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End of a springtime classic–
The Last Vasa Ride | Saturday, April 7th, 2018 | Rain or Shine
The Vasa Ride started in 2007 as a partnership with the Swedish Embassy as a tribute to the world-famous Vasaloppet ski festival in Sweden and to celebrate the coming spring. The WABA event marks the first organized ride of the season for many area bicyclists. The promise of warm blueberry soup at the House of Sweden and the camaraderie of reconnecting with the bicycling community draws riders outside, even through potential end-of-winter weather.
We’ve come a long way since 2007. The Vasa Ride has become an eagerly-awaited annual tradition, and one of our major members-only fundraising rides. With about 700 registered riders in 2017, the Vasa Ride has raised tens of thousands of dollars to support WABA’s advocacy, education, and outreach work that help to make our region a fantastic place to ride.
But, all good things come to an end, and this the end for the Vasa Ride. House of Sweden is no longer able to host the ride, and we just don’t feel like we can continue the tradition without them. So, we are celebrating the decade of great rides, wild weather, and countless cups of blueberry soup with the Last Vasa Ride.
Per tradition, riders can choose from four routes through Washington, DC and Montgomery County, MD, but bear with us—some of the details are still getting worked out. All Last Vasa Ride participants are invited to meet after the ride to greet spring and enjoy the traditional Swedish treat of blueberry soup at REI.
Ride Information
Check-In
REI Flagship Store | 201 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Vasaloppet (±60 miles)
- Check in: REI, 8:00am
- Rolling start: REI, 8:30am
- Pit Stop: Potomac Village Center, 9:00am – 11:30am
- Blueberry soup: REI, 11:30pm – 1:30pm
Halvvasan (±30 miles)
- Check in: REI, 8:30am
- Rolling start: REI, 9:00am
- Pit Stop: Potomac Village Center, 9:00am – 11:30am
- Blueberry soup: REI, 11:30pm – 1:30pm
Kortevasan (±15 miles)
- Check in: REI, 9:00am
- Rolling start: REI, 9:30am
- Blueberry soup: REI, 11:30pm – 1:30pm
Blåbärsloppet (±7 miles)
- Check in: REI, 9:00am
- Rolling start: REI, 9:30am
- Blueberry soup: REI, 11:30pm – 1:30pm
