Getting Ready to Ride Seattle #4: Gas Works Park to Kirkland via 520 (Leisurely)

The Getting Ready to Ride Series

Are you new to bicycling or just been off of your bike for a while?  Perhaps you have resolved to ride more this year or have signed up for a big ride like STP?  If so, Getting Ready to Ride might be just for you!  It is an 8-week series starting with a flat, easy ride and adding a little more challenge each week.  We will regroup frequently and definitely at the top of any climbs.

This Week's Ride 

Join us for a ride from Gas Works Park on a 21 mile route at steady pace (12-14 mph).   This route takes us over the 520 bike/pedestrian bridge then on to Kirkland, with a mid-point break at Marina Park (restrooms available). Our return route uses the Cross Kirkland Corridor/Eastrail.  There is some climbing on this ride.  

Let's meet at the EAST end of Gas Works parking lot at the time listed above. We will start with a required pre-ride safety briefing, and ride when that is done. All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate.

Restrooms and water are available at the start and at our mid-point stop at Marina Park.

Final Words

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. 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 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.

We hope you can join us!