RAPSody2008

You've been training for a big ride all spring. That means you're ready for the Ride Around Puget Sound Aug. 23-24. The early registration deadline is July 20.
The Ride Around Puget Sound (RAPSody) is a challenging 2-day ride hosted by five bicycle clubs (BIKES of Snohomish County, Capital Bicycle Club, Seattle Bicycle Club, Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club, and West Sound Cycling Club) to insure your enjoyment. Starts and ends in Tacoma. The 165 mile ride goes across the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge (no ferries this year!) with an overnight stop in Shelton.
Great food stops with lots of music. A 1-day option for the entire course starts on August 23. All funds donated to the Bicycle Alliance of Washington. www.rapsodybikeride.com
Here are some great rides for your consideration as you prepare for the Ride Around Puget Sound (RAPSody).
June 29 - Tour de Pierce hosted by Pierce County Parks. Starts at the Puyallup Fairground.
www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/recreate/tourdprc.htm
July 27 - Tour de Kitsap hosted by West Sound Cycling Club. The ride has two start locations, at the Bremerton Ferry Terminal and in
Silverdale. www.westsoundcycling.com .
August 2-4 - Courage Classic hosted by Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. The 3-day ride starts in North Bend.
www.courageclassic.com
August 10 - TRYBR (Tenino Rainier Yelm Bucoda Rally) hosted by Capital Bicycle Club. Starts in Tenino. www.capitalbicycleclub.org .
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