A Spring Ride Along the Duwamish

Please join us for this ride to Tukwila and back. Our goal will be to enjoy the greenery now emerging along the banks of the Duwamish River.  The ride begins at Jack Block Park in West Seattle.  The ride follows the Alki Trail, the Duwamish Trail and the Green River Trail to Fort Dent (a/k/a  Starfire Sports Center), then we will return to the start.  On the way back, we will detour for coffee at a Starbucks in Tukwila.  Much of the trail is on bike paths, but at certain points we will ride on city streets. 

We will leave Jack Block Park at 9:45 a.m.  If you plan to drive to the start from outside of West Seattle, allow extra time because the West Seattle Bridge is closed and you will need a different route.  Jack Block Park can also be reached via the Rapid Ride “C” bus (use the first stop in West Seattle).  Parking, restrooms and water are available at the Park.  Bring a spare tube in case of flats and whatever else you might need to address mechanical issues. 

This Is a social ride, and we will stay together.  The pace is “steady,” which means riders should be comfortable with riding 12-14 mph on a flat road without headwind.   Our average speed on the ride will be less than the listed pace, given that the route is punctuated by occasional traffic lights and two sets of railroad tracks.

Steady rain cancels.  If a cancellation is necessary due to rain or other unforeseen circumstances, ride leader will post a notice in the comments section two hours prior to the start.