STP Route Map 2012

Day of Ride EMERGENCY NUMBER

(206) 841-966533rd Edition

Route Map sections on the following pages...

Bicycle Classic 2012 Route Map

Group Health Seattle to Portland

Ride Guide AbbreviationsRIGHT ................turn right at 4-way intersectionLEFT ...................turn left at 4-way intersectionRT .....................turn right at “T” intersectionLT .......................turn left at “T” intersectionRY .....................turn right at “Y” intersectionLY .......................turn left at “Y” intersectionBR ..........follow road as it curves to the rightBL .............follow road as it curves to the leftx .......cross a street, bridge or railroad track cs ........................................continue straightbc ...street changes name,"becomes" a new name, ........................................................“then”R/R ...............................railroad track crossing( ) ...............................additional information[ ] .............CAUTION / warning information(ss) .....................................................stopsign(sl) .....................................................stoplightRoute Street Names .................. in Bold Italic textCross-Street Names .............................in plain text

“Dan Henry”

Pavement MarkersSP SPSPSP SP

turn left bear left straight bear right turn right

As you ride, please use common sense and courtesy. Ride safely and legally; wear your helmet at all times. State laws require that cyclists ride no more than two abreast, and are respon-sible for observing the rules of the road. We recommend riding SINGLE FILE as much as possible. Do not draft in a paceline without permission! Remember, this is not a race and riding Single File is Safer. All roads are open to vehicle traffic!!

Emergency Helpers: Volunteers in support vehicles are equipped with phones, first aid kits, and bicycle racks. Medically trained volunteers in RED jerseys will be riding the route to provide assessment and first aid. The Major Food stops will have Group Health first aid volunteers.

Members of the Gold Wing Touring Association will be on the road this year, equipped with radios, cell phones and first aid kits. Give them a big thumbs-up if you are okay or a thumbs-down if you need help.

All riders need to observe ALL traffic regulations. The roads are NOT closed to vehicle traffic and be good visitors to all the wel-coming communities along the route. Plesae do not litter!

Again for 2012 STP will have a "Saftey Patrol" on motorcyles issuing STP tickets to riders who fail to obey the rules of the road! Ride Smart or pay the price! Remember to ride Single File as much as possible. Caution: Follow posted detours through road construction zones! If you encounter rough gravel please use extreme caution. 2

The Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic Welcomes you!

Have a SAFE and wonderful ride!University of Washington Start LineUniversity of Washington E-1 Parking Lot on Montlake Blvd., just north of Husky Stadium. Parking is not al-lowed at other UW parking lots, in area business lots, or on neighborhood streets. Overnight event parking must be purchased in advance on the registration form or at packet pickup. Parking available Friday (after 5 p.m.), Saturday, and Sunday and Monday - $10 per day. Start Times Saturday, July 14, 2012. ONE DAY RIDERS only from 4:45 to 5:15 a.m. All riders from 5:15 to 7:25 a.m. sharp! Baggage TrucksLeave the University of Washington on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. MARK YOUR BAGS with the tear-off tags from your bib number. Complete all emergency information on the back of your bib and let friends and family know this number in case of emergency. TWO DAY RIDERS: Put your bags on the truck going to your first-day destination! Pack lightly, you may be carry-ing your gear by yourself from the truck to your lodging. ONE DAY RIDERS: Make sure to put your bags on the Portland truck.

Suggested Things to Bring• Helmet (it’s required and could save your life!)• Cycling mirror• Layered cycling clothing• Patch kit, spare tube, pump & tools• Sunscreen • Cell phone (best way to find friends on route)• Cash and credit card for emergencies & goodies

Ride SMART TipsStay alert–watch for obstacles, other cars, and other riders.Move off the road when stopping –pull completely off the road to let cars and riders pass; do not block driveways or intersections.Act like a car –obey all traffic laws and stop at stop signs.Retain space between yourself and others –leave enough room to dodge obstacles.Tell others when passing and pass on left. Please ride Single File as much as possible!

Things to remember• Drink before you are thirsty• Eat small amounts frequently before you are hungry• The food stops will have high energy 'Ride Food" that

is designed to keep you going but is not suppose to be a meal. If you have special food needs you will need to make your own arragements. 3

Foodstops and Ministops, Day and TimeMile 10 Seward Park Ministop Sat 5:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Mile 24 Kent/REI Free Food Stop Sat 5:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Mile 41 Puyallup Ministop Sat 6:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Mile 53 Spanaway J.H. Sat 6:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (sponsored by Jamba Juice) Free Food Stop Mile 69 McKenna Ministop Sat 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Mile 87 Tenino Ministop (Clif Bar) Sat 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Mile 100 Centralia Mid-point Stop Sat 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m Free Foodstop for ONE-DAY RIDERS ONLY until 1 p.m.

Mile 105 Chehalis Ministop Sat 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Mile 112 Napavine (Sani-Cans only) Mile 123 Vader Ministop Sun 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Mile 138 Castle Rock H.S. Ministop Sat 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sun 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Mile 144 Lexington Free Foodstop Sat 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sun 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Mile 160 Goble Ministop Sun 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Mile 174 St. Helens Free Foodstop Sat 1:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sun 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Mile 187 Scappoose Ministop Sun 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Group Health STP Services and Baggage Schedule - Baggage Trucks on Saturday

Leave from UW Start Line 8:00 a.m.Arrive in:Centralia College (100 miles) 12:00 p.m.Chehalis Recreation Park (106 miles)Bethel Church (109 miles)Napavine (113 miles) 12:30 p.m.Winlock Elementary / High School (120 miles) 12:30 p.m.Toledo High School (121 miles) 12:30 p.m.Vader Assembly of God Church (123 miles) 1:30 p.m.Castle Rock High School (136 miles) 1:00 p.m.Kelso - Best Western Hotel (150 miles) 2:30 p.m.Portland (DoubleTree Hotel/Holladay Park - 204 miles) 2:00 p.m.

Baggage Trucks on SundayLeave from:Centralia College 8:00 a.m.Chehalis Rec. Park AND Bethel Church 8:00 a.m.Winlock Elementary / High School 8:00 a.m.Napavine School 8:00 a.m.Toledo High School 9:00 a.m.Castle Rock High School 8:00 a.m.Vader Assembly of God Church 8:30 a.m.Kelso - Best Western Hotel 8:00 a.m.Arrive in Portland (DoubleTree Hotel/Holladay Park) 1:00 p.m.

Note: Times and locations are approximate and subject to change. Updates will be provided at Packet Pickup, if necessary.

Free Foodstops: Food, water, portable toilets, mechanical assistance, first aid.

Ministops: Food for purchase, por-table toilets, mechanical assistance, first aid. Staffed & sponsored by community organizations.

Directions to Start Line at UW E-1 Parking Lot -

Getting to the STP Starting Line at the UW E-1 Parking Lot

From Southbound I-5, take Exit #169, NE 50th / NE 45th St.; stay in the left exit lane for NE 45th St., turn LEFT onto NE 45th, and...

From Northbound I-5, take Exit #169, NE 45th / NE 50th St.; move to the right exit lane for NE 45th St. turn RIGHT onto NE 45th, and...

...go east through the University District and the UW Cam-pus for 1.1 miles; go down a steep hill on the NE 45th St. Bridge, at the base of the bridge, turn left onto Montlake; take the next right onto Mary Gates Memorial Dr., and turn right again into the UW E-1 Parking Lot entrance. Park on the north or middle section of the E-1 parking lot; the starting line area is for bicycles only.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If possible, please try to avoid Montlake Blvd. to get to the University of Washington E-1 parking lot, since this will interfere with fellow riders leaving the starting line!

Special People! These generous volunteers spent the last year on the Group Health STP Organizing Committee. This nationally-re-nowned event is the result of their tireless efforts, plus an additional 700 volunteers; Cascade Bicycle Club salutes them all! We’re always looking for new committee mem-bers, so if you’d like to put something back into cycling, call (206) 522-BIKE, or visit www.cascade.org. Thanks to you all, and the hundreds of volunteers that make the Group Health STP possible. Dave Douglas, Director

Special Thanks To...Spanaway Junior High SchoolAltrusa International - LexingtonThe Centralia/Chehalis Chamber of CommerceThe St. Helens High School BandThe Portland Wheelmen Touring ClubMajor Taylor Cycling ClubDavid Carnes, dc/graphics llc (Route Guide updates)

Andrew Sattler, Baggage Drivers Bob Goldberg, Packet Pickup Damien King, Group Health Aid StationsDavid Douglas, Director David Shaw, Finish Line Expo Diana Larson, Volunteers Don Lindberg, Route Safety Janice Sepulveda, Operations / HousingJames Westphal, Route Marking

Group HEaltH Stp orGanizinG CommittEEJeff Becker, STP StoreLarry Sepulveda, Operations / Route Leo Tsou, Finish Line / Portland WheelmenSteve Gillit, GWTAMady Burgstahler, Support Drivers Matt Weintraub, Bike Corral Mike Inocencio, Sponsors/MarketingMJ Kelly, Media RelationsRon Montaque, Mini Stops

Sandy Becker, SouvenirsSteph Westphal, Route MarkingSteve Baima, Medical Support Team Susan Hiles, SecretaryTerry Wirth, Executive Coordinator Will Chin, Rider Prep Classes

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Mile 0.0 to 4.7 University of Washington to Lake Washington

Course Notes, UW Start Line to Lake Washington: On your mark, get set... (bang!) and we're off, passing the UW hospital, crossing the Ship Canal on the University Bridge, turning left on Fuhrman St. and ascending a gentle hill on Boyer Ave East. Caution, tight traffic circle at 26th and Boyer. One half mile after crossing East Madison, two hairpin/switchback corners with rough pavement require extreme caution.

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University of Washington - Seattle Starting Line to Kent - Mileage 0.0 Start UW Parking Lot E-1 - map on page 7 0.1 BL onto Montlake Blvd. E, move right. 0.3 BR Pacific Lane E (sl) 0.4 BR Pacific St. E (sl) 0.9 RIGHT Brooklyn Ave. NE (sl) 1.0 X NE 40th St./Lincoln Way (sl) 1.1 LEFT Campus Parkway E, (sl) stay in left lane 1.3 BL onto Eastlake Ave. E, move to left lane. 1.5 X University Bridge 1.6 LEFT E. Fuhrman St. (sl) south end of bridge 2.0 cs,bc Boyer Ave. E 2.6 X,cs E. Lynn (4-way stop) 3.2 X,cs 24th Ave. E. (sl) 3.27 Caution [Slow for traffic circle and rough road] 3.4 RT Lake Washington Blvd. E (ss) 4.0 X,cs E Madison St. (sl) 4.7 Caution [Steep downhill / tight corners / rough] 4.9 X, cs 39th Ave. E (ss) 5.4 X, cs E. Madrona (ss) 6.2 cs,bc Lakeside Ave. S (for one mile) 7.4 cs,bc Lake Washington Blvd. E (again) 10.5 on Left Seward Park Ministop (port-o-potties) 10.5 RIGHT S Juneau St., one block - steep hill (ss) 10.6 LT Seward Park Ave. S. (ss) moderate hill

11.0 BL (still on) Seward Pk Ave. S/Wilson Ave. (ss) 11.5 X, cs S. Othello (ss) obey stop signs! 12.1 X, cs S. Cloverdale / S. Grattan (ss)-Bike Lane 12.5 X, cs S. Henderson St. (ss) 12.8 LEFT Rainier Ave. S. (sl) 13.9 X, cs Cornell Ave. S 14.9 X, cs S. 115th Place (sl) - Renton City Limits 16.0 X, cs Airport Way S. (sl) - end bike lane 16.7 X, cs S. 3rd St. (sl), then under R/R trestle 17.1 RIGHT S. 7th St. (sl) 17.2 bc,x SW 7th St - Hardie Ave SW (sl) 18.2 LEFT Oakesdale Ave. SW (sl) 18.6 X,cs Grady Way (sl) [Caution Heavy Traffic] 18.7 X, cs under I-405 18.9 X, cs SW 16th St. (sl) 20.2 X [R/R] [Caution BAD Tracks] 20.3 X, cs S. 180th St. (sl) [Caution, heavy cross-

traffic] becomes 80th Ave. S (at S 180th) 20.4 cs,bc 80th Ave. S. - Kent City Limits 21.0 X [R/R, 3 tracks] 21.2 X [R/R, 3 tracks] 21.3 RIGHT S. 196th St. (sl) - Overpass 21.5 X Over R/R tracks - Interurban Bike Trail 22.0 LEFT 68th Ave. S. (sl) (West Valley Highway) 23.9 X [R/R] [Caution Wide Gap in Tracks] 24.0 RIGHT S. 228th (Kent/REI Free Food Stop)

Mile 4.7 to 25.4 Seattle to Kent

Course Notes: Having burned a few too many calories in the infamous “Blaze of Glory” during the first few miles, we now settle into a more reasonable cadence and continue southbound along Lake Washington Blvd. Shortly the street name will change from Lake Washington Blvd. E to Lakeside Ave. E, and then back to Lake Washington Blvd. E after about a mile. Proceed south past the Seafair hydroplane pits to Seward Park (the first Ministop on you left). A short steep hill (Juneau St.) is on your right, but never fear, it’s only one block long, followed by a gentler half-mile hill.. Continue through Renton to the first Free Foodstop - REI headquarters at West Valley Highway (68th Ave. S.) and 228th Street. Loaded with goodies provided by REI.

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24.05 return to 68th Ave. S. (sl) /West Valley Hwy 24.6 bc, cs W. Washington Ave. / SR 181 24.8 X,cs James St (sl) 25.2 X,cs Meeker St. (sl) 25.4 X, cs W. Willis St. (SR-516) (sl) 25.6 X,cs,bc Green River Bridge, bc W. Valley Hwy. 27.1 X, cs S. 277th St. (sl) (see cow on right) 27.4 pass Auburn city limits 30.8 X, cs under SR-18 still on West Valley Hwy 32.4 pass Algona city limits (Rough Road) 33.8 pass Pacific city limits (Rough Road) 33.5 X,cs 3rd Ave SW (ss) (Rough Road) 34.1 X,cs 4-way stop sign (Rough Road) 34.5 X, cs 8th St. E./Jovita Blvd. (sl) Heavy Traffic. 35.6 cs (sl) 24th St. E. on left Sumner city limits 37.7 X under SR-167 37.9 LEFT Sumner Heights Dr. E (sl) [see Sumner

/ Puyallup detail map for next 4 miles] 37.93 X [R/R, 2 tracks, Caution] 37.94 RT Valley Ave. E. (sl) 38.1 X under SR-167 on Valley Ave E. 39.6 LEFT Milwaukee Ave. E. (sl) 39.8 X under SR-167 40.2 X Puyallup River [narrow bridge] 40.3 cs,bc 5th Street NE at Puyallup city limits 40.4 RIGHT 5th Avenue NE

Kent to Spanaway - 40.6 X, cs 2nd St. NE (sl) Puyallup Ministop on

the right at Grayland Park 40.7 X, cs Meridian St. N (sl) 40.9 LEFT 4th St. NW (ss) 41.0 X, cs W. Stewart (sl) - bc 5th St. NW 41.01 X [R/R 2 tracks, Caution] 41.3 RIGHT W. Pioneer Ave. (sl) 3rd Ave SW 43.1 LY 72nd St. E, “THE HILL” (sl) 7% grade. 44.1 LEFT Canyon Rd. E (sl) at the top of The Hill 44.8 X, cs 84th St. E (sl) 46.1 RIGHT 104th St. E (sl) 47.1 X, cs Vickery Ave. E 47.6 LEFT Waller Rd. E (sl) 48.0 X underneath SR-512 48.2 X, cs 112th St. E (sl) (Heavy Traffic) 49.2 X, cs 128th St. E (ss flashing 4-way) 49.5 BR street continues as Waller Rd. E. 49.7 Hazard [R/R - very rough crossing] 49.8 BL continue on Waller Rd. E. 50.2 BR,X,cs cross Brookdale Rd. E. (4 way stop). Make an 80-degree R turn at the intersection, continuing on Waller Rd. E 51.0 RIGHT 152nd St. E (sl) 52.9 LEFT Military Rd. E [Caution Heavy Traffic] 53.0 cs, bc “B” Street E 53.2 On left Spanaway J.H.S Free Food Stop

(Jamba Juice)

Mile 25.4 to 53.6 Kent to Spanaway

Course Notes: After crossing SR516 (Willis Street in Kent) continue along the West Valley Highway thru Sumner and Puyallup. When leaving Puyallup you will encounter THE HILL, a rite of passage which you must conquer. Now that you have bravely faced the greatest of your STP fears, continue around the southeastern edge of the City of Tacoma, crossing a gently rolling plateau to Spanaway Junior H.S. and the Spanaway Free Food Stop sponsored by Jamba Juice. This map by dc/graphics llc; reproduction rights for this map

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53.4 RIGHT 159th St. E (sl) 53.6 LEFT Pacific Ave. S. (sl) (SR-7) [Extreme

caution, heavy traffic for 2 miles] 55.6 RY SR-507 (stay on highway to Yelm) Hazard [Rumble strips on the fog line] 57.4 X [R/R - Angled but not rough] 59.6 cs,pass Fort Lewis East Gate on right 60.2 Hazard [Narrow bridge, no shoulder] 62.6 Hazard [R/R - Very Rough Angled Crossing] 62.9 cs,bc Water Street at Roy City Limits 63.3 BL,bc McNaught St. around corner 67.3 Hazard [R/R - Angled / Very Rough Crossing] 67.8 pass McKenna City Limits 68.1 X,BR cross SR-702, bear right on SR-507 (sl)

[McKenna Mini stop on right at school] 68.5 X Nisqually River, enter Thurston Co. 69.1 X R/R on overpass (Mt. Rainier on left) 69.2 pass,bc E. Yelm Ave at Yelm City Limits 69.9 X,cs Creek St. SE /Bald Hills Rd (sl) start bike lane

- heavy traffic. - see Yelm detail map. 70.9 LEFT 3rd St. SE [Caution at intersection] 71.2 RIGHT SE Mossman Ave. 71.4 On Right Yelm City Park. 71.5 X Exit and Cross SR-507 (ss) Heavy TrafficONE DAY RIDERS before 11 am can use SR-507 for the next

14 miles or get on the trail - your choice. 71.6 LEFT On the Trail! For 14 mi. from Yelm/

Rainier/Tenino - Parallels SR-507.

Spanaway to Centralia - 76.9 X under R/R trestle - Rainier City Limits 79.8 X Deschutes River Bridge 83.5 X,cs SR-507 on Yelm/Rainier/Tenino Trail 86.0 On left Tenino Ministop at the end of Yelm/

Rainier/Tenino Trail. (Clif bar) 86.03 BR onto Park St. E 86.2 LEFT Crowder Rd. SE (ss) (see map insert) 88.5 RIGHT,X 184th Ave SE (ss) [R/R, 2 High Speed

Tracks] 88.6 LEFT SR-507 (ss) [Caution Heavy Traffic] 89.7 cs,bc N. Summer St. at Bucoda City Limits 90.0 cs,bc S. Front St. (Bucoda on your left) 90.8 cs,bc SR-507 again 93.9 X Skookumchuck River 95.3 pass Schaefer County Park (on your left) 95.4 X Skookumchuck River 95.6 cs,bc N. Downing St. at Centralia City Limits 95.9 cs,bc N. Pearl St. 97.4 Hazard [Narrow bridge, no shoulder] 97.6 X [R/R rubber surfaced]. 98.1 X,cs W. First St. (sl) - see Centralia map. 98.4 X,cs W. Main St. (sl) 98.6 RIGHT W. Walnut St. 98.8 X,cs S. Rock St. (continue straight into plaza) 98.85 into Centralia College Mid-Point Stop

- Free Food Stop for One Day Riders Only! 98.9 cs Exit mid-point (caution barriers)

Mile 53.6 to 100.2 Spanaway to Centralia

Course Notes:From the Spanaway food stop, remain on SR-7 for about three miles, then bear right at the Roy "Y" use caution on the rumble strips on the fog line Stay on SR-507 to Yelm. Detour around Yelm to the City Park Mini Stop and then take the Bike Trail to Tenino. After Tenino get back on 507 to Centralia College, the half-way stop. Free Food Stop for one day riders ONLY!

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99.0 X,cs S. Washington St. (caution rough road) 99.1 LT S. King St. 99.2 X,cs W. Pear St. 99.4 LEFT S. Plum St. (caution rough road) 99.5 X, cs S. Washington St. (ss). 99.95 RIGHT S. Pearl St.(ss)(heavy traffic one way st) 100.05 X,cs W. Cherry St. (sl) (move left) 100.15 BL,bc S. Viaduct St. (up overpass, stay right) 100.45 X,cs,bc E. Summa St., bc S. Gold St. 101.55 cs,bc N. National Ave. (Chehalis City Limits) 101.65 Caution Narrow shoulder, rumbler strips on

shoulder for .7 mile 102.35 HAZARD Rough road, no shoulder for .4 mile. 103.05 BR,x Cross under Chamber of Commerce

Way overpass 103.10 HAZARD Metal grates on shoulder for .25 mile 103.60 x,cs,bc NW West St., bc N. Front St. 103.75 BL,bc NW Pacific Ave. (one way st.) 103.90 BL,bc NW Park St. (one way st.) move to right

lane in one block. 103.95 BR,bc N. Market Blvd. (two way st.) 104.0 BR NW Cascade Ave. 104.25 x,cs,bc W. Main St. (sl),bc SW Cascade Ave.

Centralia to Chehalis - 104.8 BL, bc SW William St. 104.85 pass Recreation Park, Chehalis Ministop

on right (a STP Campsites) 104.9 RIGHT SW 13th St. (ss) 105.0 BR, bc SW Parkland (still on same main road) 105.2 X,cs Interstate Ave. (sl) still on Parkland -

caution heavy traffic 105.4 X,bc over I-5, becomes Rice Rd. (sl) 105.7 cs Stan Headwall Park on right - camping. 107.8 RIGHT LaBree Rd. (ss) 108.1 BL,X,bc Newaukum River, Newaukum Valley Rd. 110.7 RIGHT Rush Rd. (ss) (start up 3/4 mile hill) 111.9 cs,bc 2nd Ave. E.in Napavine 112.4 RIGHT E. Washington St. (sl) 112.5 X [R/R, 2 tracks], in 250 feet, turn... 112.55 LEFT W. Birch Ave. (SR-603) (sl) [sani-cans] 118.4 cs,bc NW Kerron St. at Winlock City Limits 118.7 X [R/R] Winlock Ministop on left 118.9 X, cs W. Walnut St./SR-505 (ss) 119.2 X Olequa Creek on old concrete bridge 119.4 BL,bc Winlock-Vader Hwy. 125.6 LT SR-506 (ss) pass Three Corner Store 125.9 cs,bc 7th St. at Vader City Limits

Mile 100.2 to 120.3 Centralia to Winlock

Course Notes: Welcome to Centralia, and the half way point. Some of you have reached your resting place for the night, while others will continue on to Napavine, Castle Rock, or Portland! Be sure to follow all the rules of the road and ride Single File as much as possible!

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125.55 X [R/R, 2 tracks, rubber surface, CAU-TION, trains go thru @ 70 mph]

126.0 On left Vader Ministop corner of "A" St. 126.5 cs SR-506, then up short / steep hill 126.7 RIGHT West Side Highway Caution No shoulder on Hwy - Ride Single File! 128.9 X Overpass, R/R and Olequa Creek 135.7 On left Castle Rock Ministop and camping. 136.1 X, cs, bc P.H. No. 10 Rd. (ss); becomes SR-411. 137.0 Caution Heavy Traffic for the next 6 miles to

Longview / Kelso - Ride Single File! 142.2 pass Lexington City Limits 142.9 On left Lexington Riverside Park Free Food

Stop (easy to miss entrance). 143.4 LT West Side Highway / SR-411 (ss) 143.8 cs Sparks Rd. (sl) 145.2 Hazard [Recessed Manhole Cover on shoulder] 145.4 cs under high R/R trestle 146.4 cs,bc 1st Ave. NW (sl) at Kelso City Limits 146.7 X under SR-4 bc 1st Ave NW 146.8 X, cs W. Main St. (sl) For Kelso Bags turn right go

to 5th and turn right. Bags at Best Western. 146.85 cs, bc 1st Ave. SW 147.6 X, cs Hudson St. (sl) [move to center lane

Chehalis to Kelso / Longview - before crossing this street]

148.4 X, cs Tennant Way/Frontage Rd (sl) (sl) [move to center lane before crossing under Hwy.]

148.5 bc 3rd Ave. SW / SR-432 148.8 X [R/R, 2 tracks] 149.0 BR, bc Industrial Way / SR-432 (sl) 149.8 X [R/R, rough rubber surface] 149.9 LEFT,bc Oregon Way, bc Port Way - SR-433 (sl) 150.1 Caution Lewis & Clark Bridge [EXTREME CAUTION - Heavy Traffic, Long Hill,

Single File on Right Shoulder if not escorted]

>>>> (Note: 2-day riders look for Gold Wing escort motorcycles at base of bridge)

Hazard Extreme Caution on downhill side of bridge - watch for rough Expansion Joints and NO voluntary stopping on bridge permitted.

150.9 pass The State of Oregon Welcomes You! 151.7 X over US 30 on overpass, follow US 30 East-

bound signs (270-degree loop) - DON’T take the westbound exit for Astoria!!!

Mile 120.6 to 154.1 Winlock to Rainier, Oregon

Course Notes: From just past Vader to Castle Rock you will be following the Westside Highway; rollers are in abundance, with a fast downhill and two level miles through Castle Rock. State Route 411 starts at Castle Rock; sections of the road do not have shoulders; be aware of traffic coming from both directions! The Free Foodstop is at Lexington Park !!!

-------------Special Note concerning the Lewis & Clark Bridge:

Extreme caution should be taken while crossing this bridge from Washington into Oregon. No voluntary stopping on the bridge is permitted. You may encounter crosswinds and heavy traffic. On Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Goldwing Touring Association will escort riders over the bridge in large groups - OBEY THEIR INSTRUCTIONS! Go SLOW over the expansion joints!

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151.9 pass Rainier, Oregon City Limits on US 30 151.91 cs Start Bike Lane on US 30 153.5 cs US 30, pass town of Lindberg 157.2 cs US 30, pass road to Prescott Park on left 159.9 On right Goble Ministop at Goble Tavern 166.3 cs US 30, pass town of Deer Island 167.0 pass Welcome to Columbia City, OR 168.4 cs US 30, Begin Bike Lane !!! 170.7 pass US 30, St. Helens City Limits 171.9 RIGHT Firlock Park Blvd., (to Food Stop) 171.95 On right last Free Food Stop at St. Helens H.S. 171.96 LEFT Firlock Park Blvd. Back to US 30 172.0 RIGHT US 30 south toward Portland 179.0 cs US 30, town of Scappoose, only 22 miles to go to Holladay Park! 185.2 On right Scappoose Ministop (last chance for

food & water) 187.6 pass,cs US 30, town of Burlington 189.5 pass,cs US 30, pass Sauvie Island Rd. (sl) 189.8 pass,cs US 30, Portland City Limits Sign - 13

miles to go!!! 193.3 BR Off of US 30 onto NW Bridge Ave. up

1/2 mile HILL! (Bike Lane) 193.7 LEFT Cross over St. Johns Bridge (sl)

Longview, WA to Portland, OR - 194.5 RIGHT N Ivanhoe St.(sl) 194.8 RIGHT N Richmond Ave (ss) 194.9 LEFT N Willamete Blvd. (Bike Lane) 198.0 BL becomes N Rosa Park Way (Bike Lane) 199.0 cs Cross over I-5 and continue straight. 199.5 RIGHT N Vancouver Ave. (sl) (Bike Lane) 201.6 cs N Vancouver becomes NE Wheeler Ave

after crossing N Weidler St. (sl) 202.0 On right Rose Garden is on your right 202.3 LEFT NE Multnomah St. (sl) 202.8 x, cs NE 9th Ave. (sl), in one block... 202.9 BR into Holladay Park (sl) 203.0 !!! Finish Line! You made it! Slow Down

and enjoy the experience!

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU DID IT !

Take it SLOW and smile for the photographer when you cross the finish line. Your STP Finisher Patch is

waiting for you along with your loyal fans!!

Finish Line Festival at Holladay Park -

Finish Line FestivalHours

Sat. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.Sun. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All services close at the times listed so plan accordingly.

DoubleTree Hotel

Return Transportation

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Baggage will be unloaded at the DoubleTree Hotel Expo Hall, and will arrive at the following times: Saturday (One-day riders) - between 2 and 4 p.m.

Sunday (Two-day riders) - between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Baggage will be placed in a secure area. It can only be reclaimed with your number bib; no bib, NO BAGGAGE! You must pick up your bags at the finish line. After the finish line closes on Sunday, July 9, any unclaimed bag-gage will be taken back to the Cascade Bicycle Club of-fices in Seattle (206) 522-3222.Bike storage corral - can be found at the DoubleTree Hotel in the Expo Hall next to the baggage area. This area will be staffed during Finish Line Festival hours. As with the baggage, you must have your number bib to reclaim your bike - no bib, NO BIKE! Showers are available! Please bring your own towel. Food of many varieties - New Belgium Brewing Beer Garden - Along with live music to celebrate the com-pletion of your ride.

The Finish Line Festival Hours of Opperation

Saturday, July 14 open from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.Sunday, July 15 open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Celebrate the completion of your ride at Holladay Park with food, music and friends. The Festival offers:

Food and beverages for sale Sponsor booths Exhibitor booths Massage tent Showers, water and first aid Beer Garden and live bands! Bike Corral parking area and Baggage Holding

area at the DoubleTree Hotel Expo Hall Transportation to Seattle (see page 22)

Welcome to the Portland Finish Line Festival!Having Arrived In Portland -

Finish Line Festival - Transportation - Return to Seattle

Saturday, July 14 (One-day riders)Bikes will be loaded onto trucks in the parking lot to the west of the DoubleTree Hotel on Saturday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Passengers will board chartered buses at the same location from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Buses will depart for the University of Washington start line as they are filled. Due to the bike truck’s very late departure time from the finish line in Portland, the bicycles on those trucks will not be available for pick-up at the Uni-versity of Washington E-1 parking lot until Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. If this does not work for you, please make other arrangements to get your bike back to Seattle. NOTE: Amtrak has limited space for bikes on its trains and requires advance reservations. Note: If you are a one-day rider using the return transportation, you must arrive at the finish line in Portland (and be ready to get on the bus) before 9:00 p.m.; the buses will not wait past this time.

Sunday, July 15 (Two-day riders)Bikes will be loaded onto trucks in the parking lot to the west of the DoubleTree Hotel on Saturday from 12:30 to 7:00 p.m. Please load your bike early because the trucks can not leave until they are full and they travel slower than buses. Passengers will board chartered buses with there bags at the same location starting at 12:30 p.m. Buses will depart for the University of Washington as they are filled. For those who elect to spend the night in Portland, one truck will be designated to load bikes on Sunday for a Monday delivery to the University of Washington. Monday, July 16Passengers will be loaded onto buses in front of the DoubleTree Hotel from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on Mon-day morning. Please load your bike SUNDAY on the Monday truck. That way your bike will be wait-ing for you when you get off the bus in Seattle.

Finish Line Festival - Return tickets at Finish Line If you did not reserve a ticket for the bus back to Seattle in advance there MAY be tickets available on First come, first served. Check at the Bus Information both at the finish line.Passengers purchasing tickets at the finish line will be is-sued “standby” bus tickets and will fill spaces on the buses after all the regular passengers have boarded. You may sell your ticket to someone else - no refunds or replace-ments for lost bus tickets. Both passenger buses and trucks with bikes will arrive at the University of Washington E-1 parking lot, north end, in Seattle (start line location) approximately 3.5 hours after leaving Portland; there are no planned stops in between. You must be in Seattle to claim your bike with your num-ber bib - remember, no bib, NO BIKE! If you are returning to Seattle on Monday, you should load your bicycle on a truck on Sunday - HOWEVER - you will NOT have access to your bike after it is loaded onto the truck.

The Bike Corral in Seattle...is where your bike will be found after it is unloaded from the truck. The Bike Corral is located on the north end of the E-1 parking lot at the University of Washington (which is where the starting line was). Bike Corral Hours Volunteers will have the bike corral open on:Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.ETA in Seattle for bikes returned by truck from Portland Saturday One-Day Riders by 10:00 a.m. SundaySunday Two-Day Riders from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. SundayMonday Morning departure by 1:00 p.m. MondayNote: If you load your bicycle Monday morning expect a 1-2 hour wait for your bicycle in Seattle. Please load your bicycle Sunday for Monday delivery to avoid any delays.

Cascade Bicycle Club7400 Sand Point Way NE. Ste #101SSeattle, WA 98115-0165(206) [email protected]

Published by: Cascade Bicycle ClubCurrrent Edition: June 2012 All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of the

Board of the Cascade Bicycle Club.

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