Great Scott! Thursday Social – Waterfront & Smith Cove (Leisurely)

The Great Scott! Series

Explore Seattle's back streets at a comfortable pace with a sociable crowd. Every Thursday, a regular bunch of old friends and a curious bunch of new friends ride as far as evening light permits, venturing places seldom seen via routes seldom taken. We won't go looking for a challenge (we'll never ride the Counterbalance), but neither do we avoid one; we'll gradually top a hill or two and savor the view along the way. Bring money for dinner afterward. Heavy rain means we eat early.

This Week's Ride

NOTE: Due to earlier sunsets, ride start time is 5:30 this week! This week's ride will take us along Westlake, through Belltown to ride the new Elliott Way PBL and Waterfront Bike Path, returning north to follow The Elliott Bay Trail to Smith Cove. We return to Gas Works via Fishermen's Terminal and the South Ship Canal Trail. There is a route map link for those who want, or just show up and follow the leader(s). We'll climb some hills and ride about 18 miles, with about 500 ft. of elevation gain. This is the final Great Scott Thursday Social ride for 2025:-)

Please be at the east end of Gas Works parking lot ready to ride at 5:30pm. We will start with a required pre-ride safety briefing, and ride when that is done. All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate.

For Every Ride...

Great Scott rides often include in-city routes that may require you to WALK your bike if we encounter pedestrians in bike restricted areas or have a more challenging short gravel section. Please be prepared.

Summer parking at Gas Works is challenging; street parking is available across N. Northlake Way or on local side streets; allow extra time! Carry a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. If biking home after the ride please be sure to have front and rear lights. Always bring your sense of humor and patience; this IS a Great Scott ride:-)

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above 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.

After the Ride...

Please plan on joining us for a SOCIAL near Gas Works! We'll be meeting at a location within easy biking distance to enjoy food, drinks and a chance to visit. The specific location will be announced at the ride start; don't forget a bike lock and lights if you plan to join.

We look forward to riding with you!

Links:

• Give your bike an easy A-B-C Quick Check before riding
• How to fix a flat (video)