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Riders haul 500 lbs of food on rainy Cranksgiving

Rain did little to stop the 40+ riders who pedaled all over the city collecting food to donate Saturday during Seattle’s third Cranksgiving. The final haul was 500 pounds of food, all hauled by bike and all donated to Rainier … Continue reading

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Seattle Century tours the region Saturday

You have until 11:59 p.m. tonight (Thursday) to get the early registration deal for the annual Seattle Century ride. With 50, 85 and 100-mile options, the fully supported (and catered) ride aims to attract riders of many skill levels. And … Continue reading

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Weekend Guide: Ride for safer streets in the U District

The good folks behind University Greenways are holding their first event Sunday, and you’re invited! The group will discuss potential neighborhood greenway routes through the neighborhood before embarking on a biking tour of some potential route options. Anyone interested in … Continue reading

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Ninjas riding from Port Townsend to Seattle to promote theater show on Capitol Hill

Seattle’s Capitol Hill is going to be invaded by a small army of very tired ninjas Friday. A crew from Port Townsend’s ReCyclery will be riding from Port Townsend to Seattle to catch opening night of “The Jacket,” a play … Continue reading

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Rides to Moving Planet will start from all over the city Saturday

Before the Safe Streets Social Saturday, South Lake Union Park will be taken over by folks dedicated to moving beyond fossils fuels. Moving Planet will take place all over the world, and the Seattle event will go all day in … Continue reading

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Safe Streets Social – Slow ride to honor the fallen and support each other (9/24)

Date: September 24 Time: Meet at 3, ride at 4 Place: South Lake Union Park (Moving Planet will be wrapping up) Route: We will ride to the memorials created for Mike Wang, Brian Fairbrother and Robert Townsend. The number of … Continue reading

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Incredible weather graces Alleycat Acres 60-mile ride

I’m sure I am not the only “Ride Hard Grow Forth” rider who started gnawing on their fingernails after seeing photos and hearing stories of sludge and near-freezing temperatures during the Chilly Hilly. But fate was kind to riders who … Continue reading

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Why we should throw parties for bike projects

Seattle Likes Bikes is somewhat skeptical of Seattle’s newish bike boxes, saying they are confusing. And, it does seem that a lot of people, bike riders and drivers alike, are confused by them (though many people are not). He also … Continue reading

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Have a mustache? Know where to buy one?

If so, Go Means Go is organizing a free 20-mile ride Sunday (tomorrow). BYO Mustache. If you can’t grow one, buy or make one. Ride meets at Fremont Coffee at 11:30 a.m., leaves at noon. The ride will go at … Continue reading

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Riding bikes to support urban farming

What’s cooler than growing food in vacant urban space? Riding bikes around Lake Washington to support urban farming! Alleycat Acres is in the begining stages of planning a fantastic-sounding fundraiser bike ride. Registration will start in early December, and the … Continue reading

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