MUMPS: Clockwise Lake Loop with Perkins (Moderate)

Join us for a variation on the classic Lake Washington clockwise loop that heads up into Shoreline then descends Perkins Way just before the finish.

Route: We’ll warm up by climbing 100th, then descend to Marina Park in Kirkland for a quick restroom break, continue along the Kirkland lakefront and through Bellevue, and after a section of the Eastrail make a stop at Coulon Park. Then it's down and around the southern tip of Lake Washington and up to a stop at Seward Park. Finally, we'll ride through the Arboretum, the U District, take a quick break at Matthews Beach park, then climb up through Shoreline before descending on Perkins Way. 

Note that in case of rain, we MAY switch to a rain-friendly alternate route, which uses more trail and less road.

Start Time & Location: We'll meet at Log Boom Park, where restrooms are available. Depending on which MUMPS pace groups have rides listed this Monday, Steady pace will gather near the restrooms, Brisk will meet near the edge of the parking lot, and Moderate in the middle (between the other two groups).

Please be there, ready to ride, at the time noted above. We will start with the required safety briefing, and roll out when that's done.  All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate. 

Parking: Please do not park in the Log Boom parking lot; use the on-street parking on NE 175th just east of the park.

Pace: The MUMPS series offers multiple paces.  Riders are welcome to change pace groups during the ride (but see "IMPORTANT" paragraph below). We'll limit our speed on any multi-use paths to the legal maximum (typically 15 MPH).

Navigation: The planned route/cue sheet is at the link below. The goal is to stay together via regrouping as necessary, but we won’t be able to wait long for anyone substantially off the pace.  Please bring navigation aids in case you need to finish on your own, as the ride becomes self-led for those ahead of or behind the group. 

Restrooms:  mile 8 Marina Park, mile 21 Coulon Park, mile 29 at Seward Park, and mile 42 at Matthews Beach.

Food: Bring food and drink to refuel at rest stops and regroups; we won't be taking a sit-down coffee stop.

Cancellation: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation 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 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 location.

IMPORTANT: Each ride leader will make their own weather cancellation decisions independently, so one pace group may cancel while another rides, and one group may take a shortcut, while another may not. An "on the roll"  switch to a rain route is possible. Groups may ride different routes on the same day (half lake loop vs. full loop, for example.) These factors could change your options for moving between pace groups on the roll.

Fenders: Please be considerate of other riders' comfort and safety by using full fenders with long, stable mud flaps (ideally 2" and a maximum of 4" from the ground) if rain is possible or the roads are wet. You may still ride without such long fenders and flaps, but if it's wet you will need to ride at the back of the group (behind all bikes with better fenders). 

Repairs: Be prepared with the equipment and know-how to take care of your own flats and mechanicals, and a plan for getting back to the start if your bike won't take you there (ORCA card or someone to call). If you have a problem the group may stop briefly to make sure you will be OK on your own, but we may not wait for repairs to be completed.

Hope you can join us!