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Bicycle ‘Ride Around Washington’ coming to Palouse

A great way to explore the Palouse is by bicycle. Much of the land is dominated by Steptoe Butte, seen in the distance. (The Spokesman-Review)
A great way to explore the Palouse is by bicycle. Much of the land is dominated by Steptoe Butte, seen in the distance. (The Spokesman-Review)

BICYCLING -- RAW -- the popular Ride Around Washington organized by the Cascade Bicycle Club -- is focusing its 2012 on the region from Chewelah south through Spokane and around the Palouse. 

The seven-day, 400-mile supported bike tour isn't until Aug. 4-10, but it's already 92 percent SOLD OUT.

Download the 2012 RAW Ride Guide for a detailed description.

  • The guide is a masterpiece of organization, with checklists worth reading for any bicycle tours.

Online-only registration for RAW opened on January 10, 2012.  It was 92 percent sold out on March 27. 

Cyclists may join the Cascade Bicycle Club when registering for the event or in advance by visiting the membership page.

Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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