NERD - North End Rides before Dark (Moderate)

Ride Start: Meet at the Lynnwood Transit Center on the top level of the parking garage on the south side. You can enter the garage from:

• 44th Ave just past 200th on the right (only going eastbound)
• 48th Ave off of 200th St SW
• if you share the ride with someone you can exit directly from the I-5 carpool lanes
• or you can take the light rail and get off at the ride start

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.

Route Notes: This week we will be riding the route, Bumps. Many of the roads we will be riding have traffic so it is important to ride single file, use proper hand signals, and alert fellow riders to hazards.

All riders should have navigation in the event of separation due to flats or other situations. Please either download the RWGPS route file onto your phone or GPS device (making sure you sync your device before the ride start), or print out and bring a cue sheet. Cue sheets are not available at the start.

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

Restrooms: Restrooms ARE NOT available at the start, and we do not have a planned restroom stop on the route. If you need, there is North Lynnwood Park at 4529 185th Pl SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037, or you may consider doing business at a local establishment and use their restroom. 

Lights: Since our ride could finish after sunset or if you have a mechanical, a working white headlight and red rear tail light (steady mode preferred) are required to participate.

Mechanical Issues: Riders should know how to change a flat, or deal with other minor mechanical issues and carry a spare tube (or two!) and appropriate tools. Riders must have a backup plan if roadside repairs are not sufficient.  Riders should have a charged cell phone to call for a pick-up or have other means to find their way home.

Other things to bring: phone; ID; cash and/or credit card; water and a small snack. 

Fenders: Please have full fenders if the roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

Weather Cancellations: 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!