GET ON YOUR BIKE: Explore Woodinville

Been off the bike for a while? Bought a bike and not yet confident riding? Time to take advantage of nicer weather to get riding for health, fitness or just fun! Here is your opportunity to develop riding skills, become more familiar with your bike and feel confident riding in a group.

We will start and finish at the Redhook Brewery in Woodinville.  The route travels north on the Sammamish Slough Trail, north through UW Bothell campus and loops around Woodinville, returning on the trail to Redhook.  After the ride, join us at the brewery for refreshments and conversation.  There is usually a porta-potty in the parking lot, but if not, there is a bathroom at beginning of route on the trail.  Please park toward the back of the building.   Arrive at least 20 minutes before ride start to get ready to ride and sign the waiver. If you have a cascade account, you can electronically register and "sign" the waiver prior to the ride.  If not, you can sign the paper waiver the old-fashioned way (with a pen) in the parking lot.

This is a social ride with an experienced ride leader to grow your confidence with group riding. It is free and open to everyone. The route consists of trails and bike-friendly streets with one climb so you can practice shifting gears. Everyone will ride the hills at their own pace and we always regroup at the top and before any turns so you need not be concerned about being left behind.

"Leisurely Pace" is 10-12 mph on flat surface without any headwind. We will go slower on hills and with a headwind and faster going downhill. Average walking speed is around 3 mph, so we be 3-4 times faster!. If you aren't sure about your pace, please join us anyway.  If there is significant rain, leader will post on the Cascade website a cancellation of the ride at least two hours prior to start (8:30 AM).   If rain is just a sprinkle, leader will be at start and ride.