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After nearly 10 years, Deb Salls steps down as Bike Works ED + Ed Ewing takes the helm

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Tom Fucoloro

When I first met Deb Salls, it was an office crammed full of desks and staff members in the top floor (maybe attic?) of the iconic yellow Bike Works house in Columbia City. There was hardly an inch of open … Continue reading →

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Tonight: Phyllis Porter talks biking and activism

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Tom Fucoloro

Tonight (August 19) at 6 p.m., log in to hear Phyllis Porter talk about “her adventures and growth as a bicycle rider and activist including her passion for safe streets for all.” Porter has been a strong advocate and friend … Continue reading →

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Protest statements from local transportation orgs

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Tom Fucoloro

As massive protests against racist and brutal policing pass the half-month mark, the City Council has passed some significant limits on police weaponry and use of chokeholds. The Council is also developing major changes to the city budget through new … Continue reading →

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Learn how a bike works with Bike Works’ virtual lessons

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Tom Fucoloro

Bike Works’ Columbia City shop may be operating in a limited fashion (and offering great deals to essential workers), but its usual education programs are shuttered along with so many other parts of society. But nothing can stop Bike Works … Continue reading →

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Bike Works reopens shop by appointment only, offers medical and grocery workers 50% off repairs

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Tom Fucoloro

Bike Works was among the first major bike organizations in Seattle to shut down operations amid the COVID-19 outbreak, doing so well before Governor Jay Inslee’s order requiring many businesses and education services to close. Staff have been working for … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s 10th Cranksgiving smashes the attendance record + Photos UPDATE: More than 1 ton donated!

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Tom Fucoloro

I thought it was a bit strange that the line for the two sign-up clipboards was so long. I had used the same forms for nine Cranksgivings before, and the line to sign in was never that long before. So … Continue reading →

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Bike-in movie tonight: Bike Works is showing Lilo & Stitch at Pratt Park

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Tom Fucoloro

Hey, you! Bike to Pratt Park (20th/Yesler) tonight to watch Lilo & Stitch with Bike Works. Because free bike-in movies are awesome, and our city is awesome, and public music and art is awesome, and Bike Works is awesome, and … Continue reading →

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Seattle Children’s study: School bike trains increase physical activity (of course)

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

Organizing a bike train to school is an effective way to significantly increase the amount of daily physical activity every child needs to be healthy, a study out of Seattle Children’s found. OK, I know that sounds like a no-brainer. … Continue reading →

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Investors are putting big money into private bike share companies + Spin’s community project donates to Bike Works

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

Spin, one of at least three companies hoping to launch a stationless bike share service on the streets of Seattle this summer, just landed $8 million in venture funding, according to a company press release. This funding news highlights what is … Continue reading →

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Pedal-powered music collective will play three shows in Seattle this week

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Tom Fucoloro

Pleasant Revolution doesn’t just tour by bike, their shows are even literally powered by bikes. During three shows in Seattle this week they are calling the Biketopia Music Festival, members of the audience will pedal stationary bikes to generate the … Continue reading →

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Drink beers for Bike Works Wednesday

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Tom Fucoloro

Gotta highlight this event Wednesday (tonight!) at Peddler Brewing. Drink beer to benefit Bike Works. It doesn’t get easier than that! More details from the event listing: On Wednesday, June 29th from 4-10 pm, Peddler Brewing Company will be donating … Continue reading →

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Sunday: Bike Works Warehouse Sale + Our calendar is now easier to use (& still free!)

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Tom Fucoloro

The annual Bike Works Warehouse sale is Sunday (as advertised on this site). This sale is your chance to score great and unique deals while supporting Bike Works’ amazing community and youth programming. Have you been thinking about taking up … Continue reading →

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King 5: BikeMobile empowers youth and serves areas where bike shops are rare

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

King 5 has been doing a lot of great work recently when it comes to bikes and safe streets. I don’t know what’s gotten into them, but I hope it’s permanent! For example, a news team went out with the … Continue reading →

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Bike Works auction brings in $145,000

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

I made a fool of myself for the Bike Works annual auction last month, and it was totally worth it. I look forward to volunteering for the auction every year. There’s just so much positive energy, and youth enrolled in … Continue reading →

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What can bike advocates learn from the Youth Bike Summit?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

Thanks to a lot of hard work by the folks from Bike Works, Seattle hosted the Youth Bike Summit this month. An annual gathering of youth-focused bike organizers, the fifth summit was the first one outside of New York. I … Continue reading →

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Bike Works hosts the Youth Bike Summit this weekend

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

Young people from all over the country are heading to Seattle this weekend to talk bikes. The annual Youth Bike Summit has been held in New York City for the past four years, so Seattle is the second-ever host city … Continue reading →

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After break-ins, Boeing employees donate big to Bike Works

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

After hearing about a string of break-ins at Bike Works a couple months ago, Boeing Employees reached out and offered some big bucks to help the Columbia City organization. The Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound, which is made … Continue reading →

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Listen: KUOW on Rainier Ave’s speeding problem + Meeting tonight

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

Rainier Ave has a serious speeding problem. But, of course, that speeding problem is actually a symptom caused by the street’s dangerous, highway-style design problem. Four lanes of traffic splitting through bustling neighborhood centers and business districts is inherently dangerous. … Continue reading →

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Someone keeps stealing from Bike Works, so now they’re low on BMX bikes

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

Bike theft sucks, but stealing from Bike Works? That’s seriously messed up. Unfortunately, some person (or persons) missing a moral compass has been hitting Bike Works hard this past week, stealing as many as 20 bikes that young bike repair … Continue reading →

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Bike Works one of 4 Seattle shops among ‘America’s best bike shops’

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

Seattle has four of the best bike shops in the country, according to the 2014 list from the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Bike Works, Gregg’s Cycle, The Bicycle Repair Shop and Montlake Bicycle Shop all made the list, which is … Continue reading →

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