Outreach & Advocacy

Together we can build a future where bicycling is a normal part of everyday life: safe, simple, and accessible to all.

We believe in the transformative power of bicycling. 

Our outreach and advocacy programming is dedicated to promoting bicycle-friendly policies and fostering a more inclusive, sustainable cycling community.

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Black van with an orange strip down the middle with the words "Major Taylor Project" along the side

The Major Taylor Project

A year-round, after-school youth development program fostering leadership and focused on creating an inclusive culture of bicycling.

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A Cascade Bicycle Club volunteer unloading a U-Haul with bikes to teach youth how to ride

Let's Go

We’re shaping road ready kids with our physical education curriculum offering resources on bicycle and pedestrian safety.

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Four excited volunteer riders in helmets standing by their bikes that are loaded with deliveries to local organizations

Pedaling Relief Project

Volunteer opportunities that get folks out on their bikes and become involved with the organizations and groups that are providing support to members of their communities that are most in need. 

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Group of nine riders from the women and non-binary program, leaning on their bikes smiling for the camera

Women & Non-Binary Program

Growing cycling by providing a welcoming, encouraging, and safe cycling experience for ALL self-identifying women and non-binary cyclists of every riding ability.

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Single bike rider on a protect bike trail. The trees in the background are changing their colors giving early signs of fall in the Pacific Northwest

Your Streets, Your Say

Do you care about bicycling, walking, and rolling and want to be a more effective community organizer? Participate in our advocacy training workshop.

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Three bicyclists looking out over the water towards the city skyline, pondering the future of our world in the face of climate change.

Washington Bike, Walk, Roll Summit

Join us for our annual summit featuring expert speakers on topics such as safe streets, climate change, and racial equity. Learn to spark change in your community!

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Student in Let's Go program in central Washington gymnasium

Statewide Bicycle Education

Partnering with school districts, Educational Service Districts, and community-based organizations to expand youth bicycle education programming across Washington.

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Josh and Visett

Visett’s Dream to Bike: A Major Taylor Project Spotlight

  • Thanks to the Major Taylor Project and his own determination, a Tacoma high school graduate named Visett has achieved his dream of learning to ride a bike.
  • Help more youth like Visett fulfill their dreams of transportation independence by registering for the Ride for Major Taylor on April 13. 
     
Riding my electric cargo bike is my favorite thing

Paul Tolmé

18 Mar 2025
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food rescued from PCC Market

City of Seattle Awards Cascade $92,000 to Reduce Food Waste through Pedaling Relief Project

  • Pedaling Relief Project wins $50,000 grant from Department of Neighborhoods, $42,000 from Seattle Public Utilities.
  • City’s financial support empowers Cascade Bicycle Club to rescue and deliver food while reducing carbon emissions and fighting food insecurity.
Riding my electric cargo bike is my favorite thing

Paul Tolmé

28 Feb 2025
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Art during STP 2022

100,000 Miles and 35 STPs: at 79, Art Burrill is Still Chasing Big Cycling Goals

  • Art Burrill’s hand-written logbook is a 34-year history of his bike life, documenting his mileage, STP facts, bicycles, riding partners, triumphs, injuries, and losses.
  • Now 79, Art plans to ride 3,000 miles and finish his 33rd STP in 2025.
  • His goal: 100,000 miles and 35 STPs by age 81.
     
Riding my electric cargo bike is my favorite thing

Paul Tolmé

3 Feb 2025