Gas Works to North Lake Loop - Hills before PIE (Steady)

Starting at Gas Works Park, we will ride counterclockwise around the lake to the North Shore Senior Center (NSSC) in Bothell, just beyond Blyth Park. This means we will earn our pie by attacking the 520 trail and the hills of Kirkland before our pie stop at NSCC.  NSCC offers a variety of homemade pies (and cookies and brownies) with whipped or ice cream, sodas and coffee are usually available for riders to purchase at a reasonable price.  Please note: purchases may be with cash (small bills please), charge or debit cards (plastic purchases are a minimum of $1.00). We will be there for about 30 to 40 minutes, use the restrooms if needed and then continue around the lake with all the hills behind us.

Route: Come, have fun, converse and enjoy this social bike ride along the Burke Gilman Trail, the 520 trail, and city streets in Kirkland   

Restrooms:  Restrooms/Porta Potties and water are available at the start and at the Northshore Senior Center around mile 16,

Pace: Steady (12-14 mph) on the flats, but this ride leader will be SLOW on the climbs, so you may be waiting for me at the top of each climb.

Fenders: If the riding surfaces are wet, please come equipped with fenders long enough to keep the person riding behind you dry or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

Ride start: We meet at the Gas Works Park parking lot.  Please be ready to ride at 10:00 AM. We will start with a required safety briefing and roll out when that's done. All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate. 

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).

Parking: Free parking at Gas Works Park parking lot. 

Weather cancellation: 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 canceled 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.