Newport Loop

KEEPING RIDERS SAFE

Advance registration required for all participants. If you decide not to ride, please click Cancel My Registration below to open space for others. (How to cancel)
Attendance at the pre-ride safety briefing is required to participate in the ride.
If you have tested positive for COVID or have been exposed to someone with COVID, follow the quarantine and isolation guidelines. In general, if you have COVID or are displaying COVID symptoms, or if you are sick with the flu or a cold, you should not participate in group rides.
Carry a face covering in case a business or public transit requires their use.
Please, no spitting or “snot-rockets” while participating.
A CPSC certified helmet is required to be worn to participate.

If you are new, please read our newcomer information.

Date and Time:

Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 10:00am

Start Location:

Old Renton City Hall

535 N 6th St

Renton, WA 98057

Directions

Contact Information:

Jake L Wright

vaelin4@gmail.com

206-271-6703

Distance:

33 miles

Elevation Gain:

1,945 feet

Pace:

Moderate: [14-16mph]

Terrain:

Hilly

Regroup:

Frequent

Weather Cancellation:

Steady rain cancels

Interests:

Social

Training

Fitness / Health

Happy Riders

Short morning ride with a bit of climbing we start out at the Old Renton City Hall, stop briefly at Gene Coulon before heading up to Newcastle and on to Bellevue. Our second climb is up the Lake Hills Connector then we take at short break at Lake Hills Park. We descend to Lake Sammamish Parkway, and go up Newport prior to dropping into Factoria. We finish up with a short climb back into Newcastle and down 44th before returning to Old City Hall. Get a little exercise and a bit of fun. We are doing version 3 of this ride today. You are encouraged to pre-register by clicking the red "Register Now" button above. There is no need to unregister if you decide not to ride. First ten RSVP's ride for free.

Cancellation Policy: Steady rain cancels.
In the event of damp weather the use of fenders/mudflaps is appreciated especially by the riders behind you.
Additional: Mentoring is available for prospective Ride Leaders with advance notice.
Please make sure that you have tube and water.
Call me with any questions.

If weather conditions meet the cancel criteria on the day of the ride, I will post a ride-canceled notice in Comments, below, two hours prior, and I will not be at the start. Ice or snow also cancel. Please check here before leaving for the ride.

Links:

GPS Cue Sheet

You Tube Of Some Newport Fun