General News
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Sunday Parkways Opens in Northeast Portland
June 19, 2013 Portland, Ore. – Sunday Parkways comes to Northeast Portland this Sunday, June 23, opening an eight-mile route of city streets to traffic-free bicycling, walking, strolling and a variety of activities and entertainment. Read More
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All Tunnels Reopened in Iron Horse State Park
June 18, 2013 Seattle, Wash. - A popular stretch of rail trail through Iron Horse State Park just became much easier to navigate. According to representatives from Washington State Parks, Tunnels 46 and 47 between Cle Elum and Thorp, Wash., and tunnels 48 and 49 between Hyak and Easton – which have all been closed since 2009 – are now officially open to non-motorized traffic. Read More
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"Taking us Backward, Not Forward, is Not Acceptable"
June 14, 2013 The state senate just released a proposal for new transportation revenue to fund the old transportation system—not a system for our future. Read More
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National Park Service Signs Agreement with Adventure Cycling Association to Promote Bicycling Network Through National Parks
June 6, 2013 Washington, DC — National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Adventure Cycling Association on April 30, 2013, formalizing a partnership to promote collaboration between bicycling interests and the National Park Service. Read More
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Changes Coming to Providence Bridge Pedal
June 4, 2013 Portland, Ore. - Reluctantly we have decided to impose a limit on the number of Providence Bridge Pedal participants this year. This is being done to maximize the enjoyment of all the riders and walkers, to minimize the risk of accidents and to assure everybody can finish the ride within the prescribed time limits. Read More
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Belt Drive Bike Giveaway and Colorado Vacation Contest
June 4, 2013 Boulder, Colo. – Beer, bikes and camping. Those are the highlights of a summertime contest launched today that encourages active outdoorsy consumers to get their “Rocky Mountain Fix.” Read More
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Portland Art Museum Only U.S. Venue to Present Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design
June 3, 2013 Portland has been dubbed “the vanguard of American cycling” making the http://www.portlandartmuseum.org" target="_blank">Portland Art Museum the ideal venue to host an exhibition exploring iconic bicycle design and celebrating bike culture. Read More
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More than 25 Cycling Events at Pedal 4 the People
May 30, 2013 Boise, Idaho - Boise Bicycle Project (BBP) is gearing up for their pedal powered community festival “Pedal 4 the People” with two weeks of fun filled events for cyclists of every type. Pedal 4 the People is a celebration of the cycling community in all its forms by serving as a calendar where hosts design and control their own events. Read More
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Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day at the Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival
May 30, 2013 Issaquah, Wash. - The fourth annual Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival, one of 136 National Get Outdoors Day (GO Day) event locations, takes place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m on Saturday, June 8, 2013. The all-day event features demo bikes from 12+ brands, more than 30 vendor and sponsor booths, live music from Yogoman Burning Band, racing and jumping competitions, poker ride, skills clinics, guided rides, events for kids, food concessions and more. Read More
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Wenatchee Valley Adopts Bicycle Master Plan
May 28, 2013 Wenatchee, Wash. - (Monday, May 13, 2013) The Wenatchee Valley Transportation Council has adopted the first regional bicycle plan for the Wenatchee and East Wenatchee Urban area. On Thursday May 9th the council approved and adopted the Greater Wenatchee Bicycle Master Plan (link: www.wvtc.org/bike-plan )by a unanimous vote of the executive council. This plan brings bicycling into the focus as a real and encouraged transportation option for the communities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. Read More
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Colorado HS League's Cyclefest Weekend May 31 - June 1
May 28, 2013 The Colorado High School Cycling League welcomes the dynamic duo of Heather Irmiger and Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (JHK) as the hosts for the 2013 Colorado League Cyclefest weekend events May 31 and June 1. Join us for a festive dinner and silent auction Friday, May 31 at the Downtown Denver Aquarium. On Satuday, June 1, enjoy a road bike ride and gourmet family style lunch at Pasta Vino in Boulder. Read More
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Restaurateur Tom Douglas Teams Up with Fred Hutch to Obliterate Cancer
May 21, 2013 SEATTLE, May 21, 2013 – Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author, Tom Douglas, will indulge riders and their guests with a special Pacific Northwest salmon dinner at Obliteride’s kick-off party at Gas Works Park on Friday, August 9, 2013. All registered riders will receive two complimentary tickets to this exclusive party. Read More
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Stop by a Commute Station on Friday
May 16, 2013 Celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday May 17 and ride your bike to work along thousands of other bicyclists. Multiple commuter stations will be set up in cities all around the country to welcome and encourage cyclists. Read More
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New Bicycle Friendly Communities Announced
May 13, 2013 Washington, D.C. - Kicking off National Bike to Work Week, the League of American Bicyclists today announced its latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC), including a new Platinum-level community. Read More
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Reason to Celebrate and GiveBIG for Bicycling on May 15
May 13, 2013 Seattle, Wash. - Bicyclists in our state have a lot of victories to celebrate with this spring’s passage of the Neighborhood Safe Streets bill now awaiting Governor Inslee’s signature, not to mention Washington’s recent #1 ranking by the League of American Bicyclists as most bicycle-friendly state in the nation for the sixth consecutive year. Legislative wins, and building a bike-friendly environment, don’t happen overnight and are achieved with your financial support and willingness to make your voice heard. Read More
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Richard Wooles Accepts ED Role with Cycling BC
May 10, 2013 Vancouver BC - The Cycling BC Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Mr. Richard Wooles has accepted the position of Executive Director, effective immediately. Richard will work hard on our organization's behalf to achieve a new vision of cycling in British Columbia based upon his knowledge and expertise as a competitor, coach and manager at provincial, national and international levels in both Canada and Europe. Read More
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U.S. Bicycle Route System Expands to 5,616 Miles
May 10, 2013 Missoula, Montana — Adventure Cycling Association and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) today announced that AASHTO's Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering has approved a new section of U.S. Bicycle Route 45 in Minnesota, U.S. Bike Route 76 in Missouri, and realignments for U.S. Bike Route 76 in Kentucky. With these new approvals, the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS) now encompasses 5,616 miles of official U.S. Bike Routes in 10 states: Alaska, Kentucky, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Virginia. Read More
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Foothills Day Mountain Bike Ride in Wenatchee This Weekend
May 8, 2013 Wenatchee, Wash. - Members of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance will serve as guides on this ride through the Sage Hills this Saturday, May 11, 2013, at 9 a.m. departing from John Newbery Elementary (850 N. Western Ave). Sign up online here. Read More
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WashCo BTC May News
May 8, 2013 Bike Month Read More
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Making the Tour Offers Opportunity to Race with the Pros
May 6, 2013 Edmonton, Alberta (May 3, 2013) - One Alberta cyclist will have a unique opportunity to race with some of the top cyclists in the world when cycling professionals descend upon the province to compete in the inaugural Tour of Alberta, September 3 - 8, 2013. Read More
