The Mercer Island - South Lake Washington Loop is
a very traditional route, enjoyed by many area bicycle clubs.
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We start going to the east, clockwise around the route which
takes everyone through the Mercer Slough.
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From the Slough we go south on the Lake Washington Bicycle Trail
to Renton's Gene Coulon Memorial Park.
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As always the park is alive with activity and today along with a lot
cycling groups in the park there is a wedding party.
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After a quick break we go west around the end of the lake
across the Duwamish River and through the Renton Airport.
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From the Airport we go north on Rainier Avenue
towards Seward Park and Lake Washington Blvd.
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Like Coulon Park, Seward Park is a good place for a rest stop
and then we follow the Lake Washington shoreline going north.
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After a few miles the group veers left and follows the road
up hill to where it connects with the I-90 Bike Trail.
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After a quick ride across the I-90 bridge, we are back to our start
and Mercer Island's Noah's Bagels for relaxation and socializing.
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