Mercer Island Frontwards and Backwards

Come and enjoy the curves around Mercer Island.  We'll start in the south parking lot at Renton Memorial Stadium (no restrooms).  There will be a stop for restrooms and water at Coulon Park after 2 miles.  Then ride north on the beautiful Lake Washington Bike Loop Trail up to the Mercer Slough Nature Park. Cross the East Channel on the I-90 Bike Lane and regroup.  Cruise around the bottom of Mercer Island clockwise.  Stop for lunch at Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches. With renewed energy retrace the route counter-clockwise back to I-90 and down the east side of Lake Washington to the start. We will start each Mercer Island loop together but climb and coast the rollers at our own speed.  

We will wave at the gorilla at mile 11.  There will be a photo op at the new bicycle sculpture at the midpoint.

Please RSVP by clicking on the red "Register Now" button under the ride title above, then checking the box for "Waiver Signature".  This will save time at the start. The on-line Registration requires a Cascade Bicycle Club account, which is easy to set up, but if you don't want one, come and sign the waiver at the start. 

A route map and cue sheet are at the Ride With GPS Link, below. If you want a cue sheet please print one and bring it with you. The ride leader will not have extra copies.

Newcomers are welcome. Please review the Newcomer Information at the Link below

Arrive at least 20 minutes early so that you can get ready, sign the waiver, and listen to the S.M.A.R.T. briefing. This allows us to have an on-time departure.

Be considerate and have full fenders including mud flaps if roads are wet or a prediction of rain is forecast.

Cancellation Policy: If needed, a weather cancellation will be posted two hours prior in the Comments section, below, and the ride leader will not be at the start. Please check here before leaving for the ride.