Road Bike Treasure Map (updated 4/27/06)
 OK it’s not quite a map... 2006 is the year to slow down and enjoy the rides. This is something I thought would be handy for anyone that likes to ride and maybe stop along the way to enjoy the day. At this point it’s all predicated on leaving from Chelan. But we can add anything?
It’s a work in progress, I don’t have all the possible loops. There are things like the McNeal, Mansfield, Brewster loop and others that I would love to have. As you do something you like please send me any info. At some point I’ll make up some actual maps for each ride? Or maybe the Kid will take that on? Anyway if you have things you would like to add edit, email them to chris@sungraphic.com I think I’ll keep an updated copy at www.bikelakechelan.com which is a old site we did a long time ago for the mountain bike crowd, but maybe we’ll start to add some things for road there also. Look under local Rides to get the latest and greatest.
Anyway I hope this is useful and you have your share of treats this year!
Using Link Transit
All Link Buses have bike carriers now. This allows you to go one way to Entiat or Wenatchee and bus back if the weather turns of you have a problem, get tired etc.? Or if you like to run it makes a great way to do a one way and bus back? The Chelan Service is Route 21 See their site at www.linktransit.com They serve all of Chelan County. Probably not a bad idea to keep their phone number with you. 509-662-1155
Omak (55 Miles one Way)
This ride would make a nice century out and back or combined with a one way up to Canada? Lots of great places in Oliver (Sister City) 118 mi., Osoyoos 105 mi, Penticton 148 mi
Breadline Café - 509-826-5836 - breadlinecafe.com
Hours: Tue-Sat, 11am to 9pm
Address: 102 South Ash Street
Notes: Sometimes has events
Brewster (26 Miles one Way)
This makes a great out and back for 52 Miles or so depending on which route out of town you take. A nice route is to turn left at the Chelan Airport on Apple Acres Rd and follow that down to Hwy 97. It drops you on to 97 just before Aswell Dam. I don’t know of any coffee shops or bakeries, though I’m sure they are there? There is a fantastic Mexican Restaurant? If you get info, please email chris@sungraphic.com
Pateros (20 Miles one Way)
This makes a great out and back for 52 Miles or so depending on which route out of town you take.
SweetRiver Bakery – 509-923-2151
Hours: Mon – Fri 7-6, Sat 8-4, Sun 8-2
Address: 203 pateros Mall
Notes: Great Baked Goods
Rest Awhile Fruit Stand - 509.923.2256 - restawhilefruit.com
Hours: Open sometime around Memorial Day - 8am to 6pm Mon-Sat, Sun 9-5pm
Address: ½ Mile up the road to Twisp
Notes: Fruit, Baked Goods and Coffee
Twisp (55 Miles one Way)
I’ve never ridden up this way, I’m not sure how the shoulders are. Please give feedback. Elsner says there is a fairly demanding loop you can do via Malot?
CinnamonTwisp Bakery – 509-997-5030 - cinnamontwisp.com
Hours: Mon- Fri 7-5 Sat-Sun 7-3 (Winter Mon-Sat 7-3)
Address: 116 N Glover
Notes: Baked Goods and Coffee
Methow Brewing – - methowbrewing.com
Hours: Summer Hours - Everyday 11:30 to 11pm (Winter?)
Address: Hwy
Notes: Full menu, beer, desserts
Navaree Coullee (30 Miles)
This can be done in either direction out 97A and up Navarre Coulee or Out the Lakeshore Road to the State Park and then up and over Navarre Coulee. My preference is out 97A just because of the tunnel. Going this way you go downhill through the tunnel which seems safer to me. Note that there is a caution light you can turn on both sided of the tunnel. (Little button on post)
Alpenhorn Outdoor Cafe –
Hours: Opens at 11 am Daily (Summer only)
Address: Across from State Park Entrance.
Notes: This is a great one if you are taking the 97A first, route.
Vogue – - thevoguelounge.com
Hours: ??
Address: Woodin Ave
Notes: Great Spot to start or end a ride. They have great coffee and many times music on the weekends at night. Music Schedule is on their site.
Manson (7 Miles one way or Manson Loop for 30-ish miles)
Loop: There is a great map of the loop on http://centuryride.com
Big Pine Winery - 509-687-0889 – bigpinewinery.com
Address: 280 Summit Blvd
Hours: Summer 12 to 7 Daily (Winter ?)
Blueberry Hills – 509-687-2379 - wildaboutberries.com
Address: 1315 Washington St.
Hours: Mainly 8-3 but varies depending on the season – (Call first)
Notes: Great Food and Coffee
Entiat (18 Miles one Way)
Entiat Valley Pastery and Coffee – 509-784-4118
Address: Where Next to Entiat Food Center on the west side of Highway 97A
Hours: 6:30 to 5:30 Mon-Fri, 6:30 to 2:30 Sat and Sun in Summer Maybe (Call First)
Notes: Baked Good, ice cream and Coffee
Daily Grind? -
There is a larger coffee shop where the Daily Grind used to be, but I don’t have any info on it yet. Please let me know.
Orondo (10 or so miles to Lone Pine, 15 Miles to Ciderworks, 25 to Orondo)
Orondo Ciderworks – 509-784-1029 - orondociderworks.com
Hours: Spring Hours 7-7 Daily (Winter?)
Address: halfway between mile post 224 and 225 on Hwy 97 (not 97A)
Notes: Doughnuts, Cider and Coffee, and snacks falling out your ears. Dang! they have a lot of snacks. The Dougnuts are made with cider in the batter. The first batches come out at about 7:45 to 8am each morning. If you get there before that you may have to go for the day old :(
Lone Pine Fruit Stand and Espresso – 509-682-1514
Hours: 7-7 Daily (Winter?)
Address: halfway 4 miles south of Beebe Bridge on Hwy 97 (not 97A)
Notes: Espresso, baked goods, ice cream, fruit.
Waterville (42 Miles one Way, Waterville/Withrow/Mcneal 80 Mi)
There is a drive thru coffee in town. Not sure of the name or hours. If you get info, please email chris@sungraphic.com
Gas Station Just Outside Town – Not sure of the name or hours? Elsner says they have the best snickers and Gatorade he’s ever tasted.
Cashmere (41 Miles, Not quite to Cashmere)
Anjou Bakery – 509-782-4360 - anjoubakery.com
Hours: Spring Hours 7-5 Daily
Address: 3898 Old Monitor Highway – Not quite to cashmere.
Notes: Baked Goods and Coffee, Lots more
Leavenworth (54 Miles)
Leavenworth has lots of little places that would be great for the list. Next person who makes this trip please send your recommendations to chris@sungraphic.com
Douglas (48 Miles one Way – Just 6 miles past Waterville)
Douglas General Store – 509-745-8287
Address: 1175 US Highway 2
Hours:
Notes: Not open this year? I think this is still a nice place to stop and take a drink.
Mansfield (?? Miles one Way)
Sunflower Café – 509-683-1068
I don't know anyone that's been there but this is what I got from Elsner on 1/5/06:
Called the Sunflower Cafe in Mansfield after hearing from 2 people at work that they do a good job on their home made pies. The owner's name is Chris and is usually open Monday through Saturday from 10am until 7pm. Until her parents return from vacation, she is not open on Mondays or Tuesdays either. Big menu includes breakfast things, steak, fish and chips, sandwiches, and shakes. If she knows about it ahead of time and there is a group coming, she is willing to open on the days that she is usually closed. (Maybe a large group ride someday??)
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