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KUOW and SDOT will host impressive transportation speaker series

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

Some of the most influential names in recent American urban transportation history will be headed to Seattle in the next couple months. KUOW and the City of Seattle announced a series called “Where Are We Going? Seattle’s Transportation Future.” Featured … Continue reading →

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Cascade announces new south end fundraiser ride for Major Taylor Project

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

Cascade has announced a brand new ride, and it sounds a lot different than their standard events. The Ride for Major Taylor starts in West Seattle and heads down through White Center, SeaTac and Burien, neighborhoods where the club’s Major … Continue reading →

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Cascade’s annual Chilly Hilly ride around Bainbridge is Sunday

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

If forecasts hold out, it may not be so chilly for Sunday’s Chilly Hilly. Cascade Bicycle Club’s first big ride of the year, this ride around hilly Bainbridge Island starts with an iconic ferry ride filled with bikes. It’s also … Continue reading →

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The annual Seattle Bike Swap is Sunday

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

If you’re looking for rare bike parts, want to see some wares from local companies or are in the market for a good deal on a used bike, the annual Seattle Bike Swap is a good place to look. Last … Continue reading →

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Join bike advocates from all over the city for the Connect Seattle Summit Saturday

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

Do you read this blog and feel like maybe you could help make streets in the Seattle area safer or area bike routes better connected? Well, Saturday is a great chance to meet people from all corners of the city … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s 5th Cranksgiving is November 22

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

Last year’s Cranksgiving was by far Seattle’s biggest yet with 126 riders donating 1,443 pounds of food to Rainier Valley Food Bank. Well, the ride is back for a fifth year in a row, and you’re cordially invited to join. … Continue reading →

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Scenes from #ILookGoodOnAPronto

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

The forecast was ominous, but as soon as #ILookGoodOnAPronto kicked off, the sun came out. 17 people then set out for a scavenger hunt using only bike share bikes and public transit. It may have been Seattle’s first alleycat race … Continue reading →

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Join us November 9 for #ILookGoodOnAPronto, a bike share scavenger hunt

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

In fact, everyone looks good on a Pronto. There’s just something attractive about using efficient and fun modes of public transportation, especially when they’re bright green. Well, Seattle Bike Blog invites you to an afternoon multimodal scavenger hunt around Seattle … Continue reading →

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Light Up Your Ride with Commute Seattle Thursday

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, eating away an hour of light in the evening. So you gotta get your bike ready for darker commutes if you haven’t already, and Commute Seattle wants to help. This is the second year Commute … Continue reading →

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Bike-in movie and short film series in Cal Anderson Saturday

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

Northwest Film Forum’s bike-in movie Saturday might be the bikiest yet. With a focus on messenger-inspired films, they will be screening 2012’s Premium Rush for free in the middle of the Capitol Hill park. In addition to the feature, they … Continue reading →

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The 35th Annual Seattle to Portland bike ride leaves UW Saturday

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

The 35th Annual Seattle to Portland Classic bike ride leaves the Husky Stadium parking area Saturday morning as 10,000 people start a 202.4-mile journey to Stumptown. The ride, which was once a time trial, has become something of a legend. … Continue reading →

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Welcome summer! Great weather greets another amazing Solstice bike ride (NSFW)

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

It was another amazing year for Seattle’s most creative bike ride. Wonderful weather greeted the hundreds and maybe more than 1,000 people who stripped down, painted up and biked ahead of the annual Fremont Solstice Parade Saturday. This ride is … Continue reading →

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Bike-inspired poster show ARTCRANK returns to Seattle Friday

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

ARTCRANK returns to Seattle Friday to showcase Seattle artists making bike-inspired posters available for sale in limited numbers. So if you know of a wall somewhere that could use a splash of bikey art, this is your chance to get … Continue reading →

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Sunday: Cascade hosts first northbound Bike-n-Brews ride

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

In its second year, Bike-n-Brews is a young Cascade Bicycle Club event, especially compared to the club’s iconic Seattle to Portland Classic first held in 1979. Bike-n-Brews is a much different kind of ride. It’s less about distance and more … Continue reading →

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Need cheap wheels? Three big discount bike sales Saturday

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

If you’re looking for some affordable wheels, better clear your Saturday schedule. You have three chances to bust down the doors and grab some bike deals. In all cases, the best stuff will probably go fast. So get there early … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Bicycle Sundae

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

Big thanks to everyone who biked and ate ice cream with us for Bicycle Sundae! 46 people registered for the scavenger hunt bike ride, which toured some of the city’s many great ice cream, gelato and frozen yogurt shops. Riders … Continue reading →

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Seattle Bike Blog and Bicycle Benefits present: Bicycle Sundae

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

I am super excited to announce an all-new Seattle Bike Blog event, Bicycle Sundae: an alleycat-style ice cream scavenger hunt by bike. Organized in conjunction with Bicycle Benefits, you’ll be sent out into the city on a journey to tour … Continue reading →

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In memory of people who have died while biking, Ride of Silence is tonight

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

In communities around the nation, people will ride together tonight (Wednesday) to remember friends and family members who have died or been seriously injured while biking. Seattle’s Ride of Silence meets at Gas Works Park at 6:30 p.m. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading →

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Vote Yes on Prop 1 (duh) + Ballot Party Wednesday

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

At a time when King County’s population is booming, we need our transit service to boom with it. Cutting Metro service by 17 percent is simply not an option. Your ballot should be in your mailbox very soon if it … Continue reading →

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Weekend Guide: Rainier Valley Pop-Up Greenway, 57 Varieties Time Trial + Kidical Mass

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

Here’s a look at some of the highlights from the Seattle Bike Blog Events Calendar. Got a bikey event or fun group bike ride idea? Anyone can post to the calendar. Just go to the calendar page and follow the … Continue reading →

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