Free Group Ride
Cascade x Sound Break Ride in the Rain Kickoff: Alki Social Ride (Leisurely-Steady-Moderate-Brisk) (Steady)
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Join us at Sound Break Bike House for a collaborative ride and social event with Cascade and Sound Break! We'll gather at 1:00pm with for coffee and chatting, and start the ride at 1:30pm.
Before the ride, we'll gather for a brief chat about the route and some safety reminders. We'll break into groups and ride at several different paces: Leisurely (10-12mph), Steady (12-14mph), Moderate (14-16mph) and Brisk (16-18mph). We'll regroup occasionally to stay together. Restrooms are available at Sound Break, and we'll have one restroom stop about mid-way through the ride.
We have two route options for this ride. Both go to West Seattle and around Alki before returning across the bridge to Pioneer Square.
- Social & Steady: 15 mi & ~500 ft of elevation gain (Route Link)
- Moderate & Brisk: 21 mi & ~900ft of elevation gain (Route Link)
After the ride, we'll return to Sound Break around 3pm for a raffle, some social time and a few words from our advocacy team at Cascade. Some snacks and drinks will be provided, with additional food & beverage available for purchase at Sound Break.
If the weather is rainy, please bring fenders if you have them! Also bring a flat kit, phone; ID; cash and/or credit card; ORCA card; water and a small snack. The event is on rain or shine, and you're welcome to join to hang out at Sound Break if you'd rather not ride.
We hope you can join us! November 1st just so happens to be the end of daylight savings time and the unofficial beginning of rainy season. Let's kick off Ride in the Rain Month right!
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
- Please download the routes ahead of time if you have a GPS bike computer! More folks with the route makes it easier to navigate in groups.
- 15mi route (10-12mph, 12-14mph). 21mi route (14-16mph, 16-18mph)
- Check out our safety tips! Cascade uses the S.M.A.R.T acronym to help us ride safely together. Your ride leader will review these tomorrow.
- A note on logistics for tomorrow. We'll have coffee and other beverages at Sound Break starting at 1pm! We'll break into groups of about ~20 riders to roll out, to keep things smooth on the road. Faster paces will roll out first to keep passing on the route minimal.
- Join the Ride in the Rain Challenge! Keep the good times rolling by joining the WA Bikes Ride in the Rain Challenge, presented by Priority Bicycles. Sign up, form a team, and log trips all November long to earn prizes and a chance at glory. The top individuals and teams will be honored at an awards party on Dec. 9. Register for the challenge here!
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