SCHEDULES

Next Ride

Saturday, July 19th

Start Time: *8:30am

Start Location: Newcastle Beach Park

Ride Leader: David Nestvold (cell 206- 226-4595)

Route: South Lake Washington loop (after the ride I will be open to drop-in coaching and bike repair clinic. Details below.

Type: Mostly flat with some rolling hills.

Pace: 13-16 MPH (and check blood glucose frequently)

Ride Distance: 35 miles (less if you want to meet me along the way- RSVP first)

Weather: RAIN CANCELS (please bring layers that you can peel and put in a seat bag)

Summer Training Schedule

7/17
Thurs
Newcastle Beach park
*8:30 AM
20
~ 12 MPH
Casual Mercer Island loop with coaching/social
7/18
Friday
Newcastle Beach park
*8:30 AM
30-70
13-16 MPH
Newcastle, Bellevue, Medina, Redmond, Fall City and Return (RSVP if you want to meet along the way)
7/19
Saturday
Newcastle Beach park
*8:30 AM
35
12-14 MPH
South Lake Washington loop (after the ride I will be open to drop-in coaching and bike repair clinic… BYOBike and snacks)
7/25
Friday
Rattle Snake Lake: Leave I-90 at exit #32. Drive south on Cedar Falls Road 3.5 miles (Iron Horse trail parking lot). Washington State Parks Website
*9:00 AM
5 to 45
10-14 MPH
Fat Tire Bike ride (out and back, you pick the turn around point) along the Iron Horse Trail (if you want to go to the Hyak tunnel, bring lights and lots of water)
7/27
Sunday
Renton Community Center (Carco theater)
*8:30 AM
TBD
12-14 MPH
TBD
8/2
Saturday
Newcastle Beach park
*8:30 AM
TBD
12-14 MPH
TBD
8/10
Sunday
Renton Community Center (Carco theater)
*8:30 AM
TBD
12-14 MPH
TBD
8/16
Saturday
Newcastle Beach park
*8:30 AM
TBD
12-14 MPH
TBD
8/24
Sunday
Renton Community Center (Carco theater)
*8:30 AM
TBD
12-14 MPH
TBD
8/30
Saturday
Black Diamond
*8:30 AM
30-100
your pace
JDRF Black Diamond ride
9/6
Saturday
Newcastle Beach park
*8:30 AM
TBD
12-14 MPH
TBD
9/14
Sunday
Renton Community Center (Carco theater)
*8:30 AM
TBD
12-14 MPH
TBD
9/20
Saturday
Newcastle Beach park
*8:30 AM
TBD
12-14 MPH
TBD
9/28
Sunday
Renton Community Center (Carco theater)
*8:30 AM
TBD
12-14 MPH
TBD
*Arrive 15 minutes prior to ride start

Directions to the Carco Theater and Newcastle Beach Park are on the downloadable Training Ride Schedule


Coaching and Bike Repair Clinic

Immediately following our morning ride (approximately 11:30 AM ... call my cell in the morning to confirm the time if you are not on the ride with us) Basic bike maintenance/repair/tune-up, coaching and diabetes discussions:

  • Does your bike fit you?
  • Does it work?
  • Is it ready for a 33, 66 or 100 mile ride?

Come with your bike and learn some bike repair basics (like seat position, handle bar position and flat tire repair). I will also be available to handle coaching and diabetes management on the ride discussion. Bring your bike, and snacks.

Directions to my house:

From I405 South

  • Take Exit 9 toward 112th Ave. SE/Newcastle
  • Turn Left on Lake Washington Blvd. SE
  • Take left on SE 64th St
  • Take Right on 116th Ave. SE
  • Take Left onto SE 65th Pl
  • Turn Right onto 117th Ave. SE - fifth house on left (tan with blue shutters)
6608 117th Ave SE
Bellevue WA 98006

Live Search Maps


Weekly Monday ride! (Continued)

Day/Time: Mondays, 6pm

Start/Finish: Lake Sammamish State Park

Pace: 12-14mph

Ride leader: Elaine Thompson (Cell 206-419-7701)


Coach David's Training Plans

2008 JDRF Ride To Cure Diabetes Events

(JDRF NW Ride: Spokespeople sponsored events in BOLD)

· August 8-10 - Asheville Ride to Cure

· August 15 - 16 - RSVP - Sorry SOLD OUT!

· August 16 - Seattle to Wenatchee Ride -Ride with JDRF Transcon Rider, Matt Smith on this 1st day of his ride route across the country

· August 17 - Wenatchee to Spokane -Ride with JDRF Transcon Rider, Matt Smith on this 2nd day of his ride route across the country

· August 18 - Spokane to Libby, Mt/Glacier Park -Ride with JDRF Transcon Rider, Matt Smith on this 3rd day of his ride route across the country

· August 30 - JDRF Black Diamond Ride to Cure

· Sept. 11 - 14 - Whitefish Ride to Cure

· Oct. 16 - 19 Death Valley Ride to Cure