Hills Out Of Auburn, Half Hilly, Half Easy (Brisk)

Let's meet at the Auburn Fred Meyer at 10:00AM. Come early if you need to get drinks and a snack or use the restroom. 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! Brrrr! come prepared for a 32 degree start. First half will be hilly, so we should warm up quickly. We will be rewarded with views of the Puget Sound and Islands. Our first viewpoint for pictures is at Redondo. (mile 9 bathroom break) Next viewpoint for pictures will be Des Moines Marina at mile 15, then Three Tree Point at mile 21 for more pictures. After all of the hard hills, we stop for food and restrooms at Bakery Nouveau. (mile 23) They have artsy pastries, sandwiches, cookies and coffees. Then it's easy rollers, followed by a fast descent, then on to the serpentine Green River Trail for a flat ride back. Mile 36 will be our last restroom break before returning to Auburn.

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).

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 there's ice or snow, 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!