We received this announcement from the organizers of the Water and Spirit Bike Ride:

We are excited to let you know about the 4th Annual Water and Spirit Bike Ride! This year the ride will start and finish at Salty’s on Alki! This event is coordinated by St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, West Seattle.

*4th Annual Water and Spirit Bike Ride*

Date:
Saturday, August 13, 2011 @ 7:00 AM

Start and Finish:
West Seattle
1936 Harbor Ave SW, Salty’s on Alki Beach

Online Registration (closes Friday, August 12, 2011 @ 9:00 PM)

Brief Description:
Get ready to Ride! Mark the date on your calendar now for this spectacular ride on Puget Sound beginning and ending at Salty’s on Alki Beach, in West Seattle. The 40 mile ride includes three ferry crossings, a farmers market and some of the finest scenery in the Northwest. Ride registrations and sponsorships raise funds for Family Promise of Seattle and Scholastic Journey.

Registration Fees:
Adult $30.00
Family $50.00
Youth or Student $20.00 (Age 16 and older) Child $10.00 (Under age 16 riding with registered Adult)

Registration and Bib Pick Up:
6:15am – 8:30am
At Salty’s on Alki Beach

Cash or Check:
Please bring cash or check if you plan to register on the day of the ride.

Ride Start:
Participants check in and begin ride at Salty’s on Alki Beach.
Start ride by 6:30am to take first ferry to Bremerton.
Start ride by 7:30am to take second ferry to Bremerton

Ferries leave Seattle Terminal at 7:35am and 8:30am.

The Ride:
Salty’s to Seattle Ferry Terminal 5 miles. (ride time 30-45 minutes)
Bremerton Ferry crossing time 60 minutes.
Bremerton Loop 14.25 miles. (ride time 40-90 minutes)
Kitsap Transit Foot Ferry crossing time 15 minutes.
Lunch and relax at the Port Orchard Farmers Market
Route to Southworth Ferry 13.5 miles. (ride time 45-120 minutes)
Southworth Ferry to Fauntleroy crossing time 30 minutes.
West Seattle beach ride to Salty’s on Alki 7.5 miles. (ride time 30-45 minutes)

Ride Finish:
The finish line is at Salty’s! Celebrate, share ride stories, enjoy the view and refresh!

Additional Information:
This is an organized fun-ride to support local non profits, take in beautiful scenery, laugh with friends and enjoy a fantastic day of biking around Puget Sound. All ferry rides are included with registration. Come join us and help make this years ride a ride to remember!!

Register online today on the 2011 Water and Spirit Ride website.

Please share this event with your friends! :) Thank you for your support!