EARTHDREAM Rides to Maple Valley and Ravensdale

EAstside Ride The Hill DREAM rides are focused on helping strong riders get stronger by training on challenging hills. You can ride the hills at your own pace; we will regroup at the top. EARTHDREAM rides emphasize teamwork and cooperative riding in a way that is fun and encourages each rider to develop their cycling skills.  Our pace tends to be consistent especially on hills where the climbs are fast and strong.  Riders who struggle to maintain a vigorous pace may find it challenging to stay with the group.  We will attempt to accommodate people with a range of abilities, but riders who are significantly off the group pace should come prepared to finish the ride on their own if necessary.

Starting in Kirkland, this ride heads south towards Ravensdale, picking up May Valley Road and Jones Road along the way, and returning via Tiger Mountain and Beaver lake.  There are lots of country roads that should have relatively light traffic as well as plenty of hills to build strength.

The starting location is at the South Kirkland Park and Ride.  There is no water or restrooms at the starting location, so please plan accordingly. We will plan on stopping at a McDonalds in Maple Valley, a Safeway on the Samammish Plateau, and a Starbucks near the end of the ride.

If you click the "Register Now" button on this page it saves you from having to sign in at the start of the ride.  Also, it gives me an idea of how many people to expect.

Steady rain cancels this ride.  If the ride is cancelled due to weather, a notice will be posted in the comments 2 hours prior and the ride leader will not be at the start.  Be sure to check back on this web site for weather updates if the weather is in doubt. Please bring fenders if the roads are wet.