The Low Down & Laid Back Recumbent Riders are a laid back group of folks who get together once a week to hang out, ride and talk about recumbent bicycles. The rides are social with average speeds range from 10-18 mph. The NWLDLBRR is a non-club with no dues, organization, mailing address, bank account etc. The rides are very loosely sponsored by NWLDLBRR non-members who volunteer to show up for a given ride.

IMPORTANT: Riders must be take responsibility for their own safety. This are casual, no-host rides-ride at your own risk. You should be prepared to handle your own sag, repairs, etc. Anybody or any kind of bikes are welcome.

RIDE LEADERS: You need to plan your ride 4-6 weeks in advance, plan the route, a place to eat and show up rain or shine.

WEATHER: We ride year round. Somebody shows up to every ride no matter how wet it may be. Prepare your bike for rain and get a rain coat. If you are a weather weenie, you'll be sitting at home a lot. If its pouring rain take a chance and show up as somebody will show up. Snow or roads to icy to ride on means we hit the local coffee shop...and we know them all.

TIMES LISTED ARE FOR DEPARTURE: Arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the time listed to chat, get set up, etc. Late arrivals slow the whole group. Please be courteous and arrive early.

Saturday April 4, Saturday 10am - Lk. Meridian Park (Kent, WA)

Lake Meridian Park E. Kent, Cruise to the Black Diamond Bakery for lunch. Lake Meridian Park is in east Kent at approx. 148 Ave. SE and Hwy 516/Kent-Kangley Road. Come into the park off of Kent Kangley road and take a right, park 3/4 of the way down the parking lot on the right.

April 5, Sunday 1pm - Coulon Park in Renton

Coulon Park in Renton, WA (SE corner of Lk. WA.) We meet near the tennis courts. Ride is approx. 20 miles with a coffee stop at Mercer Island.

April 11, Saturday 9am --- Kent's East Side/Issaquah Ride

Meet at the Metro Park and Ride in Issaquah at Hwy 900 (Renton Issaquah Rd.) and Newport Way. This is a hilly ride up the Issaquah Plateau and out to Fall City and Preston. We have brunch in Fall City. The total ride is about 25 miles.

April 12, Sunday 1pm -Coulon Park in Renton

Coulon Park in Renton, WA (SE corner of Lk. WA.) We meet near the tennis courts. Ride is approx. 20 miles with a coffee stop at Mercer Island.

April 18, Saturday 9am - Bicentennial Park in Tukwila

Bicentennial Park in the Southcenter/Tukwila area. The park is located less than one mile off I-5 and two blocks South of I-405 on Interurban/West Valley Hwy. Go west on Strander Blvd., over the bridge (river) one block and take the first right into Bicentennial Park. If you miss the turn, turn right into John's Furniture. Drive past the first parking strip (by log cabin), half way around the circle, right, and follow to the back parking strip. The ride is 35-50 flat miles down the Green River and Interurban trails toward Algona. The long ride is to the Sumner Bakery and worth it. Bob Bryant DrRecumbnt@aol.com

April 19, Sunday - Daffodil Classic in Orting

Tony & Cindy Licuanan will coordinate a 'bent group. The group plans to meet at the City Park prior to the Pancake Breakfast. Call Tony if you want to ride.

April 25, Saturday 9am --- Kent's East Side/Issaquah Ride

Meet at the Metro Park and Ride in Issaquah at Hwy 900 (Renton Issaquah Rd.) and Newport Way. This is a hilly ride up the Issaquah Plateau and out to Fall City and Preston. We have brunch in Fall City. The total ride is about 25 miles.

April 26, Sunday Morning --- Aurora Cycle Recumbent Open House

We plan to meet at Tony Licuanan’s house in West Seattle for a ride out to the Tandem/Recumbent Open House at Aurora Cycle (near Green Lake). Email Tony or Bob for update.

Saturday May 2nd, Saturday 10am - Lk. Meridian Park (Kent, WA)

Lake Meridian Park E. Kent, Cruise to the Black Diamond Bakery for lunch. Lake Meridian Park is in east Kent at approx. 148 Ave. SE and Hwy 516/Kent-Kangley Road. Come into the park off of Kent Kangley road and take a right, park 3/4 of the way down the parking lot on the right.

***BAKERY UPDATE*** We usually try to eat in the restaurant which requires reservations. It's a hit or miss deal as we call from the parking lot of the ride. The last time I tried this, we were told no more same day reservations. Please email Bob at DrRecumbnt@aol.com on Thursday prior to this ride or give me a call at 253/631-5728 if you plan to go and eat in the restaurant. Thx.

May 3, Sunday 1 pm --- Coulon Park in Renton, Coffee run to Mercer Island.

May 9, Saturday 9am --- Kent's East Side/Issaquah Ride

Meet at the Metro Park and Ride in Issaquah at Hwy 900 (Renton Issaquah Rd.) and Newport Way. This is a hilly ride up the Issaquah Plateau and out to Fall City and Preston. We have brunch in Fall City. The total ride is about 25 miles.

May 16, Saturday 9 am --- Bicentenial Park in Tuckwilla.

May 17, Sunday 1 pm --- Coulon Park in Renton.

May 23, Saturday 9am --- Kent's East Side/Issaquah Ride

Meet at the Metro Park and Ride in Issaquah at Hwy 900 (Renton Issaquah Rd.) and Newport Way. This is a hilly ride up the Issaquah Plateau and out toward Fall City and Carnation. If the weather is nice, we may picnic in Carnation.

May 30, Saturday 9:30 am --- Gasworks Park parking lot in Seattle (on the north end of Lake Union).

Ride leader is Brad Smith: bradley.d.smith@boeing.com

May 31, Sunday 1 pm --- Coulon Park in Renton.

This list is updated every month. To receive future copies of this list send a SASE to: NW Recumbent, PO Box 58755, Renton, WA 98058 or email to DrRecumbnt@aol.com Tel. 253/631-5728.

Are you looking for ride updates, weather reports, directions or? Call:

West side/Downtown - Tony Licuanan --- HM (206) 937-5643 --- WK (206)625-6992 --- Email: TONYSCAT@webtv.net

East side - Kent Peterson --- HM (425) 392-3123 --- Email: peterson@halcyon.com

South End - Bob Bryant --- (253) 631-5728 --- Email: DrRecumbnt@aol.com