Off-season Rides from Alki: Gene Coulon & Mercer Island Scenic Loop (Brisk)

Let's meet at the Alki Statue of Liberty. 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.

This is a scenic loop from Alki through the Duwamish, Green River, and Eastrail, then around Mercer Island and across the I-90 bridge, with plenty of waterfront views along the way. The route continues to Gene Coulon and around Mercer Island before heading back to Alki. 

A section of the Green River Trail is closed, so we will need to take a ~1-mile detour that includes a sidewalk. 

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and we will regroup occasionally. We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 MPH, occasionally 10 MPH). 

Restrooms are available at the start. We will stop along the way for restrooms and water at mile 20 at Gene Coulon Park, mile 27 (optional) at Enatai Beach Park, and mile 41 at Mt. Baker Beach. 

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!