Local Riders Tout Favorite Rides    03/10 NW Cyclist
    Whether you’re new to town or just looking for somewhere else to ride, we interviewed notable local cyclists for suggestions on their favorite rides. . .

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Preparing for winter bicycling — on a shoestring    11/09
    Cycling in the Northwest during winter. Some see it as crazy, others see it as a necessity, and then there are those of us who just can’t bear to give up the daily ride. . .

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X-Primer    09/09

Getting Started in Cyclocross
    Every fall farmyards, parks, and playgrounds undergo a transformation. Trails outlined in caution tape snake through fields and tree groves. Crowds of cyclists warm up on trainers huddled under tents. Sausages sizzle on barbecues. Everyone is smiling. It’s cyclocross season.

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CONTEST WINNERS:    06/09
Norco Bicycle Commuting Writing Contest

   Ann Pelo of Seattle captured top honors – and the judges’ unanimous votes – with her magical story on riding home one dark night in December. Read all 21 submissions . . .

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Bike Commuter Safety   05/09

   Use these tips when out on the road
Courtesy of Cascade Bicycle Club . . .

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Let’s Roll!   05/09

May launches Bike to Work Day/Month festivities

   Chances are you already know that May is the National Bike to Work Month, and that Friday, May 15 is the official Bike to Work Day . . .

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Seattle’s Bicycle Sundays return   05/09

   Lake Washington Boulevard, south of Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park’s entrance, will be closed to motorized traffic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 19 Sundays this summer . . .

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   They’re not the Tour de France, however, the numerous Tour de… rides in the Northwest offer unique features not found in the mountainous regions of France . . .

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Portland area bike resources     04/09
   For a list of rides, events and transportation-related happenings in the Portland metro area, try these useful links:

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Ridin’ in the rain   03/09

   As a bicycle rider in the great Northwest, I wish I could tell you I have embraced our moisture-rich environs . . .

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Kick off the bicycling season!   01/09

  The holidays are behind us, the days are starting to get longer and we’re all dreaming of spring. For cyclists, that means just one thing: Time to kick off cycling season . . .

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Winter Riding  01/09
Tips for preparing your bike for wet weather
   The idea of riding outdoors through the winter months often conjures up visions of being cold and soaking wet . . .   

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Mountain Biking in the National Parks?   10/08

   Apparently President George W. Bush has prompted a plan . . .

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CrosstoberFest cyclocross offers funky flair   09/08

  If you haven’t yet got up your nerve to tackle a cyclocross race, the CrosstoberFest Saturday, October 4 may be just the right combination of family fun and funky flair for the beginner and families..

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Bike to Work Month 2008   05/08

  Did you know that half the cars on our roads during rush hour are commuters traveling fewer than five miles? That’s a harsh statistic released by the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, a non-profit advocacy organization.

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Hilly, chilly and fun   02/08

  Join over 4,000 other riders on Sunday, Feb. 24 for Chilly Hilly, the ride Bicycling magazine named “One of Four Classic Rides” in the nation...

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Cyclocross Training 101   09/07 
Are you ready for the most fun you’ve ever had on two wheels? Cyclocross or ‘Cross’ is the fastest growing segment of bike racing and great for beginners or experienced riders looking for a new challenge.

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Bike trails offer reason to smile

  Before I signed up for the 185-mile RSVP (Ride from Seattle to Vancouver & Party) last February, I thought long and hard about all the “street miles” I would be putting in on my bike.

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Finding Your Inner Bicycle Child   07/07

   When we were children, summer vacation seemed to stretch endlessly. Among many outdoor activities, it was a time in our lives to explore our neighborhoods riding bikes in the warm sunshine. 

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Riding to the “P” in Vancouver, B.C.   05/07

   Last February I committed to doing this year’s Ride from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C. and Party (RSVP), a 200-mile trek north in August. (I wondered how hard you could “party” after riding this long over two days, but imagined it could be possible. I was up for the challenge.)     

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May is National Bike to Work Month!   05/07

   Throughout Puget Sound, 10,000 bicyclists are expected to take to the streets for Starbucks Bike to Work Day from 6-9 a.m., Friday, May 18. Riders can stop by one or more of the 38 Commute Stations to pick up free schwag, snacks, city and county maps, bicycle commuting information and to have bikes checked for free by bike shop station sponsors. Many shops have substantial discount offers for participants throughout the month.

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Over the Trail and Through the Woods   10/06
   There is a definitive moment every year when one notices something – the tips of green leaves turning yellow or darker skies in the morning – and realizes that summer has ceded to autumn. 

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Hop On the Single Track   07/06
   It was the best bike I had ever ridden. It had disc brakes, full suspension, beefy tires and adjustable everything. This dream machine was also the first bike I had touched in nearly six years. Yet somehow, I was supposed to get it to jump, ride down steps, conquer see-saws and a list of other maneuvers that caused me to cinch my “body armor” a bit tighter.  

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Wheeling in Wine Country  07/06
   Fighting a headwind for nearly six miles, I finally spotted the
sign for which I’d been searching: Amity Vineyard – Next Right. I pedaled into the tiny town – a few miles of houses, an antique store and a drive-thru coffee shop – hot, famished and ready for a break (and a drink).   

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STP in One Day   04/06
   So you’ve already completed the Group Health Seattle to Portland (STP) Bicycle Classic. You’ve endured the 200-mile trek, earned your finishers patch (no medals for completing this event), and discovered that the once daunting goal of finishing the STP in one day is within the realm of your abilities.  

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Lighten Your Load 02/06

Today’s bicycle lights make commuting a breeze

Rather than hibernating during the Pacific Northwest’s dark and wet winter months, hardy bike commuters gear up to face the storm. While impenetrable rain gear is key, durable bicycle lights could save your life. But just like any technical piece of gear, finding a bike light that fits your needs can be a daunting task since they come in many shapes and sizes and their prices run the gamut. We’ve tested a few of the industry’s best water-resistant illuminators to help encourage you to get back in the saddle during the winter....

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Scenic Singletrack   08/05

   While I strongly adhere to the old axiom, “life is a journey, not a destination,” when it comes to mountain biking, I often feel the reverse. More often than not, when you head out for a day of riding on singletrack, you’ll have to face more than a few long grunts up narrow, gnarly trails. While you won’t find a hot tub or a luxurious bed at the end of your slog, the trail will often reward you with panoramic views that cross county lines, capture distant lakes and put you eye-to-eye with soaring hawks. Finding a scenic destination can turn a mediocre trail into a new favorite.

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Bikes On the Move

   If you live in Portland and you have some extra calories to burn, hop on your bike and tote your trailer to the next “bike move.” These moving parties arise when members of the local advocacy group, SHIFT to Bikes, need volunteers with pedal power to help them relocate into new abodes.

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STP Points of Interest

   The 26th annual Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) is the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest. This year’s ride, July 9-10, will take cyclists 200 miles from Seattle to Portland in one or two days. The route meanders through the scenic valleys, forests, and farmlands of western Washington and Oregon, as shown on the adjacent map.

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The 10 STP Essentials

   If this year’s Group Health Seattle to Portland (STP) Bike Ride is your first long-distance cycling event, most likely you’re feeling both panic and excitement in these last few weeks before the ride.   

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The Long Haul

   Whether you like informal, friendly competition, riding hard to achieve personal bests, or just pedaling casually through picturesque landscapes, there are a number of touring options available to you this year. 

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Cascade Bicycle Club to Publish Annual Event Guide

   Cascade Bicycle Club (CBC) of Seattle, the largest non-profit bicycle club in the country, will produce an 80,000-copy annual Event and Activity Guide for its nearly 6,000 members and the Northwest bicycle community.

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Circle of Cyclists
   Have you ever wondered how bicycle lanes came to weave their way around Northwest cities? Have you noticed as many bike stands as parking meters downtown in recent years? While you recognize more and more flashing red lights, bright yellow jackets and pedaling commuters among weekday inbound . . .

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