MUMPS: Do The Lake CCW - Moderate

Join us for our weekly ride around Lake Washington; it's the counter clockwise loop route this time.

Starting time and location: Ride starts at 10:00AM at Log Boom Park in Kenmore where there is a restroom.

Parking: There is a four hour parking restriction in the Park. If you are concerned about exceeding the time limit  park on NE 175th St before the entrance to the park.

Pace: 14-16 MPH, no wind; slower uphill, faster down and we will observe the speed limit on the multi-use trails.  The goal is to stay together, but please bring navigation aids in case you need to finish on your own. The ride becomes self-led for those ahead of or behind the group. 

Variations to joining group and route:  Depending on weather and mood of the group, the route may be shortened to cross the lake on I-90 trail or the WA 520 trail. If you pre-register you can meet us at the Leschi Starbucks, where we will be stopping for a short break, at about 11:15  or at any other point on the route, but we will not wait for anyone and you are at risk of a last minute route change.  

Restrooms:  There are 3 planned restroom stops: Leschi (Mile 15),  Starbucks V-Mac (mile 30) and Marina Park (mile 42).  

Food:  We will stop at Starbucks near the V-Mac for a food break, but bring snacks, as the food break is at the 30 mile point.

Fenders: Please be considerate of other riders' comfort and safety by using full fenders with long mud flaps if rain is expected or the roads are wet. You may still ride  without them, but if you are spraying other riders you get to ride in the back.

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

Safety talk and on time-departure:  Be at the start with ride-ready bike and gear at least 10 minutes early for briefing & safety talk.

Pre-registration:  You can save time at the start by pre-registering here. Pre-registering also enables me to email you in case of changes.  Log into your Cascade Bicycle Club account,  click on REGISTER NOW, check the waiver box, and you're good to go.  Registering manually at the start is fine too, and no need to "unregister" if you aren't able to ride with us.

Cancellation: Forecast for rain, snow, ice/frost or other unsafe riding conditions will be cause for cancellation, in which case the ride leader will not be at the start at Log Boom Park and the cancellation will be posted (in Comments, below) at least 2 hours before the start.