Eastside Hills #18 (Strenuous)

Join us for a ride from Kirkland Transit Center on a 55-mile ride at a strenuous pace (20-22 mph on the flats.)

If you are a glutton for punishment, then this ride is for you.  The route includes ten hills in the Kirkland area, some of which are very steep - grades of 15% or more.  It is similar to the Ten Hills of Kirkland route we did a couple weeks ago, but these are different hills.  This ride is primarily recommended for people with a fitness level sufficient for a challenging hill ride.  

Let's meet at the Kirkland Transit Center between the library and the baseball field. Please be ready to ride at 9 a.m.  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.

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and our goal will be to regroup at the top of each hill. We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 mph.)

Restrooms are available at the start. There are four hours of free parking at the public parking garage under the Kirkland Library. We will stop along the way for restrooms/water/food at mile point 27 at the Redmond QFC.

Bring a spare tube (or two) 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 there is steady rain or hazardous riding conditions, such as snowy or icy roads, 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.  During the ride we will tolerate light rain or brief showers, but if we encounter heavy rain we may return early.

We hope you can join us!