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07-18-2004, 09:50 AM

"Larry Schuldt" <lschuldt@Rudeness.dls.net> wrote in message
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> So, does anyone have any good routes around the Seattle area? How late
> in the year can I usually come before I end up with all-day rains?
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> Thanks in advance,
>
> Larry

Here is a handy directory of Northwest cycling events:

http://www.jimcarson.com/archives/000131.shtml

For self-supported riding, I like to ride around Lake Washington. Take the Burk
Gillman Trail North to the end and pick up the Lake Samammish trail. That's
around 25 flat miles depending on where you start. After that, you can take West
Lake Samammish Parkway, head west Parallel to I-90, then take the Lake
Washington Trail south to Renton. From there take Lake Washington Boulevard
north back to town. The total is about 60 miles with 2500 feet of climbing.

The first part of the STP is good. You could go from the start line to Spannaway
and back, 80 flat miles with a fairly tough hill in the middle. There are many
other routes on low traffic rural roads near Seattle starting around Carnation,
Snoqualmie, Maple Valley, or on Bainbridge or Vashon Islands.

Usually September is very nice around Seattle, but October is typically cold and
wet. Have fun.

07-18-2004, 09:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
cheg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Seattle area cycling "Larry Schuldt" <lschuldt@Rudeness.dls.net> wrote in message news:hbqkf01a5k0b6hsedbpur35ncbnsbehapu@4ax.com... > > So, does anyone have any good routes around the Seattle area? How late > in the year can I usually come before I end up with all-day rains? > > Thanks in advance, > > Larry Here is a handy directory of Northwest cycling events: http://www.jimcarson.com/archives/000131.shtml For self-supported riding, I like to ride around Lake Washington. Take the Burk Gillman Trail North to the end and pick up the Lake Samammish trail. That's around 25 flat miles depending on where you start. After that, you can take West Lake Samammish Parkway, head west Parallel to I-90, then take the Lake Washington Trail south to Renton. From there take Lake Washington Boulevard north back to town. The total is about 60 miles with 2500 feet of climbing. The first part of the STP is good. You could go from the start line to Spannaway and back, 80 flat miles with a fairly tough hill in the middle. There are many other routes on low traffic rural roads near Seattle starting around Carnation, Snoqualmie, Maple Valley, or on Bainbridge or Vashon Islands. Usually September is very nice around Seattle, but October is typically cold and wet. Have fun.