Hope Springs Eternal – Ride to the M’s Games

When Al is not driving kids around West Seattle in a big yellow bus, you might find him riding his bike to a Mariner’s game. About 20 games a season by bike. Why ride? It’s fast, easy, fun and free. The nice bike cage at Safeco Field’s T-Mobile Park‘s garage holds 150 bikes, right by the staffed booth. Quick getaway after the game. Here’s his ride at the “road opener” celebration in April 2014, and the big glove sculpture all set for cool spring evening games.

bike & trailer at Safeco Feild parking garageKnitted ball glove

 

 

 

Here are the Mariners’ directions on getting to the ballpark by bike, walking, water taxi, …

Spring Ride to Seapine – Sunday 3/24

Come for a spring ride with us!

Date: Sunday, March 24th
Location: Meet in front of Starbucks in the West Seattle Junction on California SW at SW Alaska.
Time: Arrive by 1:15pm for check in, safety briefing. Rolling at 1:30 PM

Start the season off right with a Spring Ride to Seapine (Brewing) – an easy 11.3 mile trip from the West Seattle Junction to Downtown (Pioneer Square), with a layover at Seapine Brewing in SoDo. We’ll meet at the Junction just after the Farmer’s Market (so folks can stock up on snacks).

This is a great ride for beginners, with low elevation and a leisurely  pace (10-12 mph on flat ground) pace. This ride is also a great way to test out the bike commute from West Seattle to Downtown – please invite folks who might be interested in checking it out. There’s just one big hill, down at the beginning and back up at the end. We will stay together as a group.

Helmets required. No ear buds or earphones.  Waiver to sign.  Children 15 and < must be accompanied by parent or guardian, 16-17 y.o. must have parent/guardian writtten permission to ride without parent/guardian. Any kind of bike can do fine – just check brakes and tires and seat height before coming, and come prepared to change a flat. Dress for the weather – no special bike gear is needed.

Rain or shine (but hopefully shine) – we’ll see you there!

if there is severe weather, check our Facebook Events page for go/no-go decision by 11 AM.