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My Ballard: Bikesport is moving closer to the Burke-Gilman Trail

A seven-story development project in Ballard is about to get under way at Bikesport‘s current location on 24th Ave NW, so the longstanding shop is getting ready to move to a new space closer to the Burke-Gilman Trail. “We’ve been … Continue reading

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Plan ahead: Ballard Locks will have limited open hours until government starts again

The Federal government shutdown will affect a lot of people’s lives in a lot of different ways. But if you’re a bike commuter in northwest Seattle, the first sign of shutdown might look you square in the eye early Tuesday … Continue reading

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Bike-loving brewery opening soon in Ballard

Bikes and beer have been together since, well, since bikes were invented. I once started counting the number of bars and breweries that have some kind of prominent bike decor. I’ve since realized that it’s easier to just count the … Continue reading

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Freedom can’t wait: Loyal Heights July 4th bike parade is Thursday

Who cares that it’s not the 4th of July yet? Not the Loyal Heights Community Center. Those crazy bastards are holding their bike parade TONIGHT. Decorate your ride starting at 6 p.m. at the Center. Parade starts at 6:30. Freedom … Continue reading

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Several bike rides this weekend — Tweed Ride, Port of Seattle bike tour, Ballard rain garden tour

Say—The most dapper of Seattle’s citizenry will be in attendance for a celebration of the centennial of Seward Park! You, fair Seattleite, are invited to don your finest tweed and join the noble faction Go Means Go for a grand … Continue reading

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Ballard Locks to open an hour later

My Ballard reports that the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks will open at 6:30 a.m. instead of 5:30 as they have been in the past year. They will still open before the posted hours. From My Ballard: “For the past four … Continue reading

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