Hooa! Ottoman Empire Ride (Vigorous)

🚴 The Adventure Join us for a spirited ride from Auburn to Issaquah, where rolling roads, challenging climbs, and good company will lead us to a delicious destination: Berna's Bakery & Café! We'll take a well-deserved break to enjoy authentic Turkish coffee, delicious pastries, and perhaps a little Turkish delight. After all, what's the point of burning all those calories if we can't enjoy putting a few back? 😋 

📍 Meeting & Departure 
We'll meet at Fred Meyer in Auburn. Please arrive early and be ready to ride at 09:00. We'll begin with a required safety briefing and roll out immediately afterward. All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate. 

⛰️ Pace & Regroups 
This is a Vigorous (18–20 mph) ride with rolling terrain and climbs. 

🚴 We'll climb and descend hills at our own pace. 
🤝 We'll regroup occasionally. 
🚦 On any multi-use paths, we'll observe the legal speed limit (usually 15 mph, occasionally 10 mph). 

📍 Rest Stops & Points of Interest 
Our route includes three planned stops: 

🌊 Mile 15 — Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park: A scenic waterfront stop along Lake Washington, with an opportunity for restrooms, water, and a quick break. 
☕ Mile 30 — Berna's Bakery & Café, Issaquah: Our featured destination! Enjoy Turkish coffee, pastries, and a little taste of Türkiye. 
🌳 Mile 48 — Lake Meridian Park: A relaxing lakeside stop in Kent, with an opportunity for restrooms, water, and a final break before returning to Auburn. 

🚻 Restrooms & Water
Restroom breaks are planned at miles 15 and 48, with an additional opportunity at our coffee stop at mile 30. Please arrive with full water bottles. 

🎒 What to Bring 
🔧 Spare tube, tire levers, and tools to repair a flat 
💧 Water and a small snack 
📱 Phone and identification 
💳 Cash and/or credit card 
🚌 ORCA card, just in case 
🌧️ Full fenders if roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group 

🌦️ Weather & Cancellations 

If weather conditions meet the cancellation criteria listed in the Weather Status, or unforeseen hazardous conditions or other unexpected events arise, the Ride Leader will cancel the ride and all registered riders will receive an email notification. If the ride is cancelled at least two hours before departure, Ride Leaders will not be at the start location. Please check your email and ride status before leaving home. 

Good roads, good company, and a little taste of Türkiye. We hope you'll join us!