🚴‍♂️💨 RIDE WEST SOUND: Viking Grind Loop (Moderate)

We’ll gather at the corner of the Hemlock Grove Cafe near the Bremerton Ferry Terminal (see the location map above). Be there, ready to roll, at the time listed above. A required safety briefing will begin before rolling out together. All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate. 

⛴ Ferry Schedule:
➤Arriving from Seattle:
Please catch the 8:35 a.m. Seattle → Bremerton ferry. 
➤Returning to Seattle:
Recommended Bremerton return sailing: 1:30 p.m. Bremerton → Seattle ferry. 

🚙 Street Parking:
On Sundays, Downtown Bremerton parking is FREE. 

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This Ride West Sound's Viking Grind Loop is a 34-mile hilly rolling route linking Bremerton and Poulsbo through scenic backroads, punchy rollers, forest corridors, and classic Kitsap shoreline views. Expect approximately 2,350 feet of climbing with very few long flat recovery sections. While no single climb is massive, the route delivers a steady rolling grind throughout the day. We’ll regroup frequently to keep the ride together, but riders should be comfortable climbing and descending at their own pace. Some descents are fast and technical, requiring full attention and safe spacing between cyclists. 

Restrooms are available onboard the ferry, at the start, and along the route at Port of Brownsville (8), Caffé Cocina in downtown Poulsbo (20), and Lions Park (30). We’ll also take our mid-ride lunch break at Caffé Cocina (menu)—a cyclist-friendly stop known for espresso, savory lunch options, and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere before diving back into the rollers of North Kitsap. 

🚴 Did You Know?
Kitsap County contains more saltwater shoreline than any county in Washington State, with a maze of inlets, bays, forested roads, and coastal terrain that make it one of the Pacific Northwest’s hidden gems for road cycling. 

Please bring:
* Water and ride nutrition
* Spare tube and flat repair tools
* Phone and photo ID
* Cash or credit card for coffee/snack stops
* Weather-appropriate layers 

As always, we’ll ride respectfully and safely around traffic, pedestrians, and fellow trail users. On shared-use paths, posted speed limits (10 or 15 MPH) and courteous riding practices will be observed. 

📌 If roads are wet, full fenders with buddy flaps are strongly encouraged to help keep the group comfortable and safe.
📌 If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criteria listed in the Weather Status, or if unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or unexpected events arise, the Ride Leader may cancel the ride.
📌 If canceled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leaders will not be present at the start location. Please check ride status updates before departing for the ride.

We hope you can join us for a strong day rolling through West Sound! 😅
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