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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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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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MTP Tacoma Students Help Rebuild Swan Creek Mountain Bike Trails
- Swan Creek Park in Tacoma has numerous beginner-friendly mountain bike trails
- Major Taylor Project students spent a day volunteering with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance on trail maintenance and riding the smooth and flowy trails
Sara Kiesler
13 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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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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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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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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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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Hot Gear for Winter Riding
- Stay warm, dry, safe--and happy--during cold weather rides.
- Read our Holiday Gift Guide and Winter Bicycling Gear Roundup for tips on handlebar mittens, waterproof pants, rain booties, and booty packs.
Paul Tolmé
29 Nov 2023
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