South Lake Washington Loop from Mercer Island P&R

Let’s explore the south end of Lake Washington. We’ll start at the Mercer Island Park and ride clockwise around the bottom of Lake Washington. There no restrooms at the ride start, so please plan accordingly.  Arrive early enough to ready your bike, sign the ride waiver, go over riding SMART.

Cue Sheet: Map and cue sheet are listed under “Links” on the Cascade Bicycle Club ride announcement. Please print and bring your own cue sheet; copies will not be provided. Make sure you download the cue sheet and/or RideWithGPS route after 3:00 p.m. one day before the ride to reflect any recent changes.

Planned Stops: Seward Park. mile 17

Rider Safety and Responsibilities: You must wear a properly fit helmet, ride safely and follow Cascade’s SMART guidelines. Earphones/earbuds are strictly prohibited while on a Cascade ride.

You should be able to sustain the posted pace. Please be sure you have the equipment and knowledge to fix minor mechanical issues (flat tires, dropped chains, rubbing fenders, etc.), plus a cue sheet to get home on your own or a phone to call for assistance if needed. The Ride Leaders’ responsibility is to the group, and it is at their discretion whether to stop for individuals’ mechanical issues; they will, however, stop for all medical issues and emergencies.

Wet Riding Conditions: Fenders and rain gear required.

Regroup Policy: We will regroup at safe places whenever the Sweep is beyond sight distance from the Lead, primarily at the top of hills, at critical turns or past intersections. If a safe regroup point isn’t available, we will “soft pedal” (ride well below pace) to allow the split group to reconnect and resume the posted pace.

Cancellation Policy: If there is heavy rain, high winds, flooding, ice/snow or other unsafe riding conditions, Ride Leaders will cancel the ride. Ride cancellations will be posted in the comments section on both the Cascade and Meetup sites, ideally two hours prior to the start time. If such posting takes place, Ride Leaders will NOT be at the start. A cancellation may also be called at the ride start or during the ride for safety reasons. CHECK THE CASCADE OR MEETUP WEBPAGE BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME.