Hills Out Of Auburn, Lake Morton, Green Valley Loop (Brisk)

 Let's meet at the Auburn Fred Meyer Northwest parking lot . Be there, ready to go at the 10:00. We will start with a required safety briefing, and roll out when that's done.  All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate.

HOOA! We ride straight for the S.E. King County Wilderness to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. After we cross the tracks, we make our only climb up Auburn Black Diamond Road to the quiet and picturesque Lake Morton.  From there its the gentlest of rollers to Black Diamond Bakery.  After a well-deserved treat and coffee, we make our way back down a screaming descent into Green Valley for a meandering flat ride through fields and pastures along the river.

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and regroup, otherwise we stay together. 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. The Bakery has treats, water, and a bathroom at mile 18.

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!