UPDATE1: The route has been modified to avoid traffic thru Bellevue.
Join us for the full loop around the lake... & Tacos. Or, if you are not feeling it, you can take a short cut at 520 or I-90. Either way you get a ride in for the day.
We will ride a 15mph pace until we get to the 520 trail. After that, more than likely, we will pick up the pace.
Bring some snacks. 1st short break at Juanita Beach Park (mile ~17).
Optional 2nd short break at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park (mile ~33).
Tacos in Renton (mile ~35).
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
This easy route starts in Greenwood and includes Shoreline and Maple Leaf. Coffee & pastries at Macrina in Maple Leaf.
No public parking at Alice Ball Park. There should be plenty of parking on side streets.
The COGS Board of Directors will meet at Burke-Gilman Brewing Company at 6:00 PM on Monday August 4th.
Agenda items will include next year's slate of board officers and the Annual Membership meeting in addition to routine business. Members are encouraged to attend, especially if you've ever considered volunteering for an officer or director position.
We have rides on Wednesday evenings year round. We don't usually let rain cancel a ride, but we often wait until Monday or even Tuesday to post the ride specifics if rain is threatening.
Join COGS for a century ride to Port Townsend and back. We will meet at the Lynnwood Transit Station at 6:45am and will start riding promptly at 7am. From the Transit Station we will make our way to Mukilteo to take the ferry to Whidbey Island. On the island, we will make our way NW. A quick lunch is planned in Freeland. Afterwards, we continue NW to the Coupeville ferry for the boat ride to Port Townsend. In Port Townsend, we can have a small meal or pick up some food to eat later. I am going to suggest the Food Co-op. After we have fueled up, we will make our way SE to Port Gamble, Kingston, and finally the Lynnwood Transit Station. It's going to be a long day.
Parking:
Parking at the transit station appears to be free. You can only park for 24 hours.
Ferries:
1. Clinton - Mukilteo (ferry every ~30 min)
2. Port Townsend - Coupeville (ferry every ~45 min)
3. Kingston - Edmonds (ferry every ~60 min)
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Join COGS for a 3-day hub-n-spoke gravel bike tour and adventure in Winthrop. We had a great time last year riding some of the best gravel terrain in the state. If you only want to ride 2 days that works too.
NOTE: This will be a challenging ride. 40mm tires or more suggested. Be prepared to navigate on your own. Bring lots of water each day. Bring lunch and snacks. Bring wet weather gear. If it rains or snows at higher elevations, you will be glad you did. If it does not, then you will be glad that you did not have to worry about it.
Methow Valley Ciderhouse 28 State Rte 20, Winthrop, WA 98862
Time TBD
Lodging:
Event headquarters: North Cascades Mountain Hostel. The hostel is the recommended place to stay. There is a kitchen and a open room for socializing. Some of the riders prepared their breakfasts in the kitchen. Several riders are planning to checking in on 11SEP and checking out on 24SEP. Last year, we checked out in the morning before our ride. The owner was kind enough to allowed us to shower after our half day ride. The address is 209 Castle Ave, Winthrop, WA, 98862.
Other Lodging Options:
For more info, read the report from last year's ride: Winthrop Gravel Hub & Spoke Tour 2024
Liam P.
greenbikego25@outlook.com
Lynnwood Transit Station (near the hummingbird)
Join COGS for a 2 day weekend mini get-a-way to Port Townsend via Whidbey Island and return via Kingston.
The Port Townsend Inn (affordable with mixed reviews) is the designated hotel for the trip. No worries if you want to stay at a different hotel.
Join the ride leader for dinner at the Pizza Factory or explore the town and eat somewhere else. No worries either way.
Breakfast on day 2 is on your own. The ride leader will likely eat breakfast at the Food Co-op and pick up some snacks for the ride to Kingston.
Saturday 27-Sep-2025
Pizza Factory | 1102 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Sunday 28-Sep-2025
The Grub Hut
NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED!
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