Introduction

When I moved to Seattle from the east coast about 25 years ago, I started to explore the city and the surrounding area by bike; first, commuting to work and then adding fitness rides to my commuting trips. What I found were challenging routes that gave me a great workout but also some beautiful scenery, great parks, spectacular views plus interesting restaurants, cafes, bistros and bakeries along the way to stop for a snack or a cold drink. I think that by traveling by bike, at my own pace on quite streets and trails, through neighborhoods and parks, I have seen the Seattle area in a way I would not have experienced otherwise. I want to share with you the rides that have given me such a unique insight into our city and surrounding area. Whether you are new to town or a native, I hope you’ll find something to enjoy in these rides that have become my favorites.

This blog describes several loop bicycle rides in and around the Seattle metropolitan area with rides for every level of cyclist. Many of the loop rides can be combined or can be done as a shorter “out and back ride”. Each loop described on this blog includes a convenient start/end point that offers ample parking for those transporting their bicycle. Any loop can be done in either direction.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Explore Queen Anne Neighborhood

10 Mile Loop Ride through Seattle's Queen Anne Neighborhood located northwest of downtown

This ride starts at Gas Works Park and heads west over the Fremont Bridge then Dexter Ave to get to the Queen Anne neighborhood. The route then climbs and loops CCW though Queen Anne to access views of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier and Lake Washington. The commercial center on Queen Anne Ave N can also be visited as the route crosses this road.

For more details on this ride visit RIDEWithGPS for a map, ride stats, full directions and elevation profile:
Explore Queen Anne Neighborhood

View of downtown Seattle from Kerry Park

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Location: Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103, USA

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