FRUMPS -- Ridges and Bridges

The Puget Sound Country is marked by its north-south valleys and the ridges that separate them.  In this ride, we surmount or skirt three of the ridges (West Seattle, North Delridge and Beacon Hill) and ride along the shoulders of a fourth (Mercer Island).  The route takes us over bridges that cross the Duwamish Waterway and Lake Washington.  On arriving at Mercer Island, there will be a rest stop in Aubrey Davis Park (on the lid over I-90).  After circling the island, we will stop for lunch at the Starbucks in Mercer Island’s commercial district.   We then will follow bike paths back to Sodo and, after crossing Sodo, return to the start by riding along the beach at Alki. 

The ride begins at Mee-Kwa-Mooks Park (portable toilet available at the park, no water).  There is ample on-street parking near the park.  The ride leader will be in the park on the water side of Beach Drive.  Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early so we can do the safety briefing and start as scheduled.  Consider bringing a snack for the rest stop at Aubrey Davis Park.  Bring a light lunch or money for lunch on Mercer Island and for possible coffee on Alki near the end of the ride.  Bring what you need to address your own mechanical issues, or have a back-up plan. 

The pace is “steady,” which means riders should be comfortable with riding 12-14 mph on a flat road without headwind. 

Steady rain cancels.  If a cancellation is necessary, ride leader will post a notice in the comments section two hours prior to the start.