Free Group Ride

FRIDAY RIDERS: History Ride Highlights of District 4

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

Bill Lemke
billjodylemke@gmail.com
206 284 2843

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Seattle historian Michael Herschensohn will provide some facts and history on a short ride to include some Wallingford, Ravenna and UW landmarks including Wallingford Greenway, the first Seattle Greeenway, the Home of the Good Shepard, Ravenna Bridge, the University of Washington,the Urban Horticultural Center and Yesler Swamp, and Talaris.    Here are a few facts from him for advance study on these and other land Seattle landmarks.  https://qahistory.org/squibs-from-district-4/.  Returning to Gasworks riders will have the option of looping Lake Union including the detour on Eastlake and through Fred Hutchinson for about 21 miles or continuing to Gasworks for 15 miles.  Bring snacks for the history stops.  There are some inclines particularly at the start to the Wallingford Greenway.  New riders, young and old, are welcome. Leader pedals at a low leisurely pace and slower up hill.   

 

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
15 mi.
Pace
Leisurely: [10-12mph]

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
Some Hills

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
Recreational
Weather Status
Showers cancel
Regroup
Frequent
Location

Gas Works Park
2101 North Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98103
United States

Start Region
Seattle
North Seattle
Ride Leader(s)
John J Davies
William/Bill Lemke
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