Woodland Park to Mercer Island and South Lake Washington with Coffee Stop (Brisk)

Let's meet at the parking lot of Lower Woodland Soccer Field #2. 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.

We will ride east along the 520 bridge, go through Bellevue and stretch our legs on Mercer Island. After a quick coffee stop at Shawn's Cafe and Bakery at Mercer Island, we will continue the South Lake Washington loop, and end up with a short climb at Stone Way North back to Woodland Park.

I will lead the ride at the top end of the brisk pace, but will have frequent regroups if needed and always regroup at the top of climbs. We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH, occasionally 10 MPH).

Porta-potties and water are available at the start. We’ll stop for coffee/snacks at Shawn's Cafe and Bakery at miles 24.4.

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!