Seattle area cycling - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

07-18-2004, 05:19 AM

I've never been to the Pacific Northwest... I was signed up to do STP
this year, then couldn't get on the plane; I was flying standby and
everything was overbooked. Anyway, live and learn.

I'm considering making another trip to Seattle before the summer's out
and am looking for some rides in the area. I'm looking for rides of up
to a hundred miles. I enjoy hills but since I'm from Illinois, I don't
get any mountain experience. I'm a roadie & don't own an MTB.

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

07-18-2004, 08:04 AM

=v= Bikesummer is in Seattle this year:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

It's different from previous Bikesummers in that it seems to
be mostly about recreational rides (and commercial sponsors,
including automobiles), which would seem to suit what you're
looking for.
<_Jym_>

07-18-2004, 08:04 AM

=v= Bikesummer is in Seattle this year:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

It's different from previous Bikesummers in that it seems to
be mostly about recreational rides (and commercial sponsors,
including automobiles), which would seem to suit what you're
looking for.
<_Jym_>

07-18-2004, 08:04 AM

=v= Bikesummer is in Seattle this year:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

It's different from previous Bikesummers in that it seems to
be mostly about recreational rides (and commercial sponsors,
including automobiles), which would seem to suit what you're
looking for.
<_Jym_>

07-18-2004, 08:04 AM

=v= Bikesummer is in Seattle this year:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

It's different from previous Bikesummers in that it seems to
be mostly about recreational rides (and commercial sponsors,
including automobiles), which would seem to suit what you're
looking for.
<_Jym_>

07-18-2004, 08:04 AM

=v= Bikesummer is in Seattle this year:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

It's different from previous Bikesummers in that it seems to
be mostly about recreational rides (and commercial sponsors,
including automobiles), which would seem to suit what you're
looking for.
<_Jym_>

07-18-2004, 09:50 AM

"Larry Schuldt" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>
> 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:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

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

"Larry Schuldt" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>
> 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:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

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

"Larry Schuldt" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>
> 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:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

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

"Larry Schuldt" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>
> 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:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

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.