Finding Comfort on the Roads - Woodinville to Issaquah

Want to feel more comfortable riding on the roads and increase your riding skills? Ready to move off the trails, but feel nervous sharing the road with cars and obstacles? Wondering how to maintain a particular pace and go further or how to climb hills without exhausting yourself? If so, this is the ride for you!

This week we'll ride from Woodinville counter-clockwise around Lake Sammamish with a stop at Issaquah Coffee before heading back up E. Lk. Sammamish. We'll spend a bit of time on the Sammamish River Trail at the beginning and end of the ride with a variety of roads inbetween. The route is mostly flat with a few short hills and a couple longer gentle to moderate hills (nothing major), providing an opportunity to work on spin, climbing, and descents. We will maintain a steady pace and regroup as necessary at the top of hills. Throughout the ride we'll have the opportunity to discuss road safety & skills as well as the nuances of road riding so bring your questions.

NOTE: This ride is for those riders experienced riding their bikes, but who would like have a more comfortable on road experience and develop stronger riding skills. It is not suitable for those new to riding. Experienced road riders are welcome to join us and share your knowledge!

Riders should come equipped with proper tools and knowledge to repair flats. Please plan to arrive at least 15-20 minutes early in order to prepare yourself and your bike prior to safety briefing and start.

Registration: To save time at the start, please register for the ride by clicking on red Register Now button. You must click Save to complete the registration process.

Public restrooms are available at the start.

A Ride With GPS route is available at the link below.