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The beauty and romance of riding Washington’s scenic roads…

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 by

The Romance of the Ride Around Washington
Friday, April 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Seattle Flagship REI, 222 Yale Ave. N
*Free*

On Friday, April 20,  local photographer and cascade cyclist Dan Hershman will present a slideshow and presentation on the Ride Around Washington.  If you’re new to RAW, this will be an opportunity to gain some insight into what long-time RAW participants have come to appreciate and look forward to each year.  If you’ve done RAW before, this fun presentation will have you ready to get on your bike and start training for this summer’s return to the Palouse.

Dan is a noted local nature photographer with clients that include the Washington State Department of Tourism, Getty Images and Oregon Public Television.   He is also a contributing photographer to numerous books and publications on our region’s unique and environment. Dan’s presentation will  feature pictures of  previous RAW events, including our previous visit to the Palouse in 2004

RAW is not about finishing times, elevation gained or miles racked up, even though it certainly has its share of such statistics.  It’s a trip to experience the beauty and nature of our state and its many communities and scenic vistas.   Join us on Friday for a special event that will have you dreaming of grand vistas, unique and picturesque towns, and making friends with a community of riders who share a love for new experiences and epic journeys.

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Looking for event registration information?

Monday, December 19th, 2011 by

Event registration dates are staggered this year. Mark your calendars for these key dates.

Registration for RSVP 1, RSVP 2 and all Regional Tours will be held as lotteries.

As a thank you for their continued support, Cascade members have an advanced registration period.

If you register for an event and cannot ride, you’ll want to review our refund policy.

If you register for a tour and cannot ride, you’ll want to review our transfer policy

Still have questions? Check the Registration FAQs

Here are all events that are currently open for registration.

Need more help? Send us an email.

Posted in Chilly Hilly, Events, Flying Wheels, Kitsap Color Classic, Ride Around Washington, RSVP, STP | No Comments »

How to register for 2012 events

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 by

Get excited because the 2012 Cascade events are scheduled to roll! We know the registration process was a problem in January, and we do not want to repeat that experience. In order to offer smooth service to event riders, we’ve made some improvements to the event registration process for the 2012 season.

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Posted in Chilly Hilly, Events, Flying Wheels, Kitsap Color Classic, Ride Around Washington, RSVP, STP | 31 Comments »

2012 Event dates announced

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 by

Here’s how to register.

Seattle Bike Swap
A bike bargain hunter’s paradise!
Feb. 12, 2012

Chilly Hilly
Join us on Bainbridge Island for the first event of the 2011 season!
Feb. 26, 2012

Seattle Bicycle Expo
Be one of the 8,000 attendees to enjoy more than 300 exhibits and an array of presentations on all aspects of the sport.
March 10 – 11, 2012

Group Health Commute Challenge
One of the largest bike commuting events in the nation!
May 1 – 31, 2012

Vulcan Bike to Work Breakfast
Come join us! We promise good food, great conversation, networking, and an insight into why bike commuting makes sense for you, your business, and our community.
May 4, 2012

F5 Bike to Work Day
A huge hit in Seattle! Celebrate bicycle commuting as thousands of your friends, neighbors and co-workers take to the streets by bike.
May 18, 2012

Flying Wheels Summer Century
Washington state’s largest century. This event also offers shorter distances for full-on fun, no matter what your speed. Held in Redmond.
June 9, 2012

Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic
Cascade’s cornerstone event, offering riders a one- or two-day double century. The largest multi-day event in the Northwest.
July 14 – 15, 2012

Cyclefest & BikeMania
The biggest Tour de France party on the West Coast! Enjoy kids’ games and activities, a BMX stunt show, and a free showing of Stage 19 of the Tour on a 20 ft wide inflatable screen
TBA: July 2012

RAW – Ride Around Washington
On our multi-day tour held in August.
Aug. 4 – 11, 2012

RSVP – Ride from Seattle to Vancouver (B.C.) and Party!
The name says it all!Aug. 17 – 18, 2012

RSVP2 We’ve sold the first event out for long enough. We’re adding another!
Aug. 18 – 19, 2012

HPC – High Pass Challenge
A challenging 114 mile 7,500 foot elevation gain event through the pristine Gifford Pinchot Wilderness Area (not for novice riders)
Sept. 9, 2012

Kitsap Color Classic
Pedal into autumn with a lovely ride around the Kitsap Peninsula.Sept. 30, 2012

Posted in Bike Expo, Bike Month, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Day, Chilly Hilly, Cyclefest, Events, Flying Wheels, Kitsap Color Classic, Ride Around Washington, RSVP, STP | 3 Comments »

How to score a spot in the STP

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 by

You probably know that the Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic sold out in April. But you may not know that you can still register, if you know how to do it.

Luckily, I’m here to give you the inside scoop. Here are your options, in no particular order:

1) Participate in our eBay auction to benefit the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation. Two registrations are currently open for bidding, with seven more to come. All eBay auction winners will receive a coveted low bib number — and we’re even throwing in free food and beverages at the Finish Line Festival in Portland. Plus, the amount of any winning bid exceeding the usual $100 STP 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.  Bidding on the tenth and final registration will close on Friday, June 10, so place your bid now!

2) Wait and see. If you’d prefer to take your chances, you can wait until June 13 at 10 a.m., when STP registration may or may not reopen to the public  with registrations that have been returned. Last year, those returned registrations sold out in just six minutes, so mark your calendars! (Remember, any rider wishing to take advantage of the Group Health STP refund policy has until Thursday, June 9 at 11:59 p.m.)

3) Volunteer! We save a few STP registrations for dedicated volunteers. If you have time to spare this spring, you can earn a registration by clocking 24 hours (or more!) working at Cascade events or in the office. Members can check their Cascade Courier newsletter, and anyone can contact Diana Larson for details about volunteer opportunities.

If all else fails, you should consider registering for RSVP2 or Ride Around Washington, both of which have spots available. They’re great rides with beautiful scenery and fewer people (which means shorter lines at the Honey Buckets!). But don’t delay — if they sell out, you won’t get a second chance.

Once again this year, ten registrations for the Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic will be up for auction on eBay. We’ll post the first two registrations on Monday, May 9, and continue posting on a rolling basis for five weeks. Bidding for the final two registrations will close on Friday, June 10. Stay tuned to Cascade’s blog and Twitter feed for details.
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 winning bid exceeding the usual $95 STP registration fee is a tax-deductible donation to the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation.
Place your bid in the coming weeks and forgo nail-biting on June 13, when STP registration may or may not reopen up to the public at 10 a.m. with returned registrations. (Remember, any rider wishing to take advantage of the Group Health STP refund policy has until Thursday, June 9 at 11:59 p.m.)

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