Saturday September 5

Best Side Summits

What to Expect

If you watch my channel, you'll know that my guilty pleasure in cycling is hills of the steepest variety.  This is the 5th edition of the annual social group ride event in which I'd like to share that joy with you.  Best Side Summits is a condense South Bellevue / Issaquah route basically containing all of my favorite segments in the area. The idea is to encourage everyone to get up and over each (or as much as you'd like) of these hills as a rolling parade.

This year will feature two routes (and groups): one of them with an easier route and pacing to accomodate more riders. There will be a rest-stop thru the event (same spot as the starting/finish point) with snacks, water and refreshments for all the participants. The event will end with a ride up the famous "Zoo Hill" climb.

The ride will start and end at Lewis Creek Picnic Shelters. If you're driving, park at the adjacent lot at the Lewis Creek Visitor Center. The ride is free to join and self-supported (you are responsible for your own safety and incase of mechanicals) so please come prepared with everything you would need riding solo.

❋ Route Links

Main:30 Miles with 4500 Feet
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47830187
Shorter:25 Miles with 3500 Feet
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47977540

❋ Safety Notes

You are responsible for your own safety and support on the ride. You have well-tested brakes, are comfortable cycling around others and descending steep hills in a controlled way. The ride will have a different route in case of wet weather or slick roads.

Schedule - Sat September 5th

PLEASE RSVP via the google form before showing up! no registration fee but we do have a hard-cap on total number of riders so please keep me updated


Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am


Program Start

9:45 AM



Ride / Rest Area Open

10:00am - 1:00pm


Outro / Raffles

1:15-1:30 PM


Roll Out

10:00am

RSVP Here