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STP is sold out!

Thursday, February 14th, 2013 by

I hate to break your heart like this on Valentine’s Day, but the 2013 Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic is now sold out.

Don’t despair! We have some options:

Trade your time for a bib

First, you can start volunteering to earn a spot. Volunteers who clock 24 hours with us can earn registrations for STP (and our other events, too). Helping with Cascade events or in the office is a great way to get involved in your community and keep Cascade running smoothly. Email Diana Larson for information about our volunteer opportunities.

Group Health Fitness Network has spots

UPDATE: Group Health tickets are sold out!

The title sponsor Group Health has reserved entries for Group Health staff and members.  Please visit www.GroupHealthFitnessNetwork.com for more information.

Bid for registrations on eBay and support a great cause

[2/20 update] A limited amount of ten Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic registrations will be up for auction on eBay. The first auctions will be open on Monday, March 11 at 12:01 p.m. We’ll continue opening two auctions per week with bidding on the final registrations closing in mid-April.

All eBay auction winners will receive a coveted low bib number. We’re also throwing in free food and beverages at the Finish Line Festival in Portland. Plus, the amount of any amount beyond the standard online registration fee is a tax-deductible donation to the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation, so you can feel good about spending a few extra bucks.

Or, take a completely different route…

Ride to Bellingham
June  29

Ride in June and ride for a reason! The World Bicycle Relief Red-Bell 100 is a fully-supported century on low-traffic road and trail riding through beautiful rural countryside. The best part, though, is that you’ll be pedaling in support of two great organizations: Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation and World Bicycle Relief.

Cascade’s youth programming reaches 25,000 local kids per year! World Bicycle Relief just distributed their 90,000th lifechanging transport style bicycle in Africa this year. This exciting partnership and ride offers participants a true way to affect direct change though their support and giving. And, you get a jersey.

Don’t stop there, ride all the way to Vancouver
Aug. 17 – 18 

In August, we’re heading to Vancouver for the RSVP. If you’re not familiar with this ride, it’s a two-day event from Seattle to Vancouver, with a stop-over in Bellingham. The Friday/Saturday event is closed, but we still have spots open for Saturday/Sunday. Come Ride from Seattle to Vancouver, BC and Party with us!

The heck with it all, go touring

From Aug. 3 – 10, it’s Pines to Vines on the 15th annual Ride Around Washington. RAW is a week-long, fully-supported camping tour produced for cyclists, by cyclists. The RAW Committee is proud of the variety and beauty of cycling routes in every corner Washington.

Your bags are transported from campsite to campsite, so you can ride light. Meals, showers and road support are part of the deal. This tour is limited to 250, so get on it before it’s sold out.

Or, take it a bit further afield with our Regional Club Tours. We’re going to Central California, Central Washington, Oregon and more.

And if you REALLY want to get away, our upcoming International Tours are heading to Japan, Czech Republic, India, Chile, Argentina and Vietnam.

 

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Teams forming now for the Red Bell-100

Monday, January 7th, 2013 by

We are now offering the opportunity for Red-Bell riders to form teams! Taking place on Saturday, June 29, the World Bicycle Relief Red-Bell 100 is a fully supported one-day century ride from Redmond to Bellingham. Funds raised will benefit World Bicycle Relief and Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation.

So grab your family and friends, co-workers, or join one of the Cascade Bicycle Club teams on the Pacific Northwest’s premier new event. Joining and forming teams are opportunities to conquer a worthwhile challenge, collaborate in fundraising efforts and share great experiences with friends, family members and co-workers.

Red-Bell is great event for those new to riding and looking to tackle their first century. Participants will follow a pleasant, scenic route from Redmond to Bellingham. This event is a fully-supported century on low-traffic roads and trails riding through beautiful rural countryside. After climbing the stunning Chuckanut Drive, riders will roll into downtown Bellingham for a finish line party and BBQ in the legendary Boundary Bay Brewery beer garden

Get your team together, and let’s ride!

Registration and fundraising

Registration for this exciting new event is open through the World Bicycle Relief website. It will open to current Cascade members on Tuesday, Jan. 8, and to the general public on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Registration is $100 (includes a jersey, T-shirt, catered lunch, dinner and beverage), plus an additional $150 minimum per rider due by fundraising.  

We’ll provide you with all you need to get started with fundraising for Cascade’s youth programs and World Bicycle Relief.

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Get ready to pedal! Event registration opens Jan. 8 for Cascade members

Wednesday, December 26th, 2012 by

We have set the dates for all our 2013 riding events, and event registration is about to begin!

Online registration opens to current Cascade members on Jan. 8 and to the general public on Feb. 5. In order to register during early registration your membership must be current. Renew your membership or become a member to register early!

Mark your calendars! Our 2013 event dates are:
Feb. 24 Chilly Hilly
June 8 Flying Wheels Summer Century
June 29 Red-Bell 100
July 13 – 14 Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic
Aug. 3 – 9 Ride Around Washington
Aug. 16 – 17 RSVP1
Aug. 17 – 18 RSVP2
Sept. 8 High Pass Challenge
Sept. 29 Kitsap Color Classic

The following information will help ensure the process is a smooth one for you:

- You must log into the website to register. If you have not logged into the website before you’ll need to create an account with a username and password.

- There are a few changes to events this year. If you don’t want to take your chances by entering the lottery for RSVP1 you can bypass the lottery by registering at the “buy it now” price of $200. There are only 250 “buy it now” spots available and once they are all sold you’ll have to try your luck by entering the lottery. Don’t like to gamble? This year RSVP2 will not use a lottery and instead you can register for it online beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m.

If you’re new to Cascade events and registration be sure to head over to our website and check out the frequently asked questions page. We look forward to seeing you at our 2013 events!

 

- Not a Cascade member? Join today.

In addition to being able to register early, your membership is an investment in creating a better community through bicycling.

Your membership dollars support our work in bicycle advocacy, commuting, and education. As a member, you’ll be part of a community of cyclists doing all they can to improve bicycling conditions in our community.

For your commitment to better bicycling, you’ll receive:

- A powerful bicycle advocate working for you throughout Washington state. Your membership helps:

- shape policies and plans to be pro-bike.
- hold elected officials accountable to their word and to our mission.
- encourage safer, healthier choices for everyone who wants to bike.
- grow vibrant bicycle commuting programs at local workplaces.
- make cycling a safer, more convenient transportation choice for everyone.

- Additionally, with your membership, you’ll receive:

- Discount registration on all Cascade Bicycle Club events, clinics and classes.
- Early-bird registration for Cascade events like the popular RSVPs and Ride Around Washington.
- Discounts on bikes, gear and travel at shops, businesses and touring companies.
- The latest bicycle news mailed to your home in The Cascade Courier.

Posted in Chilly Hilly, Events, Flying Wheels, Kitsap Color Classic, Red Bell 100, Ride Around Washington, RSVP, STP | 6 Comments »

Registering for 2013 Events? Here’s what you need to know

Thursday, November 29th, 2012 by

We have set the dates for all our 2013 riding events, and event registration is about to begin! The following information will help ensure the process is a smooth one for you.

Mark your calendars! Our 2013 event dates are:
Feb. 24 Chilly Hilly
June 9 Flying Wheels Summer Century
June 29 Red-Bell 100
July 13 – 14 Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic
Aug. 3 – 9 Ride Around Washington
Aug. 16 – 17 RSVP
Aug. 17 – 18 RSVP2
Sept. 8 High Pass Challenge
Sept. 29 Kitsap Color Classic

Online registration opens to current Cascade members on Jan. 8 and to the general public on Feb. 5. Log into the website to register. If you have not logged into the website before you’ll need to create an account with a username and password.

In order to register during early registration your membership must be current.

There are a few changes to events this year. If you don’t want to take your chances by entering the lottery for RSVP you can bypass the lottery by registering at the “buy it now” price of $200. There are only 250 “buy it now” spots available and once they are all sold you’ll have to try your luck by entering the lottery. Don’t like to gamble? This year RSVP2 will not use a lottery and instead you can register for it online beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m.

If you’re new to Cascade events and registration be sure to head over to our website and check out the frequently asked questions page. We look forward to seeing you at our 2013 events!

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Meet Moises

Friday, June 15th, 2012 by

Moises is a senior at Global Connections High School, and he’s a busy person. “On a scale of one to 10, I’m an eight,” he says.

Even so, he finds time not only to go to the Major Taylor Project club meetings every week, but to help out with the program in any way he can.

Speaking with a wisdom that belies his 17 years, he says, “It’s obvious that the facilitators really care about the program. They don’t spoil you, but they will help you.”

So he wants to help them, too. “We’re always there to help. We want to give back.”

From volunteering at Cascade events to recruiting new program participants, he makes time in his busy schedule to help with the program.

“We don’t have funding, but we have peers. We want other people to see it as important, too, and to help it get stronger,” he says.

He continues, “I’ve learned to be open to opportunities. When people ask you to do something, you’ve got to be willing to embrace it.”

It’s clear that he sees himself in the people who help with the program – leading rides, teaching bike maintenance skills and helping club members get the most out of their experiences.

“The people helping with the program are young, and they’re helpful,” he says. “You can see yourself doing that. It’s important to do community service. I’m not sure whether they’re being paid, but whether or not they’re being paid, what they’re doing is beneficial to the community.”

Moises is going to Western Washington University next year, and he’s bringing his bike with him. “There’s a lot of bikes there,” he says, smiling. “I’m going to cruise around Bellingham looking for a new bike seat.”

He plans major in education, and he credits his experience with Major Taylor, in part, with this decision.

“I want to work in after school programs, college readiness programs, retrieval programs, preschools or elementary schools. As long as I’m helping people, that’s where it’s at.” he says.

You can help youth programs like the Major Taylor Project flourish by riding with us this June 30 on the Red-Bell 100. Funds raised through our first ever pledge ride will be distributed both locally to support Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation’s extensive youth programming, and globally to support the amazing work of World Bicycle Relief in Africa.

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