Sunday Morning Coffee (Lake Sammamish Loop)

Please join us for a 26 mile Brisk (16-18 mph in flats) social ramble around some of the best riding roads around Issaquah, Sammamish and Bellevue.  Please note that at an average elevation gain of about 50 feet per mile, I have noted that this has "Some Hills", however it is mostly "Lake Sammamish Loop" with half of the climbing occurring in and out of the South Sammamish Park-and-Ride Start and End Point, as it is located on the Sammamish Plateau.  If you are not sure if these are your type of hills, please check the route beforehand!

Please note that since this starts at a Park-and-Ride, there are no restrooms at the start.  There is a Starbucks (open at 05:30) and QFC (open at 05:00) right across the street from the Start, with food/beverage/restrooms, as necessary.  Please be privy to the start time - 06:00, so please be ready to roll out with your bike by no later than 05:45, in time to hear the safety briefing, including the S.M.A.R.T. talk.

There are portable toilets (no running water) available at Mile 8 (Marymoor Park) and Mile 17.5 (Sunset Elementary).  After the climb up to Sunset Elementary, we will regroup.

If you intend to climb anything at your own pace, please inform the Ride Leader before proceeding to do so.  Otherwise, anyone who is in front of the Ride Leader is counted off of the ride.

Our social gathering point will be at Issaquah Coffee Company at Mile 21.5.  We plan to be there for approximately 20 minutes, or however long it takes for the last person to finish their beverages/snacks/conversation.  I will not rush people to finish what they are consuming or discussing; I just ask that you please be mindful and courteous of others' time in this regard!  Issaquah Coffee Company has beverages, pastries, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.  However, if you are not sure if their options suit you, please plan accordingly.

You are encouraged to pre-register by clicking the red "Register Now" button above, with no need to un-register if you change your mind about attending. This will save time at the Start.

Weather cancellation criteria includes ice, snow and sub-freezing temperatures that include high humidity/damp roads. In the event that the weather cancellation criteria are met (or emergency needs to cancel occur), a cancellation comment will be made here at least two hours before the ride start (by 04:00) - and the Ride Leader will not be at the Start. The Ride Leader may not be able to answer calls reliably on the morning of the ride, so please plan to follow protocol, accordingly.

Please note that while this is a "Brisk" paced route (16-18 mph in the flats), our overall average speed may end up being less.  While all efforts will be made to keep the group together, climbing is allowed and encouraged at your own pace, and we will regroup at the summits or designated reconvention points, wherever it is safe to do so.  We will also stop for minor mechanical issues, provided that the Ride Leader is notified of it.  Please bring adequate supplies to repair/service your bike (tube/tools/etc.), and have full fenders if the roads or wet, or you will be asked to ride at the back of the group.  While every effort will be made to ensure that no rider is left behind, please ensure that you have a way to complete the route or return to your starting point should there be a need.

Finally, please do not forget to bring a helmet, as helmets are required to ride!