Buckle your chin strap and get ready to enjoy wonderful scenery, nature and delicious pie. Registration for the Whidbey Camano Land Trust’s Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride is underway!
The sixth annual summer ride is a non-competitive event for riders of all ages and abilities. Participants can choose between three scenic Central Whidbey routes and ride at their convenience any time between July 10 through September 5.
As you cycle, soak in the natural beauty of the island while supporting the Land Trust’s conservation work. Once you complete the ride, registered entrants can turn in their voucher to receive a locally-made pie redeemable at the 3 Sisters Market in Coupeville.
Learn more or sign up for the bike ride by going to our Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride page. The cost is $25 for a single rider and $40 for families. Children 16 and under are free. Helmets must be worn by all riders. Proceeds benefit the Land Trust.
The bike ride showcases dozens of properties permanently protected by the Land Trust. Crockett Lake, Whidbey’s largest wetland system, is a prominent natural feature along all three routes.
Riders may choose from routes consisting of 5, 10, or 20-mile loops. The 5-mile loop over fairly level terrain is designed for both beginning and young bike riders.
The start and finish lines for all routes are located at the State Parks birding platform near the Coupeville ferry terminal. A Discover Pass is required to park there. After registration, you’ll receive an email including more information, a course map and a pie voucher.
Riders share images from the 2021 Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride. If you participate in the bike ride, please share your photos to ron@wclt.org or post to social media using the hashtag #irodeforpiewithWCLT. Thank you!
Lee Chavez and Maribeth Crandell in front of the Fort Casey Inn. "We stopped for a walk at Admiralty Inlet Preserve," Maribeth said. "We had fun posing at Ebey's Bowl, Fort Casey Inn and riding around Crockett Lake looking for pelicans! A great day for us. "
Robert, Trish and their daughter Oona "had a great time" at the Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride. The family has participated in the Land Trust event five of the past six years.
"Great ride," says Bill Evans, who enjoyed the Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride.
After their 10-mile ride, Joy and Dave Thompson collect their reward at 3 Sisters Farm Market.
"Nice ride on a beautiful Pacific Northwest day ... and pie for dessert!" said Pat Bydalek, with Jane, during the 2021 Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride.
Jen West and Tara Phelps pedal on during the 2021 Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride.
Good brakes are imperative at the Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride. Coming down Keystone Hill Road is part of the 20-mile route. Photo by Bill Evans.
"I ride for pie!" says Robert during the 2021 Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride.
One of the iconic images from the 20-mile route of the Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride as captured by rider Cathy Grinstead.
Lee Chavez parks her bike along the 10-mile route of the Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride before embarking on a walk at Admiralty Inlet Preserve. Photo by Maribeth Crandell.
Dave Thompson tackles the 10-mile route. Photo by Joy Thompson.
Kim and Peter Wilding take a selfie break during the Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride. Photo by Kim Wilding.
Kim Wilding turns in her bike ride voucher for a cherry pie at 3 Sisters Market near Coupeville. "It was delicious," she said.
Lee Chavez and Maribeth Crandell pause along the 10-mile route off Fort Casey Road during the 2021 Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride.
"Great 20-mile ride!" said Dave Stoetzel. "A wonderful way to see the island and even watch the jets practicing touch and go's up close. Marionberry pie is the best!"
Grandma and granddaughter pose near Crockett Lake Preserve.
Crockett Lake Preserve is the center of Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride. Photo by Cathy Grinstead.
A stop along the Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride. Photo by Bill Evans.
Kim and Peter Wilding in front of Sherman's Farm. Photo by Kim Wilding.
Trish flashes a bike ride smile after starting August off on the right foot.
Wildlife is part of the scenery during the Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride. Photo by Cathy Grinstead.
Robert and Taylor take Cara out for her first Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride.
Peter Wilding during the Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride. Photo by Kim Wilding.
A popular scenic stop along the 20-mile route of the Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride. Photo by Bill Evans.
Joy Thompson begins the 10-mile route of the Sea, Trees & Pie Bike Ride. "My husband Dave and I enjoyed it very much," she said.
Bruce and Karen Chessen enjoying their ride before the pie!
Get out in nature! Make new friends! Find out what great land stewardship is all about. The Land Trust is always on the lookout for people who are as passionate about caring for land as we are.
As you cycle, soak in the natural beauty of the island while supporting the Land Trust’s conservation work. Once you complete the ride, registered entrants can turn in their voucher to receive a locally-made pie redeemable at the 3 Sisters Market in Coupeville.
