CTS Red #6: Eastside Urban Loop

This CTS ride starts from the Bothell Park and Ride, where we will meet. 

**NOTE** There are no restrooms or water at the start, please plan accordingly. 

Please be ready to ride at 9:00AM, arriving at least 20 minutes early so that you can get yourself prepared.  We will start with a 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.

IMPORTANT: Plan to bring 2 water bottles and adequate snacks. Hydration and nutrition become increasingly important as our rides get longer (and the weather maybe gets warmer)!

The route starts with a flat ride through the winery area of Woodinville and along the Sammamish River trail. Our first rest stop is at Marymoor Park (mile 11). We then ride along West Lake Sammamish and eventually make a right turn onto Newport Way to begin our first long climb of the day. We coast down into Factoria and through the slough, then peddle along the quiet streets of the Beaux Arts district.  As we approach more urban Bellevue streets, we'll weave our way to our second rest stop at Bellevue Downtown Park (mile 28).  After making our way to the 520 bridge overlook (photo opp!), we join the 520 trail down to Lake Washington Blvd and into downtown Kirkland. After a quick stop at Marina Park (mile 35.5), we'll climb Market Street hill and 100th Ave before a grand downhill on Waynita Way. At the old Wayne Golf Course be prepared to dismount and walk across the gravel parking lot. A short stretch along the Burke-Gilman Trail takes us to the last optional bathroom stop at Blyth Park, before our glorious return to our starting point at the Bothell Park and Ride.  

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.

See you there!