SLOW Ride Exploring the Infamous Red Line

Senior Ladies On Wheels invite you to ride SLOW to explore the history of Seattle's infamous Red Line and learn how Seattle's white citizens created and maintained a racially segregated city. We will ride about 10 miles through Seattle's historic Central District, following trails and low-traffic streets and riding only the most gradual hills. We stop several times at key points for conversation, and we always wait for each other when we get separated by stop signs, traffic lights, or differences in rider speed.

This is Cascade Bicycle Club Free Group Ride. It's a social ride with experienced ride leaders to grow your confidence with group riding. It is free and open to everyone. The route consists of beautiful trails, a few low-traffic streets, and historic sites.

Please be at Jimi Hendrix Park and be ready to ride at 10:00 am. We will start with a required safety briefing, and roll out when that's done. If you miss the briefing, you will not be able to ride with the group.

"Easy Pace" is under 10 mph on flat surface without any headwind. Average walking speed is around 3 mph. We expect to ride this 10 mile course in about 3 hours, including several stops. We will stay together, with the intent of allowing the slowest rider to set the pace.  We will help you find your way back if you need to return to the start early. Carrying ORCA card is another good option.

You should dress appropriately for the weather, but you do not need spandex or other specialized bike gear. All you need is a working bike and a helmet. If you haven't ridden your bike for quite some time, please do a ABC Check (link below) or take it to your local bike shop a few days prior to the ride date.

Weather - Steady rain will cancel the ride. The ride leader will be at the start regardless of the weather to negotiate with those who show up.

We hope you will join us!