The League of American Bicyclists named Washington state the most bicycle-friendly state for the 7th year in a row.
While other states have been rising and dropping on the list announced annually since 2008, Washington state has remained the first and only state to hold top honors every year.
In fact, Minnesota pulled itself …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2014/05/01/washington-state-still-most-bike-friendly-after-all-these-years/
This weekend will be your last chance for about a year to ride the entire length of the 11-mile-long East Lake Sammamish Trail that links the communities of Redmond, Sammamish and Issaquah.
The 2.5-mile north Sammamish segment will be closed beginning Monday so contractors can begin upgrading the narrow gravel trail into a 12-foot-wide paved …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2014/04/19/upgrades-and-paving-for-east-lake-sammamish-trail-this-spring/
Washington state may have its first official U.S. Bicycle Route later this spring.
Washington Bikes reported that the state Department of Transportation has submitted its plans for USBR 10 to cross the northern part of the state from Anacortes to the Idaho border.
The plans go to the American Association of State Highway and …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2014/04/18/washington-state-joins-others-seeking-approvals-for-u-s-bicycle-routes/
Good news: The long-awaited paving of the deteriorated Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road into the remote valley east of North Bend will finally get underway in May.
Bad news: It will be difficult — and at times impossible — for mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians to get out to the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trailhead for …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2014/04/17/access-to-mountain-biking-trail-limited-for-3-summers-by-road-construction/
Seattle is taking another stab at improving bicycling in the city in an updated Bicycle Master Plan that relies heavily on cycle tracks and greenways — two schemes not promoted in the original master plan approved in 2007.
The idea is to entice potential bike riders who are not particularly interested in mixing it up …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2014/04/16/more-cycle-tracks-and-greenways-in-seattles-bicycling-future/
It looks like Seattle will be joining the swelling ranks of cities worldwide where people commuting or running errands can quickly rent a bike for a few minutes or a day.
The Puget Sound Bike Share announced Thursday that it plans to put 500 bicycles on the streets by late summer. They’ll be available at …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2014/04/04/bike-share-in-seattle-on-track-for-late-summer-opening/
The bronze statue of a woman dressed in early 20th century garb riding a bicycle is returning to the Riverton Park on the Spokane River in Couer d’Alene.
The statue, dubbed Kate, was stolen in early January. Thieves had removed the woman, leaving the bicycle behind. (A rare case in which the bicycle was not …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2014/03/11/kate-the-cyclist-is-returning-to-couer-dalene-idaho/
Beginning in 1922, one of the most scenic motor routes in the nation was the Columbia River Highway through the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon.
It fell into disuse with the construction of interstate highways, but cyclists are finding that the historic route with its overlooks high above the river, waterfalls and tunnels is even …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2014/03/06/bicycle-routes-and-rides-along-the-historic-columbia-river-highway/
What are your favorite trails in Washington state? Inquiring minds at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy want to know.
Actually, the nonprofit trails advocacy group has been featuring Washington trails all month long on its social media, including the RTC TrailBlog. To wrap up, they’d like our input on a “10 Best” blog post at the end …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2014/02/21/vote-for-your-favorite-trails-in-washington-state/
Here’s the forecast for this Sunday’s Chilly Hill Bicycle Classic presented by the Cascade Bicycle Club:
[As of 7 p.m. Friday] Mostly cloudy and chilly with chance of snow and precipitation. High temps of 42; might be snow on the ground in early morning. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2014/02/20/2014-chilly-hilly-forecast-its-all-in-the-bike-rides-name/
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