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Touring Tacoma on the Water Flume Line Trail

  • The 2.5-mile Water Flume Line Trail stretches from 40th St to 80th in South Tacoma, passing many hidden gems along the way.
  • Take a ride on the trail with South Tacoma resident Sara Kiesler to discover hiking trails, public playgrounds, and food choices galore.

Dogs on the Bridge! An Emerald City Ride Photo Album

  • 3,000 humans and a dog named Sprout biked over the West Seattle Bridge during Cascade's Emerald City Ride supported by Western WA Honda Dealers on May 5.
  • Check out our photos of the happy riders–and good dogs–who joined us for this unique opportunity to pedal car-free over one of Seattle's most iconic highway bridges. 

Ride and Celebrate with Us During Bike Everywhere Month

  • May is Bike Everywhere Month presented by Microsoft and we have a full calendar of events and rides for you!
  • Rescue food, explore rail trails, bike to the Sounders (and park free), commute by bike, smash free donuts, and watch a new bicycling documentary.

Riding STP Meat-Free, and in One Day with Family

  • STP Ambassador Bee Fischer is training for her first STP by bike commuting and cross-training–powered by plants.
  • Ambassador Tai Shih is training with his parents for STP in one day–at age 13. 

Our 2024 STP Ambassadors Ride to Inspire

  • Kevin Frias is an Afro-Latino bicycling influencer who wants to make the face of the outdoors a shade darker.
  • Neil Parkinson-Dow flies a rainbow maple leaf flag to represent and encourage our Canadian friends to pedal south.

Q & A with Lee Lambert: Cascade’s partnership with Western Washington Honda Dealers

  • For the second year, Cascade Bicycle Club is partnering with Western Washington Honda Dealers and their “Drive Good” initiative
  • We asked Executive Director Lee Lambert how the two organizations’ missions align and why this partnership is a win-win for both organizations

The Legacy of Cooper Jones: How a Family’s Loss Led to Washington’s ‘Share the Road’ License Plates

Proposed Seattle Transportation Levy is a Good Start–Let’s Boost it!

  • Cascade Bicycle Club is urging the mayor to boost the Seattle Transportation Levy by $20 million to fund the South Seattle bike network. 
  • Voice your support by April 26 for a Transportation Levy that connects Seattle by bike.

Complimentary Bike Parking at 14 Sounders Games in 2024

  • Cascade will provide complimentary bike parking at 14 Seattle Sounders home games starting on April 20–Earth Day.
  • Why endure a frustrating drive and expensive parking when you can pedal to Lumen Field and drop off your bike in our secure corral? 

Promoting Inclusivity with Income-Based Sliding Scale Pricing

  • Cascade has introduced sliding scale pricing for maintenance and riding classes, the Ride for Major Taylor, and last year's Auction.
  • Our goal is to enable more people to learn, ride, and join our growing bicycling community.
  • Individuals with lower incomes can pay less, and those with higher incomes can pay more.

Orondo Students Earn New Bikes as Bike Education Expands Statewide

  • 19 Orondo fifth graders are the first students to earn their own bicycles from Washington’s statewide bike education expansion being implemented by Cascade.
  • We attended a joyous community celebration at Orondo Elementary where students, families, and educators celebrated the launch of Washington’s Earn-a-Bike initiative.
  • Earn-a-Bike and Let’s Go Across the State are funded by the Climate Commitment Act.

Pedal Car-Free Over the West Seattle Bridge on May 5!

  • Cascade Bicycle Club’s historic Emerald City Ride returns on May 5, offering people the special opportunity to bike over Seattle’s most infamous highway bridge car-free.
  • The Emerald City Ride supported by Western Washington Honda Dealers will be one of the most unique and beautiful big group rides of 2024.  

New Seattle Policy Manager Outlines 2024 Bike Advocacy Priorities

  • New Seattle Policy Manager Tyler Vasquez is a seven-time STP finisher with a background in active transportation policy.
  • His job is to advance Cascade’s top Seattle priorities, which include completing protected bike routes in SODO and District One–and building support for a bold Seattle Transportation Plan and Levy.
  • We took a spin with Vasquez to see some of his past infrastructure projects, and learn how growing up in Southeast San Diego influences his work to improve bicycling for all.

Delivering Parcels by E-Bike with UW’s Campus Mail Woman

  • The University of Washington’s e-bike powered mail delivery program is reducing climate pollution and saving money, making it a model for college and corporate campuses nationwide.
  • We took a spin with UW mail carrier and Cascade Outrider Jessica Moskowitz to learn about her super-cool job–and to highlight this inspiring sustainability initiative that has replaced mail trucks with bicycles.  

Wenmei’s Journey from Solo Cyclist to Ride Leader in One Season

  • Wenmei Hill went from STP rookie to Ride Leader thanks to the Cascade Training Series.
  • “CTS changed my life. I recommend it to everyone.” 

A Chilly Hilly Preview–with Bainbridge Island Wine

  • Chilly Hilly presented by REI Co-op takes place on Feb. 25. We took the ferry to Bainbridge Island to sample segments of the route–and enjoy some apres wine.
  • Eleven Winery is a bike-loving vintner worth visiting whenever pedaling on Bainbridge.