Lake Sammamish Loop with Visit to the Troll - Updated Route. (Steady)

An Eastside Option for a Monday Ride! The Lake Sammamish Loop with a visit to the Jakob Two Trees Troll in Issaquah! Let's meet at the Tibbetts Valley Skate Park in Issaquah, at 10:00 a.m.. If you are not familiar with this location, please Google Map for directions. 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 has been a popular ride that I have led several times. There is a moderate amount of elevation gain, and a generally easy loop around Lake Sammamish. However, keep in mind the weather is getting cooler at this time, and the most recent forecast indicates temp's in the 50's at the start, overcast conditions, and may have had rain overnight. Wear warmer attire than you might for typical late summer rides. A water resistant windbreaker and "hotties" for your gloves are highly encouraged. 

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

Restrooms (currently) are available near the start. We’ll plan to stop for coffee/snacks at Peets Coffee near the Redmond Whole Foods at 14.5 miles.

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. such as rain continuing through the day or predicted squalls,  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!