TREATS: North Lake Loop Variation with Holiday Sights (Steady)

Let's meet at the Matthews Beach Park. 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.

The route starts on the Burke Gilman Trail, then climbs Norway Hill.  After a coffee stop in downtown Kirkland, we will do a short segment of the Cross Kirkland Corridor, cross the lake on the 520 trail, and meander back to the start via Candy Cane Lane.  Route may be modified for wet or frosty conditions; steady rain or ice cancels.

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and we will regroup frequently. 

Restrooms are available at the start. We will stop along the way for restrooms/water at Blyth Park (mile 8) and (optional) Ravenna Park, mile 27.  We’ll also stop for coffee/snacks at Kirkland Bakery at mile 17.

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. Other things to bring: phone; ID; cash and/or credit card; ORCA card; water and a small snack. 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 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.

We hope you can join us!