Ian has left his perch on top of a water tower in Maine to give the Seattle Bicycle Benefits program renewed energy. That means not only are new businesses getting added to the Bicycle Benefits lineup, but Bike Bingo is also back for the summer.
If you want to get a big head start on your bingo card, Bicycle Benefits is hosting an all-day alleycat ride to Bike Bingo businesses tomorrow (June 8). The alleycat starts at Nielsen’s Pastries in Lower Queen Anne (520 2nd Ave W) at 9 a.m. and ends at the Bicycle Benefits relaunch party at 5 p.m. at Fast Fashion Brewing in SoDo (1723 1st Ave S). If you can’t spend your whole day biking around town to bike-friendly businesses (though I can’t think of a better way to spend a day), you can just join the party.
Bicycle Benefits is a year-round discount program where you show participating businesses the Bicycle Benefits sticker on your helmet to get a discount. Bike Bingo is a limited-time game in which a handful of businesses offer even more extensive discounts for each row you complete. Just patronize each business and have them stamp your card.
More details on the June 8 events from Bicycle Benefits:
What’s a better way to start Seattle Bike Bingo and the relaunch of Bicycle Benefits than a day-long bike bingo and after-party at a bike-friendly brewery?!
9 am
What would you do to get “bingo”. This is an all-out biking extravaganza that’ll test you in all kinds of ways. If you like biking, adventures and taking a step outside of your comfort zone, this is for you. It’s wacky, perhaps wild, it’s freewheeling fun in one great event.
Compete as a team, join a team day of, or do it solo if you prefer. Ride around the area and complete photo challenges, find items or visit local spots to fill up your card.
Bike Bingo cards will be distributed at 9 a.m. sharp at Nielsen’s Pastries. Prizes will be good and the experience will be better.
Dress to impress and show up on your bike to get your first stamp of the day. Send any questions to [email protected]. This will be a self-guided experience so bring a map or phone to help you on your way.
Bring a camera, your adventurous spirit, a well working bike and some spending money if you have some.
5 pm.
Biker meetup end party at Fast Fashion (S. 1st).
Roll over to Fast Fashion to mix with other riders. Bring a snack to share and enjoy 1/2 off your 1st beer if you bike there and show your Bicycle Benefits sticker. A friendly gathering of friends and bikes. A celebration of the Bicycle Benefits relaunch and summer biking!
