Free Group Ride

Magnolia-Ballard Roller Coaster

Ride Details
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Date & Time*
*Ride end time is the leader's best estimate for completion. Actual end time may vary. Please plan accordingly.
Location(s)

Ride Contact

Jeff Duchin
jeff.duchin@gmail.com
206-391-2379

Event has already happened.

We'll ride many hills in Discovery Park and Magnolia, and in the Blue Ridge neighborhood and Carkeek Park in Ballard.  Good in-city climbing route to work the legs with nice scenery.  Exact route TBD depending on road conditions, but will be all or part of what is posted on the Ride with GPS link (http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1757198). Please check out the elevtion profile if you are unfamiliar with the terrain (I'm not sure of the exact elevation - Ride With GPS says 4400', Garmin 5200'!). Brief regroups at hilltops, no food stop - bring nutrition. Strenuous for elevation gain rather than pace.  

Please arrive by 8:20 AM so we can roll at 8:30 AM.  Fenders with buddy flap required if roads are wet. Enter Discovery Park on W. Government Way and take 1st right after entering onto Texas to get to the NORTH parking lot.  Rest rooms availalbe at the start. 

What to Know Before You Go

  • Advance registration required. Cancel if unable to attend, to open space for others.
  • Must be present at safety briefing to participate.
  • Helmets required.
  • Riders under 18 years old require parental consent & approval from the Ride Leader.
Distance
58 mi.
Elevation Gain
4,400 ft.
Pace
Strenuous: [20-22mph]

What Pace Means

Pace classification indicates the intended range of speeds on level ground without breaks. This means downhill sections of the ride may be faster, and uphill sections slower.

Note: For rides with a “hilly” terrain classification, consider choosing a pace one step down from your usual comfort level.
Terrain
Hilly

What Terrain Means

Terrain indicates the most common or average terrain type of the ride and should be considered relative to the length and overall difficulty of the ride. For example, a long-distance ride with a lot of elevation gain will be overall less challenging than a short ride with equal elevation gain. Consider the pace and frequency of regroup as well to understand how advanced a ride may be.

  • Mostly flat: Trails and/or mostly flat roads with a possible gentle uphill
  • Rolling: Climbs are short and easy, not too numerous
  • Some hills: A few short, steep hills, some moderate upgrades and/or longer gentle climbs
  • Hilly: Consistent or continuous climbing
  • Off-road: Significant unpaved sections
Interests
Training
Fitness / Health
Recreational
Weather Status
Showers cancel
Regroup
Occasional
Location

Discovery Park, NORTH parking lot
3801 Discovery Park Blvd
Seattle WA, WA 98199
United States

Start Region
Seattle
Ride Leader(s)
Jeff Duchin
Links
Ride with GPS
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