The Latest From The Saddle
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Put Your Phone Down and Go Ride (After Reading This)
- Bicycling is a prescription for a healthy and balanced life, and an antidote to the ultraprocessed screen time disconnecting us from the natural world.
- Through the summer and into fall, Cascade will publish stories with tips and inspiration to break free and get outside into big nature on your bike.
Paul Tolmé
30 Jun 2026
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Free Bike Valet at Seattle Stadium for FIFA World Cup
- Cascade will again provide free bike valet service at Friday's USA versus Australia match.
- Look for the green tents and see our locator map below to find us at the intersection of 1st Avenue South and South Dearborn Street.
Paul Tolmé
18 Jun 2026
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Cascade Urges Seattle Leaders to Speed up Completion of Crucial Bike Network Safety Projects
- Cascade Executive Director Lee Lambert has written an open letter to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson urging the city to "move forward faster" to build crucial bike infrastructure projects funded in the voter-approved Levy to Keep Seattle Moving.
- A ghost bike erected at the intersection of 12th Avenue and East Yesler Way is a tragic reminder of the fatal consequences of delaying crucial bike safety projects.
Lee Lambert
12 Jun 2026
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Celebrating Bike Everywhere Month with Friends (and a Pizza Party)
- 1,089 participants biked more than 204,000 miles during our Bike Everywhere Challenge.
- Celebrate our Bike Everywhere Month successes with a pizza party and prizes on June 17.
Derek Maiolo
2 Jun 2026
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Ride and Celebrate During Bike Everywhere Month
- May is Bike Everywhere Month, and we have filled the calendar with rides and gatherings to keep you spinning all month long.
- Bike to school on May 6, or show your cycling pride by pedaling to a Celebration Station on Bike Everywhere Day, May 13.
Derek Maiolo
28 Apr 2026
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Bikes and Gear for Spring Rides
- BMC gravel and road bikes, five-star helmets and electric pumps: our Spring Cycling Gear Guide will get you spinning into spring.
Paul Tolmé
16 Apr 2026
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Cascade’s Food Rescue Rides Expand to Bellevue
- Cascade’s Pedaling Relief Project is expanding to Bellevue thanks to a new partnership with Hopelink Bellevue Market.
- Pedaling Relief Project is a national model for cities seeking to reduce waste, traffic congestion and climate pollution.
Paul Tolmé
1 Apr 2026
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Killed by a Traffic Engineer Author Speaks at Bike Walk Roll Summit
- Killed by a Traffic Engineer author Wes Marshall blames his own profession for America’s deadly roads.
- Marshall will discuss his book and the lack of science in road designs during the Washington Bike Walk Roll Summit, April 1-3 in Wenatchee.
Paul Tolmé
18 Feb 2026
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Cascade’s 2026 Seattle Bike Network Priorities
- With federal bike lane funding being slashed, Seattle must move quickly to deliver the $133.5 million in bike investments in the Transportation Levy.
- Cascade's 2026 priorities include advocating for a safe bike route through the Rainier Valley and completing the connection from East Marginal Way to South Park.
- Read about our other priority projects for 2026 and beyond, which include making Aurora Avenue a Complete Street and finishing the Beacon Hill bike lanes.
Tyler Vasquez
20 Nov 2025
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Gear Tips for Fall Riding and Bike Commuting
- Whether you're bike commuting or taking a weekend spin to enjoy the autumn foliage, the right bike and gear can maximize your enjoyment.
- Check out our fall gear tips–from gravel and cargo bikes to LED vests, fenders, TPU tubes, and a new book.
Paul Tolmé
22 Oct 2025
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Go Ride South Seattle’s Growing Bike Network
- Beacon Hill, SODO, Georgetown, and South Park are becoming more bike-friendly thanks to big improvements in South Seattle’s Bike Network.
- With nearly 20 miles of protected bicycle lanes added in recent years, it's a great time to go for a ride and explore Seattle by bike.
Tyler Vasquez
9 Oct 2025
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Building Momentum for the Sound to Olympics Trail
- Cascade and the Leafline Trails Coalition held a ride on Sept. 5 to push for progress on the Sound to Olympics Trail.
Paul Tolmé
18 Sep 2025
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Go Ride these New Trails–and Support the King County Parks Levy
- King County Parks Levy includes $182 million for Eastrail, the Lake to Sound, Green River, Interurban, Soos Creek, and other regional trails.
- Voters who support a safe, connected bike network across King County should vote YES for the Parks Levy on August ballots.
- Read on for more trail news in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Seattle, and King County.
Paul Tolmé
30 Jun 2025
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Cascade Visits DC to Speak Up for Bike Funding, Accept National Award
- The League of American Bicyclists has named Executive Director Lee Lambert Bike Advocate of the Year.
- Lambert accepted the award at the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC, where Cascade staff visited Capitol Hill to speak up for federal bike funding.
- The trip coincided with a federal directive to halt federal grants for bike lanes.
Paul Tolmé
20 Mar 2025