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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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Ready to ride? Event registration now open for general public

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 by

Online registration for our most popular riding events is now open for everyone. Cascade members got a head start but they saved some spots for you!

Register today before it’s too late!

Read our previous post to learn more about the upcoming events and the registration process.

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

 

Posted in Chilly Hilly, Events, RSVP, STP | 2 Comments »

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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Ultraskater completes third RSVP

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 by

It was still dark outside and the RSVP 2 start line hadn’t even opened yet but James Peters was all set to head out on his third Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party event. Carrying nothing but a small camelback and his skateboard, Peters said this was the most minimalist way he has travelled yet.

Peters, 44, has completed six Seattle-to-Portland Classics and now, three RSVP events and all of them on a skateboard.

“Skateboarding is what I do,” Peters said. “I’m a big advocate for transportation by skateboard.”

Peters, a software quality assurance manager, said he skates to work and would like to see skateboarding become recognized as a legitimate form of transportation.

“Police in Seattle are tolerant but there are other cities like Portland where there are actual laws in place that allow skateboarding on roads,” Peters said. “I’d like to see that here. So many kids already want to go out and skateboard. It ‘s a great to get off the couch and get out and use alternative transportation.”

In the meantime, Peters will continue to lead by example, using his skateboard as his main mode of transportation and recreation.  He not only helped pioneer long-distance skateboarding back in 1999, he’s also in the Guinness World Records book for farthest distance traveled by skateboard in a 24-hour-period.

Want to know more? Follow Peters on twitter at @pavedwave.

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