LUMPs: Matthews Beach Seattle -**HOLIDAY LIGHTS RIDE**

***Holiday lights are out and bright*** No cars to contend with, only the holiday lights on the BGT!

We will ride north on the Burke-Gilman Trail (BGT) to Log Boom Park near Bothell. Then take a break at the Park for about 15 minutes, use the restrooms if needed and return to Matthews Beach. Bring a snack if needed. The terrain is flat.  Helmets and a functioning bicycle are required.  

Route:  Come, have fun, converse and enjoy this social bike ride along the Burke Gilman Trail.  The terrain is flat. 

Cue sheets:  No cue sheets provided. Stay together ride. 

Fenders: If the riding surfaces are wet, please come equipped with fenders long enough to keep the person riding behind you dry or be the caboose.

Ride start:  We meet at the Matthews Beach parking lot.  Please be ready to ride at 5:00 P.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.  Note:  Water and restrooms are available at the start. 

Be prepared-if you have a mechanical problem e.g. flat tire please have equipment with skills to fix flats; bring ID, phone and have a plan for rescue if you or your bike fail.

Register:  Please sign an e-waiver by clicking on the “Register Now” button at the top of this page (right below the ride title) and enter your information. NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES 2 HOURS BEFORE RIDE START 

Parking:  Free parking at Matthews Beach parking lot. Arrive early to beat the seagulls for a good spot.

Weather cancelation: - If weather conditions meet the weather-cancels 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 cancelled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.

Lights: This is an after dark ride; you must come equipped with a headlight (bright enough to light up the road in front of you) and a tail light. Remember to charge your lights before the ride!

If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leader, I prefer the phone number listed (landline).