Free Group Ride

Hills of the West Coast

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

Steve Hulsman
sghulsman@comcast.net
206.794.7683

Event has already happened.

  We’ll leave Sam Smith Park at 8am, pick up riders at Enatai Beach Park (under east end of I-90 east channel bridge) by 8:30.  We'll go back thru Seattle to climb several hills in West Seattle, Shorewood, Burien, Normandy Park and Des Moines, with constant views of Puget Sound. From Des Moines we'll head east and drop into the valley, then north to Renton where folks can go up either side of Lake WA to finish.   There will be no specific food stop on this ride.  So please bring plenty of nutrition and two water bottles for such a long hilly ride.

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
82 mi.
Elevation Gain
6,000 ft.
Pace
Super Strenuous: [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
Weather Status
Showers cancel
Regroup
Stay Together
Location

Sam Smith Park
1400 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
Seattle, WA 98144
United States

Start Region
Seattle
Ride Leader(s)
Steven G Hulsman
Links
Hills of the Southwest Coast
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