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Light up the night! Free LED light sets throughout October

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 by

Lights on, bike ninjas!

Cascade Bicycle Club is giving away 100 light sets throughout the month of October.

Starting yesterday afternoon, and continuing throughout the month, Cascade Bicycle Club’s Bicycle Ambassadors will be out distributing the LED light sets at pop-up Energizer Stations throughout Seattle, in Shoreline, White Center, Redmond and Edmonds. Stations will be set up along popular bike routes during evening rush hour, when bicycle commuter traffic is heaviest and twilight sets in.

Having bike lights isn’t just a good idea; it’s the law. Seattle Traffic Code states that every bicycle, when in use during the hours of darkness, must be equipped with a white light on the front, and a red reflector or light on the rear.

Our Bike Ambassadors will be outfitting those in need of a light with XLC’s 5 LED lighting system and batteries to ensure they’re visible for the dark months ahead. 

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Bike Ambassadors out in Columbia City, Seward Park, Ballard, Redmond and Shoreline

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 by

September, as you have probably noticed, has been spectacular around Seattle. And looking at the weather predictions, the sunshine will continue. That means lots more dry, sunny bicycling. Why not visit our friendly Bike Ambassador team at a local Energizer Station this month? Have a burning to question to ask before the weather changes? Want some tips on how to stay dry during the raining winter months? Looking for the best bicycle route to the Columbia City Farmer’s Market? Curious to know what a Cycletrack is? We have answers!

Tuesday, Sept. 18: Energizer Station in Shoreline
Interurban Trail, 3 – 7 p.m.
Stop by for a tasty snack to get help get you home, and make sure to keep your eyes out for our colorful trail safety signs and stencils.

Wednesday, Sept. 19: Columbia City Farmer’s Market
Columbia City. 3 – 7 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 23: Bicycle Sunday
Seward Park, 1 – 4 p.m.
Last Bicycle Sunday of 2012! Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to cars and open all nonmotorized means of travel. Additionally, we will be selling our $15 helmets at Seward Park.

Tuesday Sept. 25: Energizer Station
Redmond,  3 – 7 p.m.
Stop by for a tasty snack to get help get you home, and make sure to keep your eyes out for our colorful trail safety signs and stencils.

Friday, Sept. 28: Energizer Station
Ballard, 3 – 7 p.m.
Stop by for a tasty snack to get help get you home, and make sure to keep your eyes out for our colorful trail safety signs and stencils.

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We <3 Bicycles, and other Ambassador news

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 by

The Bicycle Ambassadors are finishing off August full-force!  Here’s where you can find them this weekend and early next week:

Saturday, Aug. 25: Seattle Parks Big Day of Play
Magnuson Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We’ll be selling our signature $15 helmets at this all-day event, located conveniently close to the CBC offices!

Saturday, Aug. 25: New Holly Family Fun Fest and Health Fair
New Holly Campus (7058 32nd Ave S), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 25: Bike-in
Cal Anderson Park, 5 p.m.
This exciting (and free!) event includes live music, outdoor movies, and lots of local bike organizations (including Cascade, Bike Works, and Hub and Bespoke!)

Sunday, Aug. 26: Bicycle Sunday
Seward Park, 1 p.m to 4 p.m.
It’s one of our last Bike Sunday helmet sales of the year, so don’t miss your chance to ride Lake Washington Blvd without the car traffic and pick up a low-cost helmet while you’re at it!

Tuesday, Aug. 28: UW Energizer Station, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.  
We’ll be out seeking out tires in need of air, and passing out maps and trail safety tips while we pump!

Wednesday, Aug. 29: Sammamish Farmer’s Market
Sammamish Commons, 3 to 7 p.m.

 

The highlight of the week comes from last Friday’s Rainier Summer Streets Celebration.  Ambassador Stevie writes:

“We had a beautiful day for the last of the summer street series. About 20 of us decorated bikes and paraded down the street with marching bands, dancers, and local business owners.”

Though this was the last Summer Streets for 2012, look out for more bike decorating (and parading) opportunities next year!  Here are some pictures of this fantastic event:

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Busy week ahead for our ambassadors

Friday, August 17th, 2012 by

This weekend is an especially busy one for the Bike Ambassadors.  You can track them down at the following spots:

Future racers prepare for the Kiddie Kilo races at Marymoor

- Friday, Aug 17: Kiddie Kilo, Marymoor Veldodrome.  Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m., and the kid’s racing starts at 7:30 p.m. All participants get a goodie bag after the race.

- Friday, Aug 17: Helmet Sale at Montlake Summer Jazz Festival, 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy some wonderful music at the Montlake Community Center and purchase a new helmet (or get your current one adjusted) at the same time.

- Saturday, Aug 18: Green Lake Helmet Sale, Green Lake Community Center, 10 a.m-2 p.m.

- Saturday, Aug 18: Rainier Valley Summer Streets, 11 a.m-4 p.m.  Activities abound at this neighborhood event-our Ambassadors will be helping kids spiff up their bikes for the annual Bike Parade (meet in the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church parking lot by 10:30 a.m.)

- Saturday, Aug 18: Delridge Days Helmet Sale, Delridge Community Center, 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.

- Sunday, Aug 19: Log Boom Park Energizer Station, 9 a.m-12 p.m.  We’ll have some icy treats to help cool you down on what is sure to be a hot, hot weekend.

- Tuesday, Aug 21: UW Energizer Station, along Burke Gilman Trail between Brooklyn and University, 3:30-6:30 p.m.  Stop by for a tasty snack to get help get you home, and make sure to keep your eyes out for our colorful trail safety signs and stencils.

And they're off!

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Bicycle decorating abounds in Southeast Seattle

Thursday, August 16th, 2012 by

This Saturday, we will be celebrating community at the Rainier Valley Summer Streets event down in Columbia City.

Bike in the parade:

The day kicks off with the Rainier Valley Heritage Parade, and we welcome you to decorate your bikes with Cascade and then show them off by biking in the grand finale of the Heritage Parade.  Meet in the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church, 5279 Rainier Avenue South parking lot between 10:30 a.m and noon. After the parade, Rainier will be opened up to all non-motorized users to enjoy while getting to know the neighborhood.

Play at the Bike Extravaganza hosted by Bike Works:

Bike Works will be hosting their first ever Art Bike Contest will take place at 2 p.m. in front of Bike Works. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to participate. No rules apply. Entry fee is a suggested donation of $5 and a nonperishable food item which will be used to build Seattle’s Largest Canned Food Pyramid before being donated to the Rainier Valley Food Bank.

Additionally, there will be test rides, information booths and more bike decorating.  It is the one time of year you get to play in the street on Rainier Ave. For more information, please visit: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/summer_rainier.htm

 

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