WRUMPS: Lakeside Arc and Madison Park (Brisk 16-18 mph, 40 miles)

We'll begin in Renton at the old city hall parking lot and head out along Lake Washington with a quick bathroom stop at Gene Coulon Park prior to a short climb to Newcastle. We'll drop briefly into Bellevue, cross the slough and the East Channel bridge, then make a scenic clockwise loop around Mercer Island before crossing the I-90 bridge and heading to our stop at the Madison Park Bakery for rest and refreshment. Then we'll return to Renton via Seward Park and Rainier Avenue. Come and enjoy a prelude to Autumn with a morning ride, and a little pastry thrown in!

• Pace: Brisk (16-18 mph)

• Terrain: Rolling, with some climbing

• Distance: 40.4 miles

• Elevation: 1,655 ft.

• Stops: Gene Coulon Park (1.7), Madison Park Bakery (25.7), Seward Park (33.3)

• Regroup: Top of hills

• Rain Cancellation: Showers

• GPS Route Map, Cuesheet, Profile: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5907846

The ride leader will not be at the ride start should weather meet the definition for cancellation (showers). Ride cancellation will be announced in the Comments Section at least two (2) hours prior to the ride start. If you have questions about the weather, please call 206-446-5753, preferably before you leave for the ride.