Free Group Ride

Hills of the West Coast

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

Steven G Hulsman
sghulsman@comcast.net

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Due to the Mercer Island Half Marathon on Sunday, we’ll do the reverse order (slightly modified) of a common HOWC ride:  We'll leave Sam Smith Park at 9:00 am.  We’ll ride first around the south end of Lk Washington, then up McDonald’s Hill and up China Hill (off Coal Creek), then Newcastle Golf, then SE Cougar Mtn Way, descend Montreaux and finally ascend and descend Squak.  (I do not have a route for this ride) 

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
58 mi.
Elevation Gain
5,800 ft.
Pace
Strenuous: [20-22mph]

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
Hilly

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
Training
Weather Status
Showers cancel
Regroup
Stay Together
Location

Sam Smith Park
1400 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
Seattle, WA 98144
United States

Start Region
Issaquah
Other
Ride Leader(s)
Steven G Hulsman
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