Great Scott! Thursday Social – Taste of Seattle (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 refreshments after the ride. Heavy rain means we eat early.

This Week's Ride...

This week we start our series with a relatively short and easy route. We'll cross the Fremont Bridge to ride the Westlake Cycle Track, cross through Belltown and down to get just a taste of the Seattle Waterfront, then follow the Elliott Bay Trail north through Myrtle Edwards Park, Centennial Park (on grand re-opening day) and Interbay to Fishermen's Terminal. We'll return to Gas Works via the South Ship Canal Trail. Future rides will range from about 12 to 18 miles with varying elevation gains, depending on the length of daylight and ride leader's whims:-)

Please be at the east end of Gas Works parking lot ready to ride at 6:15pm. We will start with a required pre-ride safety briefing, and ride when that is done. If you miss the briefing you will not be able to join this ride. 

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 post a ride-canceled note in the Comments section below at least two hours prior to the start and Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location.

After the Ride...

Please plan on joining us for a SOCIAL near Gas Works! We'll be meeting at PCC in downtown Fremont to enjoy food, drinks and a chance to visit. This is a 5 minute ride from Gas Works at the N end and just W of the Fremont Bridge. 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)