Gas Works to Magnolia & Queen Anne (GR2R #8) (Steady 12-14mph)

Please note: During COVID-19 restrictions, all Free Group Rides are limited in the number of allowed participants. Registration for the ride (using the red “Register Now” button above) is REQUIRED to participate. If you decide not to ride, please click the red "Cancel My Registration" button above so that an additional spot will be made available to another.

Face coverings (for mouth and nose) are required when the group makes extended stops. Face coverings are recommended for the duration of the ride. Please bring personal hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and tissues for use at rest stops.

We will observe current social distancing guidelines when off the bike, and strive to maintain at least 10-12ft separation between riders when on the bike.

We resume our shadowing of the ever-popular Getting Ready to Ride (GR2R) series with the final, eighth ride of the series. During the Seattle series, we explore different neighborhoods (often with great views) and take advantage of some of the trails and neighborhood green ways in the city.  These will be social, stay-together rides with waits at the top of hills and at all critical turns, along with some photo-op stops.  This week, starting from Gas Works Park, we ride to Ballard, then past Fishermen's Terminal, through Discovery Park, around Magnolia and up to and around Queen Anne Hill. This route includes some significant climbing along with some great views.  This is an urban ride, but we'll stick to bike lanes and trails where we can.

Let's meet at the east end of Gas Works parking lot at 9:45 a.m. for our pre-ride safety briefing, with a departure at 10:00 a.m.  Check out the map for the meeting point.

Bathrooms are available at the start, and at the mid point in Interbay.

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. Please have full fenders if the roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are hazardous riding conditions (eg: ice or snow), 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!