Donkey Island to Liberty Lake

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• Welcome to the SBC Wednesday Casual Group Ride. This is a No-Drop ride. Participants should have intermediate level cycling skills and be able to maintain a steady pace (12-15 MPH) for a distance of 25 + miles (Slower pacing on hills is expected). This midweek ride is relaxed paced ride designed to be a fun ride. Please wear cycling related clothing. E-Bikes, Gravel Bikes and Flat Bar road bikes are all welcome.

• Helmets are required on all SBC rides.

Name: Donkey Island to Liberty Lake

Meet: Donkey Island Trailhead Pace: Steady pace usually between 12 and 15 MPH Distance: 28 miles Terrain: Paved bike path and paved roads. Some shorter climbs Regroup: As necessary. Harvard Trailhead Route: This is a lollipop ride that is mostly on the Centennial Trail. We start at the Donkey Island trailhead (Often called the Maringo Trailhead) and take the Centennial Trail to the state line where we will turn right and take the trail to Liberty Lake. At Liberty Lake we will turn right on Appleway Ave. We will stay on Appleway for a short distance until we reach the bike path that returns to the Centennial Trail at Harvard or Flora Road. Return via the Centennial Trail to the Donkey Island trailhead. Estimated duration of the ride 2.5 to 3 hours plus time for regrouping. Eat: Bring snacks and water for the ride. For all interested Rocket Bakery post ride. Bring: A bicycle in good working condition and equipment to make minor bicycle repairs i.e. flat tire. Map/cue sheet: Donkey Island to Liberty Lake Weather cancellation: Temperature extremes, Moderate to heavy rain, high wind, or unhealthy air may cancel. Leader: Bob Buck

From Spokane Bicycle Club