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In this day and age, hybrid/electric cars are becoming more prevalent for commuters (and rightly so). However it appears as though there’s an interesting side effect for cyclists (and pedestrians for that matter).
Let me setup the scene.
I was riding along the Burke the other morning, crossing on 40th Ave NE (near Metropolitan Market). […]

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If you’re looking for something to do this Saturday, why not take part in the “Little 100″ out at the Marymoor Velodrome.
For more details about the race check out the race website http://www.alkirubiconracing.com/little100/little100frame.html or the race flyer

Calling all racers,
We are in need of teams for both the Men’s and Women’s races […]

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This Friday, May 16 is National Bike to Work day. Locally, Cascade Bicycle Club is organizing the event with commut stations, free give aways, and classes and training.

It’s the one day of the year when tens of thousands of ordinary folks are motivated to leave their cars at home and hop on a bike […]

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Seattle, WA - Sunday May 18th
The Urban Assault Ride is a funky bike scavenger hunt that involves street-smart riding, obstacle courses, and a huge after party. Mental muscle is just as important as bike skills as teams of 2 choose their own course to checkpoints around the city.
The event is well known for […]

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The man said he was an oncologist, and he looked and talked the part. So the staff at Speedy Reedy Multisport set him up with a $6,800 road bike and a helmet, and he sped off for a test ride on the Burke-Gilman Trail, leaving just his name, which he said was Tony.
He also left […]

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WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
WHERE: Magnuson Park, Hangar #30, Seattle
Admission: $5.00 adults; free for kids under 15
The 12th annual Seattle Bike Swap returns. The Swap is a bike bargain hunter’s paradise with up to 100 vendors offering great deals on used bikes and accessories.
Sellers with a surplus of road, mountain, or […]

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Seattle Public Utilities officials estimate there are between 70,000 and 80,000 grates throughout the city. Some have vertical slots such as the one in Schaefer’s accident. Others, including all replacements, have designs that make it unlikely bike tires can get stuck.

Full article (Seattle PI)

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Starting Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, bike racks will not be available on some Metro Transit routes and trips.
Some bike racks are being removed due to rack-operating concerns, and will be replaced in the coming weeks as they become available.
This change affects all bus trips on routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 12, 13, 14, 49 […]

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The idea of charging cyclists a registration fee has been floated by lawmakers in Olympia, but not seriously considered in recent years. For each of the past several years, legislators have asked transportation officials at look into the idea of establishing such a program, said Paula Reeves, of the state Department of Transportation.
After talking with […]

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SDOT is doing a survey to see how effective the sign here to the left is. I took the survey and it only took about three minutes.
The survey contains some general questions on if you ride more or drive more, and then what do you think the sign is trying to portray. […]

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