CTS Red #5: South Lake Loop w/Mercer Island

This week's ride departs from the Renton Community Center, goes north past the Seahawks Headquarters, and follows the Eastrail to the I-90 trail.  We will ride the I-90 trail west bound to Mercer Island where will will turn south on E Mercer Way and ride clockwise around the south end of Mercer Island before rejoining the I-90 trail and crossing Lake Washington on the Homer M Hadley Memorial Bridge.  We will have a brief stop at the East Portal Viewpoint Park for a group photo and then we ride Lk Washington Blvd S  back towards our start in Renton.  There are restrooms and water at the start, Mile 7.1 Newcastle Beach Park, and Mile 26.8 Seward Park.  

We will meet at the Renton Community Center (North side, see map attached) and be ready to ride at 9:00 AM.  Please arrive at least 20 minutes early so that you can get yourself and bicycle prepared for the ride.  We will start with the required safety briefing and ride announcements, and roll out when that's done.  If you miss the briefing you will not be able to ride with the group.

Please review the Comments Section before the morning of the ride for any final updates.  Route may be updated there as well as weather updates and cancellations.