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Bike to Work Day is a glimpse into Seattle’s cycling future + Map of Commute Stations

Friday is Bike to Work Day, which is basically a holiday where, for one morning, we have a chance to glimpse a few years into the future to experience what it will be like with even more people biking to … Continue reading

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Notes from the Bike to Work Breakfast

We were not at Cascade Bicycle Club’s annual Bike to Work Breakfast this morning, but below are some notes attendees posted to social media (after the jump). Were you there? Any highlights missing below? Let us know in the comments.

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New Cascade program aims to train people to lead successful political campaigns

Across the nation, groups focused on growing cycling are taking their political game to the next level. Following the lead of political action committees like Cascade Bicycle Club’s several-years-old BikePAC, StreetsPAC recently launched in New York City. The groups direct … Continue reading

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A look ahead at Bike Month

Every May, the city’s bike events kick into high gear with most efforts focused on bike commuting. The weather gets gradually warmer, and the number of people biking on major commute routes swells. What started as Bike to Work Day … Continue reading

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Cascade: Law enforcement is often unfamiliar with the Vulnerable User Law

Two years ago, the primary focus of bicycling interests in the state legislature was to pass a bill that would create a penalty for negligent driving that results in a serious injury or worse. The Vulnerable User Law has been … Continue reading

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Awesome bike jobs alert: Cascade ‘principal planner’ and Bike Works summer shop worker

Whether you’re an experienced bike facility planner or a bike mechanic, the warming weather brings bike jobs. Here are a couple notices floating around this week. Know of more bike jobs in town? Post details in the comments. Principal Planner … Continue reading

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Family biking ready to boom in 2013

The number of Seattle parents hauling their kids on bikes has grown steadily in recent years, and both Cascade and longtime family cycling leaders are upping their family cycling games in 2013. Familybike Seattle is a new nonprofit formed by … Continue reading

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Former BikeWA director honored + Cascade hires new Field Programs Manager

Barb Culp, former director of the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the nationally-focused Alliance for Biking and Walking. Culp lead BikeWA for many years, but her work has stretched well beyond the … Continue reading

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Seattle Bike Expo this weekend: What’s there (and how to get there)

It’s Seattle Bike Expo weekend, presented by Cascade Bicycle Club. Bike folks from all over will descend on Smith Cove Cruise Terminal 91 Saturday and Sunday for the annual massive bike trade show packed with speakers, demonstrations, high performance gelatin … Continue reading

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Bike this West Seattle Valentine

Want an excuse to go for a bike ride today? Of course you do! Fire up your GPS and bike a valentine to the city! And, if you do, be sure to post your resulting map in the comments below. … Continue reading

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