Tag: guest posts

June 11, 2018

Op-ed: Bicyclists should support I-1631, Protect Washington voter initiative

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following op-ed is written by Chris Covert-Bowlds, M.D., a person who bikes, is a member of Physicians for Social Responsibility, and supports I-1631. Washington state bicyclists should support I-1631 — the Protect Washington voter initiative. With a carbon dioxide emission fee paid by the producers to tackle climate change, I-1631 will fund non-motorized…
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tagged: guest posts, i-1631, opinion
March 7, 2018

35th Ave NE: A Project at Risk

This is a guest post written by Liam Bradshaw. Liam is a research scientist in materials chemistry who lives near 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood. He enjoys riding for both commuting and recreation, but drives, walks, and busses when necessary. 35th Ave NE runs through the heart of the Wedgwood and Bryant neighborhoods, connecting our…
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tagged: 35th Ave NE, guest posts, ravenna, rob johnson, wedgwood
June 14, 2012

‘America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride’ challenges and inspires Seattle team

Today’s guest post is by Leigh Pate, a writer and photographer here in Seattle. She recently biked across India and wrote about the experience for the Great Outdoors. Get more of Leigh at www.LeighPate.com Peek-a-boo views of snowy mountains reflecting in the aqua-blue lake tease the thousands of antsy cyclists who have been training for…
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tagged: america’s most beautiful bike ride, guest posts, lake tahoe, leigh pate, michelle mcleod, team in training
November 15, 2011

When reporting hyperlocal news, a bicycle gets you the scoop first

Capitol Hill, Seattle — the neighborhood I cover as a hyperlocal reporter — is one of the most dense areas on the West Coast and many stretches of parking are at more than 100% of capacity thanks to creative drivers that turn corners, sidewalks and the like into spaces. Too many times I’ve sped to…
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tagged: capitol hill, capitol hill seattle, guest posts, hyperlocal news, jseattle, justin carder, reporting
November 2, 2011

Bicycle bag maker Swift Industries settles into historic Ballard building

On a lovely rooftop garden of their new studio space one sunny afternoon, I chatted with Martina and Jason, the creators and designers of a growing Seattle company that makes custom bags built for bike touring. Swift Industries bags are different than other panniers, not only in the way they look but also the way…
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tagged: ballard, business, guest posts, swift industries
March 22, 2011

Join me for 30 Days of Biking in April

Editor’s note: Here’s a guest post by Madi from Family Ride. After reading this post, I’m not sure I have ever ridden my bike every day for 30 days straight without missing a single one. I never kept track before. I may have to give it a shot next month. If you are participating or…
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tagged: 30 days of biking, family ride, guest posts, madeleine carlson