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Bikes take you places

Monday, May 20th, 2013 by

For our Bike Month Facebook contest last week, we asked participants to share photos of where their bikes have taken them this month.

We received some really great photos, which shows that bikes can take you to some interesting places. It was very hard to choose a winner, so hard in fact, that we’re picked TWO winners this week.

First up, congratulations to Jeff Miller of team U-District Kyphotic Kommuters! His photo reminds us that everyone wants to enjoy the ride and get home safely to friends, family and the people that we love. His photo captured this feeling.

“My bike always gets me back home, where this little guy is waiting for his helmeted pops...”

Congrats also to Emily Adams of team Third Place Bikes! Her owl photo reminded us that there are many things we get to see and experience from a bicycle, sometimes hidden right in front of us.

 

“This morning's commute featured Barred Owls. I could have watched them all day.

Find information about this week’s contest on our Bike Month Facebook page.

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SLIDESHOW: Rain does not deter happy Bike to Work riders!

Friday, May 17th, 2013 by

It was grey and rainy this morning but that didn’t deter thousands of people from ditching their cars to ride their bikes to work for the annual F5 Bike to Work Day.  Commute stations all over the region were buzzing, some even reported a record number of visitors!

We met people who were riding to work for the very first time today while others, familiar with the swag and goodies at the dozens of  commute stations, embarked on a city-wide search for the best commute station offerings. Rumor has it that the hosts of one DIY station slaved away in the kitchen to offer homemade doughnuts! We sure are feeling the bike love today.  And it’s not over yet! Come on down to Via6 for the official Bike to Work Day After Party. Hosted by Via6 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., bring in the weekend with bites and beverages from Tom Douglas Restaurants, tunes from KEXP DJ Greg Vandy, prizes and tours of ViaBike and Via6 apartments.

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F5 Bike to Work Day is tomorrow! #maketracks

Thursday, May 16th, 2013 by

Two weeks down, two to go! We’re at the midpoint of Bike Month, but the people-powered energy of Bike Month crescendos this tomorrow on F5 Bike to Work Day!

If you’ve never bike commuted, tomorrow is a great day to give it a try. Not only will you be joined by thousands of fellow bike commuters, there will be festivities and commuter stations with free snacks and swag along the way.

On the schedule:

- Starting as early as 5:30 a.m., stop by one of dozens of morning commute stations for treats, swag and a chance to win great prizes.

- Attend the Mayor’s Ride ‘n Rally in Seattle or the Everett Celebration ride

- Enjoy a free tall (12 oz) beverage from participating Starbucks® all day on May 17, 2013.

- Party on at the official Bike to Work Day After Party in downtown Seattle and cyclist happy hour at Peddler Brewing Company.

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Team Spotlight: Seattle Genetics

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 by

There are close to 1900 teams participating in the Commute Challenge presented by Adobe this year, each with their own stories, goals and inspirations to ride their bikes to work this month. Among them are the teams from Seattle Genetics.

Based in Bothell, Seattle Genetics is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative, empowered antibody-based therapies for the treatment of cancer.  Motivating them to ride this year, are the same people that motivates their work: cancer patients.

“We wanted to encourage more participation in bike to work month and help out a local charity that helps cancer patients at the same time; so we decided to promote the causes in one campaign,” said seven-time Commute Challenge team captain Kelly Davis.

So this year, for every mile biked by its employees, Seattle Genetics will donate $1 to the Ronald McDonald house.

“It was a fabulous idea that won the support of everyone involved and has generated a lot of enthusiasm from cyclists participating in this year’s bike to work campaign,” said Davis. “We are super excited!”

Davis, who has previously been named  Employee Transportation Coordinator of the Quarter by the Herald Business Journal, said the goal in 2013 is for 40 Seattle Genetics employees to participate in this year’s challenge.

Well done, Seattle Genetics!

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Pedal over to the UW Trail Party on May 23

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 by

Keep the Bike Month party rolling at the U.W. Trail Party on Thursday, May 23. Pedal over to the Burke-Gilman Trail and join UW Transportation Services and the Cascade Bicycle Club from 4-7 p.m. for music, free bike fits, basic tune ups, and lots of giveaways

At 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m. we’ll have free drawings where anyone present will have the chance to win great prizes like a Bern Helmet, a MAXXON wireless brake light, a Chipotle burrito party for ten, a Racktime Bag or some delicious Theo Chocolate.

Also be sure to check out:

- The UW Commuter Services booth with give-a-ways for first time UW bikers and team captains;

- Membership specials including a free pair of JL Velo socks or $5 off if you join Cascade;

- Free bike fits and SmartID tags from Real Rehab and R2 Bicycles;

- UW Police doing bike registrations;

- Student Health Advisory Quorum selling discounted safety gear;

- Performance Bicycle providing free bike checks and basic maintenance;

- Information about World Bicycle Relief and the Red-Bell 100 ride;

- Free samples from Honest Tea;

- And Cascade’s own dj Dyno GT spinning tunes.

The event will take place in the park just off of the Burke-Gilman Trail between University Way and Brooklyn Ave. We hope to see you there!

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