Ride for Coffee and Ice Cream

Join us for a ride on a 40 mile loop at Steady (12-14 mph on the flat) from the Lake Sammamish Trail Head in Redmond to the Snoqualmie Scoop Shop in Maltby.

We will ride north on roads that weave across Avondale, stop for coffee and ice cream in Maltby, zip back down on Paradise Lake Road, climb our way over Redmond Ridge, and end up back by Whole Foods.

Let's meet at the Lake Sammamish Trail Head parking lot behind Whole Foods at 9:45 am for our pre-ride safety briefing, with a departure at 10:00 am.

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and our goal will be to stay together with occasional regroups. We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH).

Porta potties are available at the start. We’ll also stop for coffee/ice cream at mile 17, with an optional restroom stop at mile 30.

Please register in advance by clicking on the "Register Now" icon above. Online registration for this ride closes two hours prior to start time, but if you decide to ride after that we will have a waiver sheet for you to sign manually.  

If you are a new rider, we are very happy to have you with us. Keep in mind that a helmet is required on all Cascade rides. Also, riders should be able to sustain the pace, carry nutrition/water, and have the know-how and equipment to fix a flat tire. Everyone should carry a phone to call for assistance if needed. We will regroup after climbs and at major intersections. Arrive at least 20 minutes early so that you can get yourself ready, sign the waiver and listen to the S.M.A.R.T. briefing.

A route map and cue sheet are at the Ride With GPS Route link, below. If you want a cue sheet please print and bring it. The ride leader will not have extra copies.

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions, the Ride Leader will post a ride-canceled note in the Comments section below at least two hours prior to the start and Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location.

We hope you can join us!