Midweek Tune-Up *Ultralite* (Moderate)

Most Thursdays we ride a slight variation on the route of the OFFICIAL  "7 Hills of Kirkland" (which happened a few days ago). This time, in honor of the event we'll ride something like the same route, but without most of the hills. Don't worry; the hills will be back next time!

Be ready to ride near the back (East) end of the South Kirkland Park and Ride at start time; we'll do the required pre-ride briefing at that time, and ride when the briefing is done. All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate.

**Please register at least two hours in advance on this website; late registration online or at ride start is not available for this ride**

If you aren't familiar with the start location, navigating to "South Kirkland Park and Ride" (by name) via Ride with GPS /Google should work. Routing to the address (10610 N.E. 38th Pl.) for the Park and Ride may put you just slightly north and west of where you actually need to turn at 107th LN NE.

THE "MODERATE" PACE RATING REFERS TO GROUP PACE ON FLAT STRETCHES. HILLS ARE SELF-PACED; WE REGROUP AT THE TOP OF CLIMBS.  We'll limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH).

No restroom at the start, but we'll stop at Marina Park at mile 2.5. Another stop at 60 Acres Park (mile 13.6). Bring snacks; we won't make a coffee stop, but there will be time at the rest stops to eat and drink.

**Please bring navigation aids so that you can stay on course if you lose visual contact with other riders, or in case you find yourself substantially off of group pace and needing to finish on your own; the ride becomes self-led for those ahead of or behind the group.**

Bring tools and knowledge to repair flats; if rider schedules permit we may pause briefly for flat repair and minor mechanical issues, but have a phone and a plan to get home/back to the start if needed. 

If there's a chance of precipitation and/or wet roads, fenders with long mud flaps are recommended. Anywhere the road is wet, if you don't have flaps close to the ground (preferably 2" or less and no more than 4"), you'll need to take the initiative to stay behind everyone with better fenders.

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 cancel the ride and all registered riders will be sent a notification email. If the ride is cancelled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.