Cascade Women - Redmond Sammamish Loop

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This is a Women's Ride. We are an inclusive, encouraging, welcoming group that invites all self-identifying women to experience the fun of riding your bike in the company of other like-minded women. These rides are a perfect opportunity to meet new riding buddies, get some exercise and have great conversations. Whether you are a seasoned rider or it’s your first group ride, we welcome you and would love to have you join us!

We'll start from Trek Redmond and head to the Cottage Lake area, followed by Redmond Ridge, and landing in Sammamish. We'll then turn back north and head the legs back to the start where we'll be hosted to coffee and treats by the great staff at Trek Redmond. Feel free to hang out after the ride and socialize with your new riding acquaintances. 

RSVP & ARRIVAL TIME: Please RSVP by clicking on the red Register Now button at the top of this page to save time at the ride start. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the ride start to prepare yourself and your bike, sign the waiver, and be ready for the safety briefing.

PACE/ELEVATION: The listed pace is based on the flats, with no headwind/tailwind, and at your own pace up hills. We will wait at the top of climbs to give all riders a chance to catch a breath before continuing as a group. We are a group who encourages and empowers one another to achieve our personal goals. When using designated bicycle trails we will observe the posted speed limit. 

PARKING/RESTROOMS: There is plenty of free on-street weekend parking located near the start. Additional free weekend parking is available at Redmond Central Connector Parking at the corner of Bear Creek Parkway and Leary Way NE. Please avoid the customer parking spaces at the store's back door as we'll keep that available for store customers. A bottle filling station and restroom are available inside Trek.

PLANNED STOPS: There are no planned stops. Please bring ample hydration and additional nutrition with you, as necessary.

MECHANICALS: Group will stop for flats. Bring tools and knowledge to repair flats, and a plan (ie: Orca card or a friend/Uber to call) if you have a more serious mechanical failure or choose to not repair your flat roadside.

RECOMMENDED/REQUIRED: Helmets are required. Headlights, taillights, and mirrors are highly recommended by the ride leader to keep yourself and your riding buddies safe and seen. For the safety and comfort of yourself and your fellow riders, fenders with long buddy flaps are appreciated if roads are damp or rain is in the forecast. If you are spraying other riders you will be asked to ride in the back of the group.

RIDE CANCELLATION: In the event of a weather cancellation, notice will be posted in the comments on this page at least two hours before the ride start, and the ride leader will not be at the ride start location.