Showing posts with label bicycle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bicycle. Show all posts

Leafline Walking Tour and Bike Ride in Shoreline/Edmonds Friday, September 20, 2024

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Shoreline Interurban Trail ends at N 200th (yellow star) where riders go east to the Ballinger Commons Trail which goes north to SR 104 (red pin). After crossing the highway, riders continue on 76th seven blocks to join the Snohomish County portion of the Interurban Trail

Join Leafline and North Sound Bicycle Advocates on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2pm for a walking tour to explore the gap in the Interurban Trail as it crosses SR-104 between King County and Snohomish County. 

North Sound Bicycle Advocates is spearheading the effort to close this gap via a bridge across SR-104.

The walking tour starts at Mathay-Ballinger Park in Edmonds, and a bike ride to the start will depart at 1:30pm from the newly opened Shoreline North/185th Link light rail station.

More information and RSVP here


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Green pavement markings in Kenmore are part of Target Zero to create safer pedestrian and bicycle pathways

Saturday, August 24, 2024


Year after year Kenmore has continued to make rapid progress in expanding their network of dedicated bicycle facilities! 


Green pavement markings indicate areas where bicycle facilities are installed – not all bicycle facilities are marked in green, but areas with special use or areas where traffic complexity increases (e.g. intersections, transit stops) are often marked in green to help draw attention to the areas of the road intended for use by cyclists. 

A lot of green paint has shown up on our roads in recent years, what does it all mean?

Photo courtesy City of Kenmore

Green bike lanes and bike crossings 
Bike lanes are all over Kenmore, but in areas of increased traffic complexity they are marked green to facilitate driver awareness of our shared environment. Whether a bike lane is marked green or not, drivers should always check for cyclists before crossing the bike lane or bike crossing, and a bike lane is never permitted to be used by motor vehicles for parking, turning, or travel except when directed by police or in an emergency such as a vehicle breakdown.

Green bike boxes
Photo courtesy City of Kenmore

Green Bike boxes
 
Large bike boxes at intersections allow bicycles to queue in front of motor vehicles for increased safety and visibility, and help cyclists make left-turns at the start of the green light. Drivers are required to keep the bike boxes clear when stopped at a red light, and no-right-on-red signing will always accompany bike boxes at an intersection.

Green left turn boxes
Photo courtesy City of Kenmore

Two-stage left-turn box
 
These left-turn boxes allow cyclists to make a two-stage left turn rather than mixing with motor vehicle traffic, and provide a safe place for cyclists to wait within the intersection between phases when completing a two-stage left turn. It places cyclists in front of queued traffic in order to complete the second stage of the turn with a head-start and from a highly-visible position. Normal intersection signal operation and signing keeps the left-turn box protected from traffic without any additional action needed by drivers.

Target Zero
These improvements are part of the City's Target Zero efforts to create safer pedestrian and bicycle pathways with the goal of achieving zero pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and serious injuries in Kenmore by 2025.

More information
Read more to learn about these improvements on the City's Streets & Sidewalks webpage, specifically under the Biking in Kenmore section.


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Bicyclist hit on Aurora Tuesday July 30, 2024

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Medic One photo by Steven H. Robinson
A vehicle - bicycle collision sent the bicyclist to the hospital on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Shoreline Fire responded to a collision at northbound Aurora and N 170th just after noon on Tuesday, to treat an injured bicyclist and transport to the hospital.

The roadway was blocked northbound and narrowed to one lane southbound during the response.

No other information is available.

Correction: The date of the collision was July 30, 2024, not August.


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Annual STP bike ride expected to bring 6,000 bicyclists to western Washington roads July 13-14, 2024

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Photo courtesy Cascade Bicycle

OLYMPIA – Drivers and everyday bike riders will find they have a lot of company on two wheels Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, 2024. 

Roughly 6,000 bicyclists will ride western Washington’s state highways and local roads on both days for the 2024 Seattle to Portland (STP) Bicycle Classic event.

The Washington State Department of Transportation asks motorists to observe the rules of the road for safe driving around people on bikes and to prepare for travel delays during the popular recreational ride. As state driving laws periodically change, drivers may want to review the online state driver guide and the driving among bicyclists section.

Bicyclists should also be aware of their responsibility to follow Washington’s bicycle rules of the road. The STP organizer, the Cascade Bicycle Club, distributes a free pocket guide about state bike laws. To request a copy of the guide, email info@cascade.org.

Cascade Bicycle STP information


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Shoreline council micromanages 175th pedestrian project

Thursday, June 6, 2024

A sign warns pedestrians to stay off 175th street. photo by Oliver Moffat
By Oliver Moffat

On Monday, June 3, council members Keith Scully and Annette Ademasu called the city’s traffic engineers back to the council chambers to listen to input from residents concerned about trees that will be removed to make way for sidewalks and bike lanes along the 175th corridor.

“I think a check-in at this point when it’s not too late to make some changes seemed to make a lot of sense,” said council member Keith Scully about why he called for the study session while also acknowledging, “this is more council micromanagement then I usually support.”

The Shoreline city council has approved the 175th corridor project seven times since 2018; not to mention the times when the council reviewed the plan in the Transportation Improvement Plan and the Capital Improvement Plan

The city reviewed input from over 1,500 residents and incorporated the council-approved Climate Action Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Transportation Element, Complete Streets Ordinance, ADA Transition Plan, and the Sidewalk Prioritization Plan.

Although the project is complicated, there was little debate about the intersection of 175th and Meridian.

In 2003, a city risk assessment, warned it was built on pilings driven into soil that “has the potential for liquefaction” - now (twenty years later) an earthquake could still send the road “slipping and sliding” into nearby Ronald Bog along with sewage from neighborhood residents.

“While we can’t replace a mature tree, we can’t replace a life. And the safety aspects have been enumerated several times by people in the audience,” said Deputy Mayor Laura Mork. “I think it’s imperative we get phase one done to be safe as soon as possible,” she said about the Meridian intersection.

A screen shot from the city staff report shows the 51 foot bottleneck from Densmore to Wallingford where 175th squeezes four traffic lanes through rock retaining walls topped by mature conifer trees.

There was less unanimity about subsequent phases of the project - especially the 51 foot bottleneck from Densmore to Wallingford where 175th squeezes four traffic lanes through rock retaining walls topped by mature conifer trees.

Council member Annette Ademasu asked city staff to consider a proposal from Save Shoreline Trees that would shrink the sidewalks to five feet and detour bike lanes up 178th street. “That would be just a couple minutes out of the way,” she said about the 178th street bike route.

In written comments, city staff said, “eliminating bike facilities from any portion of the 175th Corridor Project is not in alignment with the City’s Complete Streets ordinance, Bike Plan (TE), and would make the pursuit of future construction funding difficult.“ 

Grant applications for bike lanes and sidewalks that meet route directness and level of traffic stress standards are more competitive.

Although Representative Pramila Jayapal recently announced she requested $3 million for 175th, the city doesn’t have the estimated $88 million needed for the project.

“What I’m concerned about is the cost,” said Council member Eben Pobee. “I don’t entirely agree with redesigning everything. That would not be a good decision financially,” he said. But he said he supported incorporating additional discreet modifications to save more trees.

Citing data from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, council member John Ramsdell said, “the most important thing we have to do is reduce the amount of CO2 and greenhouse gasses we are emitting and that is going to be the most effective way we can save our planet. And so when I look at this report, the 175th street project, the way it is currently designed, does just that.“

“I didn’t hear one person here say we needed four lanes between Meridian and Midvale,” said Mayor Chris Roberts. “I looked and saw we have traffic volumes of about 21,000 vehicles per day in this segment… if we were to get to one lane in each direction, not only would we have reduced traffic speeds, we would make it easier for pedestrians to cross two lanes of traffic instead of four lanes of traffic west of Meridian Park elementary. We might be able to get protected bike lanes, sidewalks and buffers in the existing right of way,” he said.

An architectural rendering from the city shows the what 175th might look like with bike lanes and sidewalks

If the city meets its Climate Action Plan goal to reduce per capita driving 50% by 2050, 175th would be a good candidate for a road diet, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

The conversation about 175th is not over. “I know we are going to have a discussion coming up about speed zone cameras and red light cameras. With most of that focused on this intersection. Most of that focused on this segment,” said Roberts.

At the June 10 meeting, the city council will discuss Traffic Cameras after reviewing the annual Traffic Report and  residents are encouraged to attend and make public comments.


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Shoreline Biking and Walking Advocacy Workshop May 28, 2024

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

"Bike Shack" at Shoreline Tool Library

Shoreline Biking and Walking Advocacy Workshop
Hosted by Seattle REconomy 
in partnership with the Shoreline Tool Library's Bike Shack
Tuesday, May 28 · 6 - 7pm at the Shoreline Tool Library 

At the event, we'll let people know about some current and upcoming transportation-related projects and opportunities to speak up at the City Council and other venues, and then give some actionable tips for crafting and delivering public comments, writing letters to electeds, etc.

This event will be hosted by the Tool Library's brand new volunteer-led Bike Shack and led by Katie Lorah and Jonathan Garner, two Shoreline residents with professional and volunteer experience in bike and pedestrian advocacy, urban planning, community organizing, and Shoreline city government. 


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Be aware of bicycles on the road Friday, May 17, 2024 for Bike Everywhere Day

Friday, May 17, 2024

Bicyclists on the Burke Gilman Trail
Photo by David Walton
Friday, May 17, 2024 is Bike Everywhere Day in Seattle. 

In Shoreline, Celebrate Along the Interurban Trail. A station will be set up 6am - 7pm behind the Shoreline Tool Library

Have a snack, have your gears or brakes adjusted, and visit with bike Shack fixer volunteers...and maybe get some free stuff!

In Kenmore, a station will be set up in Logboom Park. 6-9am Coffee, snacks, and the best swag in the county!

Top Voted Bike Rides /Cycling routes in and around Shoreline.

Shoreline’s Paramount School Park is a Top Voted Park for Young Riders.



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Bike Shack opens at the Shoreline Tool Library on May 1, 2024

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Future bike shack in the Shoreline Tool Library
Photo courtesy Shoreline Tool Library

Starting May 1, 2024 there will be a Bike Shack at the Shoreline Tool Library, which is located just off the Interurban Trail at 16610 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

This is for members, regardless of prior bike repair experience, to work on their bikes with a friendly volunteer bike mechanic. It will be equipped with bike repair tools, a repair work stand, and parts available for purchase for what you can afford.

Bike Shack coming to Shoreline Tool Library
Photo courtesy Shoreline Tool Library

You will be able to work on your bike during the Bike Shack's open hours on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need any assistance, don't hesitate to fill out their Assistance Form. They have a suggested donation for using the Bike Shack at $20 per hour, but no one is turned away for lack of funds and they do not require proof of income.

The Shoreline Bike Shack will be available for members of the Shoreline or NE Seattle Tool Library. You can learn more about becoming a member on their website, and if you sign up before their Membership Drive ends at the end of April, you can get a 15% off coupon at their Materials Reuse Store, which is also located at the Shoreline Tool Library.

They are also looking for volunteers and bike tools to help run the Shoreline Bike Shack. Please contact them at bikeshack@seattlereconomy.org if you are interested in being involved or if you have bike tools you'd like to donate to the new space. They look forward to serving the Shoreline biking community!


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Helmet distribution will protect kids on Shoreline’s streets thanks to one woman on a mission

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Meridian Park PTSA volunteers help ensure bike helmets are fitted correctly
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
By Oliver Moffat

At Meridian Park Elementary on Thursday morning, a class of remarkably well behaved kindergartners lined up to get their very own free bike helmet.

Schuyler Peters worked alongside PTA volunteers to fit helmets for students at Ridgecrest Elementary. She said "As a student myself, this experience really has been unforgettable, and it has shown me a multitude of avenues one can take to make change--even when disappointed by legal decision making." Photo by Steven H. Robinson

At Ridgecrest elementary on Monday, parents from the PTSA worked efficiently to make sure the helmets fit safely on the heads of the excited recipients.

The safety events were thanks to a “proud product” of Shoreline schools, Lake Forest Park resident Schuyler Peters, who is on a mission to get bike helmets onto the heads of more children.

Schuyler Peters and the Ridgecrest PTA project leader pose at the helmet fitting event.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Shorecrest graduate and third-year law student at Seattle University, published a paper arguing that the decision of the King County Board of Health to repeal its bike helmet law “was a missed opportunity to face the broader issue of discriminatory enforcement head on.”

In her studies, she heard from medical professionals concerned that the law’s repeal could cause harm to kids who crash while riding bikes without helmets.

Drew Swanner and his team from Children's partnered with Schuyler to obtain funding, purchase a thousand helmets, train PTA volunteers and help fit helmets to children at Meridian Park and Ridgecrest. Photo by Steven H. Robinson

She decided to take action and connected with Seattle Children’s Hospital which helped get funding from Panda Express's Panda Cares program for the program.

“And this is not only a one-time event, but rather will become a staple in these schools so that when new students arrive, helmets inevitably crack, or when students outgrow them, a new helmet will be there -- free of charge,” she said.

Altogether, the program brought over one thousand helmets to students at Ridgecrest and Meridian Park who wanted them.

“Creating awareness about bike safety and providing protective gear for children while on wheels is important and impactful work. I see children riding their bikes around many of our neighborhoods, and I'm so grateful for this partnership to help keep them safe!" said Superintendent Susana Reyes.

Shoreline publishes School Walking Route maps to guide kids safely to schools while on foot but still has a long way to go before completing its bicycle plan and vision.

The Ridgecrest Safe Routes to School Project is nearing completion on 165th.

A map from the city’s Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element shows dashed lines where bike safety improvements are needed along with solid green lines for existing safe bike routes

And the city will soon begin making safety improvements along Meridian from 155th to the Meridian Park campus.

But the city is still working to secure funds to complete the 175th corridor project, which will bring bike lanes and pedestrian improvements to the busy road that runs along the north side of the Meridian Park campus.

On Monday April 15, 2024 the city will hold a public hearing on its Transportation Improvement Plan - the six-year roadmap for what transportation projects Shoreline will fund (and not fund).

Correction: The City of Shoreline, not the school district, publishes the School Walking Route Maps.


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Registration for Chilly Hilly ride closes Thursday February 22, 2024

Monday, February 19, 2024

Chilly Hilly presented by REI Co-op takes place on February 25, 2024, 8am to 3pm. Registration closes February 22.

Well known to local bicyclists, the annual ride, organized by the Cascade Bicycle Club, circles Bainbridge Island.

Riders begin at Colman Dock on Alaskan Way, where they fill the car deck of a ferry. There are scheduled stops along the way, including a winery. 

The ride is a fundraiser for the club. Registration and details here. Any bicyclist is welcome to participate.


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Register now for the Chilly Hilly Bicycle Ride presented by REI Co-op

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Chilly Hilly presented by REI Co-op

Start with a ferry ride to Bainbridge.
2020 photo courtesy WSDOT

Kick off the riding season with a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island. 

This 33-mile loop around the island takes you along the shore to soak in Seattle's skyline, through forested rural roads, and (true to name) up and down some memorable hills. 

This event is a fundraiser for Cascade Bicycle Club's programming in advocacy, education, and community rides, such as the Major Taylor Project, Let's Go, Your Streets Your Say, and Pedaling Relief Project. 

Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 7:30am–3:00pm PST

REI's expert shop techs will be on site to tune your ride before you head out on the course. 

Be sure stop by the REI booth at the end of the ride to warm yourself by the campfire while you sip a hot beverage.

Register here and save $10 when you register between now and February 13. 


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Eleven mile segment of East Lake Sammamish Trail opened in Redmond Friday

Sunday, October 8, 2023

East Lake Sammamish Trail
Photo courtesy King County

King County Executive Dow Constantine led the opening celebration for the final segment of the East Lake Sammamish Trail Friday, October 6, 2023 in Redmond.
The 44 miles Locks to Lakes Trail

The 11-mile paved path contributes to the the 44-mile Locks to Lake Corridor that connects Golden Gardens Park in Ballard to Eastside cities and the Cascade foothills, running through Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore on the Burke Gilman Trail on its way.


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Recreation: Snoqualmie Tunnel Bike Ride with the Mountains to Sound Greenway on August 5, 2023

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride
Photo by Ray Lapine

Join Mountains to Sound Greenway to bike through the cool darkness of the two-mile-long tunnel at Snoqualmie Pass on August 5, 2023!

Learn about the ecological and historical significance of the area while biking 27 miles along a beautiful stretch of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail and Snoqualmie Valley Trail.

Secure your spot

Following the event, participants can enjoy a taco bar and drinks back at South Fork in North Bend, while connecting with Greenway staff and other supporters and learning about the Ancestral Lands Movement and local conservation projects from the Snoqualmie Tribe.

  • Location: Starting and ending at South Fork in North Bend – 14303 436th Ave SE, North Bend, WA 98045. A shuttle to Snoqualmie Pass will be provided.
  • Distance: 27 miles
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Total Trip Size: 100 participants
  • Age Restrictions: 12 years and older (see exemptions). All youth 16 or younger need to be accompanied by an adult.
  • Cost: $100 / person. This cost includes a shuttle ride for you and your bike, as well as lunch. We do have financial scholarships available, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn how to apply.
Click here to view full event details, including where and when to meet, what to pack, bike rental info, and more.


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Bike patrols hit the streets in Shoreline

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Photo courtesy Shoreline Police

Shoreline begins bike patrols for the summer.

Bike patrols allow officers to navigate through pedestrian and bike-heavy areas with ease. 

We'll be keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity and addressing any safety concerns. 

We also want to connect with our community members, so if you see us cruising around, don't be shy! 

Say hello and ask us any questions. 


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Registration opens February 7, 2023 for the Seattle To Portland bicycle ride

Friday, February 3, 2023

Rider ready for all weather
Photo by Mary Jo Heller
Registration opens on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 for the Ride for Major Taylor, Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland bicycle ride presented by Alaska Airlines (STP), and the Cascade Training Series.

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Safety Day for Kids in Lake Forest Park

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

The Lake Forest Park Police Department held a very successful "Safety Day for Kids" on Saturday July 16, 2022 behind the station in Town Center at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

This new event focused on children being safe while getting outside to bike, hike, and enjoy water activities.

Included in the activities was an obstacle course where children learned about stop signs, crosswalks, approaching corners, and being considerate around other bikes and groups of people.

They also got to perfect their skills at dunking police officers - we hear the Chief got wet!

Children and families had a lot of fun and we gave away a ton of life jackets, bicycle helmets and safety gift bags!

Thank you to the Northshore Police Foundation, NEMCO and CERT, King County Search / Rescue, King County Marine Patrol and the Northshore Fire Department!

--All photos courtesy LFP PD



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LFP Safety Day for Kids on July 16, 2022

Monday, July 4, 2022

Photo by Danny Nee on Unsplash
On Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, the Lake Forest Park Police Department is hosting a Safety Day for Kids.

This new event will focus on children being safe while getting outside to bike, hike, and enjoy water activities. 

Included in the activities is an obstacle course where children can learn about stop signs, crosswalks, approaching corners, and being considerate around other bikes and groups of people.

King County Search and Rescue representatives and Lake Forest Park Police officers will talk about outdoor and water safety, and 25 bicycle helmets and 100 lifejackets will be given away to children and adults with disabilities (on a first-come, first-served basis). 

A K9 unit will also be there and there will be free “safety bags” for the children.

This fun event will be held in the upper parking lot behind the Lake Forest Park Police Department, 17425 Ballinger Way NE. 



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Bicycle activities and outdoor movie in Kenmore Saturday evening

Saturday, May 21, 2022


Movie at Town Square Kenmore Saturday, May 21 at 6:30pm
Town Square 6728 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA 98028

Free admission

Bring a low chair or blanket for seating in Town Square
Bring your bikes to participate in the bike decorating stations, bike rodeo and bike parade

TIMELINE
  • 6:30pm: Event begins: bike decorating station, vendor booths- bike demos, bike rodeo, Target Zero booth, City booth
  • 7:00pm- 7:10pm: Parade on 181st
  • 7:10pm- 8:00pm: bike decorating station, vendor booths- bike demos, bike rodeo, Target Zero booth, City booth
  • 8:10pm: Speeches begin in Town Square
  • 8:30pm: Screening begins in Town Square
  • ~10:00pm: Movie ends
VENDORS
PARKING
  • City Hall parking garage will be open for event parking and surrounding streets
  • NE 181st St between 67th Ave NE and 68th Ave NE will be blocked off for the event
  • There are 3 ADA parking spaces in the Town Square parking lot and 3 ADA parking spaces in the City Hall parking garage
  • There will be extra bike racks at Town Square for this event 
  • Remember to bring your bike locks


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Sidewalk construction to begin on 5th NE to 185th Light Rail Station

Monday, April 11, 2022

The City of Shoreline will soon be constructing new sidewalks for 5th Avenue NE, from NE 175th Street to near NE 182nd Court. 


The sidewalks will be built on both sides of the street and will connect to other new sidewalks that are under construction on 5th Avenue NE, north of 182nd Court, as part of Sound Transit’s 185th Street Link Light Rail Station.

This project is part of the 2018 voter-approved effort to build and repair sidewalks throughout Shoreline.

Project improvements include:
  • Pedestrian facilities with curbs and gutters
  • Curb ramps
  • Drainage improvements
  • Bicycle facilities
  • A new mid-block crossing from the west side of 5th Avenue NE, north of NE 182nd Court
The bicycle facilities will be added utilizing Sound Transit Access Funds. Constructing the bicycle facilities and sidewalk at the same time will be a cost savings and, along with Sound Transit improvements north of NE 182nd Court, will complete pedestrian/bicycle facilities from NE 175th Street to the Shoreline North/185th light rail station. 

These improvements will serve as one of the on-street segments of the Trail Along the Rail.


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Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland (STP) Bicycle Ride presented by Alaska Airlines

Friday, February 4, 2022

Photo by MJ Heller
Bicyclists - time to sign up and start training for the Seattle to Portland (STP) bicycle ride. 

It will be held in person this year from Saturday, July 16, 2022 - 5:00am to Sunday, July 17, 2022 - 7:00pm.

Vaccination proof is required for all participants.

The full ride is two days, 200 miles, through both rural and urban environments. There is a one-day option.

Information and sign up here



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