Renton to Ristretto's Coffee (Steady)

Let's meet at the Old Renton City Hall (200 Mill Ave Bldg.) parking lot in Downtown Renton.  Be there and ready to go at the time listed above. We will start with a required safety briefing, and roll out promptly afterward. All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate. 

Join us on a scenic 46.7 miles ride from Old Renton City Hall to Ristretto’s Coffee in Lake Sawyer. The route follows the Cedar River Trail and Witte Road out to Ristretto’s, where we’ll stop to enjoy coffee and refreshments on their deck. We will return via Auburn/Kent/Black Diamond Rd, Wax Rd and Witte Rd.  We'll ride at a steady pace of 12 to 14 mph on the flats when there is no wind.  We will also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH and 10 MPH on the section of Cedar River Trail in Renton).  We'll climb and descend hills at our own pace, and we will regroup at key points.  The ride will take approximately 4.5 hours, including a 20-minute coffee stop.  

Restrooms and water are available near the start location at Renton Community Center (mile 0.4).  We will stop at Ristretto's at mile 15.5 for coffee and snacks, with an optional restroom break at Mc Donald's in Covington (mile 33).

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.