NP Classic & PoP Mountain Pass Training Series

If you love climbing or hate it and just want to get better at it, these rides are designed for you! We’re a fun group of cyclists of various levels (brisk to strenuous) and on Tuesdays, we ride only hills to prepare us for the mountain passes we ride in late spring and summer, and for the Native Planet Classic, Passes of the Pyrenees, RAMROD and other challenging events.

We ride the major climbs around Issaquah. The loops are scenic, but the focus of these rides is on training. Repeating the same routes allows participants to ride at their own pace and allows us to monitor our progress. Brisk riders usually regroup on top of major hills. Super-strenuous riders are welcome to repeat the hills or ride in front. Cue sheets are not provided but we invite to view our loops on these maps.

If you want to improve your cycling or ride with a fun group of people—or both—we look forward to meeting you on our Tuesday evening rides. Both front and tail lights are required in the spring.

Meeting Time: Every Thursday at 6:00 PM (starting April 12)

Meeting Place: Issaquah Tibbetts Valley Park.

Do not hesitate to contact us us for more information.