Juanita, Kirkland (Moderate)

Let's meet at the restrooms at Log Boom 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.  All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate.

This is a fun route to Kirkland and back, going over Juanita and Norway hills. I avoid much of Juanita Drive on the way up with some clever detours. Of course, we have to do the Home Point drive, then down Juanita into Kirkland. I avoid 100th Ave with another detour, then head over Norway Hill. We finish on the Lake Sammamish Trail. There are a couple of steep, punchy sections, so grab your bike with the best gearing. It will be dark, so lights are required. Please take the time to download the route, as I do not provide cue sheets.

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. We will stop along the way for restrooms/water at mile 12.

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!