Free Group Ride

Early Birds Ride Kirkland

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

Mary F Remoaldo
(425)260-4177

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Join us for an early morning ride about Kirkland, with a little of Bellevue. There will be three longer, but not steep, climbs on the ride.  We will start at Marsh Park on the Kirkland waterfront, head west on the 520 trail, out and back over the bridge, loop through Medina and back to the 520 trail.  Then we head east on Northup, along Bridle Trails State Park, drop back down into Kirkland and return to Marsh Park. 

Parking: ample free street parking with no time limit fronting Marsh Park. (Please do not park in the small off-street lot at Marsh Park--we'll leave those for park users.)  Restrooms and water fountain at the start.  7:30 sign in and safety briefing . We will roll at 7:40.  Nice, friendly, morning ride.  (Ride leader just getting back on her bike this year.)  

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
20 mi.
Elevation Gain
1,100 ft.
Pace
Steady: [12-14mph]

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
Recreational
Weather Status
No rain cancellation
Regroup
None/NA
Location

Marsh Park
6605 Lake Washington Blvd NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
United States

Start Region
Kirkland
Ride Leader(s)
Mary F Remoaldo
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