**CANCELLED** Lake Sammamish Loop with a visit to the Troll 2025 #1 (Steady)

My First Visit to Jacob Two Trees and Lake Sammamish Loop Ride for 2025! This should be scenic, but do be prepared for Cold, and possibly some snow from overnight or earlier in the day! 

Let's meet at the Tibbetts Valley Skate Park in Issaquah, at Noon. Please note the later than usual Start Time. 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.

There is a moderate amount of elevation gain, and a generally easy loop around Lake Sammamish. However, keep in mind that winter riding conditions require fenders. The current forecast indicates temp's in the mid 30's at the start, overcast conditions, and likely some rain/snow mix overnight. Wear warm attire and a water resistant jacket, and warming devices, such as "hotties", for your gloves are highly encouraged. 

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

Restrooms are available near the start. There is a Porta-Pottie near the Skate Park. We’ll plan to stop for coffee/snacks at Peet's Coffee near the Redmond Whole Foods at 14.5 miles. We will regroup occasionally during the ride. 

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 steady drizzle or rain squalls, or snow falling through the morning and other unforeseen hazardous riding condition, 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!