Hundreds cycle to end homelessness during 7 Hills of Kirkland event

It was all uphill for hundreds of bikers Monday, but it was for a worthwhile cause. Bikers raced along a 60-mile stretch through Kirkland for the annual 7 Hills of Kirkland bike event.

By Matt Phelps • June 1, 2010 10:00 pm
Neil Hubbard plays the bagpipes at the corner of 132nd Avenue Northeast and Northeast 145th Street at the top of Winery Hill during the annual 7 Hills bike event on Monday.
Neil Hubbard plays the bagpipes at the corner of 132nd Avenue Northeast and Northeast 145th Street at the top of Winery Hill during the annual 7 Hills bike event on Monday.

It was all uphill for hundreds of bikers Monday, but it was for a worthwhile cause.

Bikers raced along a 60-mile stretch through Kirkland for the annual 7 Hills of Kirkland bike event, sponsored by the Kirkland Kiwanis. Cyclists braved the rainy weather while riding to benefit the Kirkland Interfaith Transitions in Housing and end homelessness.

The 7 Hills route covers Seminary Hill, Market Hill, Kingsgate Hill, Rose Hill, Winery Hill, Norway Hill and Juanita Hill.