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.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Magnuson Park-Wedgwood-Green Lake

24 Mile Ride around View Ridge-Wedgwood-Meadowbrook-Green Lake


 This ride starts from Magnuson Park and includes the recently completed 39th Ave NE neighborhood greenway to View Ridge. This new greenway was funded by Seattle Children’s Livable Street Program. The ride continues to the Sand Point Country Club with nice views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mts. From there it explores the neighborhoods of Wedgwood and Meadowbrook then onto Green Lake with a return on the Burke-Gilman Trail through UW to Magnuson Park.

 For more details on this ride visit RIDEWithGPS for a map, ride stats, full directions and elevation profile:
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Location: Warren G Magnuson Park, 6673 NE Windermere Rd, Seattle, WA 98115, USA
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