Let's Do Lunch: Kenmore to Edmonds

Let's do lunch! We'll ride out of Bothell Ski & Bike traveling from Kenmore through Lynnwood to Edmonds where we'll have lunch at the Red Twig Cafe (about the 16 mile mark). We'll try to keep the stop to about 30 minutes depending on the size of our group and the group's preference based on the temperature.

This is a hilly ride! Please review the Ride With GPS elevation profile. The ride to Edmonds has a good share of hills sprinkled along the route, but they are pretty moderate with breaks here and there and a fun downhill into Edmonds. On our return from Edmonds we'll warm back up with a climb out of the Edmonds Bowl via Woodway and then up Innis Arden. While Woodway is about one mile and fairly moderate, Innis Arden has significant grades at times and is also about a mile in length. It is not an easy climb! We'll have a reprieve on the Interurban Trail before we climb up through Mountlake Terrace and enjoy a fun downhill back into Kenmore.

We'll maintain a moderate pace (14-16 mph) on the flats w/o the benefit or hindrance of wind, slower uphill, faster downhill. This is a stay together ride, regrouping as necessary at the top and bottom of hills, so please climb and descend at your own pace. However, if you are significantly off the group pace, please be prepared to finish the ride solo. For the well-being of the group, regroups will be no longer than 3 minutes.

Riders should bring tools and knowledge to repair flats and minor mechanicals (e.g., patch kit, spare tube, pump, multi-tool). Please have a backup plan for any major mechanicals (someone to call for a rescue or an ORCA card). It happens!

For the comfort and safety of your fellow riders as well as yourself, full fenders with long buddy flaps are greatly appreciated if it is wet or there is a chance of rain. No fenders means you are happy to ride in the back. Weather can change quickly, please be prepared for all conditions by having proper gear and equipment.

Though a lunch stop is planned, It is recommended that riders carry sufficient hydration and snacks in case we experience any delays.

Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early in order to prepare yourself and your bike prior to the safety briefing. Ride starts promptly at 9:30. 

Restrooms and water are at the start, but may not be available if the store does not open early. Please plan accordingly.

Parking: Please park in the spaces on the west side of the lot so that we do not impede Bothell Bike's customers.

Registration: To save time at the start and so that the leader can properly prepare for the ride, please register for the ride by clicking on red Register Now button. There is no need to un-register should you find you are no longer able to ride.

Cancellation: Ride will be canceled for steady rain, dangerous road surface such as frost or ice, below freezing temperatures, high winds, or poor air quality. Should conditions call for a cancellation day of ride, a cancellation notice will be posted in the comment section at least two hours prior and ride leader will not be at the start. If conditions are questionable please check the comments below before leaving for the start.

Route: Ride With GPS route link is below.