Queen Anne, Magnolia, Blue Ridge & Phinney

Join us for a 23.5 mile, 2100-foot elevation gain ride as we ride to Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard, Blue Ridge and Phinney Ridge.  Along the way, we will have a multitude of challenging hill climbs including David Rodgers Park paved walking path (around 28% grade), W. Blaine (20%), Warren Ave. N (19%), NW 48th (18%), as well as steep climbs in Magnolia, Blue Ridge and Phinneye Ridge.  We will regroup at the top of all major hills. There will not be any added optional hills for this ride. The pace will be mostly moderate though we may ride at brisk pace at times.  We will also visit many parks including: Kerry Park, Lawton Park, The Ballard Locks, The Scandanavian Heritage Museum, Sunset Park, and Fremont Peak Park, and bike to the high point in Gas Works Park at the end of the ride.  Afterwards, we'll head to the Nickerson Street Saloon for food, drinks and socializing for those interested.

Please arrive at least 15-20 minutes before the start time to get your bike set up, sign the waiver, and to listen to the safety talk.

I will not be at the ride start should conditions be as noted in “Showers Cancels” above. I will announce the cancellation in the comments section below at least 2 hours prior to the ride start and will monitor my phone and/or email listed in the contact information. If you have questions about the weather, please call (or email) before you leave for the ride.