This is the longest of three routes used by the annual Tour de Whatcom race. The ride travels throughout western Whatcom County past Lake Samish and Lake Whatcom, down the South Fork and main stem of the Nooksack River, and through the towns of Deming, Everson, Lyndon, Blaine, Birch Bay, Ferndale, and Bellingham. The route is mostly flat, with the one major climb at the beginning, from the start in Fairhaven up to Lake Samish. There are outstanding views on the route that include fields, forests, Mt Baker, and the Strait of Georgia. There are several stops along the route where supplies and repairs can be obtained. For more information, see http://www.tourdewhatcom.com/index.html.