Title of ride: The Nutcracker
Day of week and date of ride: Wednesday Dec 14
Start location and time: 9:30 Richmond Beach Saltwater Park lower parking lot
https://goo.gl/maps/dqhvKu7UaEvFJMLL8
Description of route:
Ride #4 of the neighborhood hill series begins at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park lower parking lot and heads south through Innes Arden, the Highlands, Carkeek Park, Blue Ballbusting Ridge, with a climax at the aptly named
Nutcracker House, https://goo.gl/maps/N36e4C24TudkQXCN6
before the (not so heavenly) rough descent into Golden Gardens. The route heads north catching a few uncharacteristically flat miles on the InterUrban Trail. If you’re still needing more hills, the return route heads north through Woodway before circling back to Richmond Beach.
Distance, Pace and Terrain Code (A, B, C, D): 40 mi, 3300', Social Pace, D, ~ 3 miles gravel
Low gears for the hills, larger tires occasional off road sections will be helpful.
RWGPS Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41575202
Ride leader name & contact information: Steve L. 425-359-2499 text or voice message
Weather constraints: Icy Temps below 33ºF will cancel
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