Getting Ready to Ride - Seattle #7 (Leisurely & Steady)

Distance: 23 miles

Elevation Gain: 1215 feet Paces: Leisurely: [10-12mph], Steady: [12-14mph]
Terrain: Some hills
Regroup: Frequent
Steady rain cancels
Ride with GPS link is here:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6701247 (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6701247)

(This link will be updated prior to the ride)

Preregister at the Cascade site using this link.

Ride Description: Are you new to bicycling, or just been off your bike for awhile? Is 2017 your year to get active, begin commuting, take part in the Free Group Rides, or maybe even tackle your first century (100 mile ride), the STP, or another personal challenge? Are you a bit unsure about your biking capabilities, riding in groups, or cycling during winter? If so, then the Getting Ready to Ride Series (GR2R) is for you. GR2R is an early season, eight-week progressive series that begins with a very doable first ride and then adds a bit of elevation gain, distance or technical difficulty each week. GR2R will help you to:

• Increase endurance and confidence.

• Build hill-climbing skills. • Make new friends in the cycling community.

• Gain confidence riding safely with groups.

• Get ready for the Cascade Training Series (CTS), beginning in April.

GR2R rides are free and open to anyone. You will ride with others who share your pace level and your enthusiasm for riding. All rides will be led by Cascade Ride Leaders, experienced volunteers who enjoy riding, are knowledgeable about bike safety and the rules of the road, and who know the routes.

During the Seattle series, we explore different neighborhoods (often with great views) and take advantage of some of the trails and neighborhood greenways in the city. These will be social, stay-together rides with waits at the top of hills and at all critical turns, along with some photo-op stops. This week, we go from Gas Works, through Interbay and the Seattle Waterfront out to Jack Block Park in West Seattle, and then return via Downtown and the Elliott Bay trail.

In addition to steady rain, ice/snow and any other hazardous conditions will cancel a ride. If a ride is cancelled due to hazardous conditions, the notice will be posted here, in the comments section below, and on the Meetup announcement page by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the ride. If that notice is posted, the ride leaders will not be at the start.

Ride Notes: There is a bathroom at the start. We can also make a restroom stop at the halfway point if needed. All riders should come equipped to deal with their own mechanical issues and bring enough snacks and water. Waiting for mechanical issues will be at the discretion of the ride leader. It’s winter, so please dress appropriately and use fenders on your bike. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early (9:40 a.m.) to get yourself ready, listen to the safety briefing and sign or check the waiver. 10:00 a.m. is roll-out time!

We will post the final version of the route and cue sheet a few days prior to the ride date in comment section below.

Pre-registering online: If you have a Cascade account, you can pre-register for this ride online by clicking on the Register Now button on the Cascade page and entering your information. Pre-registering saves time at the beginning the ride and provides legible emergency contact information. If you cannot make the ride, you do not need to unregister.