MUMPS: -Loop the Other Lake (Moderate)

 MUMPS will loop the "other" lake! Join us for a ride on trails and roads from Kenmore to Issaquah Coffee Company while looping Lake Sammamish.

Starting time and location: Ride starts at 10:00 am at Log Boom Park in Kenmore, where there is a restroom.

Parking: There is a four hour parking restriction in the Park. If you are concerned about exceeding the time limit you may park on NE 175th St before the entrance to the park.

Pace: This is a MODERATE  paced ride; 14-16mph on flat pavement without benefit or hindrance of wind; slower uphill and faster down. We will regroup as necessary at major intersections and on hills. When on multi-use trails we will observe the trail speed limit.

We will be using the same route as the  brisk and vigorous MUMPS groups.   Riders may choose to start with one group and drop back or move up to find a pace that is appropriate.

Route and variations to joining group:  The planned route/cue sheet is at the link below. It will not be handed out at the start, so please download or print it for your own use.

The goal is to stay together via regrouping as necessary, but please bring navigation aids in case you need to finish on your own. The ride becomes self-led for those ahead of or behind the group.

Feel free to bring my cell phone number so you can text me (I don't answer calls while riding) in case you have a problem while off the back. You can meet us at any point on the route, but be sure to TEXT the ride leader in advance if you plan to do this, so you can be notified if our plans change.

Restrooms:  There are planned restroom stops at 60 Acres Soccer Fields (mile 9.6 and 40.6) and at the food stop (mile 25.7). 

Food:  The food stop is brief (about 25 min.). Please bring snacks and water if you want additional nutrition and hydration along the way.  

Cancellation: Forecast for rain or unsafe riding conditions will be cause for cancellation, in which case the ride leader will not be at the start and the cancellation will be posted (in Comments, below) at least 2 hours before the start.

Fenders: Please be considerate of other riders' comfort and safety by using full fenders with long mud flaps if rain is expected or the roads are wet. You may still ride with us without them, but if you are spraying other riders you will need to drop to the back of the group.

Repairs: Please come with the equipment and know-how to take care of your own flats and mechanicals or with a plan for getting back to the start if your bike won't take you there. If you have a problem the group will stop briefly to make sure you will be OK on your own, but we will not wait for repairs to be completed.

Safety talk and on time-departure:  As we plan to leave on time, please arrive 10 minutes early to participate in the ride briefing and safety talk.

Pre-registration:  Please register in advance by clicking the red Register Now button at the top of this page, as this saves time at the start and enables the leader to email you in case of changes. (You need a Cascade Bicycle Club account, and starting one makes you a Basic-level member of the Club at no charge.) You don't have to un-register if you can't make the ride. Or you can register manually at the start.