Consider staying the night on Bainbridge Island to split up the route over two days for a more leisurely experience. See the Bloom Bicycle Map for the route with mileage marked. (Garden locations are not unveiled until the weekend of the event.)
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Bainbridge Island

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Cycling
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Bainbridge Classic Cycle 740 Winslow WAY E Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206.842.9191
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Bainbridge Classic Cycle has a complete range of cycling services for every cycling enthusiast young or old. Bicycle rentals.
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Bainbridge Island

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Cycling
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Bainbridge Island Bike Tour
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This loop covers 28 miles of island roads and was at one time the route for the Chilly Hilly Race. The ride takes between two and four hours to traverse, depending on experience. There are several challenging hills.
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Port Orchard

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Cycling
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Banner Forest Heritage Park Port Orchard, WA 98366 360.337.5350
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635.0 Acres - Walking trails, equestrian trails. Directions: Take Sedgwick Road to Banner Road and go south on Banner Road to the intersection of Banner and Olalla Valley Roads. The property will be to your right.
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Bainbridge Island

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Cycling
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Battle Point Park 11299 Arrow Point DR NE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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This 1.5 mile walking/jogging trail is located within the boundaries of Battle Point Park. The trail passes near a large duck-filled pond near the north park boundary and circumvents various playing fields. The trail composition varies from gravel to paved dirt. The flat terrain provides an easy hike with children. Self directed workout stations are provided at markers around the trail.
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Port Gamble Poulsbo

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Cycling
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Big Valley Bike Tour
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Avid bicyclist Jill Priest, of the local West Sound Cycling Club, says one of her favorite rides is along the quiet Big Valley Road, north of Poulsbo. Here is a description of the 24-mile loop:
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Blake Island

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Cycling
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Blake Island State Park Blake Island, WA 360.731.8330
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This beautiful 475-acre island camping park, with five miles of saltwater beach shoreline, is only reachable private boat or via tour boats. Kitsap Harbor Tours, which departs from Port Orchard, and Argosy Cruises, departing from Seattle, take visitors to Blake Island and to the famous, Tillicum Village to enjoy a unique Northwest Indian dining and cultural experience. The journey includes traditionally prepared Native American salmon cooked over open fires and a presentation Native American dancing and songs.
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Hansville

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Cycling
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Buck Lake County Park 6959 Buck Lake RD NE Hansville, WA 98340
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20.0 Acres - Lake access, beach, swimming area, picnic areas, playground, ball fields, basketball court, volleyball court, BMX track, native plant demonstration garden, and restrooms. The Hansville Greenway Wildlife Corridor is accessible from the park.
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Bremerton Brownsville Keyport Silverdale

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Cycling
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Central Kitsap Bike Tour
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A 20 mile loop ride through central Kitsap, including Central Valley.
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Silverdale

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Cycling
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Clear Creek Trail
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Five miles of scenic trail winds through Silverdale's urban areas along Clear Creek. Salmon are visible during spawning season and the area is great for bird watching or just getting away from it all!
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Gig Harbor

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Cycling
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Cushman Powerline Trail Gig Harbor, WA
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Reed Rd & 28th St - The Cushman Powerline Trail is approximately 2 ½ miles of non-motorized public trail from 14th Ave NW to the Kimball Drive Park and Ride Lot in Gig Harbor. The trail occupies the land adjacent to or under the Cushman Power line which is generally used by Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) maintenance vehicles. The Trail is a 16 foot wide paved asphalt pedestrian route. A trailhead with parking for 12 cars is located at 14th Ave NW. The Gig Harbor Rotary Club has assisted Pierce County and the City of Gig Harbor in providing trail improvements such as bike racks, benches and picnic tables. Plans are in place to extend the trail further north toward Purdy in the future.
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