Rick's Bike - Cycling Photography

Idylwood Beach Park

Located on the shores of picturesque Lake Sammamish, Idylwood features a swimming beach, including a bathhouse and restrooms. Launch your car-top boat from the park’s small ramp. Spread out and play a game in the large open space or explore Idylwood’s playground area.

November 11, 2016 - Idylwood Beach Park

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Seward Park

Within the Seattle city limits, Seward Park boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land, home to eagles' nests, old growth forest, a 2.4 mile bike and walking path, an amphitheater, a native plant garden, an art studio, miles of hiking trails, shoreline, beaches and more

Seward Park, October 28, 2016

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Carnation

Settled in 1865, Carnation was officially incorporated on December 30, 1912, as Tolt. The name was changed to Carnation in 1917, back to Tolt on May 3, 1928, and finally back to Carnation again on October 29, 1951. The name Carnation was chosen to honor a nearby research farm operated by the Carnation Milk Products Company.

Carnation - May 15, 2016

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Fall City

Fall City is an unincorporated area in King County, Washington, United States. Located 26 miles east of Seattle, the community lies along the Snoqualmie River. The population was 1,993 at the 2010 census.

Snoqualmie Valley - January 10, 2016

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Whidbey Island

Whidbey Island is the largest of the islands composing Island County, Washington, in the United States. Whidbey is about 30 miles north of Seattle, and lies between the Olympic Peninsula and the I-5 corridor of western Washington.

Beverly Beach - July 3, 2016

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7 Hills of Kirkland 2016

The EvergreenHealth 7 Hills of Kirkland is an incredible tour of Kirkland, Washington, just outside of Seattle, in support of the non-profit organization Attain Housing. The ride features three route options with a little of something for everyone – as long as you’re up for some climbing.

7 Hills of Kirkland - May 30, 2016

Kirkland Marina Park - May 30, 2016

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Sammamish River Trail

The Sammamish River Trail is a 10.9-mile (17.5 km) bike path and recreational rail trail in King County, Washington that runs along the Sammamish River from Blythe Park in Bothell to Marymoor Park in Redmond. It connects to the Burke-Gilman Trail at its western end.

Sammamish River Trail, June 26, 2016

Sammamish River Trail

Sammamish River Trail - June 4, 2016

Sammamish River Trail - April 17, 2016

Sammamish River Trail - March 4, 2016

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Marymoor Park

Marymoor Park, located on the north end of Lake Sammamish in Redmond, Washington, is King County's largest, oldest, and most popular park, with more than 3 million annual visitors coming to roam its 640 acre.

Marymoor Park - March 6, 2016

Marymoor Park - March 4, 2016

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Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake is a 79-acre lake completely within the city limits of Sammamish, Washington. The Beaver Lake watershed is 1,043 acres; the mean depth is 21 feet, and the maximum depth is 50 feet.

Beaver Lake, Washington - May 1, 2016

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Enatai Beach

This 3-acre beach park, located partially under the I-90 bridge on Lake Washington, is an excellent location to get out on the water

Entai Beach - March 26, 2016

Entai Beach - August 14, 2016

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Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome

The Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome is a 400-metre outdoor bicycle racing track located in Redmond, Washington.

Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome - March 6, 2016

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East Lake Sammamish Trail

The East Lake Sammamish Trail is an 11-mile recreational rail trail in King County, Washington that runs along Lake Sammamish from Marymoor Park in Redmond, through Sammamish, to Gilman Boulevard in Issaquah.

East Lake Sammamish Trail - December 26, 2015

East Lake Sammamish Trail - January 24, 2016

East Lake Sammamish Trail - April 16, 2016

East Lake Sammamish Trail - December 26, 2015

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Lake Washington

Lake Washington is a large freshwater lake adjacent to the city of Seattle. It is the largest lake in King County and the second largest natural lake in the state of Washington, after Lake Chelan

March 4, 2016 - Stan Sayres Memorial Park

March 4, 2016 - Lakeview Park

March 4, 2016 - University Bridge

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Chilly Hilly 2016

The 33-mile route around Bainbridge Island starts with a scenic early morning ferry ride across Puget Sound from Seattle, or you can join the crowd directly on Bainbridge Island.