Free Group Ride
Burke-Gilman 55th Anniversary of Hike-In Celebration from Gas Works (Steady)
Ride Contact
... participants registered
- Entertainment: Live music and activities for kids.
- Food: A variety of local food trucks.
- Merrill Hille & Sandy Wood: Original Burke-Gilman committee members.
- Michelle Finnegan: Interim Superintendent of Parks.
- Tyler Vasquez: Cascade Bicycle Club Seattle Policy Manager.
- Kristen Milliron: Seattle Parks Foundation COO.
Route: Come, have fun, converse and enjoy this social bike ride along the Burke Gilman Trail. The terrain is flat.
Pace: Steady Pace
Cue sheets: No cue sheets provided. Stay together ride. This is a one-way ride. Feel free to return at your own time by your own route.
Fenders: If the riding surfaces are wet, please come equipped with fenders long enough to keep the person riding behind you dry or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.
Ride start: We meet at the 10:00 a.m. Please be ready to ride at 10:00 a.m. We will start with a required safety briefing and roll out when that's done. All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate. Note: Water and restrooms are available at Gas Works Park and at Matthews Beach. We plan to arrive at Matthews Beach around 10:45 am in time for the live music.
Be Prepared: Be prepared if you have a mechanical problem e.g. flat tire or have a rescue plan, e.g. bus pass (ORCA card).
Parking: Free bicycle corral at Matthews Beach
Weather cancellation: 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 canceled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride location.
If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leader.
What to Know Before You Go
- Advance registration required. Cancel if unable to attend, to open space for others.
- Must be present at safety briefing to participate.
- Helmets required.
- E-bikes are welcome on Brisk and slower paced rides. E-bike riders are responsible for adhering to all state or local restrictions. (full policy)
- Riders under 18 years old require parental consent & approval from the Ride Leader.
Event Announcements
Thank you for joining us for such a fun ride on Saturday to the Burke-Gilman 55th Anniversary Celebration at Matthews Beach. We were delighted at the strong turnout, and hope you had as much fun as we did.
If you're fans of the Burke-Gilman, a safe bet since you showed up, we have an opportunity to extend our advocacy for our favorite trail. You have probably noticed that sections of the trail are in need of serious maintenance.
How quickly maintenance can be done boils down to whether we step up with the necessary funds. Please join us in calling on the City of Seattle to prioritize funding for trail maintenance.
We have an easy action letter that you can sign on to. Please read the letter, and if you agree with its contents we would encourage you to sign on. Please note: you can also edit the letter if there are points you care about that are not mentioned.
Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to see you again on another Cascade ride!
Joseph & David
Ride Leaders
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