Weekday Rides

Join us in two evenings a week for a good workout with a group of friendly riders.

If you love climbing or hate it and just want to get better at it, these rides are designed for you. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we ride our local hills to prepare us for the mountain passes we ride in late spring and summer, big rides like RAMROD and other challenging events - or for the ultimate cycling vacation discovering the best mountain passes of the Tour de France. The loops are scenic, but the focus of these rides is on training. Repeating the same routes allows participants to ride at their own pace and allows us to monitor our progress. Brisk riders usually regroup on top of major hills. Super-strenuous riders are welcome to repeat the hills or ride in front. Cue sheets are not provided but you can view the loops on our Facebook page.

If you want to improve your cycling or ride with a fun group of people—or both—we look forward to meeting you on our Tuesday or Thursday evening rides.

• Tuesday Evening: 

We ride the major climbs around Issaquah, including the infamous Zoo Hill.
 
Start Location: Tibbets park (Issaquah)
Time: Evening ride. Check our Facebook group for the current start time (varies with how early the sun sets.)
Distance, Elevation: 16 to 24 miles, 2000 to 3000 feet.
Pace: Brisk to Strenuous to Hyper-Drive
Cancellation: Snow/Ice cancels/group decision in case of heavy rain. 

• Thursday Evening:

We ride the various hills around the north end of the lake, through Kenmore, Juanita, Kirkland, Woodinville, Redmond.
 
Start Location: Logboom Park (North end of Lake Washington)
Time: Evening ride. Check our Facebook group for the current start time (varies with how early the sun sets.)

Distance, Elevation: 24 to 36 miles, 2000+ feet.

Pace: Sane to Strenuous
Cancellation: Snow/Ice cancels/group decision in case of heavy rain.

NOTE: These rides are recommended for experienced moderate to strenuous cyclists. These are social group rides. Participation in these rides is voluntary and you assume all risks associated with your participation. During any ride, certain dangers are inherent in riding a bicycle. All participants are encouraged to ride at their own pace, emphasize safety, and strictly adhere to traffic rules. Helmets must be worn at all times.  Both front and tail lights are required in the spring.