Get on Your Bike: Seattle Greeneries & Lake View

Been off the bike for a while? Bought a bike and not yet confident riding? Time to take advantage of nicer weather to get riding for health, fitness or just fun! Here is your opportunity to develop riding skills, become more familiar with your bike and feel confident riding in a group.

Let's explore Seattle's lush greeneries and lake view! We will ride down (oh, yes, downhill!) through Interlaken to get to the Arboretum. We will then ride along Lake Washington in hope for a view of Mt. Rainier. We will head back through I-90 Trail and 19th Ave Greenway. We have a stretch of walking to do; through a part of Arboretum (mandatory) and some hills (optional). After the ride, you are welcome to join me for late brunch/lunch at Volunteer Park Cafe and watch a criterium bike race at Volunteer Park. Please show up at 9:40am for ride briefing and introduction.

There is no parking or rest room at the start. However, Volunteer Park is nearby and there are a plenty of parking on streets. Let's meet on the sidewalk by the bus stop of the 5-way intersection.

This is a social ride with experienced ride leaders to grow your confidence with group riding. It is free and open to everyone. The route consists of trails and bike-friendly streets with easy climbs so you can practice shifting gears. Everyone will ride the hills at their own pace and we always regroup at the top and before any turns so you need not be concerned about being left behind.

"Leisurely Pace" is 10-12 mph on flat surface without any headwind. We will go slower on hills and with a headwind and faster going downhill. Average walking speed is around 3 mph, so we be 3-4 times faster!. If you aren't sure about your pace, please join us anyway, but study the route and bring a printed the cue sheet with you. We can help you read the cue sheet if you need to return to the start early. Carrying ORCA card is another good option.

You should dress appropriately for the weather, but you do not need spandex or other specialized bike gear. All you need is a working bike and a helmet. If you haven't ridden your bike for quite some time, please do a ABC Check (link below) or take it to your local bike shop a few days prior to the ride date.

Please arrive 20 minutes before the published start time to ready your bike, check in and participate in the safety and ride briefing. We will go over hand signals and what we say during the ride to keep ourselves safe.

Register - Please sign an e-waiver by clicking on the “Register Now” button at the top of this page (right below the ride title) and enter your information. If you cannot make the ride, you do not need to unregister.

Weather - Showers or more severe weather will cancel the ride.  Ride cancellation will be announced in the comments section at least two hours before start time and the ride leaders will not be at the start.

If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leader.