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We'll continue the 2026 SIR Winter season with our Rouleur (pronounced "ruler") 125K RUSA Populaire (or simply Populaire).
Read more about the SIR Rouleur Series here.
Route Description
RUSA Route #3676 "Winter Rouleur - Seattle Beaches & Trolls"
This new route explores Seattle waterfronts and sights, with ample refreshment opportunities along the way. How many Seattle beaches and trolls are there, anyway?
Starting at Magnuson Park Beach, we head south on the Burke Gilman, then over the recently completed 520 lid bike bridge to the Arboretum, taking the too-often skipped Arboretum Drive past the Giant Sequoia and Pacific Connections Gardens. Continuing south along Lake Washington, we pass Madrona, Colman Park, Mt Baker, and Rumsford beaches among others (count ‘em!) to Seward Park, circuiting Shore Loop Road past Seward Park Swimming Beach and North Beach. We then proceed west over the Duwamish Waterway via the Duwamish Trail to West Seattle, skirting Alki Beach past the Lighthouse, and continuing south past Lowman Beach to Lincoln Park Beach and Bruun Idun Troll. Returning north via Erskin Way to Alki Trail, we continue along the newly completed downtown waterfront trail, past the Aquarium, Olympic Sculpture Park Pocket Beach, Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Park beaches, then via Interbay (where the treacherous narrow bridge is no more!) to Magnolia Overlook and Discovery Park with a visit to the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. Heading east, we pass Fishermen’s Terminal en route to the Freemont Troll, then move west via the Burke Gilman past the Nordic Museum and Frankie Feetsplinter to Golden Gardens Beach. A winding climb up Golden Gardens Drive leads to North Beach / Blue Ridge and east to the Interurban Trail, taking us north to Echo Lake. A thrilling descent down NE Perkins Way along McAleer Creek brings us back to the shores of Lake Washington, followed by a leisurely final stretch south on the Burke Gilman back to Magnuson Park, where the Magnuson Café & Brewery awaits!
Parking
Free parking is available at the large lot near the start:
Food
In the spirit of self-supported randonneuring and keeping ride fees to a minimum, food and drinks are not provided by the club for the Winter Rouleur Series during the ride. Bring your own food and beverages. Food & services are noted on the route. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the finish.
Start
Magnuson Park Picnic Shelter #2
6505 NE 65th St
Seattle, WA 98115
Hours: 24 hours
Rider check-in begins at 8:00 AM.
Ride briefing at 8:55 AM. We roll out at 9:00 AM sharp.
Please contact the ride organizer if you will be arriving after 9:00 AM or if you are registered and choose to not start.
Finish
Magnuson Cafe & Brewery
7801 62nd Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Hours: Saturday 9;00 AM - 9:00 PM
Complete route divided into smaller chunks (may be more compatible with some devices and software)
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Note:
Printed cuesheets will not be available at the start. You may choose to print your own. To print a cuesheet:
- Open the route link above.
- Click the More button.
- Click Print Cuesheet.
Registration
Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 at 12:00 Midnight (Pacific Time).
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Advance registration is required. We cannot accommodate same-day registration.
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Registration includes signing a responsibility waiver using the same SmartWaiver system used for RUSA Permanents. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED WAIVER IN ORDER TO START THE RIDE. No waiver, no ride, no exceptions.
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Current RUSA membership is required. Click here to create or renew your RUSA membership. Allow a few days in advance for RUSA verification. You'll need your final RUSA number (not a temporary number starting with T) to sign the waiver and register for the ride.
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Current SIR membership is required. Click here to create or renew your free SIR membership. Once you log into your SIR account the Sign Waiver button will be visible at the bottom of this page.
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Online registration is open until Thursday, January 29 at 12:00 Noon (Pacific Time).
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Ride fee must be paid online at the time of registration.
Registration has closed for this event. We cannot accommodate same-day registration at this time.
REGISTRATION LIMITED TO RIDERS WHO RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO REGISTER.
General Rules
All riders must:
- Have current memberships in RUSA and SIR.
- Read and sign a waiver (part of the online event registration) before beginning the ride.
- Comply with local traffic laws as well as RUSA's Rules for Riders.
- Have front and rear lights, a reflective vest or sash, and reflective ankle bands. See RUSA Article 10 for details. Be prepared to show these to the ride organizer at the start. Lights should be on during any low-light conditions (rain, fog, night, tunnels, etc).
- Contact the organizer ASAP if they cannot finish (DNF). The organizer's contact info may be found on the brevet control card.
- Turn in their signed brevet control card at the ride finish.
- Check-in with the organizer or a volunteer at the start, the finish, at any overnight controls.