Free Group Ride

Getting Ready to Ride Seattle #5: Green Lake-Genesee Park (leisurely)

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

Joseph Roberts
josephr5000@yahoo.com
206-940-9102

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** STARTS AT GREEN LAKE THIS WEEK **

The Getting Ready to Ride Series

Are you new to bicycling, or just been off your bike for a while? Perhaps you've resolved to ride more this year, or have signed up for a big ride like STP? If so, Getting Ready to Ride might be just for you. It is an eight-week series starting with a flat and easy ride, and adding a little more challenge each week. We will regroup frequently and definitely at the top of any climbs.

This Week's Ride

Join us for a ride from Green Lake on a 23 mile route at leisurely pace (10-12mph)!  Let's meet at the Aqua Theater parking lot, and be ready to ride at 10:10am. We will start with a required pre-ride safety briefing, and ride when that is done.  If you miss the briefing you will not be able to join this ride. 

This week we ride south across the Montlake Bridge and down the Lake Washington waterfront to Genesee Park following the Lake Washington Bike Loop. On the return we ride through beautiful Coleman Park to a photo op at the I-90 Bridge overlook, and then we return through the Arboretum and the University of Washington campus. Restrooms are available at the start and at Genesee Park (10 miles).

Final Words

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 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!

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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
23 mi.
Elevation Gain
1,170 ft.
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
New Riders
Fitness / Health
Recreational
Weather Status
Showers cancel
Regroup
Frequent
Location

Green Lake (Aqua Theater parking lot)
5900 West Green Lake Way N
Seattle, WA 98103
United States

Start Region
Seattle
Ride Leader(s)
Rich Knox
Margaret D Moore
David M Selk
Phil Singer
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