Reminder:  8:00 AM Start time!

Welcome to Green CTS #6, Bellevue Cumberland loop!  This ride will take us along very picturesque back roads through beautiful farm areas to more rural areas of the county culminating in crossing the Green River Gorge.  Most of the elevation gains occur in the first two-thirds of the ride.

The lunch stop for this ride will be the Black Diamond Bakery.  In the time we have there,  the only thing you can purchase are bakery items at the walk up counter.   IF you want or need protein in your lunch pack it with you to bring on the ride.  Although there is a place next door you can buy sausage sticks.  

REMINDERS

NUTRITION  Take in some food or carbs every hour starting with the first hour of this ride!  Have something that you can consume quickly and easily during a 1-minute stop or while moving.  Keeping fueled early and often is the  key to not running out of energy as we start riding  70 miles and beyond!

HYDRATION - bring 2 water bottles, fill up at rest stops and drink plenty, consider drinking more than just water, electrolytes replace salt and other nutriments your body uses during these extend rides.  There are up to 25 miles between water stops  -  Be PREPARED.

WEATHER - The extended forecast is looking like light rain, but be prepare for rainy weather, with your rain gear including if possible full length fenders\buddy flaps for your bikes, if we do get wet weather and you do not have long fenders please be prepared to ride at the back of the group in consideration of others.    ALTERNATELY if the weather turns warm be ready for that as well.

RESTROOMS -  none at the ride start.  

• 3.3 miles  Lake Boren Park  / water and restrooms
• 28.3 miles Ravensdale Park /   water and restrooms 
• 46.7 mile Black Diamond Bakery  /  Lunch Stop 
• 66 miles OPTIONAL  Outlying Park   /  water and 1 stall
• 69.5 Coulon Park  /  water and restrooms 
• 73.5 ride end - NO restroom or water.  

General ride posting disclaimers:

Route - Check on Friday and then update your device if needed (or pin the route) Please note: if you check/update your version on Friday you should have the most current information.  Be assured that your ride leaders will have the best information and you can always rely on them for good directions. 

Trails: Cedar River trail in Renton has a speed limit of 10MPH. On weekends, this trail has heavy pedestrian traffic, especially in the park area as we head toward the finish of our ride. Be prepared to go SLOW and give pedestrians the right of way.  Other trails often have 15 mph limits.  We will need to obey all posted limits. 

Cancelation Policy: Steady rain or otherwise unsafe riding conditions (including air quality or any unforeseen hazardous conditions) will cause a cancelation. Cancelation  when possible will be posted in the comments section below at least two hours prior to the ride start.  All registered riders will receive an email. and ride leaders will not be at the ride start.  In the unlikely event that circumstances change after the 2 hour time frame, riders will be emailed and ride leaders will be at the ride start to advise people of the situation.