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Bike to Work Day 2011 – Peace on Wheels (VIDEO)

“Rather than ‘war on bikes’, I’m suggesting ‘peace on wheels,’” said Councilmember Sally Bagshaw during the Bike to Work Day rally at City Hall. Wonderful weather helped put the number of people biking this year an estimated 43 percent higher … Continue reading

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Happy Bike to Work Day, Seattle! – UPDATED

Why can’t every day be Bike to Work Day? Oh, wait, it can be! We just proved it. The day is not over yet, so we’ll have more as it goes on. Remember, there’s a street party in Ballard from … Continue reading

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Bikelash? I’d rather go ride in the sunshine

Danny Westneat and I had an excellent chat Tuesday about Seattle’s resurging “bikelash” this past week. Coincidence or not, this week has also had fantastic weather for riding a bike. The frustrations started with the announcement that Mayor Mike McGinn … Continue reading

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Bike to Work Day commute station locations and schedule

Friday is Bike to Work (and School!) Day with commute stations set up all over the region, a Summer Streets party in Ballard and a ride with the mayor from Fremont to downtown. Seriously, everyone should bike to work Friday. … Continue reading

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Dexter paving two weeks behind schedule, but ready to Bike to Work Day

Due to rainy and cold weather, Dexter Ave N construction is running about two weeks behind schedule. However, the contractor still expects to complete the project by October. As Bike to Work Day nears (Friday), the first phase of Dexter … Continue reading

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