Seattle Bike Master Plan Event April 4th

Join Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels to celebrate the release of the City of Seattle's Draft Bicycle Master Plan! The City-hosted event takes place on Wednesday April 4th at 10:00AM at Sturgus Park (904 Sturgus Ave S) which is located by the Jose P. Rizal Bridge near 12th Ave. S and I-90. A big turnout is important as a way of saying thanks and showing support for bicycling facilities and bicycling as a transportation option.

For more information contact Pete Lagerwey at 206-684-5108.

See you there!

Mountain Biking the Great Divide

Thursday 4/26/2007 7:00 PM

2490 miles. Solo. Self-supported. The ultimate mountain biking adventure. Less than ten people each year participate in the Great Divide Race, but even fewer have completed it on a single speed mountain bike--here's your chance to hear the story first-hand from one of those adventurers.

REI & the Bike Alliance of Washington are excited to welcome Kent Peterson, who currently holds the record for a single-speed finish of the GDR. Join us for an exciting look at this ultra-endurance mountain bike race through stories, images, and tips on touring this beautiful wilderness route.

This event is FREE, but donations to the Bike Alliance of Washington will gladly be accepted.

Location: Seattle REI, 222 Yale Ave N
Contact: 206-223-1944

See you there!

T-Shirts, Mugs & Bike bags!

You can be stylish and support the Bicycle Alliance with our new T-shirts, mugs, bike bags, etc., featuring the Bicyle Alliance or the Share the Road license plate designs. Available for purchase online at Cafe Press.

Bike Buddy Commute Consulting

Are you looking for advice about commuting by bicycle? The Bicycle Alliance of Washington has the resources you need to select a route and learn the basics of riding in traffic. The Alliance can also help you select a bike and learn basic repair skills.

Every Friday afternoon in March, April and May from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, Kent Peterson, the Bicycle Alliance Commute Program Director, will answer any and all commuting questions at the Seattle Bike Station, 311 3rd Avenue South.. Stop by to chat, get a bike map, learn how to fix a flat tire and learn more about commuting in the Puget Sound area.

Get lots more info on bicycling for transportation on our Transportation & Commuting page.
For bike commute advice anytime, call the Bicycle Alliance at 206-224-9252 or email bikebuddy@bicyclealliance.org

2007 Rides Calendar

Daffodils and crocuses are blooming! You can start to think about riding without tights, soon.

Check our Statewide Ride Calendar for a list of bicycle rides and events throughout Washington State that support the Bicycle Alliance.

Executive Director Applications due April 20th

Eight Years and Moving On

At the November 17th board meeting, I announced my decision to resign on or before April 2007. I started in November 1998 as the third Executive Director of the organization, and look forward to helping the board find my successor. I plan to travel and bicycle in France in the late spring, come home to garden, travel some more, and then look for part-time work to pay our mortgage. It's been a great 8 years, and I'll write more about my decision and plans over the next few months.

    -- Barbara Culp

The board has formed a recruitment committee to find a replacement; the job description and application timeline can be found on our Executive Search page.

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Check out the latest Bicycle Alliance E-Newsletter [Posted March 7th]

Public meetings - the latest info is on our NEWS Page