The Latest From The Saddle
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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.
Paul Tolmé
26 Apr 2024
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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.
Paul Tolmé
18 Apr 2024
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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.
Tyler Vasquez
18 Apr 2024
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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?
Paul Tolmé
8 Apr 2024
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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.
Paul Tolmé
11 Mar 2024
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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.
Paul Tolmé
6 Mar 2024
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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.”
Paul Tolmé
21 Feb 2024
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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.
Paul Tolmé
15 Feb 2024
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Swapping Stories: A Bike Swap Photo Album
- 1,300 customers, vendors, and volunteers came to our 2024 Seattle Bike Swap and E-Bike Expo.
- Check out the photos of happy shoppers and new bike buyers.
Paul Tolmé
7 Feb 2024
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Get Electrified at Seattle E-Bike Expo!
- Test ride a wide variety of electric bikes at Cascade’s Seattle Bike Swap and E-Bike Expo on Feb. 3.
- In addition to the usual deals on gear and used bikes, we have expanded the E-Bike Expo to include more brands and styles to help you join the e-bike revolution.
Paul Tolmé
22 Jan 2024
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Paving a Path Forward: Top Seattle Bike Wins of 2023–and our 2024 Action Plan
- Paving over the Ballard railroad tracks and finishing the Duwamish Trail are among the 2023 wins that were small in mileage but big in impact.
- The good news: 12 more miles of bike lanes are coming to Seattle in 2024.
- Now we must push a bold Seattle Transportation Levy that paves the way for a more bikeable city in the decade to come.
Rachel Schaeffer
13 Dec 2023
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2024 Events and Rides--Mark Your Calendars!
- Announcing Cascade Bicycle Club's 2024 Season Schedule!
- Call your friends, book your trips, and make your New Year's resolutions to ride more in '24.
Paul Tolmé
5 Dec 2023
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Sara Kiesler
11 Oct 2023