**CANCELLED** Richmond Beach to Paine Field Community Park

Join us for a ride from the top of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. (Note:There is parking along the West side of 20th and 21st Avenues. or in the park lots down the hill below the starting point.) The route starts with a nice downhill along Woodway Park Road into Edmonds and then climbs gently through Olympic View Drive to Perrinville. Then we have a nice climb up to Meadowdale. From here it is on to Paine Field Community Park for a short restroom and refuel break. Then we retrace our route back to the start

The Start:  Let's meet at the entrance to the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park (190th St and 20th Ave.) and please be ready to ride at 10:00am. We will start with a required safety briefing, and roll out when that's done.  If you miss the briefing you will not be able to ride with the group.

Pace: We will be riding at the Steady pace (12-14 mph when flat with no head or tail winds). We will climb and descend hills at our own pace ( I am recovering from a knee strain and am slow going up hills). We will regroup frequently. No one will be dropped from this ride.

Rest stops:  Restrooms are available at the start (but they are at the bottom of the hill in the park, so be sure to come early if you need them) . We will stop at the halfway point for restrooms/water at about mile 13.

The Basics:  These rides are not supported. Riders should be able to sustain the pace, carry nutrition/water, and have the know-how and equipment to fix a flat tire.  The group will not stop for repair of flats or mechanical issues. Everyone should carry a cell phone to call for assistance if needed.

Be considerate and have full fenders including mud flaps if roads are wet or a prediction of rain is in the forecast. If you don't have fenders, you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

New riders:  We are very happy to have you with us.  Please read the New Rider link (“read our newcomer information”), above, and keep in mind that a helmet is required for all Cascade rides. 

Registration:  This ride has  a limited capacity. If possible, please register for the ride a few days in advance. Please be sure to cancel your registration if you decide not to go on the ride.

Ride With GPS Link:  The route map and cue sheet are in the Links, below.  If you want a printed cue sheet, you need to bring it.

Weather - Evening Before Cancellation: This Ride Leader likes to sleep late in the morning, so, if on the evening before the ride Weather Underground predicts more than a 50% chance of more than .2" of rain or showers between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, the Ride Leader will post a ride-canceled note in the Comments section below and will send everyone who has registered an email advising of the cancellation. If this happens, the Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. 

Weather - Day of Cancellation: The Ride Leader will cancel the ride 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 will send everyone who has registered an email advising of the cancellation. If this happens, the Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. 

We hope you can join us!