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Local mountain bike legend Len Francies passes away ‘on one of his favorite trails’

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Tom Fucoloro

For local mountain bikers, the year started off on a somber note. Dedicated trail builder and founding member of Evergreen MTB Len Francies passed away New Year’s Day. “Len’s heart came to rest on one of his favorite trails,” Evergreen … Continue reading →

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Trail building on Tiger Mountain with Evergreen – VIDEO

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro

Tiger Mt Preston RR to NW Timber Trail Connector from Kevin Philbin on Vimeo. Evergreen builds and maintains sustainable mountain bike trails all over the region. You can help by attending work parties. See their website for more info on … Continue reading →

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New Tiger Mountain MTB trail now open

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Tom Fucoloro

Biking Bis alerted me to this exciting news for mountain bikers: The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance has worked hard, with the help of volunteers, to open the first new mountain bike trail on Tiger Mountain in 20 years. The 1.5-mile … Continue reading →

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Two chances to get involved with mountain bike trail work in Seattle and the state

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Tom Fucoloro

Want more mountain biking in Washington State Parks? How about a mountain bike trail on Beacon Hill? Well, you have two chances coming up to get involved. Beacon Bike Park Cheasty Greenspace is the only natural area in the city … Continue reading →

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A couple cool bike gigs in the area

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Tom Fucoloro

TCC Pierce County Complete Streets Coordinator – Paid, apply by March 16 Transportation Choices is hiring for a new one year position that will be in charge of implementing a complete streets program in Pierce County Washington. The Coordinator’s primary … Continue reading →

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Legally blind downhill mountian biker in town for film screening

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

Bobby McMullen is a competitive downhill mountain biker who makes his way through the courses not being able to tell a valley from a drop-off. He is legally blind and makes his way by following a guide who helps talk … Continue reading →

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What to do on two wheels this weekend (May 13-15) – UPDATED

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is showing Pedal Driven at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at the Mountaineers Building near Magnuson Park (7700 Sand Point Way NE). Tickets are $10 online now or $13 at the door. Seattle’s own I-5 … Continue reading →

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