Bike Month events preview: celebrate with us!

Bike Month and the Commute Challenge start May 1! Whether you're a novice rider or a veteran commuter, Cascade and community partners are rolling out a full lineup of fun, free events designed to celebrate your--and thousands of your fellow commuters'--choice to get around town by bike. Check out the complete schedule on the Bike Month website, sign up for the Commute Challenge presented by Adobe , ride on F5 Bike to Work Day, and make tracks!

 

Wednesday, May 1
2013 Commute Challenge presented by Adobe starts

It’s not too late to sign up for this free online trip-tracking contest and challenge yourself and others to ride as much as possible during May. Form a team of coworkers or friends, log your miles and earn great prizes (and bragging rights) just for riding your bike. Reach out to a newbie and invite them to your participate!

 

Thursday, May 2

Bike to Work Breakfast
7 - 9 a.m.
Sheraton Seattle Grand Ballroom

Elected officials, business leaders, and community members like you gather for an inspiring breakfast featuring keynote speaker Governor Jay Inslee. All proceeds benefit the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation.

 

Wednesday, May 8

National Bike to School Day

Ride with your child to school! Encourage your school to get involved today. www.cascade.org/bike-to-school.

Captain’s Bash
5 to 8 p.m.
Pike Brewery, 1415 1st Avenue, Seattle

Commute Challenge team captains are invited (+ one guest) to this legendary happy hour party at Seattle’s iconic Pike Brewery. The first two beers and hors d'oeuvres are on us. Awesome door prizes compliments of our generous Bike Month sponsors.

 

Friday, May 10

Bellevue Bike Appreciation Day

Ride on, eastside! Choose Your Way Bellevue prize patrol will be giving away great prizes all day to people on their bikes in Downtown Bellevue

Bikes and Bagels
7 to 9 a.m.
McGraw Square (5th Ave & Stewart St, Seattle)

Bike commuters are invited to stop by a celebration station hosted by Commute Seattle at McGraw Square (5th and Stewart streets) from 7am-9am to receive complementary coffee, bagels and fun prizes on your way to work.

 

Friday May 17

F5 Bike to Work Day Commute Stations
6 to 9 a.m.
All around the Puget Sound region

If you only commute by bike on one day per year, make it F5 Bike to Work Day. Stop by one of dozens of Commute Stations throughout the Puget Sound region to pick up free swag, treats and local bike maps. Have your bike checked for free by our fantastic bike shop partners, and enter the F5 Bike to work Day drawing for your chance to win great prizes. Find a station on your commute route on our online map.

 

F5 Bike to Work Day Mayor’s Ride
7 a.m.
KEXP Radio Station. 113 Dexter Ave N

Once again this year riders will meet at KEXP Radio Station to ride downtown together in an awe-inspiring mass of cyclists. While you’re at KEXP, you be able to enjoy music and complimentary coffee, Seattle Bagel Bakery mini-bagels, and bike checks from Performance Bicycle. After a live on-air interview from the Mayor, we will be joined by several prominent local government officials and depart by bike to City Hall at 7:45 a.m. for the big rally!

 

F5 Bike to Work Day Seattle Rally
8 to 8:30 a.m.
Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave, Seattle

Join Cascade Bicycle Club, your elected officials and other fun guest speakers for an inspiring program to recognize Puget Sound's F5 Bike to Work Day.

 

Everett Celebration Ride
7:30 to 8 a.m.

Depart from Wall and Oakes Ave for a fun-filled ride to Everett Station. All participants receive a commemorative gift and are eligible to win prizes.

 

Thursday, May 23

UW Trail Party
4 to 7 p.m.
On the Burke-Gilman Trail at the UW campus

This annual event will be held in a bike commuter-friendly University of Washington park, adjacent to the Burke-Gilman Trail between Brooklyn Ave & University Way. We'll feature music, free drawings every  hour for great prizes, bike tune ups, and other fun giveaways.

 

Friday, May 31

Commute Challenge presented by Adobe ends

Log your final trips by June 3!

 

Ballard Bike Street Party
3:30 to 7 p.m.
Bergen Place Park, Ballard

Don’t miss this massive bike block party in one of Seattle’s coolest neighborhoods to wrap up Bike Month. Bring your enthusiasm, grab a friend and take to the streets for an evening of bicycle-themed fun for everyone.

In partnership with KEXP we’ll have a live family-friendly music stage featuring local bands, and at 6:30pm you’ll have the opportunity to get up on stage and show off your riding outfit in our “Share Your Style” Fashion Show sponsored by Hub & Bespoke. Great prizes for all who participate!   We will also be announcing several special Bike Month awards, including Team Captain of the year and the Top School  from Bike To School Day

 

You’ll also be able to:

  • Sample food and beverages from Clif Bar, Nuun, and Theo Chocolate;
  • Get free bike assistance from mechanics from Second Ascent and Bike Sport;
  • Enjoy the official Bike Month Happy Hour party at The Balmar- great beer special 5-8pm:
  • Saddle up and take a spin on take a free ride on the original beer bike – Cycle Saloon
  • Up your bike style with products from Bern Helmets and Sweet Spot Skirts;
  • Participate in fun arts and crafts activities (great for younger riders!);
  • Learn about local bike infrastructure from SDOT and some of their community partners;
  • Stop by the Cascade booth to say hi and enter to win top prizes in our free onsite drawing.

We’ll have a massive bike corral to park your ride while you check out the party, and children, pets and families are welcome at this fun, all ages event.

 

Are you planning an event for Bike Month in your community or at your workplace? Let us know, and we may be able to publicize it on the Bike Month calendar. Email btw@cascadebicycleclub.org.

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