Renton-Issaquah Loop (New start location and route)

!! NOTE NEW START LOCATION !! - Ron Regis Park

Join us for a ride from Ron Regis park on a 48 mile route at Moderate pace (16mph on flat)

This is a fun and challenging route with great scenery and a few nice climbs.  We head towards Lake Washington until departing the trail and heading up through Newcastle.   We'll then pass through Coal Creek on our way to Issaquah for a coffee break at Issaquah Coffee Company.  After the break, we'll head up Tiger Mountain and make our way to Hobart and back along the Cedar River to Renton, with a slight detour via the beautiful SE Jones Road.

Let's meet at the Ron Regis Park parking lot at 8:45 AM for our pre-ride safety briefing, with a departure as close to 9:00 AM as possible.

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and our goal will be to stay together. We'll also limit our speed on the Cedar River Trail to the posted speed limit.

Restrooms are available at the start by the ball fields behind the library. We will stop along the way for restrooms/water and stop for coffee/snacks at Issaquah Coffee Company at mile 22.5.

You are encouraged to pre-register by clicking the red "Register Now" button above. There is no need to unregister if you decide not to ride.

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. You are expected to be able to fix your own flat, and also have the route in case you have a mechanical and/or a phone if you need to get home yourself.  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, the Ride Leader will post a ride-canceled note in the Comments section below at least two hours prior to the start and Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location.

We hope you can join us!