Bike the Bridge (Steady)

RIDE: We will ride south on the Burke-Gilman Trail to the biking and walking bridge over SR 520 in Montlake. We join in the inaugural ride scheduled for 11:30 AM.  We will be there for about 30 to 60 minutes and then return to Matthews Beach.

Route: Come, have fun, converse and enjoy this social bike ride along the Burke Gilman Trail.  The terrain is flat. 

Pace: Steady Pace

Cue sheets: No cue sheets provided. Stay together ride. 

Fenders: If the riding surfaces are wet, please come equipped with fenders long enough to keep the person riding behind you dry or be the caboose.

Ride start: We meet at the Matthews Beach parking lot.  Please be ready to ride at 10:15 a.m. We will start with a required safety briefing and roll out when that's done. All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate. Note: Water and restrooms are available at the start. 

Be Prepared:  Be prepared if you have a mechanical problem e.g. flat tire or have a rescue plan, e.g. bus pass (ORCA card).

Register: Please sign an e-waiver by clicking on the “Register Now” button at the top of this page (right below the ride title) and enter your information.

Parking: Free parking at Matthews Beach parking lot. 

Weather cancelation: If weather conditions meet the weather cancelation 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 location.

If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leader.