Published May 29 2024
Routes for different skill levels and free kids ride
The 11th annual Lake to Lake Bike Ride on Saturday, June 8, will provide riders of all levels and abilities with an opportunity to experience Bellevue by bicycle. Participants can choose between three different routes — a mostly flat, nine-mile loop perfect for families or people who are less experienced cyclists, a more challenging 24-mile Lake to Lake loop with some climbs, and a free ride for kids in the park.
To register, visit Lake to Lake Bike Ride or call 425-452-6885. Space is limited, so preregistration is recommended. Pending availability, on-site registration will take place 8:30-9 a.m. at the event.
Both bike rides for people nine years and older will start between 9 and 10 a.m. at Robinswood Park, 14915 SE 22nd St. Terrain on both routes includes low-traffic roads, bike lanes and gravel trails. The courses will be well-marked and supported by staff and volunteers until noon. The kids ride, for riders three through eight years of age, will start at 12:15 p.m.
All road and trail riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult on the nine- and 24-mile rides. Neither route is suggested for children under nine years old, unless riding in a trailer or tag-along.
The event will feature random drawings for prizes, refreshments and freebies for all participants. All riders in the kids ride will receive a prize.
The cost is $20 per person with preregistration, and $24 per person the day of event. Register day of event for the Kids Ride. Proceeds will benefit the Bellevue Youth Program Donation Fund to help make healthy and fun recreation accessible to all kids.
Imagine Housing and Overlake Medical Center are gold-level sponsors. silver-level sponsors include: AAA of Washington, Choose Your Way Bellevue, Crossroads Bellevue, Tutta Bella and WheelLab. Bronze-level sponsors are Kate’s Real Food and QFC.
For more information, call 425-452-4882, email bikeride@bellevuewa.gov or visit Lake to Lake Bike Ride.