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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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Meet Doug, Cascade Bicycle Club member since 2022
- Pronouns: He/Him
- Generation: Z
- Residence: Seattle, WA
- Keep your eyes peeled because you might just catch a glimpse of Doug riding all around the Puget Sound, whether he's commuting, heading to an appointment, or date night with his partner.
- Doug sees bicycling as a great way to reduce stress in his life, while better experiencing and appreciating the world around him.
Ed Kim
11 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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Meet Cascade Members Jen and Adam
- Pronouns: Jen (she/her) and Adam (he/him)
- Generation: Millennials
- Residence: North Bend, WA
- Read about this couple's journey from searching for "social biking events hear me" to riding STP.
- Along the way, Jen and Adam found a welcoming Cascade community that has provided motivation, support, and fun.
Ed Kim
7 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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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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