The Latest From The Saddle

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Big progress locally in a difficult year nationally

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.
Riding my electric cargo bike is my favorite thing

Paul Tolmé

18 Dec 2025
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Ride for Major Taylor participants ride in beautiful Tacoma past Puget Sound.

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!
     
Riding my electric cargo bike is my favorite thing

Paul Tolmé

3 Dec 2025
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Tacoma MTP students and staff celebrate participating in the MFG cyclocross race

MTP Tacoma Gets Muddy at Cyclocross

Cascade’s MTP students and staff were honored to participate in The Woodland Park Gran Prix, which is one of the largest cyclocross events in the nation. Events like these are an important way for us to give students from Pierce County an opportunity to leave their neighbourhood and explore the wider world of cycling.

Elisse LaRoche

26 Nov 2025
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Multimodal connections

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

Tyler Vasquez

20 Nov 2025
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Thank you volunteers!

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.
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Zack Kravey

17 Nov 2025
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BMC URS

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.
Riding my electric cargo bike is my favorite thing

Paul Tolmé

22 Oct 2025
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Hands high fiving

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