COGS 2012 Weekend Getaways

COGS Weekend Getaways are reserved for COGS members only.

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May 18, 19, 20 Potholes Reservoir and Columbia Wildlife Refuge

Spend 3 days cycling and sightseeing in one of the most interesting and spectacular areas of sunny Eastern Washington.

 

Friday Ride

Time: 9:30

Meet: MarDon Resort

Distance: 45 miles

Pace: Moderate

Ride Terrain: Mostly flat with a few hills

Details: We will ride through the Wildlife Refuge to Othello for lunch.

 

Saturday Ride

Time: 9:30

Meet: MarDon Resort

Distance: 45 miles

Pace: Moderate

Ride Terrain: Mostly flat

Ride Description: We will ride west and have lunch in Royal City

 

Sunday Ride or Hike in Wildlife Refuge

Time: 9:30

Meet: MarDon Resort

Distance: 35 miles

Pace: Moderate

Ride Terrain: Mostly flat with a few hills

Ride Description: We will stop in Ellensburg for a ride on the way back to Seattle. Or we can do a hike in the Wildlife Refuge.

 

Lodging: We will be staying at the MarDon Resort at the Potholes Reservoir which is approx 3 hours from Seattle. Check out their web site http://mardonresort.com.  They have cottages on the lake with fully furnished kitchens as well as motel rooms with kitchenettes..

 

Directions: Potholes Reservoir and MarDon Resort is located approximately 3 hours from Seattle.

Tour Coordinator: Email Mary Jo at maryjo1532@hotmail.com                    206-546-0645           206-546-0645

 

 

June 22-27 Willamette Valley Scenic Bike Tour

Salem to Eugene

 

July 27, 28, 29 San Juan Islands

The San Juan Islands are a bicycling paradise with lots of low traffic roads with great views.  Join us for 3 days of island hopping and great biking.

Friday Ride: Friday Harbor
Ride start: Start time approx. 1:30
Meet: Meet at the hostel
Ride Distance:  40 miles 
Ride Description:  We will ride out to Roche Harbor and around the island.
Details: Take the Ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor.  We will drop our bags at the hostel, have lunch in Friday Harbor and then do a moderate paced ride around the Island.  There is a grocery store on the main street in town for a sandwich for lunch and food for the weekend.

Saturday Ride: Orcas Island
Ride start: 8:45 ferry from Friday Harbor
Distance: 40 miles
Ride Description: We will ride to Eastsound Village to the outdoor Saturday Market and then on to Deer Harbor. Then back to the ferry dock for our return to Friday Harbor.

Sunday Ride:  Lopez Island
Ride start: 8:10 ferry from Friday Harbor
Distance: 33 miles
Ride Description:  We will ride around Lopez, the flattest of all the islands.  We will have lunch in town and then take the 3:25 ferry back to Anacortes, or Friday Harbor for those that want to spend an extra night.

 

Lodging: We will be staying at the Wayfarers Rest in Friday Harbor. This is a very nice hostel just 5 blocks from the ferry dock with kitchen facilities. They have private rooms available in addition to a small dorm. Book soon since lodging is scarce and fills up fast in the Islands.  See their website for details and reservations.  
Use the COGS email if you need a roommate or want to carpool. 
Tour Coordinator: Mary Jo at maryjo1532@hotmail.com

 

 Details: Leave your car at the upper parking lot at the ferry dock in Anacortes. Parking fee in Anacortes is 25.00 for 3 days.  The only ferry charge is going over to Friday Harbor.

 

August 17, 18, 19 Elma, Ocean Shores, Olympia

Spend time biking the rural country roads of Grays Harbor.  On your return bike around Olympia with a stop at the Olympia Farmers Market

 

September TBD The Dalles and Goldendale