North Tacoma Doughnut Loop (Moderate)

Let's meet at the Tacoma Central Co-op. 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 will be Doughnuts! Nice loop around Tacoma passing through or by many Tacoma Parks and very scenic Tacoma neighborhoods. We will pass by the Proctor Street Farmers Market and may stop if any interest. After a good climb up 6th Ave, we will stop at Pao's Donuts and I will invest and ingest in apple fritters, you pick your favorite. We will finish at Tacoma Central Co-op.

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and we will regroup frequently 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. We will stop along the way for restrooms/water at miles 12,5  Wright's Park.  We’ll also stop for coffee/DOUGHNUTS at Pao's Donut and Coffee Shop at mile 21.6.  They accept CASH only, NO credit cards.

A working white headlight and red rear tail light (steady mode preferred) are recommended 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!