The Midweek Burn – Wednesday Evening Ride from Matthews Beach (30 mi, No-Drop)

### 🚴‍♂️ The Midweek Burn – Wednesday Evening Group Ride

• Meet time: 5:45 PM
• Roll out: 6:00 PM sharp
• Start location: Matthews Beach Park (near the restrooms)
• Distance: ~30 miles
• Estimated ride time: ~2-2.5 hours
• Pace: 15–17 mph average
• Ride type: No-drop (we regroup as needed)

Join us for The Midweek Burn, a friendly, social ride rolling out every Wednesday evening from Matthews Beach. This is a no-drop ride geared toward intermediate to advanced riders. We’ll keep a steady group pace and regroup along the way as needed.

Routes may include a mix of North and Central Seattle offering a mix of scenery, rollers, and some urban traffic sections.

We aim to return to Matthews Beach around 8:00–8:30 PM, depending on group pace, stoplights, and elevation.

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### Weekly Route Info

The route may change weekly to keep things fresh. Each week's route will be posted on Meetup and Strava at least 24 hours in advance.
Strava Route: [[https://www.strava.com/routes/3371025789715938558]]([https://www.strava.com/routes/3371025789715938558])

All routes will stay around 30 miles with a similar pace and difficulty level. Suggestions welcome!

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### Safety & Participation Notice

• Helmets are required
• Please ensure your bike is in safe working condition
• Bring water, snacks, and a flat repair kit
• Follow all traffic laws and ride respectfully in a group setting
• Be prepared for urban riding, including traffic lights and busier road sections

This is a self-supported, voluntary ride. By participating, you acknowledge that cycling involves inherent risks, and the ride organizer is not liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred.

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Looking forward to riding with you! Feel free to message me here on Meetup if you have any questions.