Troll rides - Alki Beach to Ballard (Moderate)

Let's meet at the the Statue of Liberty plaza on Alki Beach. 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.

We'll ride along Alki Beach towards the Seattle skyline. After that we'll cross the Seattle bridge and head towards Ballard along the Seattle Waterfront. We will cross the Ballard locks before visiting the Ballard troll. We will head back via the Burke-Gilman trail, Arburitum. Lake Washington and the I90 trail. We'll make it an enjoyable ride with lots of water views and the scenic Seattle skyline. 

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and we will regroup occasionally. We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH, occasionally 10 MPH).

Restrooms are available at the start. We can stop for a pint after the finish at Future Primitive Brewery on Alki Beach if desired.

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. Other things to bring: phone; ID; cash and/or credit card; ORCA card; water and a small snack. Please have full fenders if the roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

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.

We hope you can join us!