Everett and Snohomish with Views, plus Bakery Stop (Steady)

Let's meet at the Lowell Riverfront Trail parking lot in Everett. Be there, ready to go at the time listed above. We will start with a required safety briefing, and roll out when that's done.  All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate.

This ride has views of Puget Sound, the Olympics and Cascades with much of the ride along the Snohomish River mostly through quiet roads.  There is a mandatory bakery stop at Snohomish Bakery at First and Union for coffee and snacks. This route is mostly flat with some minor hills.

Please register for this ride using the Register Tab.

Advanced Registration: Advanced on-line registration is required to participate. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend, this will open space for others.

Parking: Parking is free in the gravel lot at Lowell Riverfront Trail.

Restrooms: Restrooms are available at the start with a sani-can or 100-yard ride down to the boat launch if needed.  We will stop along the way for restrooms/water at American Legion Memorial Park (mile 7) and at the Snohomish Bakery (mile 20.6).

Pace: We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and we will regroup occasionally.  We'll also limit our speed on the short multi-use path at the ride start below the legal maximum as this is frequently used by parents with children.  We will limit our speed on other multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH, occasionally 10 MPH).

Navigation: The planned route sheet is at the link labeled Route Map. Please, bring navigation aids in case you need to finish on your own, as the ride becomes self-led for those who choose to ride ahead of or behind the group. 

Cancellation Process: 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 canceled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.

Fenders: Please be considerate of other riders' comfort and safety by using full fenders with long, stable mud flaps (ideally 2" and a maximum of 4" from the ground) if rain is possible or the roads are wet. You may still ride without such long fenders and flaps, but if it's wet you will need to ride at the back of the group (behind all bikes with better fenders.)

Repairs: Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat and the know-how to take care of your own flats and minor mechanicals, and a plan to get back to the start (ORCA card or someone to call.) If you have a flat/mechanical the group will stop briefly to make sure you are OK. Keep in mind, the group will not wait indefinitely for repairs to be completed and will continue riding after a short stop.

Other things to bring: phone; ID; cash and/or credit card; water and a small snack. 

We hope you can join us!