Registration has opened for the 2016 EvergreenHealth 7 Hills of Kirkland Cycling to End Homelessness event on Memorial Day, May 30.

Whether riders choose the traditional 7 Hill Route, the popular Metric Century Route, or the challenging Century Route, they enjoy a classic ride with challenging climbs and beautiful scenery. Travel through urban, suburban and rural roads, on a holiday when cyclists seem to outnumber vehicles.

Start the morning on the Kirkland waterfront, follow a well-marked course to great food stops, challenging ascents, and wonderful descents. Climb Winery Hill and be rejuvenated by the applause of your own cheering section and the lovely strains of a bagpiper.

The traditional 7 Hills course is approximately 40 miles long with about 3,000 feet of climbing. It loops around Kirkland, going over the following hills: Market, Juanita, Seminary, Norway, Kingsgate, Winery and Rose.

The Metric Century route extends eastward from the 7 Hills course. The Metric Century has 11 hills, with 4,600 feet of climbing. This route includes the following hills in addition to the standard 7 Hills: Education-outbound, Novelty , McWhirter and Education-return.

The full Century course continues eastward from the Metric route, through rural King County into the Snoqualmie valley and north into Snohomish County. The Century course has 14 hills, with about 7,000 feet of climbing. It has the following climbs in addition to the Metric climbs: Union, Stillwater , High Bridge and Maltby.

Many of the courses run through Kirkland, Kenmore, Bothell, Redmond and Woodinville.

Sponsors include EvergreenHealth, Master Builders Association, Explore Kirkland Tourism Bureau, Kirkland Kiwanis, Clif Bar, Flat Stick Pub and Merit Homes.

Rider registration is open at http://7hillskirkland.org/