Year: 2013
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Bike Love Party in Pioneer Square Thursday
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington’s First Thursday party this month will be a Bike Love Party. Sponsored in part by Zipcar (also a new Seattle Bike Blog sponsor!), the party will take place during the monthly Pioneer Square Art Walk tomorrow starting at 5:30 p.m. and going until 8. Also, free* beer, music, good people…
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Public registration for Cascade rides, including STP, now open + Bike Swap Sunday
Every year, 10,000 people from all over the world bike together from Seattle to Portland in Cascade Bicycle Club’s annual Seattle to Portland Classic. But if you want in, you better register soon. The club just opened registration to non-members, and the event usually sells out shortly after. Last year, it sold out February 21.…
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On building safe streets like the Dutch
At some point during Fred Young’s presentation on Dutch cycling infrastructure and safe street designs, the mood of the crowd packed into Wallingford’s Mosaic Coffee shifted from wonder to depression: Seattle has such a long way to go, it can be overwhelming. But, having already gone through that depression phase some time ago, I got…
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City Council will likely vote on 520 resolution with even stronger bike/walk language
The City Council will consider an amended resolution to guide planning for the Seattle side of the 520 Bridge Replacement Project today (Monday) at 2:30 p.m. Stay tuned for updates. UPDATE: It passes the committee. See the Montlaker blog for live updates from the meeting. As we reported previously, the state is looking to the…
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West Seattle Blog: Have you seen this bike thief?
A West Seattle Blog reader sent them the above photo, captured on a security camera in an East Alki condo building. Police and the bike’s rightful owners are trying to figure out who the apparent thief is. If you have any information about him or the bike, contact the police. But bike theft news in…
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Bike News Roundup: Bike lane mixing zones
It’s time for the weekly Bike News Roundup! First up, here is Chicago’s strategy for dealing with intersections and right-turning cars on their new protected bike lanes: Mixing zones. Does this bike lane count as an all-ages-and-abilities facility? (video by Steven Vance of StreetsBlog Chicago) Short ride down Desplaines Street from Steven Vance on Vimeo.
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