Big Weekend of Support

It was a big weekend for cycling in Seattle. Not only did we have the best weather of the year (as long as you like it over 80), but there were some great events going on. And we were a part of a bunch of them. Whether you were commuting to work, riding for a cause or riding for a cause and for a party, we were there turning wrenches, fixing flats and giving support.

The weekend started early with the Starbucks Bike to Work Day on Friday. We supported three stops. On in Bellevue, one in Lynwood and one right here at Greenlake. By all accounts this was the most populated Bike to Work day in memory. Just at the Greenlake station alone we counted almost 700 riders and I heard news of upwards of 1600 riders at other stops. There were a lot of everyday commuters out there but what was really encouraging was the amount of first time commuters out and about.

On Saturday we packed up the van and went out to Marymoor park to support the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure. Close to 700 riders came out on the warmest day of the year to ride 15, 25, 40, 70 or 100 miles. We've supported this ride for at least five years now and it's been great to see it grow into a very large and popular event. We set up at the crack of dawn and helped people with last minute adjustments and the such. After everyone got out on the road we set up again at a rest stop and helped a few more people. Riders were hot and tired by the time they got to us buy spirits were high and people really enjoyed the ride and riding for the cause.

We wrapped up the weekend doing support for the New Belgium Urban Assault Ride and event. This event benefited Bike Works and The Bikery and at least 300 people came out to ride from checkpoint to checkpoint taking care of some crazy obstacles and generally have a great time. There were mystery checkpoints, bike limbo and big wheels in effect. Once again we showed up early to make sure that competitors bikes were all tuned up and ready to go.

All in all it was a great weekend to spend on the bike and a great weekend to support those that were out on bikes. That's what we do!





More pictures of Bike To Work Day
More Pictures of the Tour de Cure
More pictures of the Urban Assault

STP 2007

The 28th annual Group Health Seattle To Portland Bicycle Classic was sold out this year and we were there to experience it. It was just getting light when we left Seattle and drove to the halfway point at Centrailia Community College. Once there we set up and got ready for the some 9000 people challenging themselves to ride from Seattle to Portland in one or two days.

We starting seeing riders come through at about 9am and the work began. We fixed everything from broken spokes to shaky bottom brackets. We helped with shifting and with tracking down annoying noises. It was a busy day and John and I worked pretty much non stop from 9am until 7pm.

It's always great to go out and see all the people riding their bikes. Getting a chance to talk to people that ride but don't work in a bike shop is great to do. We get to hear about real bike people that are out there every day on all different kinds of bikes in all different conditions.

All in all a great day helping people on bikes. It was amazing to see all of these people and the dedication that they put in to do this great ride.

Bike To Work Day '07

What a great day for the Starbucks Bike to Work Day! The weather couldn't have been much better and there were hundreds of riders that passed by the Greenlake station, over 400 riders in fact. Once again Cascade has put on a great event and with the help of LuluLemon Athletica the Greenlake Station was again one of the most used in the city. Check out below for some pictures of the day.