TEST ride directed (and led)

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Let's meet at the <START LOCATION / DESCRIPTION>. Be there, ready to go at the time listed above. We will start with a required safety briefing, and roll out when that's done.  All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate.

<CONSIDER INSERTING A SHORT BUT FUN DESCRIPTION OF THE ROUTE OR SIGHTS ALONG IT>

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and we will <STAY TOGETHER/REGROUP FREQUENTLY/REGROUP OCCASIONALLY>. <IF MODERATE or FASTER> We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH, occasionally 10 MPH).

Restrooms <ARE/ARE NOT> available at the start. We will stop along the way for restrooms/water at miles <STOPPAGE MILE POINTS>. (OPTIONAL) We’ll also stop for coffee/snacks at <COFFEE PLACE> at mile <MILE POINT>.

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. Other things to bring: phone; ID; cash and/or credit card; ORCA card; water and a small snack. Please have full fenders if the roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will cancel the ride and all registered riders will be sent a notification email. If the ride is cancelled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.

We hope you can join us!