Dragonfly Bridge & Lake Sammamish Mod Ride @ 9 AM
Ride leader: Rick Proctor, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153
Register by 8 PM evening before the ride. Group size limited to 8.
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9 AM rollout at the Northshore Athletic Field Parking Lot, 14735 NE 145th St, Woodinville, located next to the "Dragonfly Bridge" over the Sammamish River.
Moderate (14 – 16 mph) to brisk (16 - 18 mph) pace expected, 45 miles. 1,400 or so feet of gain, A/B terrain. About 36 miles of pavement and about 9 miles of hard-pack gravel trail expected.
Loop ride mostly on trails in our winter season across the Dragonfly Bridge, the Totem Lake Bridge and Eastrail through Kirkland, the 520 Trail, West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Sammamish Multiple Use Trail, E Lake Sammamish Trail, the Redmond Central Connector Trail through Redmond, and more. Rest stops expected. We'll stop for coffee and snack during the return at a Starbucks in Redmond at about mile 40.
This route may have tight turns and sections with gravel and is intended for 2-wheel road or gravel bikes ridden by experienced bicyclists.
Ride with GPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50686911 "Dragonfly Bridge & Lk Sam 2025 by RAP". It is recommended all riders have this route with them in either paper or electronic form, or good knowledge of the area, in case of separation from the leader.
Foul weather cancels, check the Ride Updates page or text / e-mail if in doubt.
E-Bike Riders Read This: E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.
