The Latest From The Saddle
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Test a New E-Bike and Get Deals on Gear at Seattle Bike Swap 2026
- Score deals and discounts on new, used, and vintage bikes and gear on Feb. 7 at the Seattle Bike Swap and E-Bike Demo.
- Multiple bike shops will offer test rides on a variety of electric bikes and e-cargo bikes.
- Consign a used bike and make some cash while supporting Cascade’s Major Taylor Project.
Paul Tolmé
22 Jan 2026
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Bikes Brought Joy and Progress to WA in a Dark Year Nationally
- Cascade and Washington state’s bike movement made great progress in 2025–even as our federal government turned hostile.
- We taught a record number of schoolchildren bike skills, celebrated the expansion of Seattle's Bike Network, sold out STP, and created new rides.
- Read about our proudest moments and favorite people in our 2025 Year in Review.
Paul Tolmé
18 Dec 2025
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Cascade Rides Are a Vibe. Save the Date for our 2026 Rides & Tours!
- With a NEW Family Ride and NEW San Juan Islands Tour, our 2026 Events and Rides Season is your passport to bike and explore more.
- Get essential dates for STP, RSVP, Chilly Hilly, road and gravel Tours, our W&NB Ride, plus the likely return of the beloved Emerald City Ride.
- Oh yeah: STP 5-packs are back!
Paul Tolmé
3 Dec 2025
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Meet Cascade’s 2025 Volunteers of the Year
- Whether fixing bikes as an Outrider, rescuing and delivering food for the Pedaling Relief Project, or teaching kids the joy of biking, our 2025 Volunteers power Cascade’s mission.
- Read about why they donate time to Cascade, and sign up to volunteer if you also want to spread the joy of bicycling.
Zack Kravey
17 Nov 2025
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Celebrating 43 Years of US-Canada Bicycling Culture on RSVP
- Begun in 1980 thanks to a volcanic eruption, RSVP is a two-day, 190-mile big group ride that unites two of the most bike-friendly cities and regions in North America.
- 1,300 people biked to Canada during Cascade Bicycle Club’s 43rd 'Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party'
Paul Tolmé
3 Sep 2025
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Iron Horse Gravel: WA's Best New Off-Road Ride
- 163 people joined us on the inaugural Iron Horse Gravel Ride, a two-day overnight adventure on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.
- Enjoy our photos of happy riders, mountain lakes, and rail-trail bridges.
- Get inspired for Iron Horse Gravel 2026--and register for our September Gravel Cycling Techniques classes.
Paul Tolmé
18 Aug 2025
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Hot Fun in the Summertime! Relive the Sights and Sounds of STP 2025
- The 2025 Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic presented by Alaska Airlines and Zenni Optical enters the history books as the largest STP since 2019.
- Relive the sights, sounds, and jubilation of the Pacific Northwest's most colorful big group bike ride in our STP Photo Album and Video.
Paul Tolmé
17 Jul 2025
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Tandem Vision: Meet the Blind Cyclist Riding STP 2025
- Clark Roberts has completed STP 11 times on a tandem and is going for 12 in 2025.
- When his riding partners fell through, Cascade helped Roberts find a “captain” to pilot the tandem.
- STP Ambassador Evan Kniestedt stepped up to tandem with Roberts, building trust, communication, and friendship.
Paul Tolmé
2 Jul 2025
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Gravel Galore! A Winthrop Gravel Tour Photo Album
- 150+ riders joined us for three days of glorious gravel riding in Washington’s scenic Methow Valley during the Winthrop Gravel Tour.
- Great news for gravel gluttons: the Forest Service has approved Cascade’s Winthrop Gravel permit for another five years.
Paul Tolmé
18 Jun 2025
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The Dad Bods, Randonneurs, and Biking Ambassadors of STP 2025!
- STP Ambassador Makesi Duncan preaches body positivity and Dad Bod pride.
- Ambassador Lisa Charlebois is a long-distance randonneur who inspires others to bike “further and funner.”
- Meet the 36 biking influencers selected to serve as STP 2025 Ambassadors.
Paul Tolmé
4 Jun 2025
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Walla Walla Sweets: a Cascade Tour Photo Album
- 200+ Cascade riders pedaled the rolling hills, wheatlands, and onion fields of southeastern Washington state on the Walla Walla Tour.
- It was a springtime spectacle of vivid colors, wildlife, wineries, and friendships born from our shared love of exploring WA by bike.
Paul Tolmé
22 May 2025
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Riding STP and RSVP to Boost Inclusivity in Bicycling
- Cascade is partnering with mission-aligned bike clubs and nonprofits to boost diversity and inclusion on our two biggest rides–STP and RSVP.
- Partners include Ampersand Bikes Club, Asha for Education, Foundation for Philippine Progress, Iron Riders, Outspoken, Warpaint, and Gruppetto Cycling.
Paul Tolmé
29 Apr 2025
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Pedal and Party Across WA During Bike Everywhere Month
- May is Bike Everywhere Month presented by Amazon, Microsoft & Lime–and Cascade has a full calendar of events to keep you spinning all month long.
- Join a spring ride, bike to work, fuel up on free pastries and coffee, score prizes, and bike for freedom.
Paul Tolmé
17 Apr 2025
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Get Electrified at the 2025 Seattle Bike Swap and E-Bike Demo
- Test ride an electric cargo bike at 2025 Seattle Bike Swap and E-Bike Demo on Feb. 8.
- Buy steeply discounted cycling gear, consign an old bike, grab a used bike, and gather with fellow bike nerds at Seattle Center to celebrate deals, steals and wheels.
Paul Tolmé
15 Jan 2025