Tag: ballard
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Freedom can’t wait: Loyal Heights July 4th bike parade is Thursday
Who cares that it’s not the 4th of July yet? Not the Loyal Heights Community Center. Those crazy bastards are holding their bike parade TONIGHT. Decorate your ride starting at 6 p.m. at the Center. Parade starts at 6:30. Freedom can’t wait any longer. From MyBallard: The Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St)…
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Swift Industries looking for contributions to their women-focused Tough & Tender project
Ballard-based bike bag makers Swift Industries (see our profile from last year) are looking for submissions for their second annual Tough & Tender project. Basically, if you are a woman and bikes are a big part of your life, submit a short essay and photo to Swift for a chance to share your story and…
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SBAB Notes: City studying options for widening Ballard Bridge sidewalk
We’re trying a new feature here at Seattle Bike Blog. I have been going to the monthly Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board meetings for a while now. Usually, I just take notes and use them to gather material for future stories. But this month, I’m posting some interesting bits of info so you all know what’s…
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Ballard High School students hosting bike drive for Bike Works Friday
Students at Ballard High School are hosting a bike drive Friday to collect people’s old bikes and donate them to Bike Works. They will be collecting them from 4-7 p.m. at the upper parking lot of the high school. Remember, if you live in the area and can’t get to the bike drive, you can…
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Bike to Work Day preview + Map of Commute Stations
Friday is Bike to Work (and School!) Day, which is pretty much a holiday for folks on two wheels. There will be Commute Stations all over the region, many of which will be armed with snacks and coffee. In a change from recent years, the main station will be outside KEXP studios at Dexter and…
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City signs off on safe Burke-Gilman Missing Link design. Again.
The has determined that updated plans for the future Shilshole stretch of the Burke-Gilman Trail will still not have a significant negative impact on the environment. This brings the long-delayed trail link one step closer to completion. But don’t get too excited, there are plenty of opportunities for the anti-trail forces like the Ballard Chamber…
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