Out-of-state cyclists visiting Arizona for bicycling events contribute the equivalent of a tall drink of water to the economy of this arid region.
A report just published by the Arizona Department of Transportation concludes that out-of-state bicyclists bring in $88 million annually in economic benefits to Arizona.
The influx of cyclists led to the creation of more than 700 jobs …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/08/22/bicycling-visitors-considered-major-source-of-revenue-for-arizona/
The Northern Tier Bicycle Route, as well as other routes that use the North Cascades Highway, are open to bicycle travelers again as State Route 20 is scheduled to reopen at 10 a.m. Monday.
North Cascades Highway in drier times
A section of highway around Rainy Pass has been closed for more than a week …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/08/19/bicyclists-can-use-north-cascades-highway-again/
A 37-year-old cyclist in San Francisco was sentenced to 1,000 hours of community service and three years of probation on Thursday after pleading guilty to felony vehicular manslaughter.
The district attorney said it was the first conviction for felony vehicular manslaughter in the United States. The cyclist, Chris Bucchere, apparently avoided jail time by copping …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/08/16/no-jail-time-for-sf-cyclist-who-struck-and-killed-pedestrian-in-crosswalk/
There’s nothing like a first-person account from a touring bicyclist to add drama to the closure of the North Cascades Highway this past weekend.
Bekah Gordon wrote one at InventureTime.com, telling how she and her three companions slogged through mud and running water, hefted their loaded touring bikes over guardrails, then escaped an oncoming hailstorm …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/08/13/how-4-bicycle-travelers-got-through-the-north-cascades-mudslides/
Traveling bicyclists heading out on the Northern Tier Bicycle Route from Anacortes or nearing their final destination will find their way blocked on State Route 20 — the North Cascades Highway.
Heavy rain and hailstorms that blasted Rainy Pass over the weekend unleashed mud and rock slides across the scenic highway, forcing its closure by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/08/13/mud-slides-close-northern-tier-bicycle-route-in-washington/
As more people use their bicycles for commuting, errand-running and recreation, we can only expect more cyclists to use their bicycles for overnight touring.
Washington state is already on the map for many long-distance bike routes created by Adventure Cycling Association that begin or end here, as well as their 856-mile Washington Parks loop.
Otherwise, …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/08/08/overnight-bike-touring-book-for-washington-state-in-the-works/
There’s a new charity bike ride in town. The Obliteride sets out Saturday morning from Magnuson Park in Seattle to raise funds and awareness in the battle to obliterate cancer.
There’s still time to sign up for the 3 one-day rides or 1 two-day ride. Registration is open until 7:15 a.m. Saturday (that’s just minutes …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/08/07/obliteride-new-charity-bike-ride-rolls-out-saturday-in-seattle/
The King County Parks levy jumped to an early lead for passage in returns counted Tuesday night.
In the first round of ballot counting, the $60 million a year levy was winning with nearly 70% of the vote. [All results here.]
The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and the Cascade Bicycle Club both strongly supported …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/08/06/king-county-parks-win-support-for-more-funding/
For the first time since 2009 all five tunnels on the John Wayne Pioneer Trail in the Iron Horse State Park are open for bicycling.
You just have to leave your name at the entrance to a couple of them. Liability issues, you know.
The state closed all five tunnels on the 100-mile stretch of …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/07/19/all-john-wayne-pioneer-trail-tunnels-reopen/
Some 10,000 Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic riders left Husky Stadium under clear skies this morning and it should stay like that all the way to Portland, whether they arrive tonight or Sunday.
Temperatures should get to the upper 70s this afternoon in Chehalis and Centralia, about the half-way point for those doing the 200-mile ride in …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/07/13/sunny-skies-for-stp-bike-ride/
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