South King Evening Rides #1 (Vigorous)

Join us for a 27-mile ride at a vigorous pace (18-20 mph on the flats) from Steel Lake Park.

These rides are intended to help cyclists maintain and improve their fitness. We'll also get to explore different neighborhoods in and around South King County.

Let's meet at the parking lot to the left when you enter Steel Lake Park. 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.

For this ride we'll do a counter-clockwise loop along SR-509, heading towards Dash Point and Browns Point. We'll then make our way to West Valley Highway, climb Terrace Drive and finally make our way back to Steel Lake Park. Should be fun!

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and we will regroup occasionally. 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. There will be no planned rest stops as these are short rides.

A working white headlight and red rear tail light (steady mode preferred) are required to participate.

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 in the Weather Status 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!