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Join Toby as he finds the best trickle in town to drink from*. We will tour 9 fountains and end up at Freeway Park to spectate Heap Dance Troupe as they rehearse their new routine 'PILE UP'! The rehearsal starts at 6pm, please RSVP separately to that at the velocity... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesSome hillsGuest leader T will take a group of interested Prom-goers from the Greenlake Aqua Theater to Carkeek park. Prom dress-friendly route with a gentle slope leading to the park.
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)3-8 milesRolling
Get ready to learn about the bridges of the ship canal as we ride under and over them (except for the Ballard Bridge, IYKYK). We will start near the Montlake bridge and work our way west making stops at each bridge along the way for a brief history. At the... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesMostly flat
Join Toby (and Boots) at Push/Pull in Ballard to gander at the Cats of Ballard art show! We then make our way 1 mile north to Salmon Bay park where we host a casual Cat birthday party for Toby who is turning 4 years old.
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Join Toby as he does his signature ice-cream swirl maneuver. We will do 4 counter-clockwise concentric laps around Queen Anne as we swirl our way to Salt and Straw.
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesHilly
Part of Cat Rides NW is giving back to the community; this month we are having a special crossover event where we are partnering with Ballard Fremont Green Streets. We are putting on our gloves and getting dirty to help clean the Burke Gilman Trail in Ballard! It's a lot... read more
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Join Boots as he draws his favorite shape in the world. Meet either at the Gasworks equipment barn near the bathrooms OR at our pre-ride event in Ballard between 5-6:30pm. We will leave around 7:15 from Gasworks
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesSome hills
Come hang out at our clubhouse before our ride later in the evening! Pick up your Ride Logbook, pick out some stickers and shoot the shit with the organizers! At 6:30 we will head out to our ride, drop in anytime after 5PM and hangout until then.
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Join Toby as he explores Longfellow Creek in West Seattle! We will start downtown at the Habitat Beach (Downtown waterfront by the water taxi terminal). We will make our way to the headwaters of the creek and flow downhill to end at a riverfront park.
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesHillyCasualGravelHike-A-Bike
Meet at the NW corner of the Fremont bridge at the SW corner of N 34th St and Fremont Ave N. We will meet at 9:45am to ride to the Judkins Park light rail station. From there we will join the Mayor and a group of advocates that made the... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)3-8 milesSome hillsMeet at Rainier Vista benches just off of BGT in the UW campus. We will explore some interesting bridges with Boots and end up at Salt and Straw Pike Place Market. This is an evening ride, and lights are required! Please be advised we will be riding downtown outside of... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesHillyCasual
This one is a walking route! Meet inside the park NW of the Paccar Pavilion! We will explore the recently renovated downtown waterfront and then we'll dive into back alleys of Pioneer Square, while learning facts about history and industry. The walk will end at Pike Place market where there... read more
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Join Toby as he explores the ebbs and flows of Seattle's watershed. We explore how creeks and rivers meander through the city above and below ground. We ride from source to outlet! This ride starts and ends near a light rail station, consider taking the train to get to... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)3-8 milesMostly flatCasualMixed-terrainMeet in Fremont and join us as we kick off the 2026 riding season. This route is a relatively easy loop that Boots loves. We will end at Fremont Peak park with an Egg Hunt and BYOB picnic (we will stop at Marketime Foods right at the end of the... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesRollingCasualJoin Boots on his 14th birthday as he tours all of his old territory in Seattle. We will visit 4 locations and then end back at the clubhouse for a small celebration and treats. This will be the last ride of the 2025 season! Please bring your ride logs for... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)15+ milesRollingCasualToby wasn't satisfied with the amount of hills he had put everyone through on his Tower series, so he added 3 more. Make your own way up to the top of Queen Anne hill to the ride start, then we will tackle the Magnolia loop in reverse and test out... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesHillyBoots has always told us how he wanted to visit a pumpkin patch, so we're making it happen for him! We'll start at the Seattle side of the Bainbridge ferry and ride out to Suyematsu farms. Bring a bike that can haul a pumpkin if you want to bring one... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesRollingJoin Toby for the Toby's Towers Finale! We will visit both water tower locations and all 3 towers in West Seattle. A 10 mile loop route starting and ending at Seacrest Park (by water taxi terminal/Marination). This route will be challenging so if you don't like hills please consider your... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesHillyCasualTake the long commute home as Boots takes you on a journey downtown to visit his favorite alleys. We'll start at the MOHAI and end at sunset at the beach near the Sculpture Park. Pack your favorite dessert to enjoy at the ride end!
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)3-8 milesMostly flatCasualHike-A-BikeCome and vanquish another tower with Toby and his loyal squad this time in Maple Leaf. Thank you.
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesSome hillsCasualGravelMixed-terrainJoin Toby and regional cat dads as we ascend to the peaks of fatherhood and Phinney Ridge. Delight in several thrilling descents on the back side of life and also Phinney Ridge. Eventually we will arrive at Urban Family Brewing to snarf some burgers and loaded tots. Thank you.
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesHillyJoin Toby for a climb to remember! We will wrap up Memorial Day weekend with an evening cruise to the top of Queen Anne. I think he finally found the way this time around! After reaching the tower we will do a half lap of the Queen Anne Crown and... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)3-8 milesHillyJoin Boots as his adoptive mother shuttles him past parks and through alleyways as we eventually arrive at Fremont Peak park for a CRNW member picnic. Please bring your favorite picnic items/food, enough for yourself or some extra to share is great!
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)3-8 milesSome hillsCasualGravelKicking off our first ride of one of our new themes for the 2025 season! Join Toby as he climbs from water on the ground to water in the tower as he seeks both the high ground and a little sip.
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesHillyCasualJoin Boots for a 10 mile loop + a egg hunt with treats and prizes after the ride at the start location.
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesSome hillsCasualJoin us for our season opener! This route will be an easy 10 miles through Ballard as we make our way from bakery to bakery on a warm sunny Saturday morning!
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesRollingCasualJoin Boots as we draw his rendition of a Jack-o-lantern. Lights REQUIRED, if possible please decorate your bike with additional festive lights! This will attempt to be a no-drop ride but due to the number of turns and time of day it's strongly suggested to have the map downloaded or... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesMostly flatBoots is at it again with his kooky alley routes, featuring a glacial erratic and a gravel alleyway that closely resembles a BMX pump track on the surface of the moon.
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesRollingCasualWe will be visiting spectacular trees in the following neighborhoods: Come early to pick up stickers for sale! Fremont NW 4th Ave & NW 43rd St Bigleaf Maple 63” trunk diameter N 47th St & Dayton Ave N European Chestnut 73” Wallingford N 39th St & Woodlawn Ave... read more
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesSome hillsA 12 mile hilly route exploring the "old money" alleys of Capitol Hill. After ride stop at Saint Bread Agua Verde also nearby
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesHillyCasualAn easy loop of Queen Anne exploring viewpoints at sunset and twilight
RideEasy (Under 10 mph)8-15 milesRollingCasualRoad
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