Issaquah to Chilly Hilly (Seattle Ferry Dock)

We will meet at the Tibbetts Valley Park Parking Lot (west parking lot across from the Issaquah Transit Center) in Issaquah at 7:30am for our pre-ride safety briefing, with a departure shortly after.  The plan is to arrive in time for the 8:55am ferry to Bainbridge Island for the Chilly Hilly.

Are you riding the Chilly Hilly?  Yes?  Great!!!  If you want a few extra miles to add on to the Chilly Hilly and/or don't want to park in downtown Seattle, join us for a ride from Issaquah to the Seattle Ferry Dock!  We will be taking a fairly direct route to Seattle.  We will be on a mix of trails and roads with a preference for roads when possible.  The city streets in Seattle can be busy but should be fairly empty this early on a Sunday morning.  There is no organized ride for the return trip after Chilly Hilly.  This is a 16.7 mile ride at Brisk Pace (16-18mph).

This is a stay together ride.  We will not drop anyone.  We will climb hills at our own pace and will regroup at the tops of any climbs. We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH).

There is no water at the start.

Riders should bring tools & knowledge to repair flats or minor mechanicals and be prepared to complete the ride on your own should your bike require repair. Please have a backup plan (someone to call or an ORCA card) if your bike will not get you to the finish.

Fenders are requested if it is wet or expected to be wet.  Plan to ride at the back if you do not have fenders. 

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions, 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!

Ride With GPS route link is below. Please print a cue sheet if you want one.