Prepare with a training series specifically designed for RAMROD. This year's training series includes 15 rides running from April 8th thru July 22nd.
Welcome to the Ramrod Training Series! Whether you're training for RAMROD or another endurance cycling goal, you'll find a well-thought out training series assembled on proegressively harder routes to push your fitness as you proceed through the spring and early summer. You do not have to have a RAMROD registration to take part in RTS - we encourage everyone to take advantage of these rides and this series. With routes from Snohomish to Enumclaw, you'll find enjoyable route selection and scenery on every ride.
All riders are welcome, but note, this ride does not regroup nor does it have a sweep. The routes are designed for the experienced rider who is comfortable following cue sheets and riding independently. We stress safe and cooperative riding.
Weather – The decision to ride or cancel will be made from the starting location. Ride leaders will always be at the start of the ride. If the ride is officially canceled, the route will still be available for those hearty souls that wish to train in any condition. Also, routes may be altered or shortened due to weather conditions.
The routes will be available on RidewithGPS.com approximately one week before each ride. To Search for the ride “Enter starting city”, “starts within 5 Miles” and Keywords "RTS 2023" to find routes.
NOTE: We will no longer be providing Cue Sheets at the start of the ride. Cue Sheets will only be available via the RTS Facebook group. If you desire a paper cue sheet on the ride you must bring your own copy.
Ride leaders for this series are: Per Sunde, Shana Sunde, David Hose, Jim Vecht, and David Glickerman.
To learn more about RTS and its history, check out our story feature click here.
To stay up-to-date with the latest ride information and cue sheets, follow the RTS page on Facebook here.
Ride #1 - April 8th, start 9:30am @ Bear Creek Park and Ride, Redmond, 50-55 miles, 2,000-2,200'
Ride #2 - April 15th, start 9:30am @ Bear Creek Park and Ride, Redmond, 50-55 miles, 2,000-2,200'
Ride #3 - April 22nd, start 9:00am @ Bear Creek Park and Ride, Redmond, 55-60 miles, 2,600-2,800'
Ride #4 - April 29th, start 9:00am @ South Sammamish Park & Ride, Sammamish, 65-70 miles, 3,400–3,600'
Ride #5 - May 6th, start 9:00am @ South Sammamish Park & Ride, Sammamish, 65-70 miles, 3,400–3,600'
Ride #6 - May 13th, start 8:30am @ South Kirkland Park & Ride, Krkland, 75-80 miles, 4,000–4,200'
Ride #7 - May 20th, start 8:30am @ South Kirkland Park & Ride, Kirkland, 75-80 miles, 4,000–4,200'
Ride #8 - May 27th, start 8:30am @ Maple Valley Park and Ride, Maple Valley, 85-95 miles, 4,600–4,800'
Ride #9 - June 3rd, start 8:30am @ Maple Valley Park and Ride, Maple Valley, 85-95 miles, 4,600–4,800'
Course d'Equipe - June 10th
Ride #11 - June 17th, start 7:30am @ Bear Creek Park and Ride, Redmond, 100-110 miles, 5,200–6,000'
Ride #12 - June 24th, The Edge @ Confluence Park, Issaquah, 50-120 miles, 5,000 – 12,000”
July 4th - No ride this weekend.
Ride #13 - July 8th, start 7:30am @ Challenger Elementary, Issaquah, 100-110 miles, 5,200–6,000'
Ride #14 - July 15th, start 7:30am @ Challenger Elementary, Issaquah, 100-110 miles, 5,200–6,000'
Ride #15 - July 22nd, start 9:00am @ Ron Regis Park, Renton, 50-55 miles, 1,800–2,200'
Contact: Per and Shana Sunde (425) 392-1347