Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
More than 250 bicycle riders converged on Palouse earlier this week as part of the Cascade Bicycle Club’s annual Ride Around Washington.
Palouse was chosen for a two-day stop on the seven-day, 400-mile tour.
Activities for riders included a tour of a barley mill and the Roy Chatters Printing Museum, along with day-loop rides through the surrounding area.
“We usually give riders a chance not to break camp for one night, and Palouse seemed the perfect place” said Peter Verbrugge, Event Producer for Cascade Bicycle Club.
The town is making its second appearance on the Ride Around Washington as a two-day stop following positive reviews from 2004.
“The locals went out of their way to be friendly and welcoming to the participants,” said Verbrugge.
The cyclists set up camp in Hayton-Greene Park along the Palouse River Tuesday and Wednesday night.
This year’s Ride Around Washington route began in Chewelah and went through Spirit Lake, Idaho, and Post Falls before continuing south to Palouse. The route moved on to Cheney Thursday morning and concludes back in Chewelah.
“We get to see so many nice areas of Washington and we really appreciate the public support, the courteous drivers all along the route,” said Verbrugge.
Cascade Bicycle Club is the largest recreational cycling club in the United States with 14,000 members.
They are best known for their annual Seattle to Portland ride.
Garth Meyer is a former Whitman County Gazette reporter.
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