Entering Port Townsend via State Highway 20, the first traffic light is at the city limits. Turn left at the second traffic light onto Haines Place (Safeway will be on your left), straight ahead, through the stop sign to the Park & Ride Lot.

Entering Port Townsend via the Port Townsend to Keystone Ferry: turn left at the ferry terminal light. Go through the next traffic light (Kearny St), turn right at the next traffic light onto Haines Place (Safeway across the street). Go straight ahead, through the stop sign into the Park & Ride Lot. More info here >>

OVERNIGHTERS: If you are planning to stay overnight, please be sure to make reservations well in advance. Historic Victorian Port Townsend is a wonderful place to visit. Plan ahead for campsites, motels and bed and breakfast establishments.

Riders coming from out of town and wanting to stay over should make their lodging accomodations soon!

Rhody Tour Photos

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