If your team would like to host a ride and be added to this list, please contact marthalwalsh at yahoo.com.
MEET THE TEAM RIDES : DIRT
In order to give cyclocross riders and teams an opportunity for an introduction in their natural habitat, we’re again scheduling a series of Meet the Team Rides for cyclocross and mountain bike squads. Date, time, place, route, and other pertinent info is listed below for each ride.
The goal is to provide an opportunity for new and experienced racers looking for a team for the 2017 season to get to know the teams in this discipline BEFORE the season starts. As with the road version, these Meet the Team Rides should be social with lots of chance for interaction and getting acquainted. How the individual rides are structured, scheduled, and located is up to the host team, so be prepared for something different on each ride. These rides happen rain, wind, or sunshine! Bring a functioning bike suitable for riding the trails described, helmet, water, some food, weather-appropriate clothing, a little money, and an extra tube in case you flat.
See the 2017 cyclocross schedule in the WSBA calendar.
The goal is to provide an opportunity for new and experienced racers looking for a team for the 2017 season to get to know the teams in this discipline BEFORE the season starts. As with the road version, these Meet the Team Rides should be social with lots of chance for interaction and getting acquainted. How the individual rides are structured, scheduled, and located is up to the host team, so be prepared for something different on each ride. These rides happen rain, wind, or sunshine! Bring a functioning bike suitable for riding the trails described, helmet, water, some food, weather-appropriate clothing, a little money, and an extra tube in case you flat.
See the 2017 cyclocross schedule in the WSBA calendar.
2017 Schedule
Saturday, July 22 : Egencia
9:30-11:30 BBQ following the ride!
Woodland Park Picnic tables #15-18 | Woodland Park - South Loop
https://avanti-racing.com
Contact: Justin Pierce pierce.justin.m at gmail.com
#crossiscoming Thinking of joining a team for the upcoming cyclocross season? Come join the Egencia Racing team at Woodland Park for our cyclocross meet the team ride! If you are not a cross racer, you are still welcome to chat with the team at the BBQ around 11:30. After the ride, join us for a BBQ and chat with current team members to see if we are the team for you. The Egencia Racing Team is an inclusive multi-disciplinary cycling team made up of people who love to ride. Our members live all around Puget Sound. We are open to new or experienced racers, and to advanced cyclists who want to ride with seasoned riders. We do not have a racing requirement like other teams but we tend to attract athletes who are passionate about cycling and/or racing. We maintain a healthy balance between cycling and greater responsibilities such as career and family. You will often find the children of our racers ringing cowbells and cheering on their parents at the tent and around the course as well as out racing. Honor, fair play, and clean racing are fundamental values of our team.
Sunday, July 30 : Dyna
8:45 am Redhook Brewery parking lot, 14300 NE 145th Street, Woodinville WA 98072
https://www.facebook.com/Dyna-Racing-Cycling-Team-117377198604843/
Contact: Dodi Nov drdodi at bellevuesmiles.com
Planning on racing Cx, gravel, or XC mtb? Join Dyna Racing on a friendly paced ride of The Thrilla. Dyna is a racing team composed of men and women that love to ride and race their bikes. For Cx racers we hold weekly workouts and have huge turnouts for all the local races in all categories. Join us at the Redhook Parking Lot under the overhead conveyer belt at 8:45AM and plan on about a 2 hour ride. Bring your Cx or mt bike, tubes, nutrition or anything else you may need while riding. We’ll end up for post ride refreshments at Redhook. Please email with any questions about the team or ride.
Saturday, August 5 : Spokeswomen Racing
9:30 am Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore 98028 (Discover Pass required or day pass can be purchased on site)
http://spokeswomenracing.com
Contact: Heather Fourie spokeswomenracing at gmail.com
We will ride for about 1-1.5 hrs at a social pace. Most of the trails are rideable on either a mountain or cyclocross bike, so bring whatever you prefer. Afterward we will spend some time answering questions about the team. Spokeswomen Racing is an all-women’s team with 25 members that race in road, mountain, cyclocross, and track. Our members also enjoy gran fondos, road tours, and even triathlons. We are a community of women who are passionate about supporting each other in our cycling development, while giving back to our community through activism and community service. We are looking for women of all abilities, including new and experienced cyclists.
Sunday, August 6 : Tacoma Bike Racing
10:00 am Swan Creek Park at the clearing/picnic tables; park near 2099 E 56th St, Tacoma WA 98404
Contact: Jason Hansen jdhansen63 at yahoo.com
#LIFEISBETTERONABIKE when you ride dirt with #TacomaBike. If you are looking for a new CX or XC team come on out and see if we are a good fit for you! We are a team committed to the cycling community in the Puget Sound. We Train in order to excel. We Explore the wonderful trails and roads around the Puget Sound. We Advocate for greater safety and better cycling infrastructure. We Mentor young and old. We will ride the trails for 60--90 minutes, and then regroup and relocate for coffee and conversations afterward. Swan Creek Park trails are rideable on a cross bike or a mountain bike, so bring whichever you have or prefer.
Sunday, August 13: Apex Racing
9:30 am Woodland Park (gravel lot off N 50th St), Seattle
http://apexracing.org
Contact: Charles Hagman hagmanc+mttr at gmail.com
Have you ever seen the Olympic steeplechase and thought "gosh, that looks fun"? Maybe your friends brag about doing Tough Mudder and you're all "what, you only do that sorta thing once a year?" Or maybe you saw a couple of cx tandems chasing each other around Magnuson Park Cross last year and wanna join in. Then come check out the Apex Back to Cross ride. We'll meet at 9:30 am in the gravel lot off N 50th St for a mini clinic and hot laps around Woodland Park until noonish. We're a team of dedicated road racers who also love playing in the mud (both cx and mtb), heckling our friends, and cooking up awesome chili in a Hungarian Cauldron. If this all sounds fun to you then you might be just what we’re looking for in a new teammate so come on out!
Saturday, August 19: Taco Time NW Cycling
9:00 am Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore 98028 (Discover Pass required or day pass can be purchased on site)
http://tacotimenw.bike/
Contact: Trevor Hall sproqitman at gmail.com
Meetup at the baseball field for 1-1.5 hours of exploration on the trails in the park. The trails at St Eds are generally rideable on both MTB and cyclocross bikes, so bring your favorite. Meet the team, talk racing, and join us for lunch at Taco Time following the ride. Taco Time NW Cycling has been a presence in the Seattle racing scene for more than 15 years. We currently have over 60 racers, competing in all disciplines: road, track, cyclocross, and MTB. Our goals are simple: work together as a team, race hard, and have fun. The team provides both formal and informal instruction at all levels of the sport. New racers can expect mentoring from some of the most experienced riders in the area. Come and see what all the fun is about!
Sunday, August 20 : Recycled Cycles Racing
9 am, main parking lot, Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore 98028 (Discover Pass required or day pass can be purchased on site)
www.facebook.com/RecycledCyclesRacing/
Contact: Jacob Sheppard jacob.sheppard at gmail.com
Join Recycled Cycles Racing for 2 hours of trails at Saint Edward State Park. Recommended bike type: CX or XC MTB. Recycled Cycles Racing has been a presence in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years, in nearly all cycling disciplines (even BMX!), with a recent emphasis on MTB and CX. We are seeking riders of all abilities who have a passion for racing, casual riding, and team building. RCR provides a welcoming environment for anyone who wants to race a bike. Our team enjoys riding hard, representing our sponsors responsibly, building the cycling community, and trying not to take any of the above too seriously.
Saturday, August 26 : Team Thrive (women only) at Washington Women of Cross
10 am - 4 pm, Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore 98028 (Discover Pass required or day pass can be purchased on site)
Contact: Amanda Heep amheep at gmail.com
http://soundvelocycling.com
https://www.facebook.com/WomenCX/
Come and meet the dirt racers of Team Thrive at this year's Washington Women of Cross. We will have a morning of clinics, followed by a full day of racing for women. It is a fun way of getting to know Team Thrive members and either try out a new discipline or start off your season! Join us in the celebration of women racing bikes, and see what we are all about!
Saturday, July 22 : Egencia
9:30-11:30 BBQ following the ride!
Woodland Park Picnic tables #15-18 | Woodland Park - South Loop
https://avanti-racing.com
Contact: Justin Pierce pierce.justin.m at gmail.com
#crossiscoming Thinking of joining a team for the upcoming cyclocross season? Come join the Egencia Racing team at Woodland Park for our cyclocross meet the team ride! If you are not a cross racer, you are still welcome to chat with the team at the BBQ around 11:30. After the ride, join us for a BBQ and chat with current team members to see if we are the team for you. The Egencia Racing Team is an inclusive multi-disciplinary cycling team made up of people who love to ride. Our members live all around Puget Sound. We are open to new or experienced racers, and to advanced cyclists who want to ride with seasoned riders. We do not have a racing requirement like other teams but we tend to attract athletes who are passionate about cycling and/or racing. We maintain a healthy balance between cycling and greater responsibilities such as career and family. You will often find the children of our racers ringing cowbells and cheering on their parents at the tent and around the course as well as out racing. Honor, fair play, and clean racing are fundamental values of our team.
Sunday, July 30 : Dyna
8:45 am Redhook Brewery parking lot, 14300 NE 145th Street, Woodinville WA 98072
https://www.facebook.com/Dyna-Racing-Cycling-Team-117377198604843/
Contact: Dodi Nov drdodi at bellevuesmiles.com
Planning on racing Cx, gravel, or XC mtb? Join Dyna Racing on a friendly paced ride of The Thrilla. Dyna is a racing team composed of men and women that love to ride and race their bikes. For Cx racers we hold weekly workouts and have huge turnouts for all the local races in all categories. Join us at the Redhook Parking Lot under the overhead conveyer belt at 8:45AM and plan on about a 2 hour ride. Bring your Cx or mt bike, tubes, nutrition or anything else you may need while riding. We’ll end up for post ride refreshments at Redhook. Please email with any questions about the team or ride.
Saturday, August 5 : Spokeswomen Racing
9:30 am Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore 98028 (Discover Pass required or day pass can be purchased on site)
http://spokeswomenracing.com
Contact: Heather Fourie spokeswomenracing at gmail.com
We will ride for about 1-1.5 hrs at a social pace. Most of the trails are rideable on either a mountain or cyclocross bike, so bring whatever you prefer. Afterward we will spend some time answering questions about the team. Spokeswomen Racing is an all-women’s team with 25 members that race in road, mountain, cyclocross, and track. Our members also enjoy gran fondos, road tours, and even triathlons. We are a community of women who are passionate about supporting each other in our cycling development, while giving back to our community through activism and community service. We are looking for women of all abilities, including new and experienced cyclists.
Sunday, August 6 : Tacoma Bike Racing
10:00 am Swan Creek Park at the clearing/picnic tables; park near 2099 E 56th St, Tacoma WA 98404
Contact: Jason Hansen jdhansen63 at yahoo.com
#LIFEISBETTERONABIKE when you ride dirt with #TacomaBike. If you are looking for a new CX or XC team come on out and see if we are a good fit for you! We are a team committed to the cycling community in the Puget Sound. We Train in order to excel. We Explore the wonderful trails and roads around the Puget Sound. We Advocate for greater safety and better cycling infrastructure. We Mentor young and old. We will ride the trails for 60--90 minutes, and then regroup and relocate for coffee and conversations afterward. Swan Creek Park trails are rideable on a cross bike or a mountain bike, so bring whichever you have or prefer.
Sunday, August 13: Apex Racing
9:30 am Woodland Park (gravel lot off N 50th St), Seattle
http://apexracing.org
Contact: Charles Hagman hagmanc+mttr at gmail.com
Have you ever seen the Olympic steeplechase and thought "gosh, that looks fun"? Maybe your friends brag about doing Tough Mudder and you're all "what, you only do that sorta thing once a year?" Or maybe you saw a couple of cx tandems chasing each other around Magnuson Park Cross last year and wanna join in. Then come check out the Apex Back to Cross ride. We'll meet at 9:30 am in the gravel lot off N 50th St for a mini clinic and hot laps around Woodland Park until noonish. We're a team of dedicated road racers who also love playing in the mud (both cx and mtb), heckling our friends, and cooking up awesome chili in a Hungarian Cauldron. If this all sounds fun to you then you might be just what we’re looking for in a new teammate so come on out!
Saturday, August 19: Taco Time NW Cycling
9:00 am Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore 98028 (Discover Pass required or day pass can be purchased on site)
http://tacotimenw.bike/
Contact: Trevor Hall sproqitman at gmail.com
Meetup at the baseball field for 1-1.5 hours of exploration on the trails in the park. The trails at St Eds are generally rideable on both MTB and cyclocross bikes, so bring your favorite. Meet the team, talk racing, and join us for lunch at Taco Time following the ride. Taco Time NW Cycling has been a presence in the Seattle racing scene for more than 15 years. We currently have over 60 racers, competing in all disciplines: road, track, cyclocross, and MTB. Our goals are simple: work together as a team, race hard, and have fun. The team provides both formal and informal instruction at all levels of the sport. New racers can expect mentoring from some of the most experienced riders in the area. Come and see what all the fun is about!
Sunday, August 20 : Recycled Cycles Racing
9 am, main parking lot, Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore 98028 (Discover Pass required or day pass can be purchased on site)
www.facebook.com/RecycledCyclesRacing/
Contact: Jacob Sheppard jacob.sheppard at gmail.com
Join Recycled Cycles Racing for 2 hours of trails at Saint Edward State Park. Recommended bike type: CX or XC MTB. Recycled Cycles Racing has been a presence in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years, in nearly all cycling disciplines (even BMX!), with a recent emphasis on MTB and CX. We are seeking riders of all abilities who have a passion for racing, casual riding, and team building. RCR provides a welcoming environment for anyone who wants to race a bike. Our team enjoys riding hard, representing our sponsors responsibly, building the cycling community, and trying not to take any of the above too seriously.
Saturday, August 26 : Team Thrive (women only) at Washington Women of Cross
10 am - 4 pm, Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore 98028 (Discover Pass required or day pass can be purchased on site)
Contact: Amanda Heep amheep at gmail.com
http://soundvelocycling.com
https://www.facebook.com/WomenCX/
Come and meet the dirt racers of Team Thrive at this year's Washington Women of Cross. We will have a morning of clinics, followed by a full day of racing for women. It is a fun way of getting to know Team Thrive members and either try out a new discipline or start off your season! Join us in the celebration of women racing bikes, and see what we are all about!
