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City of Seattle Awards Cascade $92,000 to Reduce Food Waste through Pedaling Relief Project
- Pedaling Relief Project wins $50,000 grant from Department of Neighborhoods, $42,000 from Seattle Public Utilities.
- City’s financial support empowers Cascade Bicycle Club to rescue and deliver food while reducing carbon emissions and fighting food insecurity.
Paul Tolmé
28 Feb 2025
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Powered by Potatoes!
- The Washington State Potato Commission french fry truck is a highlight of STP, which returns July 12-13, 2025.
- We pedaled the potato fields of eastern WA with Potato Commissioner Chris Voigt to learn why he loves STP–and why athletes should never be tater haters.
- Save the date for STP 2025, and ketchup with Voigt at the fry truck in Centralia!
Paul Tolmé
6 Jan 2025
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We're #1! Our Biggest Bike Wins of 2024
- We pedaled hard and won big in our mission to grow and advance bicycling in 2024.
- Thanks to your support (and votes), we saved the Climate Commitment Act, expanded youth bike education, won historic Seattle investments, delivered world-class rides, and reclaimed the title "most bike-friendly state."
- Read our Year in Review to see the stories and photos that made us proud in 2024.
Paul Tolmé
18 Dec 2024
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Winter Biking Gear and Holiday Gift Guide
- Read our winter gear guide for tips on how to stay warm, dry, safe, and happy during the winter cycling season.
- Rain hoods, pedal lights, cycling chaps, and waterproof socks: Cascade has you covered.
Paul Tolmé
25 Nov 2024
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2025 Events and Rides--Mark Your Calendars!
- Announcing Cascade Bicycle Club's 2025 Season Schedule.
- With new rides, STP 5-packs, early-bird discounts, and member incentives, resolving to bike more is easier than ever.
Paul Tolmé
20 Nov 2024
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Ferries, Buses, and Trails: Biking Home from RSVP
- Marlene Druker has made a habit of biking home from Vancouver after participating in RSVP.
- Get Marlene’s tips, maps, and links for planning your own RSVP+RT (Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party + Round Trip).
Paul Tolmé
17 Sep 2024
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Lopez Island Bike Glamping and Farm Stay
- Lopez Island is the most bikeable of the San Juan Islands due to its low-traffic roads, ocean views, colorful farms, and friendly locals.
- Check out the photos of our bike glamping trip to Lopez, where we explored the island’s scenic bike routes and mountain bike trails.
- Glamp in comfort at Lopez Farm Cottages, which is offering Cascade members a discount on stays in its cushy platform tents.
Paul Tolmé
3 Jul 2024
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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.
Paul Tolmé
2 Apr 2024
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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.
Paul Tolmé
27 Feb 2024
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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
Sara Kiesler
13 Feb 2024
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Afrofuturism, Buffalo Soldiers, and Black History Month Bike Rides
- February is Black History Month.
- Learn about the bicycling Buffalo Soldiers, bike to the Afrofuture, or ride to the sites of MLK’s 1961 Seattle visit.
Paul Tolmé
1 Feb 2024
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Building a Bikeable Future: 2023 in Review
- Thanks to the entire bicycling community, we accomplished a lot this year in our effort to build a more bikeable Washington state.
- Read the stories that defined our impact in 2023.
Paul Tolmé
26 Dec 2023
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Cascade in the Media: "The Best Bike Club"
- We love sharing stories about Cascade’s impact–and the triumphs of the bicycling community–with reporters and the media.
- Watch the TV reports, listen to the podcasts, and read the news stories that made us proud in 2023.
Paul Tolmé
21 Dec 2023
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