This loop takes us across SR-520 and through Juanita, Holmes Point, up Perkins, Carkeek Park, Blue Ridge and back to Geen Lake. NOTE: We will be going by the UW Triangle and can pick up any particpants who want to start there at 10:15AM.
This is a Brisk ride. Participants should be able to maintain 16-18 mph pace on the flats. THere's a lot of climbing so bring small gears. We will all climb at our own speed and regroup at the top. Participants are also expected to be self-sufficient with spare tubes, pump, water, snacks, and capable of fixing their own flats. Participants need to be able to navigate the course on their own in case there’s an emergency and the ride leader has to attend to that. A cue sheet can be printed out from the RWGPS course linked above. Helmets are required on COGS rides. Use of flashers, visual enhancers and rearview mirrors are encouraged. Weather conditions can and will change, be prepared. In addition, please also bring safe riding skills and good road manners.
COGS rides are now open to both members and non-members. Non-members are limited to one “free” ride with the club, after which COGS’ insurance requires they become a member. All persons must register. The number of persons allowed on a ride is left to the discretion of the ride leader.
This route includes not-to-be-missed, short-but-sweet, Toe Jam Hill at mile 27. For the just-say-no to Toe Jam riders, there is a shortcut back to the ferry from Lynnwood Village.
Participants are expected to be self-supporting with spare tubes, pump, water, snacks, and capable of fixing their own flats. Helmets are required on COGS rides. Use of flashers, visual enhancers and rearview mirrors is encouraged. Weather conditions can and will change, be prepared. In addition, please also bring safe riding skills and good road manners.
the small print
Join me for one of my favorite routes to my fave coffee roaster... Victrola. We'll ride down to Lake WA and make our way to Cheasty Blvd which has a 1-mile climb up to Beacon Hill. We'll enjoy coffee & treats at Victrola, then head north on neighborhood greenways.
The April board meeting will be held at Outlander Brewing, a small brew pub in Freelard. Members are welcome. We'll get through the agenda first, and socialize after the meeting if so inclined. If you've never been to a COGS board meeting this could be a good one to attend, especially if you're into eclectic microbrews.
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.
Meet at the Montlake Triangle, then we'll go east across the 520 Trail to Marymoor Park to pick up the ELST, head south to Issaquah then back via Newport Way through Old Bellevue and Medina. Possible coffee stops at Issaquah Coffee Co (though likely to be crowded on a Saturday) and at T'Latte in Bellevue.
The "Second Sunday Steady Coffee Rides" give us a chance to slow down once a month and share some coffee with other COGS members. Ride leaders select the route and the time. They can pick from the list below or another route of their choosing. Optionally, the ride leader can pick the start location and time and the group can decide from the list below:
NOTE: The ferry schedule needs to be confirmed!
Join us on a backroads loop starting in Kingston, going south through Indianola and continuing on with a lunch stop at the northern end of the loop in Hansville. Hansville has a small grocery store and café with outdoor seating. And, by popular demand, a visit to Point No-Point Light House.
Meet at 9:45 am at Pier 50, Colman ferry dock, to take the 10:10 fast ferry from Seattle to Kingston. Arrival time in Kingston around 10:49. Ride and safety brief will be on the ferry. Fare is $2 northbound, $10 southbound.
Return fast ferries from Kingston are at 2:25, 5:20, and 7:05 pm. Taking the 5:20 gives us 6+ hours to complete a 40-mile ride, spend an hour at lunch, and perhaps time for beverages in Kingston while we wait for the ferry.
Alternatively, those living in the north end that want to take the Edmonds- Kingston ferry, taking the 10:20 out of Edmonds will get you into Kingston about the same time. Areas around the Edmonds ferry, waterfront and downtown core have time limited parking restrictions. Park outside this zone.
Predicted morning weather is cold and wet.
Liam Parnell
Bay View State Park
10901 Bayview Edison Rd, Mount Vernon, WA
It is a 90 min drive from Ballard per Google Maps.
Peter Krippner
see RWGPS event post for each day
This is a repeat of a weekend hub n spoke I did for COGS quite a few years ago. I am using the same routes but adding an extra day for a new route this time. You can join for one ride or any combination of them. You need to make your own accommodations in Ellensburg or surrounding areas. I'll be at the Econo Lodge Ellensburg. Please find full event details on the RWGPS event post and read the Overview Tab, Detailed Itinerary Tab, and the Event Details Tab found there:
I will be in contact with registered riders if there are any cancellations or delays. The 4 day event will not be cancelled as a whole but an individual day's ride could be in case of snow/icy conditions that are not safe.
Please contact me if you have further questions after going through the information provided.
This is a bikepacking trip on mixed terrain in remote areas of the Olympic National Forest and other public and privately owned lands. There is no cellphone coverage for most of the route between Quilcene and Sequim, and this is a backcountry trip, so prepare accordingly! I will reach out to registered participants to set up a pre-ride planning meeting about a week prior to departure so that everyone has time to acquire the proper equipment and supplies. Parking is available at Quilcene Campground for $25/night, but you may be able to find parking elsewhere - possibly at the ranger station. Bring cash or checks for campground fees. If you have a federal lands pass bring that as well. Carpooling is encouraged, and it is possible to ride to Quilcene via Kingston on 104 and Center Road with lodging at Mount Walker Inn or camping at Quilcene C.G.
You must be in excellent physical condition with an ability to handle mechanical issues up to and including broken chains, flat or destroyed tires, broken derailleurs, and possibly hiking out. A positive attitude is required! Wildlife encounters are a possibility. This is probably not a suitable route for E-bikes. A minimum of 40 mm tires are recommended. We will check in at the ranger station prior to departure from Quilcene to check on road conditions. The ride may be postponed or cancelled due to poor weather or wildfire smoke at the ride leader's discretion. A final decision will be made at the ranger station prior to departure. Rerouting is also possible due to conditions.
Day One: We will climb up Penny Creek Road and NF 27 approximately 17 miles and 3,800 feet on pavement to the first summit of the day where we will stop to regroup and eat lunch. This is where the pavement ends. From this first summit we will follow USFS gravel roads for another 17 miles/1,700 feet via Bon Jon Pass to Dungeness Forks Campground. This is a first come/first served campground and if it is full we may need to proceed to either Sequim Bay State Park or Dungeness Camprgound - which would make this is very long day but still doable at 50-60 miles with about half of that on pavement. Total for the day: 34 miles/5,000 feet.
Day Two: We will exit the national forest and head to Sequim for lunch (about 20 miles) and supplies, and then proceed to Dungeness Campground. This campground has hiker/biker sites, and showers. Bring cash for the campground fee and quarters for the shower. Total for the day 27 miles/1,700 feet.
Day Three: Back to Sequim via the Olympic Discovery Trail, Blyn, Woods Road, Snow Creek Road and Lords Lake Loop Road - 36 miles/2,000 feet.
Per insurance requirements, this ride is open only to members of COGS. Participation is limited to 6 club members, with a waiting list available.
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