Ride in the Rain

Don't let inclement weather prevent you from experiencing the joy of biking. Join Cascade for a series of special events through the month of November to keep you motivated and having fun!

The shorter days and inclement weather don't have to put a damper on your biking adventures. Ride in the Rain offers a series of community events geared to add brightness and camaraderie throughout the month of November.

Below is an overview of what we have planned this year. Stay safe and have fun, no matter the weather!

Calendar of Events

Ride in the Rain Challenge

ALL MONTH LONG

Compete in the WA Bikes Ride in the Rain Challenge, presented by Priority Bicycles and cohosted by Cascade Bicycle Club. Join solo or as a team and pedal your way to weekly prizes. Awards will be presented to the individuals and teams that log the most miles and trips within the month of November.

You can start logging miles on Nov. 1 and through Nov. 30. Gear up, grab your friends, and have fun!

Kickoff Party with Sound Break Bike House

Nov. 1, Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Get a start to your November riding with a kickoff ride and party in collaboration with our friends at Sound Break Bike House! We have two route options for this ride. Both go to West Seattle and around Alki before returning across the bridge to Pioneer Square.

After the ride, we'll return to Sound Break around 3pm for a raffle, some social time and a few words from our advocacy team at Cascade.

WNB Maintenance for Every Rider

Nov. 3, Tuesday, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Basic bike maintenance is easy to do yourself and will help to prolong the life of your components. Learn to identify minor problems before they become serious and know when you need additional help. This class, offered through WeBike for Women & Nonbinary riders, is open solely to all self-identifying women and nonbinary folks.

Major Taylor Book Release

Nov. 5, Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.

Celebrate the legacy of Marshall "Major" Taylor, the Black World Cycling Champion, with a new book from New Yorker cartoonist Frederick Noland. Following a reading, Noland will be joined by panelists for a discussion on the legacy of Major Taylor and local ways to get involved.

Women and Nonbinary Hot Cocoa Ride

Nov. 8, Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Add some cozy to your ride on this special free group ride. Steady pace (12-14mph), 20 mile-route, start and end at Sound Break Bike House in Pioneer Square. Please note, this is a Women and Non-binary ride only.

Maintenance for Every Rider

Nov. 10, Tuesday, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Basic bike maintenance is easy to do yourself and will help to prolong the life of your components. Learn to identify minor problems before they become serious and know when you need additional help.

Film Screening at SIFF

Nov. 13, Friday, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Catch a special screening of the PNW-based feature film, A Simple Machine, about debt, freedom, and a bike. A nominee for the Seattle Film Critics Society PNW Awards 2026, this is a must-see!

WNB Fix-a-Flat

Nov. 17, Tuesday, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Learn how to be self-sufficient and avoid delays by fixing your own flat, plus receive seasonal tips for riding and maintaining your bike in the rain. This class, offered through WeBike for Women & Nonbinary riders, is open solely to all self-identifying women and nonbinary folks.

Bike Lane Cleanup

Nov. 18, Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Help to make biking around Seattle safer this fall by clearing leaves from the bike lanes on NE Ravenna Blvd. We'll provide coffee and snacks to jumpstart a fun day of volunteering. Keep lanes clean for Cranksgiving riders to deliver food to food banks!

Cranksgiving

Nov. 21, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grab your friends and join the Seattle Bike Blog's food drive/scavenger hunt on bicycle, supported by Cascade. Complete challenges, buy grocery items, and deliver them to our partner food banks! Celebrate your success at an afterparty at Central Cinema.

Fix-a-Flat

Nov. 21, Saturday, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Learn how to be self-sufficient and avoid delays by fixing your own flat, plus receive seasonal tips for riding and maintaining your bike in the rain.