Get on Your Bike to Kent Station for a Treat

Been off the bike for a while? Bought a bike and not yet confident riding? Time to take advantage of nicer weather to get riding for health, fitness or just fun! Here is your opportunity to develop riding skills, become more familiar with your bike and feel confident riding in a group.

We will start at the old Kent P&R, SW corner. No Restrooms at start, please be prepared. We will travel the Interuban and Green River Trails, enjoying the scenery and beautiful evening. We will pass  the Eagles Nest near Hogans Park, for optional break and pictures, then continue and take the new connector Puget Power Trail to Interurban Trail. We will continue with a small detour at the end to Kent Station for a social treat. There are smoothies, chocolates, coffee, ice cream, and outside benches where we can enjoy our treat with a chance to socialize, cycling questions and getting to know each other!

This is a social ride with experienced ride leaders to grow your confidence with group riding. It is free and open to everyone. The route consists of beautiful trails and scenery.

"Leisurely Pace" is 10-12 mph on flat surface without any headwind. Average walking speed is around 3 mph, so we be 3-4 times faster!. If you aren't sure about your pace, please join us anyway, but study the route and bring a printed the cue sheet with you. We can help you read the cue sheet if you need to return to the start early. Carrying ORCA card is another good option.

You should dress appropriately for the weather, but you do not need spandex or other specialized bike gear. All you need is a working bike and a helmet. We may also be ending near the time the sunsets, so please have at least a red light on the back of your bike and white light on front. Reflective gear is helpful. If you haven't ridden your bike for quite some time, please do a ABC Check (link below) or take it to your local bike shop a few days prior to the ride date.

Please arrive 20 minutes before the published start time to ready your bike, check in and participate in the safety and ride briefing. We will go over hand signals and what we say during the ride to keep outselves safe.

Register - Please sign an e-waiver by clicking on the “Register Now” button at the top of this page (right below the ride title) and enter your information. If you do not have an acount, it is free to create an account. If you cannot make the ride, you do not need to unregister.

Weather - Showers or more severe weather will cancel the ride.  Ride cancellation will be announced in the comments section at least two hours before start time and the ride leaders will not be at the start.

If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leaders.