It is not meant to confuse you but the distances switch between km and miles because, as students of mathematics, you should be comfortable
with either unit.

As well, this is a rather lengthy and detailed email which, hopefully, clarifies all the combinations and permutations that may arise.

Here are the details of Tom and Doug's Exceptional Adventure aka TDEA

When: Saturday August 1, 2015 

Where: Tonasket Washington ( Rancho Chico's restaurant ) - will car pool from Starbucks Cherry Lane at 06:00 am. It is supposed to be hot +35-38 so need to get an early start for Sitzmark Ski Hill Climb. 

Please check this link that details the ride. http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/491001608  

Don't let the length of the climb scare you as it is gradual and before you know it you are at the summit. 

Who: Open to all riders. This is not a supported ride so if you feel you need to bring more fluids please do so. 

Please do not feel intimidated if you can't keep up with the fast guys. The cerveza and margarita's are usually colder for the second wave in the restaurant and they never seem to run out. Also the second wave is usually rewarded at the restaurant by a shot of tequila. This is a ride tradition. 

This is not a race. Ultimately the faster and slower riders will form their own riding groups. The total ride is approximately 130k. This is not an easy ride but very doable by all levels at a reasonable pace. 
Course: Starting in Tonasket immediately go uphill for 19 miles to Sitzmark Ski Area. Remember what goes up must come down. Regroup at Summit and head back downhill into Oroville. A rest stop at the service station for fluids and food as there will not be any fluids for 30 miles. Head west to Nighthawk and then on to Palmer Lake for the annual swim. Public nudity is discouraged so please keep bottoms and tops on. After the annual swim then onto Loomis for a refueling stop and the annual beer drinking contest
( Steve B is defending champion ) . Now we are on the homeward stretch to Tonasket and the world famous beer and nacho chips at Rancho Chico's. 

For those who feel that the 130k is a bit too far there are two possible options.

Option one is a loop from Tonasket back to Oroville on State Rd7 and then to Nighthawk, Loomis and back to Tonasket. This loop does not do the 19 mile climb to the ski area but does encompass the scenic Similkameen River, Palmer and Spectacle Lakes. This loop finishes in Tonasket and ultimately Rancho Chicos.

Option two is a loop that would be to climb Sitzmark with everyone but then at Oroville turn south on State Road 7 and return to Tonasket. 

What to bring: Passport, sunscreen, Visa/Mastercard with a large limit for beerItems to Consider: health insurance, we are not planning on any crashes or medicals but something to consider. 

Hope to see you all there as it promises to be a great day of riding and we get to catch up with riders we have not seen for awhile.