Free Group Ride

Greenways and Protected Bikeways with Sustainable Capitol Hill (Easy)

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

Merlin Rainwater
merlinrain@gmail.com
(206)769-6549

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Sustainable Capitol Hill invites people new to biking and experienced riders to explore safe and comfortable biking routes on Capitol Hill with Central Seattle Greenways organizer Merlin Rainwater.  Meet at 6:30 pm at The Braeburn, 1410 East Pine, for a friendly potluck, introductions and tips for enjoyable riding.  Then ride a 3-mile loop that includes a conventional bike lane on East Pine, the new Protected Bike Lane on Broadway, and proposed Neighborhood Greenways on Columbia Street and 18th Avenue.  We'll stop along the way to discuss features of the Protected Bike Lane and planned improvements to the proposed Greenways. Those who wish can re-convene after the ride to discuss what we've seen and dry off if it rains.  

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
3 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
Some Hills

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
Bicycling Basics / Getting Started
Weather Status
No rain cancellation
Regroup
Stay Together
Location

The Braeburn
1410 East Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98122
United States

Start Region
Seattle
Ride Leader(s)
Merlin Rainwater
Links
Sustainable Capitol Hill ride
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