Metric and Half-Metric Century

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Presented by The Port Townsend Bicycle Association

Start and Finish at the Haines Place Park and Ride and will have a new feature at the end of the ride, so stay tuned! There are three route choices, 32, 45 and 62 miles. The ride route 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 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 Jane Whicher at pres (AT) ptbikes (DOT) org.

REGISTRATION: From 8:00 am until 10:00 am in Port Townsend 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)

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.

The Rhody Tour is the same weekend as the Victorian Festival, so people coming from out of town and wanting to stay over should make their lodging accomodations soon!

• Port Townsend Accomodations
• Port Townsend Restaurants
• Olympic Hostel (360) 385-0655 (with cyclist discounts)
• Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce (360) 385-2722
• Fort Worden (360) 385-4730 (3 miles away from start).
• Old Fort Townsend (360) 385-3595 (4 miles away from start).
• Fort Flagler (360) 385-1259 (25 miles away from start).

Photo by Deb Kennedy

The Port Townsend Bicycle Association (PTBA) is dedicated to promoting bicycling through educational, recreational and sporting events. Proceeds from the Rhody Tour help support the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, our state-wide cycling advocacy organization; the Village Bicycle Project, sending used bikes to the people of Ghana; the City of Port Townsend's bicycle and pedestrian safety education program; and the free bicycle maintenance clinics at the Boiler Room. Read more about each of these activities here >>