Jacquie & John's North Seattle adventure (Mixed Terrain) Moderate

Please note: During COVID-19 restrictions, all Free Group Rides are limited in the number of allowed participants. Registration for the ride (using the red “Register Now” button above) is REQUIRED to participate. If you decide not to ride, please click the red "Cancel My Registration" button above so that an additional spot will be made available to another.

Face coverings (for mouth and nose) are required when the group makes extended stops. Face coverings are recommended for the duration of the ride. Please bring personal hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and tissues for use at rest stops.

We will observe current social distancing guidelines when off the bike, and strive to maintain at least 10-12ft separation between riders when on the bike.

Join us for a ride from Sand Point Sail Dock on a 26.6 mile route at a Moderate speed of 14-16 on the flats!

Leading from our tandem we look forward to showing you some of our favorite bits of North Seattle. This route has segments of unpaved roads and trails. None of these are difficult and should be ridable on a road bike with a bit of caution. On parts of the route it will be necessary to go very slow and possibly walk a bit due to pedestrians and park settings. Safety first. Highlights include Sand Point Country Club, Meadowbrook Pond, Ravenna Ravine, Green Lake, Woodland Park, a troll, Gasworks Park, Union Bay Natural Area, Laurelhurst Park, Windermere, and Magnuson Park waterfront.

Let's meet at the Sand Point Sail dock just North of Cascade bike club office at 5:45 for our pre-ride safety briefing, with a departure at 6:00.

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and our goal will be to regroup frequently. We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH).

Restrooms are available at the start. We will stop along the way for restrooms/water at miles Gas Works Park about mile 15. Bring lights, a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. Also, if able, review and download the route before the ride posted in the link below.

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will post a ride-canceled note in the Comments section below at least two hours prior to the start and Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location.

We hope you can join us!