I don’t know about you, but I am buzzing off all the positive energy surround Bike Month. There is much to be excited about: free bus rides this week, rallies, rides and contests, and F5 Bike to Work Day on Friday.
To add to the festive mood Cascade is hosting a series of Energizer Stations during the month of May to support all the new and returning bicycle commuters.
What is an Energizer Station?
An Energizer Station is a pop-up station with treats, bike pumps, maps and more to help everyone commute by bike. The stations are staffed by our expert Bicycle Ambassadors who can help with most any bicycle question you can think of. The Ambassadors will be out there rain or shine to help get you started.
Where can you get energized?
Cascade Bicycle Ambassadors will go to a different location for each station so we can reach as many different bicycle commuters as possible. We have already been to South Lake Union and Beacon Hill which were wildly successful. One story that stuck in my head was told to me by a man who rides his bike to work everyday. His co-workers at his downtown office complain about parking and he just smiles and tells them it is never a problem for him because he rides everyday.
- May 16: Ballard
- May 17: SeaTac
- May 23: Bryant
- May 24: Renton
- May 30: Lake Sammamish
- May 31: West Seattle
Want an Energizer Station in your neighborhood this summer? Contact me!
Tell us, dear readers, how do you get energized for your bicycle commute?
What times and where will they be? Specifically, obviously, Ballard! See you there!
Hi Kirk,
They are generally in the afternoon and I can’t tell you exactly where the station is as we want it to be a surprise.
Happy riding!
Thanks, hope to run into you!
As someone who commutes by bike every day unless it snows, I’m really excited about all the events with bike to work month.
At our bakery, we’re pleased to offer a free cookie to anybody who rides their bike to work on Friday May 18th. Supplies will be limited so get here early!
Sugar Bakery & Cafe
1014 Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98104
mon-fri 7am-6pm, sat 9am-1pm
Lake Sammamish is 13 miles long, a mile wide and covers from Issaquah to Redmond, an area larger than the City of Seattle. The surprise will be if anyone finds you.
Lake Sammamish is the only Eastside station and as a regular commuter along the Sammamish River Trail, someplace like 60 acres might be a better choice. A lot of people use this for commuting and it might be easier to find as Ernie above says.
You are right Sammamish is a very large area so I will give you all a clue. We will be northeast and near a large green space. Rick, I really appreciate the location suggestion. We are always looking for better place to put these stations. Thanks
Drat! I missed the Renton Energizer on Thursday, the 24th. I was hoping you were on the Cedar River Trail. Where were you, what was there and at what time? Thanks.