RAPSody 2010 Route Overview

Day 1: 89 miles
Day 2: 81 miles
Total Miles: 170 miles
Day 1 Elevation Gain: 5,800 ft
Day 2 Elevation Gain: 3,800 ft
Approx Total Elevation Gain: 9,600 ft.

The Ride Around Puget Sound starts and ends at Tacoma Community College, where free overnight parking is provided. The route passes through Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Southworth, Port Orchard, Shelton, Olympia, Lacey, Fort Lewis, Steilacoom, University Place and lots of little towns you've never heard of but might want to go back and visit again some day.

Rider will cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge on a separated 10-foot path and will enjoy sections of several paved bike trails. Roads are generally low-traffic, but participants do earn bragging rights for riding on I-5 for approximately ¼ mile (it's legal, safe and exhilarating, especially when you ride faster than the backed-up cars).