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Manastash Metric — The Drier Ride Bike Ride Century and Half Century Tour October 1, 2016 Ellensburg, Washington Event Information The Manastash Metric -The Drier Ride Bike Ride sponsored by the RSVP and Volunteer Center of Kittitas County will be held on October 1, 2016. Central Washington University serves as the fiscal agent. Route There will be two routes going on at the same time, a half century and century ride. The half century ride will go from Ellensburg around Thorp and back to Ellensburg. The century ride will go from Ellensburg to Cle Elum and back to Ellensburg. Thp route will utilize back roads in Kittitas County, Hwy 97 and Hwy 10. Please see the enclosed map and route detail. You may also visit the ride website at http://www.drier-ride.org. The staging area/event start and finish will be held at Mt. Stuart Elementary School. The route will be marked with Dan Henry signs on the pavement as well as larger sign for riders at intersections and crossroads. Dan Henry signs will be marked with a chalk based non permanent paint. RSVP and Volunteer Center has notified and will work with the Washington State DOT office as well as the City of Ellensburg and Cle Elum. All riders will check in at the staging area between 7:30-9:00 am October 1, 2016 at the same location. All riders will be given a numbered bila to wear for identification. The event will conclude at approximately 6:00 p.m. The riders will not be on any major freeways during the event and we do not anticipate any congestion as riders will be spread out during the ride. The only major intersections riders will cross are controlled by stop lights and or stop signs. These are located at Water and University Way in Ellensburg and where 4tb Street in South Cle Elum and 1St street in Cle Elum intersect. Parking Parking for participants and volunteers will be located at the Mt. Stuart School parking lot. There is adequate and safe off the road parking for volunteers at all of the rest stop locations.