View of Seattle and Olympic mountains from Somerset Hills

Free Group Ride

**CANCELLED** Hills of the SouthWest Coast (Strenuous)

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Part of Series Hills of the West Coast
Ride Details
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Date & Time*
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*Ride end time is the leader's best estimate for completion. Actual end time may vary. Please plan accordingly.
Location(s)
Sam Smith Park

Ride Contact

Steven G Hulsman
sghulsman@comcast.net
2067947683

Event has been cancelled.

 We’ll meet at Sam Smith Park and be ready to ride at 9:30am.  We'll head over to West Seattle and then climb several hills in West Seattle, Shorewood, Burien, Normandy Park and Des Moines, with constant views of Puget Sound. We’ll return using the same general route but with a few different hills.  We'll likely modify the return route thru West Seattle to shorten the ride time.   

We'll limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH).

There will be no specific food stop on this ride, so please bring plenty of nutrition and two water bottles for such a long hilly ride.

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will cancel the ride and all registered riders will be sent a notification email. If the ride is canceled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.

What to Know Before You Go

  • Advance registration required. Cancel if unable to attend, to open space for others.
  • Must be present at safety briefing to participate.
  • Helmets required.
  • Riders under 18 years old require parental consent & approval from the Ride Leader.
Distance
63 mi.
Elevation Gain
6,300 ft.
Pace
Strenuous: [20-22mph]

What Pace Means

Pace classification indicates the intended range of speeds on level ground without breaks. This means downhill sections of the ride may be faster, and uphill sections slower.

Note: For rides with a “hilly” terrain classification, consider choosing a pace one step down from your usual comfort level.
Terrain
Hilly

What Terrain Means

Terrain indicates the most common or average terrain type of the ride and should be considered relative to the length and overall difficulty of the ride. For example, a long-distance ride with a lot of elevation gain will be overall less challenging than a short ride with equal elevation gain. Consider the pace and frequency of regroup as well to understand how advanced a ride may be.

  • Mostly flat: Trails and/or mostly flat roads with a possible gentle uphill
  • Rolling: Climbs are short and easy, not too numerous
  • Some hills: A few short, steep hills, some moderate upgrades and/or longer gentle climbs
  • Hilly: Consistent or continuous climbing
  • Off-road: Significant unpaved sections
Interests
Training
Weather Status
Showers cancel
Regroup
Stay Together
Location
Sam Smith Park

1400 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
Seattle, WA 98144
United States

Route Map
Route Map
Start Region
Seattle
Ride Leader(s)
Steven G Hulsman
John Kugler
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