Planning on racing next year?
Like to be in the movies?
A cycling documentary, based in Seattle, begins shooting in a few weeks. The producers are looking for recreational cyclists who are ready to make the transition to competition. If you are interested get in touch with production company or email the Producer/Director.
Every September, the […]
Entries from June 2006
What It Really Takes to Race A Bike
June 30th, 2006 · No Comments
Crossing 520 with a bike
June 30th, 2006 · No Comments
If you’re a cyclist who crosses 520 on a bus, you know there are often more cyclists than available bus bike racks. That’s why Metro and the cycling community cut a deal:
All buses including those not in service (“deadhead” buses) are required to stop for cyclists if there is bike rack space available.
You should never […]
Tags: urban · safety · education
Biking in Seattle. NPR’s Weekday takes a look at bikes in Seattle.
June 23rd, 2006 · No Comments
Bikes are a favorite mode of transportation in Seattle. Even the rain doesn’t seem stop people and, naturally, during the summer, more people switch to bikes. The reasons are various. Some people ride to work, some people work while biking. Others are exercising or performing in a parade. Higher gas prices are an extra motivation […]
Tags: news · advocacy · urban · commute · education
KRYPTONITE ANNOUNCES TOP 10 WORST CITIES FOR BICYCLE THEFT
June 14th, 2006 · No Comments
Kryptonite listed their Top 10 worst cities for bicycle theft, and yep we made it on at #9
Kryptonite’s Top 10 Worst Cities for Bike Theft**
1. New York, NY
2. San Francisco, CA
3. Chicago, IL
4. Washington, DC
5. Boston, MA
6. Eugene, OR
7. Philadelphia, PA
8. Oakland, CA
9. Seattle, WA
10. Miami, FL
“The summer of 2006 has the potential to have […]
Tags: news · advocacy · urban · alerts · safety
SR2 Highway improvements meeting
June 8th, 2006 · No Comments
From the Bicycle Alliance of Washington:
If you cycle on Highway 2, please read this:
There are meetings next week (June 13 and 14) on a plan for improvements to SR 2 between Snohomish and Skykomish. The changes will impact cyclists who use the highway - whether it’s for the better or not partly depends on us. […]
WNBR Seattle
June 6th, 2006 · No Comments
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It’s On! Drop your drawers – Bike Summer is here! Come join the 3rd Annual WNBR Seattle ride on 10 June 2006! Last year’s ride was a huge success, not only in Seattle, but around the world!
Bodypainting/Bike Decorating Pre-Ride Party w/special musicial guest: Mariachi Festival Mexicana
WNBR Seattle […]
SDOT installing bike bike racks
June 1st, 2006 · No Comments
I’ve been noticing these going in around the U-district ever since they replaced the old parking meters with the new style. It appears that this isn’t a new program, just perhaps that I’ve just been noticing them in my neck of the woods.
How to get a Rack:
First review the rack location criteria above […]
Tags: news
BGT usage signs
June 1st, 2006 · No Comments
I’ve been meaning to post these forever but my Bluetooth phone was acting up until today. Awhile ago I mentioned a survey that King County Parks was doing and offered up a suggestion to have
“Greenlake type signs”. Well, here they are.