Summer Cycling Series #6

Looking for a fun slower pace training series that improves your hill climbing, stamina, and confidence?

Summer Cycling Series may be what you are looking for. These slower-paced rides are geared for new or beginning riders but all are welcome. We will regroup at the top of hills, major turns, and as needed throughout the ride. The routes will include trails, roads, and popular destinations. Learning how to ride in groups and with traffic will also be shown. This 12 ride series, April 8th – July 8th, is intended to be relaxed and fun. 

Each new weekly route will have some fun stops to enjoy and will help you reach whatever goal you have, whether it’s just to ride or to conquer ‘that’ long hill while having fun along the way. This week will be a hilly, but beautiful ride with breath taking places to take pictures. There will be a hard packed dirt trail paralleing the hilly tail along I405, for those whose legs have had enough hills for this ride. If for some reason you can not finish this ride, please have someone that can come pick you up, or a bus trip planned with an Orca Card or bus fare. Please contact me as I know the bus system well and can assist you. But please contact me at least 1-2 days before the ride. 

This week we will meet at Burnett Linear Park. No restrooms at start, we will have plenty of places to stop for bathroom breaks.  We will start in Renton heading north and will have the opportunity to ride the new 520 Trail. We will get to travel through Bellevue and enjoy Lake Washington. We will stop on Gene Coulon Park before heading home. This is going to be a beautiful ride with new places to ride, breath taking views and loads of pictures!!  

Please arrive 30 minutes early to ready your bike, check in, and to listen to the S.M.A.R.T talk. 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, water, snacks and a helmet. If you haven't ridden your bike for quite some time, please do an ABC Check (link below) or take it to your local bike shop a few days prior to the ride date. During the safety and ride briefing, we will go over hand signals and what we say during the ride to keep ourselves safe. If it’s wet or raining, please use fenders and buddy flaps if you have them. If you do not have them, you may be asked to ride in the back.

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 un-register. Weather – Showers, severe weather or unsafe riding conditions will cancel the ride. Ride cancellation will be announced in the comments section at least two hours before the start time, and the ride leader(s) will not be at the start.

As we increase distance and elevation, its important to make sure you have plenty of snacks and water. For more detailed ideas on nutrition, or any questions, please contact the ride leader and I will be happy to answer questions and help with nutrition suggestions.