Rides With JZ - Kenmore/Redmond/Kirkland

Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time to hear the route briefing, SMART talk, and sign the waiver form (or check off your name) for an on-time departure. Attendance during the safety briefing is mandatory to ride with the group.

This is hilly loop to get and keep us in shape for the upcoming season. This is an encouraging, social group ride for both seasoned or new riders, ladies and men. Come along and give it a try. If you have any questions regarding the route or pace feel free to contact: Juli@PacificGP.com. I hope you can join us!

RSVP: Please RSVP by clicking on the red Register Now  button at the top of this page to save time at ride start. Please register at least 2 hours prior to the ride. You can always register at the ride start if you miss the cut-off. If you sign up using e-waiver but decide not to ride, no worries, and we'll see you next time. If you are not a member of Cascade, please sign up for a free account and register so that we can have adequate assistance for the group.Thank you!

PACE: The listed pace is based on the flats, with no headwind, and at your own pace up hills. We will  regroup at the top of hills. When using designated bicycle trails we will observe the posted speed limit.

START LOCATION & PARKING:  Ride starts at The Hangar located at 6728 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA 98028. There are restrooms and a coffee shop inside The Hangar. You are permitted to park on-street or in The Hangar large parking lot. The city has requested we not take up the spaces closest to The Hangar building to keep them available for the coffee shop.

ROUTE: See link below for a RideWithGPS downloadable route map with printable cue sheet. If you want a cue sheet, please print one using the route link as copies will not be available at the ride start.

PLANNED STOPS:  We will stop at Trek Bicycle Redmond store at approx. mile 22 for a water and restroom break. Please come prepared with energy bars or nutrition as needed.

MECHANIICALS: Group will stop for flats. Bring tools and knowledge to repair flats, and a plan ie: Orca card, or a friend/Uber to call you have a serious mechanical failure or choose to not repair your flat roadside.

RECOMMENDED: Mirrors and lights, both head lights and tail lights, are highly recommended by the ride leader to keep yourself and your riding buddies safe and seen. Fenders and buddy flaps are appreciated if rain is in the forecast.

RIDE CANCELLATION: In the event of a weather cancellation a notice will be posted in the comments on this page two hours before the ride start and ride leader will not be at the ride start location.