Great Scott! Thursday Social

Explore Seattle's back streets at a comfortable pace with a sociable crowd. Every Thursday, a regular bunch of old friends and a curious bunch of new friends ride as far as evening light permits, venturing places seldom seen via routes seldom taken. We won't go looking for a challenge (we'll never ride the Counterbalance), but neither do we avoid one; we'll gradually top a hill or two and savor the view along the way. Bring money for dinner afterward. Heavy rain means we eat early.

This Week's Ride

This warm week we'll stick close to the water almost all the way avoiding most climbs, while circling Lake Union, riding the Westlake and South Ship Canal trails to the Ballard Locks, and continuing as far as Golden Gardens, returning via the Burke Gilman Trail. See link below for details. Future rides will range from about 12 to 18 miles with varying elevation gains, depending on the length of daylight and ride leader's whims:-)

For Every Ride...

Please meet at Gas Works Park 15 minutes before the ride start for the safety briefing. Carry water, a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case and front and rear lights are recommended for your ride home. Always bring your sense of humor and patience; this is a Great Scott ride:-)

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, 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!

Links

• Route map / cue sheet
• Give your bike an easy A-B-C Quick Check before riding
• How to fix a flat (video)
• Information for newcomers (explains paces, terrain, etc)