July 11 - 12, 2009

Pre-Ride Guide


 Table of Contents
Thank you to these
Quick Information Guide
General Training Tips
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sponsors for supporting
Group Health STP Training Seminars 5 cycling in the
Rider Seminars & Clinics 5
Merchandise 5 Northwest!
Sample Training Schedule 6-7
Clif Bar Cool Tags 8
Driving Directions for Personal Support Vehicles 8
Packet Pickup 9
Start Line Information 9-10
Service Map 11
Baggage Service and Things to Remember 12
On the Road 13
Food On STP 13
Friday Bus to Seattle Start Line 14
Lodging in Seattle and Portland 14
Midpoint Housing 15-19
Lodging Reservation Form 16
Camping at Mid point 19
Dinner and Breakfast at Mid Point 19
Finish Line Festival 20
Return Transportation 20
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers 21
Cascade Bicycle Club 22
Organizing Committee
Bob Goldberg Packet Pickup
Don & Carol Sims GWTA
Damien King Group Health
Daniel Becker STP Store
David Douglas Director
Dave Schindele Baggage
David Shaw Finish Line Expo
Diana Larson Volunteers
Don Lindberg Safety
Janice Sepulveda Volunteer Housing
Larry Sepulveda Operations / Route
Katie Kahle Medical Coordinator
Leo Tsou Finish Line
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James Westphal Route Marking

Steph Endsley Route Marking White

Mady Burgstahler Support Drivers

Matt Weintraub UW Bike Return
Mike Inocencio Sponsors / Marketing PMS
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Erica Meurk Web Site

Ron Montaque Mini-stops
Ruth Becker STP Store Produced by
Sandy Becker Treasurer
Steve Baima Medical Riders
Susan Hiles Secretary
Terry Wirth Executive Coordinator
Will Chin STP Seminars 
 Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic
The Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic is in its 30th year! This 204-mile ride is among the largest and best
in the nation with more than 9,500 riders making the trek from Seattle to Portland. Approximately half of them will be new-
comers to the event. Most will choose to cover the distance in two days, while nearly 2,300 will take the challenge of 204
miles in one day! The route, carefully marked with directional arrows, leads riders through the scenic valleys, forests, and
farmlands of western Washington and Oregon. Food is included at midday rest stops interspersed with community-sup-
ported mini-stops where quick energy may be purchased. Mechanical and medical support is provided for rider safety and
enjoyment. Come join what Bicycling Magazine has listed as one of the best cycling events!

Quick Information Guide

Rider Limit
Open to the first 10,000 riders who register - register early to ensure your spot. We’ve sold out the last 4 years!
Registered Riders
Receive a packet consisting of an official Tyvek cycling jacket, bib number, numbers for your bicycle and
helmet, route map and food at the official stops.
Registration Confirmation Emails
Confirmation Emails will be sent no later than June 15. You or a person you authorize must bring your
confirmation email to packet pickup. Treat it like your TICKET. We will also be sending out ride updates and
information via e-mail, so if you have an e-mail address please provide it on the registration form.
Packet Mailing
If you paid the extra $15 to have your packet mailed to you then they will start going out the week of June 15.
This service is avaiable to those riders who register prior to June 22.
Packet Pickup
At REI in both Portland and Seattle. REI Portland June 27, and REI Seattle July 8 - 10. See page 9 for
additional packet pickup information.
Start Line
University of Washington E-1 parking lot north of Husky Stadium. Hours 4:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
One-Day Riders
Starting on SATURDAY – July 11. Start line will be exclusive for one-day riders from 4:45 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.
Official Food Stops
Free food is available for registered riders on Saturday at the REI stop in Kent and Spanaway food stop. On
Sunday the official food stops are in Lexington and St. Helens. One-day riders will have one additional free food
stop at Centralia. Food stops specific hours of operation are listed on the map on page 11. Local community
charity groups staff mini-stops between these cities with food for sale.
Mid Point Housing
You are responsible for arranging your own mid point lodging. See the lodging pages for Saturday night
housing information.
Return Transportation
You may purchase bus and/or bike return transportation tickets for the trip back to Seattle Saturday night (one-
day riders), Sunday night, or Monday morning. Lost bus tickets are NOT replaceable; please remember to bring
them on the ride. Additional information located in the return transportation section.
Holladay Park Finish Line Festival
Once again the Finish Line Festival will be at Holladay Park in northeast Portland. A variety of food vendors,
music, and fun await you at the Finish Line Festival at Holladay Park. Hours: Saturday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Host Hotel
The DoubleTree Hotel - Lloyd Center is this year’s host hotel. The hotel is conveniently located across the
street from the finish line. Space is limited so make reservations early by calling (800) 996-0510.

Register online and save: www.cascade.org 

Training Tips Ride SMART Tips
Group Health STP in one day or two? That depends on your physical condition Stay alert–watch for obstacles,
and the goals you set for yourself. Riders can set their own pace and test their other cars, and other riders.
own personal limits. Most of the 10,000 participants choose to ride in two days Move off the road when stopping
while about 2,300 take the challenge of one day. –pull completely off the road to let
cars and riders pass; do not block
Training driveways or intersections.
• Attend a Group Health STP training and information class and get expert advice Act like a car –obey all traffic laws
on every aspect of the event. and stop at stop signs.
• Two-day riders need to ride two days in a row on several weekends.
Retain space between yourself
• Long distance training equals speed and endurance; gradually build up your
and others – leave enough room to
time in the saddle.
dodge obstacles.
• Ride at least one 150-mile weekend before the big day.
• Consistent training is the key to building endurance. Tell others when passing and pass
• Have fun and train with friends who have similar riding abilities. on left.
• Use the “Sample Training Miles” to help structure your training.
• Ride with the Cascade Training Series: for more info, Remember, Single File is Safer!
see http://www.cascade.org/cts.
• Flying Wheels Summer Century on June 13, 2009. It has been said: “If you can WASHINGTON STATE
do the 45 or 65-mile Flying Wheels loops you will have no problem doing STP in BICYCLE TRAFFIC LAWS
two days.” If your goal is STP in one day then the 100-mile loop is perfect training. (The laws that STP riders must follow)
The Flying Wheels 45-, 65- and 100-mile loops have more hills than STP.
1) Obey all traffic laws: Cyclists
Pace have all the RIGHTS AND RE-
• Riding pace for a comfortable two-day ride is about 8 hours per day at 14 - 16 SPONSIBILITIES of vehicle drivers.
miles per hour (mph). RCW46.61.755
• Pace for a brisk one-day ride is 12 to 16 hours at 15 - 18 mph.
• Lightning fast pace in one day is 9 to 12 hours at 20 - 22 mph. 2) Ride no more than two abreast.
• Ride with friends who ride at a similar pace. RCW 46.61.770
• Develop a pace that you can maintain and enjoy, and avoid bicycle burnout.
3) Ride as far to the right as is
Food & Water SAFE, except when preparing to
• Determine on training rides which food and sports drink work for you. What gives turn or when passing another ve-
you energy and what doesn’t? hicle. RCW 46.61.770
• Eat and drink small amounts frequently. This is easier for your body to process.
• DRINK lots of water. There are portable toilets at all the food and mini-stops. 4) Cyclists may occupy the cen-
• A general rule is to drink one 20-oz. water bottle every hour. ter of a lane when traveling at the
• Food stops will have foods high in carbohydrates to keep you going. The food speed of traffic or when it would
is not meant to be a meal, and if you have special dietary needs you will need to be unsafe to ride to the right. RCW
make your own arrangements. General rule is to eat small amounts frequently. 46.61.770

5) Always wear a helmet. Helmets

Clothing
are required by law in King County
• Determine on training rides which clothing works for you. Bike shorts with a
and many other jurisdictions. King
chamois are a very good investment.
County Board of Health Title 9.
• Use Chamois Butt’r or Bodyglide to reduce friction in the groin area.
• Ask an experienced cyclist or your favorite bike shop owner for clothing advice.
6) Do not use headphones –they
are illegal for all vehicle operators
Equipment and may obstruct your hearing.
• Riders do STP on all types of bikes. Choose the type you are most comfortable RCW 46.37.480
riding for 200+ miles.
• Make sure to test out all new equipment well in advance. 7) Use hand signals (and look) be-
• Have your bike checked and tuned months in advance. Bike shops are very fore turning. RCW 46.61.758
busy prior to STP.
• You must wear a helmet that meets CPSC or SNELL certification.

Fun
• Make sure to enjoy the scenery and the people on this extraordinary cycling
experience. 
Become a Better Rider
Pacelines and Cornering Clinic (Road 101)
Ride faster, save energy, and be safer! Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation and CycleU team up to offer special
paceline clinics: Clinics cover group riding techniques, paceline riding, cornering, communication skills for group riding,
bike position, safety, and other techniques for getting the most out of your riding. More information at www.cycleu.com.

Dates offered: Saturday, April 4, Sat. May 2, and Sat June 6, 1-3pm.
• Maximum 20 students per class.
• $30 for 2-hour class; Cascade members get $5 discount.
• Pre-registration required 10 days or more before class to avoid late fee:
To register for a class go to http://www.cbcef.org/classes-road-biking.html

Cascade Training Series (CTS): Join our weekly training series, designed to prepare you physically for STP. Work
towards your own personal riding goals and meet new cycling friends. See http://www.cascade.org/cts.

Riders’ Information Seminars

Join our panel of experts for an informative and enjoyable seminar that will answer all your questions regarding the STP.
If this is your first STP you will want to get tips and advice from these folks. If you’ve ridden it before, you’ll want to know
what’s new and how to enjoy the ride even more - and these folks have the answers. Some of the topics covered include:
• Fitting and preparing your bike • Riding safely in a group • Paceline Etiquette • Training and preventing injuries
• How to change that flat easily • What to pack, bring and wear • What it’s really like • Nutrition (a.k.a. - eating!)
• Rules and regulations on the road
No need to register - just show up. Everyone who attends will get a surprise souvenir. Yes, it’s free! (Bring a friend)

To find the GROUP HEALTH STP TRAINING SEMINARS near you go to:
http://www.cascade.org/EandR/stp/stp_trainingsem.cfm
Official Group Health STP Merchandise
The Group Health STP online store features all the STP souvenir items you will need from T-shirts to jerseys. New items
are added every year so make sure to check it out. STP merchandise will also be sold at packet pickup at REI and at the
finish line. http://www.cascade.org/EandR/stp/STP_Souvenirs.cfm

Who else will be on the road with me?

The 2009 STP ride will include up to 10,000 other people spread out over 204 miles. Who are they? In 2008, the riders as
a group posted the following statistics. Please note that not all riders reported their plans so these statistics are not 100%
accurate.
• Total riders in 2008 - 9,500 - of whom 73% were male and 27% were female.
• One-day riders 2,321
• Two-day riders 7,189
• Riders came from 44 states, primarily WA, OR, CA and ID.
• Riders came from six foreign countries Canada, Australia, South Africa, Taiwan, Scotland, and Denmark.
• It was the first STP for 20% of the riders. More than 200 riders have done STP more than 10 times.
• The oldest rider was 85 and the youngest registered rider was 4! We don’t have the information on the youngest solo
bike rider, tandem or passenger.

Where does my Group Health STP Registration Fee go?

The Cascade Bicycle Club produces STP with assistance from many friends, volunteers, community organizations and
cycling clubs along the route. STP is the primary fund raiser for the Cascade Bicycle Club, and a major fund raiser for
groups like Altrusa International, Portland Wheelmen, Spanaway Junior High, St. Helens High School Band, Gold Wing
Touring Association, Centralia/Chehalis Chamber of Commerce, Centralia College and many more smaller church and
community groups along the way.

The majority of the funds raised by STP go to the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation 501(c)(3) which is a
charitable organization dedicated to creating a better community through bicycling. The CBC Education Foundation
promotes safe and skillful bicycling in the interest of providing recreational and transportation choices for bicyclists of
all ages in the Puget Sound Region. From safety and skills assemblies and rodeos for kids, to classes and lectures for
adults, to low-cost helmet sales and donations for all ages, we provide educational opportunities and safety information for
the local community.

From STP and all the organizations we thank you for your continued support of cycling and the STP!

Group Health STP 2009 Training for One or Two-Day Riders
By Craig Undem, Dean of Cycle University www.CycleU.com

Time to get ready for the STP and this is the place to start.
There are a few key things to focus on in preparing for a big ride like the STP: #1 ride your bike. #2 ride your bike and you
can probably guess #3. There are people who show up and ride the STP with little training and they barely finish and have trouble
walking for a week after the ride (or worse) and then there are those who prepare and have a fantastic ride, enjoy all the thrill and
satisfaction of a great ride and dance the night away in Portland. The purpose of this training guide is to help you become the later and
enjoy the lifetime benefits of cycling.
As most of you know, to become a good cyclist you need to pay some dues! Like learning to snow ski or play tennis it takes
practice, good skills and more practice. To help you learn quickly there is a Full training plan and a free series of rides called the
Cascade Training Series that is the ideal combination to get you ready.
The Full STP Training Plan gives you a detailed day-by-day training, including how hard to ride, rest days, final preparation
and techniques to help you improve quickly. It dovetails with the weekly Cascade Training Series that begins in March and gradually
increases distance and is lead by experienced Ride Leaders for all ability levels. If you want the fast track to improvement and better
riding on the STP, plan on attending the Cascade training series http://www.cascade.org/cts and sign up for the Full STP Training
program at www.CycleU.com under Training Plans.

How to prepare for the Group Health STP - If you read no further in this article, these are the three simplest ways to
insure a great time on the STP:

1. Ride with others. Take a cycling skills class at Cycle University and do the Cascade Training Series to learn the language of group
cycling and get comfortable riding with other people.
2. Don’t ride as hard as you can on every training ride. This is the most common rookie mistake! Ride steady and aim to add more
miles each week to go longer and longer. Make some days hard, but most of them steady and moderate.
3. Apply Chamois Butt’r or Bodyglide (found at all good bike shops) to your shorts to reduce friction where you meet the saddle,
and don’t wear underwear (this is pretty basic but can make a huge difference if you don’t know about it!)

The most important part of any cycling training plan are the miles you will ride on a daily and weekly basis in the months
leading up to a big ride like the STP. These training rides are the building blocks that will prepare your body and mind to ride long and
hard on the day of the event. There are many other factors that will influence your enjoyment on the big day, such as how your bike fits
you, nutrition, hydration, clothing, equipment, mental preparation, skill level, riding with other people etc…This overview covers only the
riding mileage.
If you haven’t ridden a bike in 10 years, start with a 5-mile ride to get the hang of it. Your goal may be simply to have fun and
stop when you are tired. If you had a good summer of riding last year and haven’t ridden since October, go out for a nice flat 20-miler
and get back into it. From here build up your mileage gradually and challenge yourself a bit more every few weeks.
Remember why you are doing this. No one does the STP as a professional cyclist, we are all regular people having a good
time on our bikes. Although there is a lot to learn when you are new to cycling, keep it fun by learning from more experienced riders,
asking a couple friends to join you, or making it a challenge with some co-workers to see who will finish first (or dance the latest after
the ride!). Although having fun may seem like child’s play, if you aren’t having fun you will probably find something else to do, so find a
way to make it enjoyable!
Take your time and work at a level your body will allow. Depending on your conditioning and riding experience, you may
need more or less miles than this program presents. Feel free to consult Cycle University to outline a custom program to fit your level of
riding and athletic background, and be sure and get an OK from your doctor if you are over the age of 30 and new to cycling.
Start your training with moderate to easy miles and add an occasional hard day once every week or two where you
push the hills. After the first half of the training, start looking at your average speeds during your midweek and Saturday rides. Increase
the midweek rides to move toward your target average miles per hour pace. (to complete the 204-mile STP in one day under 12 hours
you will need to average 17.5 mph and only take one 30-minute break. Two-day riders will need to average 10 mph to finish each 103-
mile day under 11 hours, with 55 minutes of breaks each day.) Aim to get your average speed near your target ride level or higher as
the event approaches on shorter rides.
June should be your hardest month. Plan to take good care of yourself between rides. Eat right, stay hydrated and get
consistent sleep. Use Flying Wheels as your final rehearsal. Test out the energy foods, equipment and clothing you will use on the STP
(be warned, Flying Wheels is a hilly challenge!) During the final two weeks you will rest more because the mileage is much less, but
keep your rides at or above event speeds.

Special note for One-Day Riders

Most people think that they can just ride lots of miles and get fast enough to do the STP in one day, but what many find is that
even though they get strong and increase their average speed they still can’t meet their goal. Why? Drafting. They need the shelter
of other people to help them achieve their finishing goal. The wind often blows from the south, which means that much of the ride from
Seattle to Portland is into a head wind, and if you ride behind a group or even a single rider, you can save 30% or more of your energy
and still go the same speed. It is something that takes practice and good coaching to do it safely. The best place to learn this is from a
Cycle University Road 101 Class or another experienced rider. Drafting helps for 2-day riders too.

Ride smart and learn good safe riding habits. Make it a great ride and we hope to see you on the dance floor in Portland!


 Basic Training Schedule
TWO - DAY RIDERS
WEEK OF: Weekly MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN Weekly Total
Goal
Feb. 16 - 22 53 10 10 *33
Feb. 23 - March 1 60 20 20 20
March 2 - 8 80 20 30 30
March 9 - 15 100 20 40 40
March 16 - 22 80 20 30 30
March 23 - March 29 100 20 40 40
March 30 - April 5 120 20 50 50
April 6 - 12 130 30 50 50
April 13 - 19 90 20 50 20
April 20 - 26 130 30 50 50
April 27 – May 3 140 20 60 60
May 4 – 10 170 30 70 70
May 11 - 17 110 30 50 30
May 18 - 24 170 30 70 70
May 25 - 31 180 20 80 80
June 1 - 7 140 20 60 60
June 8 - 14 180 45 **65 or 100 70 or 30
June 15 - 21 120 30 50 40
June 22 - 28 140 30 90 20
June 29 - July 5 100 20 50 30
July 6 - 12 224 20 102 102
* Chilly Hilly ride and ** Flying Wheels Summer Century

One - Day Riders

WEEK OF: Weekly MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN Weekly Total
Goal
Feb. 16 - 22 63 20 10 *33
Feb. 23 - March 1 70 20 30 20
March 2 - 8 80 20 40 20
March 9 - 15 70 20 30 20
March 16 - 22 90 30 50 10
March 23 - March 29 110 20 70 20
March 30 - April 5 110 30 50 30
April 6 - 12 130 40 70 20
April 13 - 19 120 20 80 20
April 20 - 26 140 40 70 30
April 27 – May 3 190 50 80 60
May 4 – 10 160 50 90 20
May 11 - 17 170 30 100 40
May 18 - 24 160 40 70 50
May 25 - 31 190 50 110 30
June 1 - 7 130 30 10 70 20
June 8 - 14 210 40 20 **100 50
June 15 - 21 140 40 70 30
June 22 - 28 200 50 100 50
June 29 - July 5 120 40 60 20
July 6 - 12 234 20 10 204 0
* Chilly Hilly ride and ** Flying Wheels Summer Century
Flying Wheels offers the STP rider a chance to test your equipment, skills and train on a fantastic course at the perfect
time to peak for the STP. The scenic 25-, 45-, 65- and 100-mile routes begin and end in Redmond. Information on-line at:
www.cascade.org or call (206) 522-BIKE. Training related questions please contact www.CycleU.com or (800) 476-0681.
Craig Undem has graced the cover of Velonews, won the Washington State Criterium and Cyclocross championships, represented the
US in the World Championships of Cyclocross and in two Tour of El Salvador stage races. He has been a full time professional cycling
coach since 1997. He completed the STP in one day in 1985, and went on to race at the elite level internationally for 10 years. He
started Cycle University to help riders like you achieve your dreams of better health and enjoyment through cycling. He and his team of
coaches offer a wide array of services including indoor classes in the winter and outdoor bootcamps and classes April through October:
Check them out at: www.CycleU.com or call 1-800-476-0681.

Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of endurance training program.

STP Goes Climate Neutral in 2009
To help mitigate STP’s impact on global warming, Clif Bar has purchased enough renewable wind
energy credits to offset the CO2 emissions created by the ride including baggage and food transpor-
tation, support vehicles, return bus travel, and all operations on-site. This will significantly reduce our
impact on global warming.
Riders will also be able to offset emissions created by their own travel to and from the ride by purchasing a $2 Cool Tag™ when they
register for the event or at the Clif Bar booth at the STP Finish Line Festival. All proceeds from the sale of Cool Tags will go toward the
construction of new wind turbines, helping to create community and generate green energy options for the future. Visit the Cascade
Web site to learn more.

STP Route for Personal Support Vehicles (PSV’s)

We have designed the Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic so you DO NOT NEED a PSV. We provide excellent support
services for GH STP cyclists all along the route. GH STP is an excellent route for cyclists, not for cars. The #1 one complaint we get
from riders and the local communities is about PSV. For the safety of all the GH STP riders, PSV’s should avoid the bike route as much
as possible. If you must have a Personal Support Vehicle, following these directions will help minimize the amount of vehicle traffic on
the route. Take I-5 and then exit to the following stops:

PSV’s Driving Directions to STP’s 5 Major Food Stops and Finish Line:
1. Mile mark 24 – REI Food Stop in Kent. From I-5 take the SR-405 exit heading east. Then take the SR-181 (West Valley
Hwy) heading south. You are now on the STP course so be careful. The REI Mini-stop will be 4 miles ahead on your right
at 228th and W. Valley Hwy.

2. Mile mark 53 – Food Stop at Spanaway Junior High. From I-5 just past Tacoma take the SR-512 exit following this east
to Hwy 7. Take the Hwy 7 exit and head south on Hwy 7 for 3 miles, then take a left on 159th St. S. Spanaway Junior High
will be 2 blocks ahead on your left.

3. Mile mark 100 – Centralia College Mid Point Stop in Centralia. From I-5 take exit 82 and then take a left going back
under I-5. Follow Harrison Avenue when it jogs to the left and becomes W. Main Street. Go four blocks and turn right on S.
Washington Ave. Go one block and the College will be on your left. Note: This is a food stop for the One Day Riders Only.

4. Mile mark 145 – Riverside Park Food Stop in Lexington. From I-5 take exit 42 (Sparks Dr) and head west to SR-411,
take a right at stop light heading north on SR-411 for about a mile. The entrance to the park will be on your right; it is easy
to miss.

5. Mile mark 176 – St. Helens High School Food Stop. From I-5 after you enter Oregon and before downtown Portland
take the Hwy 30 exit and head west on Hwy 30 for 29 miles to St. Helens. Take a Left on Gable St. to get to the High
School. When returning you will backtrack on Hwy 30 to I-5. Do not follow the riders route.

6. Mile mark 204 – Finish Line Festival at Holladay Park in northeast Portland, next to Lloyd Center. From I-5 southbound
or northbound, take Exit #302A (City Center/Rose Quarter). Follow the exit to NE Weidler St. and head east. Continue
to NE 9th Ave., and take a right. Then take a left on Multnomah St. The finish line in Holladay Park will be on your right
between NE 11th and 13th Ave., just south of Lloyd Center. Lots of parking in the general area. Most is pay parking lots
along Multnomah St.

Lewis and Clark (Longview) Bridge Escort – Sunday Only.

With help from the GoldWing Motorcycle Club and the Washington State Patrol, riders will be escorted in-groups across
the Longview Bridge between 8:00 AM & 2:30 PM on Sunday. You will be asked to exit for queuing prior to reaching the
bridge. Escorts are planned for every 5 to 10 minutes. Expect a short delay and use caution when crossing the bridge.
Watch your downhill speed and be alert for the steel expansion joints.

Group Health Staffed Medical Locations

The 5 major food stops and the finish line listed above will be staffed with volunteers from the Group Health medical team.
All the other official mini stops on the route will have first aid supplies available for riders but will not be staffed. If you have
a medical issue on route that needs immediate attention, please flag down one of the GoldWing Support motorcycles or
one of the official GH STP support cars.

STP Motorcycle Safety Patrol

Again this year - We will have a motorcycle safety patrol that will be issuing citations for riders not following the rules of
this event, including: riding more than two abreast, passing on the right, not obeying traffic signals, crossing a solid cen-
terline, not wearing a helmet, and riding that endangers fellow riders. Please ride Safe, and ride Single File as much as
possible.

Packet Pickup Times and Locations University of Washington E-1 Parking Lot
You or a person you authorize must bring your registra- Set-Up for STP Start Line
tion card to packet pickup. Packets can be mailed to
participants for a fee, see below. Registration confirmation
emails will start going out no later than June 15. Treat your
registration card as your “Group Health STP Ticket.” If you
misplace or do not receive a registration email you will
need to bring picture ID to packet pickup.

Mailed packets ($15)

Starts going out week of June 15. Available to those who
register prior to June 22.

In Portland
Downtown Portland REI Store, 1405 NW Johnson St.
www.rei.com.
• Saturday only – June 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In Seattle
Seattle REI Store – 222 Yale Ave. N. www.rei.com.
• July 8 - 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Start Line Pickup

University of Washington E-1 parking lot.
• July 11 from 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

To avoid delays please try to pick up your packet in advance.

START LINE INFORMATION
Saturday, July 11, One-day riders only: 4:45 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.
All riders: 5:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
We will be sending riders off in 10-minute waves.

University of Washington
The start line will once again be at the University of Washington E-1 parking lot on Montlake Blvd., just north of Husky
Stadium. To avoid bicycle traffic exiting south on Montlake Blvd., the area should be approached from the north.

Driving Directions
From either direction on I-5, take the NE 45th St. exit (#169). Follow NE 45th through the University District down the
viaduct and past the golf range on your right. At Mary Gates Ave. take a right and go one block to Clark Rd., take another
right. Follow this straight to the E-1 parking lot. Once in the lot you signs will directed you to either the drop-off area or the
overnight parking area. If your are just dropping of a rider then there is no parking fee.

Pre-Event Parking
Overnight Friday parking is available at the north end of the University of Washington E-1 parking lot. You will be required
to purchase a parking pass in advance via the registration form or at packet pickup. Cost is $10 per day.

Parking on Saturday, Sunday and Monday Days

Parking is available to participants in the University of Washington E-1 parking lot and must be paid for in advance. Park-
ing passes will be sold via your registration form and at packet pickup. Cost is $10 per day.

Drop-Off of Riders
Vehicles will be allowed to enter the E-1 parking lot to drop off riders free of charge. All cars parked in the lot after 7:30 am
on Saturday MUST have a parking pass.

One-Day Riders
Will be starting on SATURDAY moring ahead of the two day riders. The start line will be open from 4:45 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.
EXCLUSIVELY for one-day riders; however, one-day riders may start at any time.

Please allow plenty of time at the start line and listen for any last minute ride changes by the announcer. 
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Group Health STP Services Map

Day of Ride Emergency Number (206) 841-9665

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Baggage Service and Things to Remember

Baggage Service
We provide trucks to carry your gear down the route. Limit baggage to a light (20 lbs.), small, distinctively colored gym
bag, sleeping bag and tent. Do not pack breakables or valuables. DO NOT tie pieces together or use plastic garbage
bags. Since your gear may be out in the rain when it is unloaded, it is helpful to put your clothing inside a plastic bag
before packing. Please pack light! Thank you in advance from our volunteers!

Before you leave home:

• Detach the official baggage tag from your number bib, fill out the blanks and securely attach to your baggage.
• Pin on your bib number.
• Attach your adhesive helmet number to the front of your helmet.
• Affix the cardboard bike number to the front of your bike.
Note: The photographers on the route need your rider number on the front in order to match you with your pictures.
At the start line: You are responsible for placing your gear into the truck or pile labeled for your destination.

Starting the second day - Sunday

Place your gear aboard the truck at any of the designated pickup sites by the times listed in the schedule below. If you
do not finish the ride, your baggage will be sent to lost and found at the Cascade Bicycle Club in Seattle. Please see
the Lost and Found section for more details.

Baggage Schedule (approximate times and distances)

Saturday
• Leave University of Washington 8:00 a.m.
• Arrive in Centralia Midpoint – Centralia College (102 miles) - 12:00 noon
• Arrive in Chehalis - Recreation Park (109 miles) - 12:30 p.m.
• Arrive in Chehalis - Bethel Church (110 miles) - 12:00 noon
• Arrive in Winlock – Elementary then High School (121 miles) - 12:30 p.m.
• Arrive in Toledo - High School (123 miles) - 12:30 p.m.
• Arrive in Vader - Assembly of God Church (124 miles) - 1:30 p.m.
• Arrive in Castle Rock - Castle Rock High School (134 miles) - 1:00 p.m.
• Arrive in Kelso - Best Western Hotel (150 miles) - 3:00 p.m.
• Baggage for one-day riders - Arrive in Portland - Holladay Park (204 miles) - 2:00 p.m.

Sunday
• Leave Centralia – Centralia College - 8:00 a.m.
• Leave Chehalis - Recreation Park & Bethel Church - 8:00 a.m.
• Leave Chehalis - Bethel Church - 8:00 a.m.
• Leave Winlock - Elementary then High School - 8:00 a.m.
• Leave Toledo - High School - 9:00 a.m.
• Leave Vader - Assembly of God Church - 8:30 a.m.
• Leave Castle Rock - High School Gym - 8:00 a.m.
• Leave Kelso - Best Western Hotel - 8:00 a.m.
• Arrive in Portland - Holladay Park - by 1:00 p.m.

Please note that baggage times and locations are approximate and subject to change; updated information will be pro-
vided at packet pickup, if necessary.

Lost and Found

Mark everything with your name, phone number, bib number and lodging for each night. Lost and found items will be
taken to the information booth at the finish line. After the ride, all unclaimed items, including bicycles, will be taken to
the Cascade Bicycle Club office at 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Building #138, Seattle, WA, where they will be available
for one week after the ride from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting Tuesday, July 14. Call (206) 522-3222 for information.
Unclaimed items will be donated to charity after August 1. Bicycles unclaimed at the University of Washington may be
retrieved during lost and found hours for a $10 storage and handling fee.

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On The Road
Bicycle Medical Team
One hundred cyclists (ski patrol, medics, firefighters, police officers, nurses and doctors) volunteer their time and expertise to ride as
members of the Bicycle Medical Team They wear RED safety jerseys and are there to provide medical assistance.
Group Health Staffed Medical Locations
The five Official STP Food Stops and finish line will be staffed with volunteers from the Group Health medical team. All the other of-
ficial mini-stops on the route will have first aid supplies available for riders but will not be staffed. If you have a medical issue on route
that needs immediate attention, please flag down one of the Goldwing support motorcycles or one of the official STP support cars.
Rules of the Road
Riders are REQUIRED BY LAW to stop at red lights and stop signs, and follow all the rules of the road. It is highly advised that riders
use voice or bell when passing and ride single file. Limit paceline to seven and take responsibility for your group. Ask before joining a
paceline. This is not a race. Police will be writing tickets to those who break the law. Cyclists who disobey the rules of the road
give all cyclists a bad name. Cascade Bicycle Club RIDE REFS will be on the course to remind riders of safe behavior.
Mechanical Support
Each stop provides mechanical support. Supporting bicycle shops provide free labor for minor repairs but charge for parts and major
repairs. Come prepared to pay for repairs. Many will take MasterCard/VISA, as well as cash or check.
Goldwing Touring Assoc. (GWTA)
The GWTA has provided 200 motorcyclist’s patrols, equipped with radios and first aid kits. They respond to mechanical problems and
minor medical situations. They radio for help in situations requiring medical assistance or rider transport. If you need assistance, give
the “thumbs down” signal to a GWTA motorcyclist. To signal your appreciation, give the “thumbs up” sign.
STP Rider Support Vehicles
Twelve support cars will patrol the route both days to pick up riders unable to continue. They circle the course until the last rider
finishes each day and shuttle stranded riders to the nearest point where services are available. They are not personal “taxis”. If you
cannot continue, you need to make arrangements for transportation to your final destination. The support pickup service requires
your patience and has limited capacity; you may have to wait some time before you are picked up.
Lewis & Clark Longview Bridge Escort
For safety reasons, two-day riders will be escorted over the bridge in large groups led by a car. A car will follow the last rider, not al-
lowing motorists to pass the group of riders. Use extreme caution when crossing the bridge.
Road Hazards
Railroad tracks are dangerous to cyclists, especially when wet, use caution when crossing. Slow down and approach the tracks at a
right angle. Be courteous and let other cyclists know of hazards you see on the road ahead.
STP Food Stops
There are two types of food stops, Official STP Food Stops (where the food is included with your registration) and Mini-stops that are
run by local charity groups that have food for sale or donation. The food on the route is “Ride Food” that is picked to keep you go-
ing. It is not designed to be a meal. Food is chosen for its nutritional quality, carbohydrate and potassium replacement, taste, and of
course, quantity. Water, portable toilets, mechanical assistance and first aid attendants are available. See chart below.
Mini-stops
Located approximately halfway between each food stop, they feature food for purchase and are fund raisers for local community
organizations. They offer mechanical support, portable toilets, and first aid kits (no attendants).

sTP Food STops and mini-stops locations and services

Mile Type of Stop Location Supporting Organization Food Mechanics
0.0 Start Line U of W E1 Parking Lot Cascade Bicycle Club Water, SportsDrink Yes
10.6 Mini-stop Seward Park Bicycles West Water Yes
24.0 REI FOOD STOP REI Corp., Kent REI Employees Free food & drink Yes
40.8 Mini-stop Grayland Park South Hill Mall Food & drink for sale Yes
54.6 STP FOOD STOP Spanaway Junior High Spanaway Athletic Dept. Free food & drink Yes
69.7 Mini-stop McKenna Elementary Yelm FFA Alumni Food & drink for sale Yes
72.5 Mini-stop Yelm City Park Yelm Community Ed.Fdn. Food & drink for sale Yes
87.6 Mini-stop Tenino City Park Tenino High School Food & drink for sale Yes
101.5 STP FOOD STOP Centralia College Centralia/Chehalis Chamber Some free food & drink Yes
(free food for one-day rider and free ice cream bars for two-day riders)
109.1 Mini-stop Chehalis Recreation Park Centralia/Chehalis Chamber Food & drink for sale Yes
129.8 Mini-stop Vader Lions Club Vader Lions Club Food & drink for sale Yes
139.5 Mini-stop Castle Rock High School Mt. St. Helens Motel Food & drink for sale Yes
147.2 STP FOOD STOP Lexington Riverside Park Altrusa International Kelso-Longview Free food & drink Yes
164.6 Mini-stop Goble Tavern Rainier Eagles Food & drink for sale Yes
177.6 STP FOOD STOP St. Helens High School St. Helens High School Band Free food & drink Yes
188.8 Mini-stop Scappoose The Bike Shop Food & drink for sale Yes
204 Finish Line Holladay Park Portland Wheelmen Free water & samples No

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Bus to Start Line From Portland - Friday, July 10
The Portland Wheelmen Touring Club (PWTC) offers Friday transportation from Portland to Seattle. Buses and trucks depart from the
DoubleTree Hotel at the finish line. Overnight parking is available for $24 (additional information will be included with your Friday bus
registration card). Loading begins at 8:30 am Friday, July 10, and the last bus departs at 10:00 a.m. (no earlier), to arrive at McMahon
Dormitory on the University of Washington campus at approximately 1:30 p.m. Bikes will be at the same location and need to be
picked up by 3:00 pm on Friday. See the Seattle lodging information to make housing arrangements near University of Washington.
Bikes will be wrapped in moving blankets; they do not need to be broken down or boxed!

To reserve your spot send a $60 check and Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) payable to:
PWTC - STP Bus
c/o Leo Tsou
1614 NE 56th Avenue
Portland OR, 97213

YOU MUST INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE. If you want overnight parking at the DoubleTree Hotel, include
an additional $24. Unlimited seating through July 1, after this date email Leo Tsou leotsou@quik.com for space availability. There will
be NO REFUNDS. If for some reason you cannot use your reserved space on the bus, resale of your space is permitted but it is yours
to sell. For additional information about the Portland bus email Leo Tsou leotsou@quik.com or call 503-351-9665. Friday bus confirma-
tions and parking tickets will be returned in your SASE.

Lodging

Seattle Information
The start line is 5 miles north of downtown Seattle at the University of Washington.
• Silver Cloud Inn, 5036 25th Ave. NE, (206) 526-5200
• University Inn, 4140 Roosevelt Way NE, (206) 632-5055
• Watertown Hotel, 4242 Roosevelt Way NE, (866) 944-4242
• University Travelodge, 4725 25th NE, (206) 525-4612
• University Plaza Hotel, 400 NE 45th St., (206) 634-0100
• College Inn (B & B), 4000 University Way NE, (206) 633-4441
• Hostelling International, Downtown Seattle, (888) 622-5443
• King County Convention & Visitors Bureau, (206) 461-5840
• University of Washington dorm rooms:
UW reservations must be made by filling out the UW Housing Reservation Form available online at www.cascade.
org (pdf). No phone reservation will be accepted.

Portland Information
The Group Health STP Finish Line Festival is at Holladay Park in northeast Portland, by Lloyd Center. Portland’s light rail
“MAX” stops at Holladay Park; the ride to downtown is FREE and you can take your bike with you! The MAX now goes to
the Portland Airport for a fare. Nearby lodging includes the following hotels:

Official Host Hotels

• DoubleTree Hotel Portland - Lloyd Center, (800) 996-0510 across the street from finish line.
(baggage drop location)

Other Hotels & Information: www.travelportland.com

• La Quinta Inn - Lloyd Center, (503) 233-7933
• Courtyard by Marriott – Lloyd Center (503) 234-3200
• Red Lion Hotel – Convention Center (503)235-2100
• The Governor Hotel - Downtown, (800) 554-3456
• Holiday Inn – Downtown (503)233-2401

Centralia College Midpoint

The STP bicycle classic will once again use the Centralia College for the midpoint. This location has a lot to offer to each
rider such as 30 acres of camping space, 200+ showers, food vendors, full cafeteria, television viewing areas which will
broadcast the Tour de France, and parking for RV and support vehicles. This year’s bike corral has doubled in size and
will be continuously staffed by the Centralia Reserve Police Department during your stay in the Centralia area for a small
fee. Transportation will be provided via the Centralia Trolley, and public bus system to various locations in Centralia such
as Centralia Thorbeck’s, Nazarene Church, hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, and antique malls. We recommend
placing your bike in the Centralia Reserve Police Department bike corral if you intend on using the trolley or public bus
systems. If you have any questions on this location, please contact Shannon Galbraith at the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of
Commerce at (360) 748-8885 or email SGalbraith@chamberway.com. 14
 Housing options arranged by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce.
To reserve use the attached Lodging Reservation Form

Centralia & Chehalis Private Homes

Local volunteers open their homes for riders and to help support local charities in Centralia & Chehalis. For your $60
fee you receive sleeping accommodations and a shower with towel. Riders are responsible for their own dinner unless
arrangements are made before the ride with their host family. Breakfast will be available upon request. A portion of this in-
come will go to support the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce and local non-profit organizations. In your housing
confirmation letter you will be notified which luggage truck to place your bags along with other host contact information.

Centralia College (Midpoint) Centralia College (Midpoint)

Relax at the end of the first day at the Centralia College Campus, which has over 30 acres of inviting landscape, rest-
rooms, newly renovated showers, television viewing areas, cafeteria, and parking for RV and support vehicles. A highly
effective bike security system (bike corral) will be available from the Centralia Police Department. Transportation to off
campus restaurants, shops and theaters will be provided by the City of Centralia. The extremely popular Beer Garden
will return to provide a pleasant environment for post ride relaxation as well as an opportunity to view TV programming or
enjoy live music performances. Start off Sunday with a full carb load from the pancake feed in the college cafeteria. Check
the Centralia College STP web site http://stp.centralia.edu/ for the latest information on menus and activities. Midpoint
photos are also posted on the web site during Saturday’s festivities and are viewable from the available internet cafe.
Pre-registration for floor space is available for $30. Please fill out the Saturday Night Lodging Reservation form to reserve
your space in advance. Registration at the door is $35 and includes showers and towel rental, and Tour de France view-
ing. Cost of Buffet Dinner: Ranges from $3 to $7 depending on choice (pay at door) Cost of Breakfast: $5 for a pancake
breakfast or breakfast-to-go (pay at door) Dinner/Lunch: Offered with be an ala carte buffet with a variety of pasta, salads,
vegetables, breads, and beverages. Deli sandwiches, hamburgers, wraps, and burritos will also be available off the cafe-
teria menu. Breakfast: Pancake feed, including eggs, sausage, bacon, coffee, milk and juice. This year we will again offer
the “breakfast-to-go” special, which includes a breakfast sandwich, energy bar, and fruit with juice or coffee drink. Place
your luggage on the Centralia baggage truck in the center of campus. For questions on the Centralia College midpoint
email Candy Layman at clayman@centralia.edu (360) 736-9391 ext. 605 or Bob Peters at bpeters@centralia.edu (360)
736-9391 ext. 307. Official STP baggage drop-off/pick-up site for the Centralia truck.

Church of the Nazarene (indoor camping)

Located .8 miles from Centralia College Midpoint. A $27 fee per person includes floor space in the church, an in-house
all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, an in-house-all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast; secure bike check & overnight storage,
delivery of baggage to our facility and back to midpoint, in-house coffee stand, rider’s lounge and a complementary shuttle
to showering facilities. Great, friendly, helpful staff! Walk-ins welcome for $37. Upon entering Centralia, watch for sign that
reads ‘Nazarene Church’ with a right-hand turn onto 1st St. Place your bags on the Centralia baggage truck.

Church of the Nazarene (outdoor camping)

Located .8 miles from Centralia Midpoint. A $30 fee per lot includes space in a grassy field to pitch a tent or in a gravel
parking lot to park a camper, secure bike check & overnight storage, delivery of baggage to our facility and back to
midpoint, in-house coffee stand, rider’s lounge and a complementary shuttle to showering facilities. Great, friendly, help-
ful staff! For $8, an in-house all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be served Saturday evening. For $5 per person, an
in-house-all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served Sunday morning. Walk-ins welcome for $40. Upon entering
Centralia, watch for sign that reads ‘Nazarene Church’ with a right-hand turn onto 1st St. Location for drivers: 1119 W.
First St., Centralia WA 98531. Place your bags on the Centralia baggage truck.

Vader Lions Club

Relaxing accommodations beside Hwy 506. Your $45 fee includes baggage service, bike storage, floor space, showers
without towels, lasagna dinner, and pancake breakfast. (Special meals available upon request.) The floor in the Lions Hall
is hard, so consider bringing and air mattress. Tent and RV space is available for $30 and include shower, dinner, and
breakfast. Outdoor campers will be showering in a private home 3 blocks from the camping area. We work hard to make
you happy, but space is limited so sign up early. Place your bags on the Vader baggage truck.

Napavine Schools
A $25 fee including indoor camping in school, outdoor camping or RV parking, indoor bike storage, baggage service, and
shower (no towels). Large group arrangements are possible. A spaghetti dinner will be available Saturday evening for $7
as well as a $5 pancake breakfast on Sunday morning. Funds raised benefit the Napavine High School Athletics. Place
your bags on the Napavine baggage truck.
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 SATURDAY NIGHT LODGING RESERVATION
Alternative House Form – For July 11, 2009

Name: ________________________________________________________ Phone: (___)_____________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________ State: _______ Zip: _______________
E-mail: _________________________________________________________________________________
Please give a description of your entire party including number of persons, including the name of each rider male/
female, married, friends, parent/child etc.____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________

Private Housing (in the Centralia & Chehalis area) $60 Number of riders______ $__________

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Location Price Quantity Total

Centralia College Midpoint (Centralia)- indoor $30 ________ $__________

Church of the Nazarene (Centralia)-indoor $27 ________ $__________
Church of the Nazarene (Centralia)-outdoor $30 ________ $__________
Napavine School (Napavine) $25 ________ $__________
Vader Lions Club (Vader)-indoor $45 ________ $__________
Vader Lions Club (Vader)-outdoor $30 ________ $__________

Total Fee: $__________

Method of Payment:
 Check/Money Order Enclosed  Visa  MasterCard
Card #: ___________________________________________________________Exp. Date: ______________
Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________
Print Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

No reservations accepted after June 26, 2009 and NO REFUND on cancellations.

Please mail reservation and check payable to: For questions not covered, contact Rikki Christjohn at the
Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce at
(360) 748-8885 or email TheChamber@ChamberWay.com
Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
500 NW Chamber Way Return total fee withthis form and2 self-addressed,
Chehalis, WA 98532 stamped, envelopes.

DO NOT TELEPHONE ANY OF THE CHURCHES OR

BUSINESSES LISTED ABOVE. THEY DO NOT HAVE
REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
DO NOT MAIL FORM TO CASCADE BICYCLE CLUB.

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The following housing options can be reserved by contacting the organization directly

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES located at 730 Liberty Plaza, Chehalis, WA 98532 is now accepting RES-
ERVATIONS for arrivals after June 15, 2009. To book your room, please visit: www.hiexpress.com or call 800-Holiday
(888) 465- 4329) The new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chehalis will be located just minutes from Mount St.
Helens, Centralia Outlets and Downtown Centralia antique specialty shops. Place your bags on the Centralia truck
and contact the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce (360-748-8885) in ADVANCE if you need your luggage
transported to the hotel.

Centralia Athletics - Proceeds benefit Centralia Girls Basketball. Centralia Athletics will provide floor space in the Cen-
tralia Middle School gym for $30. Bring your sleeping bags and/or mats. We will also provide the riders with bike stor-
age, showers, baggage, transportation and towels. Located off exit 82 in Centralia close to Borst Park and local eateries.
Please contact Mark Westley at 360-269-3324 or wesdawg@localaccess.com.
• For reservations please send your $30 check or money order payable to:
Centralia Girls Basketball
1505 Reynolds Ave., Centralia, WA 98531
Centralia Community Church in Centralia - (indoor camping) located one mile from scenic Borst Park or 1½ miles from
the Centralia outlets is offering several choices for STP lodging with convenient online registration and payment www.
cccog.com. Sleeping space is $45 (per person) in an air-conditioned building on carpeted gym floor w/air mattress, $50
(per person) for groups of 5 or more in a private carpeted classroom w/an air mattress, or RV sleeping $50 (per person).
Amenities include on site showers (towels included), secured indoor bike storage, basic cable, Wi-Fi by request, DVD
movies available, lasagna dinner from 5 - 7 PM and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 4:30 AM to 6:45 AM. We
also have plenty of outdoor space for non-pedaling family members and friends to park their RVs ($20 space + $20 per
person includes showers, and meals). No alcohol or tobacco please. Place your baggage on the Centralia truck.
• For more information call (360) 360-736-7606 or Register and pay Online Now at www.cccog.com.
Chehalis First Christian Church - Stay in comfortable private housing accommodations with bike storage, transporta-
tion, dinner, breakfast, showers and towels. Private homes in the Chehalis area. Fees include dinner and breakfast. Also
showers with fresh towels and beds including linens. Fees to benefit Chehalis First Christian Church building fund. Ad-
ditional information contact 360-748-3756 or email chrisandrich@localaccess.com
• For reservations make checks or money orders payable to:
Chehalis First Christian Church c/o Richard Householder
535 NE Adams Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532
Love in the Name of Christ - Love Inc, a ministry of the church of Lewis County offer a full range of accommodations
from homes to outdoor camping-your choice. All accommodations include showers, dinner and breakfast, bike storage,
baggage. $60 (indoor) and $50 (outdoor) camping. Contact Paul Bonner at 360-748-8611 or loveinc@rainierconncet.com
• For reservations please a send self-addressed envelope with payment to:
Love Inc.
PO Box 152, Chehalis, WA 98532
Private Homes - 4-H and other farm homes in Lewis County, Centralia, Chehalis, Napavine and Winlock. Come and
enjoy a quiet relaxing evening as we offer our homes to you, your $65 fee includes dinner, bed, shower, breakfast, laun-
dry services, and bike storage. Transportation of personal items to and from the pick-up point will also be provided. Some
camping available for tents and RV’s (no hook-ups). For questions or more information, please contact Mindy Wallace at
(360) 262-9063 or (360) 508-1272 or email mindy@nightmarefarm.com.
• For reservations send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and $65 check payable to
Mindy Wallace
694 Koontz Road, Chehalis, WA 98532
Private Homes – Supporters of Young Life of Lewis County, a non-denominational Christian organization for junior
high and high school youths. Will offer accommodations in local host homes. A $60 fee per person includes bed, shower,
dinner and breakfast, plus baggage service if needed. Friendly host housing locations include Centralia, Chehalis and lim-
ited number of homes in Napavine, Winlock and Toledo. All proceeds benefit activities for youths involved in Young Life.
• For reservations and questions, please email STP co-coordinator Cara at ylwa29@localaccess.com or
call 360-736-2176 or 360-748-6023.
Private Homes - Lewis County Volcano Soccer Club members and friends offer spaces in their homes. A $60 per per-
son fee includes a bed, shower, dinner and breakfast plus baggage and transportation services. For tent camping $50 per
person. Please contact via email or phone. These are host homes with families. Provided will be a real bed with sheets,
bathing facilities and towels. Pick up and drop off at designated spots. Housing locations vary from Centralia to Winlock.
For reservations or more information contact Susan Russell email: orrussell@msn.com or 360-266-8018
• For reservations send a $60 check payable to:
LCVSC-STP c/o Susan Russell
P.O. Box 902, Chehalis, WA 98532 17
Private Homes – W.F. West High Graduating Class of 2010. Parents offer space in their homes. Private homes located in
the Chehalis area. A $60 fee includes baggage and transportation services to and from drop-off point, dinner, bed, breakfast,
shower and laundry facilities. Small groups are encouraged to register for the same home. Outdoor camping available. Ques-
tions Please contact Diana at (360) 748-3117 or (360) 269-1069 email dlkcruiser@localaccess.com.
• For reservations send 2 self-addressed, stamped envelopes and $60 check payable to:
W.F. West High School Class of 2010 c/o Diana Ketchum
P.O. Box 790, Chehalis, WA 98532
Private Homes - WF West Class of 2011- Guests will be treated to a stay in a host home. $60 fee includes dinner, breakfast,
showers and a clean bed for each rider. Luggage will be picked up at Chehalis drop off location and returned the next morning.
Tent camping $40 per rider will include dinner, shower, breakfast, luggage and transportation. Please direct any questions to
hajules@comcast.net or call 360-748-7448
• For reservation send 2 self-addressed, stamped envelopes and $60 (indoor) or $40 (outdoor) to:
W.F. West High School Class of 2011 c/o Julie Hadaller-Walker
487 SW 19th St., Chehalis, WA 98532
Bethel Church - Four miles south of Chehalis on the STP route. A $50 fee includes indoor camping in a carpeted room, outdoor
camping, shower (no towel), Jacuzzi, indoor bike storage, dinner, breakfast, and baggage service. Smoothies, espresso and a
licensed masseur will be available on an individual basis, for an additional fee. No alcohol or tobacco please. For more informa-
tion as well as a sneak peek of our accommodations, an updated menu for both meals and additional information, please go
to www.bethel-church.com. You can register online! Transactions (VISA or Mastercard) are available for an additional $3 per
transaction. Go to www.bethel-church.com and follow the online giving prompt. Questions? Contact Bethel Church at jeannie@
bethel-church.com or call (360)748-0119 ext 15. Official STP baggage drop-off/pick-up site for the Bethel Church truck.
• For reservations send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and $50 check payable to:
Bethel Church - STP
132 Kirkland Road, Chehalis, WA 98532
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Located 1.3 miles from Recreation Park. Indoor/outdoor camping for $50 with 12 private class-
rooms available on a first come basis. Registration covers all-you-can-eat meals including snacks, dinner (the BEST spaghetti,
bread, salads, dessert) and breakfast (fresh cinnamon rolls, eggs, sausage, hash browns), baggage service, bike storage, air
mattress and showers with towel; also shuttle service, laundry, games, reading material and movies. Massage services available
on site. No alcohol or tobacco, please. Visit our website for more information and registration form: www.stjohnschehalis.org.
For questions, contact Dee or Bill Blair (360) 748-6878 or dbblair71@msn.com. Place your bags on the Chehalis (Recreation
Park) baggage truck.
• For reservations, send a self-addressed stamped envelope and $50 check per person payable to:
St. John’s Lutheran Church c/o Bill & Dee Blair
736 NW Ohio, Chehalis, WA 98532
Mountain View Riders 4-H - Lewis County 4-H Horse Families. Inside accommodations $60 per rider. RV and TENT CAMP-
ING (No hook-ups) are also available for $20 (per tent/RV) and $15 additional for meals and showers for tent and RV per rider.
We offer dinner, breakfast, hot showers and towels, beds with linens, bike storage and laundry facilities. We also transport your
personal belongings to and from Chehalis bag drop. All proceeds benefit our 4-H horse club. For more information contact Pat
Amos at 360-880-6973 or email snapshots2design@aol.com
• For reservations make checks or money orders payable to:
Mountain View Riders c/o Cindy Mitchell
PO Box 986 Napavine, WA 98565
Winlock Schools – A $12 fee includes indoor camping in school gym or outdoor camping, shower (no towel), baggage service
and indoor bike storage. Also available for those who register by mail, are your choice of self serve buffet style spaghetti dinner
for $7 and a buffet style breakfast offering fruit, eggs, French toast, muffins, etc for $6. The first 200 requests for lodging will be
placed in the elementary School gym unless you specifically request the high school gym. Once the elementary school gym is
full, remaining riders will be assigned to the high school gym. Information please call (360) 785-3537 or e-mail rgoble@winlock.
wednet.edu. YOU MUST REGISTER AND PREPAY, EVEN IF YOU PLAN TO SLEEP OUTDOORS. Upon registration, riders
will receive a map with directions to the scheduled locations. Luggage tags will be used to increase efficiency when unload-
ing baggage and meal tickets, if meals are purchased. Winlock Elementary and Winlock High School are official baggage
drop-off/pick up sites for the STP event.
• To register for camping, dinner and breakfast send check and self addressed, stamped envelope to:
Winlock High School c/o Rick Goble- STP
241 N. Military Rd., Winlock, WA 988596
Toledo High School (indoor/outdoor camping) – follow the scenic Jackson Highway from Chehalis to Toledo High School.
This route adds 2.3 miles to the STP route and rejoins the route in Vader. A $40 fee includes sleeping space in the air-condi-
tioned gym or a classroom, shower (no towel), indoor bike storage, baggage service, all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 5 - 9
PM and a pancake and ham breakfast from 4:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Groups of 4 or more may reserve a classroom. Outdoor space
for RV, tent and/or non-pedaling family members and friends for $40. Contact Tina Parsons at tinam24r@hotmail.com call (360)
864-2899. Official STP baggage drop-off/pick-up site for the Toledo truck.
• For reservations send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and $40 check payable to:
Grad. Nite 2011 c/o Tina Parsons
P.O. Box 132, Toledo, WA 98591 18
Vader Assembly of God – Located near mile 124 on STP route. A $45 fee includes indoor camping in an air-conditioned, carpeted
room, outdoor camping, self-contained RV parking, shower (no towel), secured bike storage, all-you-can-eat dinner and breakfast,
baggage service. No alcohol or tobacco please. For information, please call (360) 295-3756 or email praise_tl@hotmail.com. Call for
availability after March 15th. Floor space is limited so register early. Usually lots of outdoor camping space. Official drop-off/pick up
site for the Vader truck.
• For reservations send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and $45 check payable to:
Vader Assembly of God – STP
P.O. Box 220, Vader, WA 98593
CJ’s Tent Camping – Outdoor camping available right on the STP bike route. Your $35 fee includes outdoor tent or RV space, a hot
shower and breakfast in a private home. Dinner is available near by for various food selections and prices. For questions please email
Carole Jones at mzcj@centurytel.net or (360) 749-3190. Please call for availability. Place your bags on the Vader baggage truck.
• For reservations please send a self-addressed stamped envelope and $35 payable to:
Carole Jones/STP
P.O. Box 507, Vader, WA 98593
McMurphy Park, Vader – Outdoor camping only. Your $20 fee includes camping space with port-a-potties on site. McMurphy Park is
a 13-acre site along scenic Olequa Creek. This park is located across the road from the railroad tracks, so consider earplugs. You are
just a short ride (less than ½ mile) from downtown Vader and the Little Crane Café. Fire pit available for your enjoyment. Contact Car-
ole Jones, City of Vader, (360) 295-3222 or email dclerk@toledotel.com. Place your bags on the Vader baggage truck.
• For reservations send a $20 check payable to, City of Vader, please right STP in the memo line of check.
City of Vader
P.O. Box 189, Vader, WA 98593
Castle Rock High School Gym –Located near mile 134 on STP route. A $15 per camper fee includes indoor/outdoor camping, indoor
bike storage and showers (towels not provided). A licensed massage therapist and first aid station will be available. Future Business
Leaders of America (FBLA) will have a concession stand open Saturday at noon to 10:30 PM and Sunday at 5:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
FBLA will also sponsor a spaghetti dinner Saturday evening, which will include spaghetti, roll, salad, and a drink at a cost of $8 to be
paid at the door. The Castle Rock will be hosting a breakfast Sunday morning. Items available for purchase include pancakes, eggs,
sausage, fruit, muffins, juice, milk and coffee. Please indicate the names of all campers with the payment, and an email address for
faster confirmation of your check received (if possible). A paper copy of the confirmation will be sent ASAP in your self-addressed and
stamped envelope. Contact Jacqueline Hergert at (360) 430-2068 or email to jhergert@castlerock.wednet.edu. Official STP baggage
drop-off/pick-up site for the Castle Rock truck.
• For reservations send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and $15 check payable to:
Castle Rock High School FBLA c/o Jacqueline Hergert
P.O. Box 374, Toledo, WA 98591

Free tent camping – No reservation needed - First come first served basis
Centralia College -Centralia midpoint location. Tent space, food services, bike corral, restrooms, and showerss available on site.
Official STP baggage drop-off/pick-up site for Centralia truck.
Chehalis Recreation Park – Tent camping. There is a $3 fee for showers (no towel) at the outdoor swimming pool
Official STP baggage drop-off/pick-up site for Chehalis (Recreation Park) truck.
Chehalis Stan Hedwall Park –Free outdoor tent camping on Rice Road ½ mile west of Recreation Park. Place your bags on the
Chehalis (Recreation Park) baggage truck.

Dinner and Breakfast on route

Centralia Church of the Nazarene - 1119 W 1st St. $8 Dinner all-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and beverage 4-8 p.m.
Centralia College - Vendors will be at the midpoint with food for purchase. This year’s vendors will include Baked Potatoes, BBQ
Sandwiches, spaghetti, and hot dogs. A large variety of food will also be available for purchase at the Centralia College cafeteria.
$5 Breakfast - Pancake feed, including eggs, sausage, bacon, coffee, milk and juice. This year we will also offer the “breakfast-to-
go” special which includes a breakfast sandwich, fruit and juice.
Centralia College Cafeteria - Dinner/Lunch: Offered with be an ala carte buffet with a variety of pasta, salads, vegetables, breads,
and beverages. Deli sandwiches, hamburgers, wraps, and burritos will also be available off the menu.Prices from $3 to $7.
Chehalis Recreation Park - 221 SW 13th Street. $7 Dinner - All-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and beverage from 4 - 8
pm. Breakfast - All-you-can-eat pancakes, ham, eggs and beverage from 4:30-7:00 a.m. Sponsored by the High Noon Sertoma.
Napavine Rebekah Hall - On route. Breakfast - Pancakes, bacon, eggs, coffee, juice and milk. 5 a.m. until the last rider passes.
Winlock School - $7 Dinner - All you can eat pasta buffet including spaghetti, green salad, rolls, dessert & beverage. Vegetarian sauce
available upon request.
$6 Breakfast - All you can eat self-service buffet. Pancakes, eggs, fruit, muffins, coffee, juice and milk & juice.
Winlock Community Hall - Breakfast - Fast and friendly service rendered by American Legion Post 101 located at the Winlock
community bldg. Right on the STP route. We will serve ham, eggs (any style) pancakes or biscuits and gravy.
Vader Lions Club -$10 Dinner - Great homemade food, appetizers, salad, lasagna, vegetables, garlic bread, desserts, beverages. We
can do special meal requests.
Breakfast - pancakes, eggs, ham, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, juice, coffee, tea, cocoa - $8. (Special meals on requests)
Vader Assembly of God Church - $8 Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, desserts, fruit, and beverage.
$6 Breakfast - scrambled eggs, pancakes, oatmeal, fruit, pastries, and beverage.
Castle Rock High School - $8 Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, and dinner rolls, and beverage. Open 5 pm until 10 pm. Concession
stand will be open at noon and will have a variety of food available.
Breakfast - Cereal and milk, fruit juices, assorted snacks will be available in the concession stand from 5 am to noon.
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Finish Line Festival and Return Transportation
Holladay Park Finish Line
Located in northeast Portland next to the Lloyd Center. The festival features music, food and beverage service, exhibitor and
sponsor booths, massage tent, showers and first aid. A beer garden is located on the festival grounds near the live music stage! The
DoubleTree Hotel is located across the street from the Park and Portland’s light rail system (MAX) has a stop there. The MAX can
transport riders and bikes to the airport or to downtown. The trip downtown is FREE!

Finish Line Festival Hours

Saturday, July 11 from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Note that ALL finish line services close down at these times.
Sunday, July 12 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Directions by Car
From I-5 southbound or northbound - take Exit #302A (City Center/Rose Quarter). Follow the exit to NE Weidler St. and head east.
Continue to NE 9th Ave, and take a right. Then take a left on Multnomah St. The finish line in Holladay Park will be on your right
between NE 11th and 13th Ave. just south of Lloyd Center. There are many public parking lots in the area for the local businesses and
some require a parking fee.

Return Transportation
To the University of Washington from Portland
A return transportation package can be purchased in advance for $60 at the same time you register for Group Health STP. Space
is limited and we typically do sell out. The transportation package includes bus passage for you and truck passage for your bicycle.
Bicylces are wrapped with a blanket and placed on a truck. Bicycle only tickets can also be purchased for $30. We do not offer
passenger only tickets, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY, you may also purchase return transportation AFTER you register online through
cascade.org or at Packet Pickup July 8 -10, 2009, but there is a $10 late fee per ticket (bus & bike) and a $5 late fee per ticket for bike
only. One bus & bike ticket per registered rider.
NO bus tickets will be sold at the start line in Seattle the morning of the ride. There is limited space on the return transportation
and we typically do sell out of space. NO REFUNDS or replacements will be given for unused or lost tickets. You may give away or sell
your tickets at will. If you have already registered for the event but need to add a return transportation ticket and space is still available,
you can do this in one of three ways. We recommend ordering it online through the link at www.cascade.org under STP registration.
You may also order by mail with a check payable to Cascade Bicycle Club, PO Box 15165, Seattle, WA 98115, or at packet pickup.
Note:Late fees will be applied for adding transportation after you register.
Please load your bicycle on the trucks as early as possible and keep the ride number affixed to your bicycle. Keep your
bib number in your possession to use as a claim check to retrieve your bicycle at the University of Washington before 11:30 p.m. on
Sunday or by 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Unclaimed bicycles will be taken to the Cascade Bicycle Club offices and you will be charged a $10
per day storage and handling fee.
Bike Corral Hours
Located in the north end of the same University of Washington E-1 parking lot that was used for the start line. Our volunteers will have
the bike corral open for pick-up from Sunday 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Estimated bike arrival times (Bicycle trucks hold 200+ bikes and will only leave when full)
Saturday one-day riders - bikes by 10 a.m. Sunday
Sunday from finish line - bikes from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday truck - bikes by 10 a.m. Monday
Bike Only Ticket
For $30 you can ship your bike back on the trucks. The same Bike Only ticket is good for any of the three days. Bikes will be wrapped
in blankets and delivered to the bike corral. Note that the bike trucks will arrive at the estimated times shown. Every precaution is taken
to prevent bikes from being scratched or damaged. Cascade Bicycle Club does not provide any insurance to cover damages occurred
in transport. If you have concerns in this regard, DO NOT USE the bike transport service.
Saturday, July 11 (One-Day Riders)
Bikes will be loaded from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the truck in the lot adjacent to the Finish Line Festival at Holladay Park. Starting at 7 p.m.
and ending at 9 p.m. passengers may board chartered buses in the parking lot adjacent to the Finish Line Festival. Buses will depart for
the University of Washington as they fill. Due to the very late departure time for the truck transporting the bikes from the finish line they
will not be available for pick-up until Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the University of Washington. If this does not work for you, please
make other arrangements. Note: If you are a one-day rider using the return transportation you must finish before by 9 p.m. The buses
will not wait past this time.
Sunday, July 12 (From the Finish Line)
Bikes will be loaded from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the trucks in the lot west of the Finish Line Festival at Holladay Park. Starting at 12:30
p.m. passengers may board chartered buses in the parking lot adjacent to the Finish Line Festival. Buses and trucks will depart for the
University of Washington as they fill. To minimize the wait time for your bicycle LOAD YOUR BIKE EARLY because each bike truck
takes 200+ bikes to fill and can not leave until full! For those spending the night in Portland, one truck will be designated to load bikes
on Sunday for a Monday delivery to the University of Washington. If you load your bike on this truck it will be waiting for you when you
arrive back in Seattle. If you wait to load your bike on Monday morning you will be waiting from 1–2 hrs for your bike.
Monday, July 13 (From Host Hotel)
Buses will load Monday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in front of the DoubleTree Hotel (STP’s Host Hotel). Please load your bike
on SUNDAY in the truck marked for Monday delivery. This way your bike will be waiting for you at the University of Washington when
you get there. If you choose to load your bike on Monday morning be prepared to wait for your bike at the U of W for 1- 2 hours.
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Frequently asked questions and answers
Q: If I register to do the ride in two days but decide to do it one day what do I have to do?
A: All that you need to do is put your bags on the Portland truck at the start line instead of the midpoint trucks. Now you are committed and it
is on to Portland.
Q: Can a minor ride STP unaccompanied?
A: Riders under the age of 18 are welcomed. However, Cascade Bicycle Club and Group Health STP recommend to parents that they provide
constant adult supervision for riders under the age of 18. Minors must have the “Consent to Medical Care and Treatment of a Minor² form on
the back of their number bib signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Q: When will I get my registration confirmation email?
A: Group Health STP registration confirmation emails will start to be sent out on or before June 15. You will need to bring this email to packet
pickup. You can pick up packets for other people as long as you have their confirmation email.
Q: Can I get a refund after I register for Group Health STP?
A: Refunds are NOT available for any reason, medical or otherwise. But you are permitted to sell or give your registration to another person.
Instructions on how to transfer your registration are listed on the Group Health STP web site and on the back of your registration card.
Q: What do I do if I don’t get my registration confirmation email or I loose it?
A: Come to packet pickup with picture ID and you can get your packet.
Q: Can I pick up a packet for another person?
A: Yes, as long as you have their confirmation email.
Q: Is there a special rate for families?
A: Riders or passengers 5 and under are free and riders 6-to-12 years old pay a $45 registration fee, which includes the Group
Health STP souvenirs. Age is determined based on the event date. A separate registration form must be completed for each person.
Q: Do Cascade Bicycle Club members get a discount on Group Health STP?
A: Yes, members get a $10 discount on Group Health STP.
Q: What is the registration fee for tandem riders?
A: Each rider must complete a registration form and pay the entry fee to get a registration packet, food at food stops, baggage services,
souvenirs - the full STP package of services and support.
Q: Do I have to make my own arrangements for midpoint housing?
A Yes, see the helpful information on the housing pages.
Q: I see riders with really low numbers. How can I get a number lower than 100?
A: Volunteers who donate their time to STP can earn a free or discounted registration with a bib number of 100 or lower.
Q: Where can I get additional information about Group Health STP?
A: Email events@cascadebicycleclub.org or call the office at (206) 522-3222 or the web site www.cascade.org.
Q: Can I park my car or camper at the start line on Friday night?
A: Yes, you can park in the north end of the E-1 parking lot at the University of Washington. For Friday night parking you will need to buy a
parking pass via the registration form or at packet pickup. Lot opens at 5 pm Friday night.
Q: How do I get my bags to the midpoint and then to the finish line?
A: A maximum of two bags per rider will be transported from the start line to the listed midpoint locations or to the finish line (one-day riders).
Locations and times are listed under baggage services section. Your bib number comes with two bag tags that must be attached to your bags.
Q: I am flying out of Portland after the ride, can you transport my bike box to Portland?
A: Yes, your bike box can be transported directly to the finish line on the Portland baggage truck. Make sure to put a bag tag on the box then
put it on the Portland truck and it will be waiting for you when you arrive in either one or two days.
Q: How do I get back from Portland.
A: You may choose return transportation for you (by bus) and for your bike (by truck) for an additional fee of $60. Bicycle only tickets can be
purchased for $30. You must sign up for this service in advance and space is limited.
Q: What if I can’t make it to Portland? Will Group Health STP support vehicles give me a ride home or to the finish line.
A: No, The support vehicles are on the road to provide emergency services to those riders in need. They will transport stranded riders to
the nearest STP food stop or mini-stop for mechanical or medical assistance. If the rider is unable to continue he or she will need to make their
own arrangements to get to their final destination.
Q: What happens to my bags if I don’t make it to the finish line?
A: All unclaimed bags at the finish line will be brought back to the Cascade Bicycle Club offices in Seattle. See the lost and found section.
Q: Can I pick up my packet at the start line?
A: Yes, you can, but it not recommended due to the hectic nature of the starting line.
Q: How hilly is the route?
A: For 204 miles the route is pretty flat with the “Big Hill” coming at the 45-mile mark. It’s a mile long with about a 7 percent grade. Other
climbs of note are the hills up and over the Lewis and Clark bridge. The majority of the ride is on beautiful, rolling rural roads.
Q: What kind of food is served at the Official STP Food Stops?
A: The food that is served is high carbohydrate and high energy types of foods. It is not meant to be a meal but is designed to keep
you going. If you need a meal or have special dietary needs you should plan accordingly. Typical food at the stops include Clif bars,
bagels, fruits, cookies, and small sandwiches or wraps.
Q: Will I have to pay for food on the ride?
A: At the Official STP Food Stops the food is part of your registration. These stops are located at Spanaway, Centralia (for one-day riders
only), Lexington and St. Helens. There are many other ministops that are fundraisers for local community groups that have food for sale.
Q: Why am I given numbers for the front of my bike and helmet?
A: The bike numbers and helmet numbers are used by the photographers to take event pictures. If these numbers are not visible they will not
be able to match you with your picture. Proofs and an order form for these pictures will be mailed to riders shortly after the event.
Q: How can I locate another rider during the event?
A: With 10,000 riders on the road it is virtually impossible for Group Health STP staff to track down riders. We suggest that riders with these
concerns carry cell phones or personal radios to keep in touch.
Q: Do the medical stations give out over the counter drugs? (Aspirin, ibuprofen, allergy medicine, etc.)
A: The aids stations provide basic first aid to get you back on the road and have limited medical supplies. Please carry your own medication to
cover known conditions and plan ahead for common occurrences such as muscle fatigue, saddle sores, sun burn, and chapped lips.
Q: Can I get my packet mailed to me?
A: Yes, you can for an additional fee. See the registration form for details.
Q: Is there a map of the route?
A: Yes, one will be included in your rider packet and when it is ready a PDF will be posted on the STP details page at www.cascade.org.
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 Cascade Bicycle Club – What we are all about
Organization
• Founded in 1970, 10,000+ members - largest recreational bicycle club in the United States
• More than 50,000 event participants and 1,000 volunteers annually
• Daily rides, education & safety, and advocacy programming
• 17 full-time staff and nine-member board of directors
Programs
Daily Rides
• More than 1,000 free, volunteer-led rides per year in Washington state
• Helping to make Seattle one of Bicycling Magazine’s top 10 cycling cities in North America
Advocacy
• Work focuses on expanding the regional network of bicycle facilities and electing bike-friendly representatives.
• Partnering with local, regional and state governments to affect bicycle-friendly transportation public policy.
Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation
• 501(c)(3) Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation incorporated in 2001 to secure tax-deductible
contributions for education and safety programs
• Providing education and safety programs that reach thousands of childrens and adults in Washington
 Group Health Basics of Bicycling: Cascade Bicycle Club maintains and distributes five fleets of bicycles
for use by local elementary school P.E. programs. The two-week curriculum is designed to teach
important safety and riding skills and provide a foundation in traffic-wise bicycling.
 Kids Classes, Camps and Training Rides: Single and multi-day classes, camps, and rides offer kids of all
ages an opportunity to develop solid road- and mountain-biking skills.
 Business Commuting Programs: New in 2006, working with local businesses to increase the number of
employees who commute by bicycle through employee seminars on bike fit, wellness, and bike repair;
facility construction; incentive programs; and database tracking of employee mileage.
 Free and Low-Cost Helmets: donating and providing low-cost helmets to kids and organizations
 Adult Classes: Designed for recreational riders, class offerings include bike commuting basics, bike
maintenance, urban cycling techniques, and advanced group-riding techniques.

Bike Tours and Events

Chilly Hilly Bicycle Classic (Feb. 22; since 1973) (No rider limit)
• Rated as one of four classic rides in the nation by Bicycling Magazine. 4,500 riders.
Group Health Seattle International Bicycle Expo (March 14 - 15; since 1989)
• One of the largest consumer bicycle shows in the country. 175 exhibitors and 10,000 attendees.
Bike to Work/School Month and Group Health Commute Challenge
• A full month of commuting related programs. Starting in May. 23,000+ participants
Flying Wheels Summer Century (June 13, since 1987)
• The largest century ride in Washington state. 2,900 riders and 4,000 finish line festival attendees.
Group Health Seattle To Portland Bicycle Classic (July 11 - 12; since 1980)
• Cascade’s largest fund raiser and largest multi-day ride in the Pacific Northwest. 200 extravagantly supported
miles. Finish line festival drawing over 16,000. Up to 10,000 riders.
Ride Around Washington (RAW) (August 1 - 8; since 1999)
• A fully supported 6-day ride with rotating annual routes through the best riding and most picturesque country in
WA State. Limit: 210 riders.
Ride Seattle To Vancouver (BC) & Party (RSVP) (August 14 - 15; since 1982)
• A 183-mile, 2-day, 2-country fully supported ride. Post-event party and no-host bar in downtown
Vancouver, BC. Limit: 1,300 riders.
High Pass Challenge (Sept. 13, since 2007)
• A very hard 114 mile ride from Packwood, WA to Mt. St. Helens Windy Ridge lookout. This is for experienced
riders who like to climb. Limit: 600 riders.
Cascade Spawning Cycle (Sept. 20, since 2004)
• An urban Seattle ride that visits many fun Seattle landmarks and follows the waterways salmon use to get to
their spawning grounds. Loops from 4 – 33 miles. 800 riders. (No rider limit)
Kitsap Color Classic (October 4, since 1992) (No rider limit)
• A fall classic marking the end of the cycling event riding season in WA. Travels the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula
after a short ferry ride. 1,000 riders.
Cascade Bicycle Club offices – 7400 Sand Point Way NE Bldg. #138 – Seattle, WA 98115
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