Intro to Road Cycling

We will meet at 4:30 PM for some bike handling practice, basic bike mechanics/troubleshooting, and a short out-and-back ride along East Lake Sammamish Parkway. Meeting location is the East Parking Lot at Marymoor Park (this is the free lot near PostDoc Brewing).

Focus: This session is aimed at helping folks feel comfortable on their bike and gain confidence with cycling on the road and with a group. We will practice bike handling on the grassy area near the lot - balance, turning, signaling, clipping in/out, etc. We will also discuss how to handle common issues with a bike - flat tires, rubbing brakes, misaligned shifters, etc. With the remaining time, we will ride a short out-and-back along East Lake Sammamish Parkway where riders can put their skills to use.

Pace and regrouping: We will stay together as a group so no one rides alone! We will return to the East Parking Lot in time for folks who feel inspired and ready to join the Lake Loop Ride that rolls out at 6pm.

Equipment and Safety: Helmets are required to ride. A good headlight and taillight are strongly recommended for visibility. Heavy rain will cancel this session.

In order to participate in any Seattle Triathlon Group event, you must sign our waiver. Waivers only need to be signed once per year or if your contact info has changed. You can login to your account at https://www.seattletri.org/dashboard to check. I will only be accepting electronic waivers - please complete the waiver ahead of time!