Free Group Ride
FRUMPs: North Loop of Lake Washington via 520 from Matthews Beach (Moderate)
Event has already happened.
... participants registered
Route: We will ride north on the Burke-Gilman Trail (BGT) via Lake Forest Park, east past Bothell, on to Woodinville and then south to Redmond. Continuing west along the Highway 520 bike trail and over the Evergreen Point floating bridge. Then ride north behind Husky Stadium and return to Matthews Beach via the BGT.
Restrooms: Water and restrooms are available at the start. Logboom Park, Blyth Park, Wilmot Gateway Park at the University of Washington stop if needed.
Terrain: generally flat but there is hill climbing between Redmond and the University of Washington on the 520 section.
Ride start: We meet at the Matthews Beach parking lot. 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.
Fenders: If the roads are wet, please come equipped with fenders long enough to keep the person riding behind you dry or be the caboose.
Parking: Free parking at Matthews Beach parking lot. Arrive early to beat the sea gulls for a good parking spot.
Pace: The pace is moderate at 14 to 16 mph. We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and we will regroup at the top of the major 520 climbs. We'll also limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (usually 15 mph).
Food: Bring food or snacks to eat on the ride, there will be no lunch break.
Mechanical: Be prepared to handle mechanical issues, if you have a problem e.g. flat tire. Bring a spare tube, tools, patch kit, pump and skills to fix flats and have a mobile phone and a plan for rescue in case your bike fails.
Cue sheets: No cue sheets will be provided. A Ride With GPS map file and a cue sheet are available at the MAP link. If you want a cue sheet, please print it and bring it along or download to your smartphone or device.
Weather cancelation: If weather conditions meet the weather cancelation criterion listed above 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, the 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.
- Riders under 18 years old require parental consent & approval from the Ride Leader.
Stay up to date!
Join our email list and get the latest from Cascade Bicycle Club right in your inbox.