Free Group Ride

Cranksgiving in May: Spokespeople Rides!

-
Ride Details
New to group rides? Read our newcomer information.
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

Cathy Tuttle
206-713-5869

Event has already happened.

http://www.meetup.com/cascaderides/events/179091392/

Join FamilyWorks Family Resource Center and Food Bank Director Jake Weber and Seattle Neighborhood Greenways Director Cathy Tuttle on a ride to and from Wallingford to the University Farmer's Market. Learn how to pack the produce you buy on a bicycle. We'll return with produce we buy in the U-District (bring money!) to give to the Food Bank. Jake will give us a tour of the Food Bank when we return.

FamilyWorks serves north central Seattle people who are seeking a path to long-term resiliency and might not otherwise have access to healthy food or parenting- and life-skills resources. www.familyworksseattle.org

The U District Farmers Market is part of a community-based, non-profit alliance of locally managed farmer's markets that support local, organic businesses. www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/markets/u_district

Most of our ride will be along greenways (safe healthy streets) proposed by Greenways groups in Wallingford and the U-District. While it is a short 5-mile loop ride, there are hills that we’ll take slowly. We hope you can join us!

All Wallingford Spokespeople rides meet at the south end of Wallingford Playfield at N. 42nd and Densmore and ride on greenways whenever possible to an adjacent urban center. New riders welcome! Please arrive by 11:45 if you are new to riding in groups or need help adjusting your helmet or your bike. All ages and skill levels welcome! All rides are on the road with traffic, and include expert commuters who accompany us to offer encouragement and model good road riding techniques. FAMILIES WELCOME!

Please Contact Ride Leader Cathy Tuttle (206) 713-5869 with any questions. We’ll stop frequently and should be back at the starting point by 2 pm at the latest.

See more ride details and subscribe to our monthly blog atwww.Spokespeople.us. Please note Spokespeople Wallingford rides now and forevermore start at noon.

Distance: 5 miles
Pace: Easy [Under 10mph]
Terrain: Rolling
Regroup: Stay together
Weather Cancels?: No rain cancellation

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
5 mi.
Pace
Easy: [Under 10mph]

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
Mostly Flat

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
Social
Weather Status
No rain cancellation
Regroup
Stay Together
Location

Wallingford Playfield
N 42nd St and Densmore ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
United States

Start Region
Seattle
Ride Leader(s)
Cathy V Tuttle
Add to Calendar
Share

Stay up to date!

Join our email list and get the latest from Cascade Bicycle Club right in your inbox.