Today's ride is the classic South Lake Washington Loop
combined with the Cedar River Trail.
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Starting from Mercer Island members ride south
along the east side of the lake on the Lake Wasington Trail.
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This takes everyone through the Mercer Slough Nature Park
south to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton.
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From here the group separated into two parts, one continuing
around the lake and the other continuing on the Cedar River Trail.
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The Cedar River Trail is a nice way to add an extra 20 miles
of scenic landscape to the ride.
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The trail is virtually flat angling slightly up as you travel
away from the mouth of the river emptying into Lake Washington.
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The trail is very active with walkers and cyclists
with several nice parks along the way for all to play.
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On the return down the trail riders stop at Jet City Espresso
in Renton for nourishment and socializing.
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From Renton everyone continues around the lake taking
a side trip through the Renton Airport and then Rainier Avenue north.
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This connects all to Seward Park and Lake Washington Blvd
which is the final connection back to the I-90 Bike Trail.
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From here it is back across the lake to Mercer Island
where we started for quick good byes as we load up our bikes.
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