Calendar

Items added or changed after creation of the calendar's printed version are denoted in orange and have the word "CHANGED" in the Category field.

Category	Event	Start	End	Through
Continuing from Thursday, April 1, 2004
Ride	San Juan Island Bike Tours			Oct 15
Small group and private tours of the San Juan Islands led by experienced and knowledgable guides.
Saturday, May 1, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Art	Bicycle Sculpture
Bicycle sculpture is on display at williwaw,outdoor sculpture garden made with bicycles and wood http://scottjaster.com/bikesculpture.htmshop hours are monday thru friday 11:00a to6:00por by appointment
CHANGED, Workshop	Park Tool School
REI & Park Tool School Present Advanced Bike Maintenance Learn bicycle maintenance and repair in a hands-on environment. Each two-hour class is taught by an REI Seattle Master Tech.
Competition	Olympic Meltdown	8:00 AM	5:00 AM	May 2
Olympic Meltdown is a locally promoted and sponsored downhill and cross country mountain bike race in the beautiful Olympic Peninsula.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Party, Ride	May Day Metric	6:30 AM
See Mount Rainier like you have never seen before; from the seat of your bike in the beautiful Carbon River Valley. The May Day Metric is a challenging recreational ride that is designed for the road cycling enthusiast.
Saturday, May 8, 2004
Ride	Rhody Bike Tour
Registration is from 8:00 am until 10:00 am at the Haines Place Park & Ride Lot, in Port Townsend on Saturday. The registration fee for the RHODY TOUR is $15.00. (Families are $30.00 for two or more family members).
Ride	24th Annual Inland Empire Century, May 8	6:30 AM
25, 50, 75 or 100 miles through scenic wine country along the Yakima River, starting and returning to Richland, WA. Adults $20 advance.
Ride	Port Townsend Rhody Bike Tour	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
A great PNW ride for everyone! You pick the route/distance and your own pace. It's all about fun, friends and and family and enjoying this great area!
Saturday, May 15, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Gasworks to Issaquah via Cougar Mountain
Starting from Gasworks Park will take the standard route to Mercer Island before crossing tot he eastside of Lake Washington and climbing to the top of Cougar Mountain.
Sunday, May 16, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Gasworks to Bothell Landing
Escargot Series - Riding in Style
Ride	Turtle Touring on Three Ferries	9:15 AM
Escargot turns Turtle as we gear up just a little and tour around Puget Sound. This ride is flat except for a few miles of low rolling terrain thru interesting neighborhoods which come just after a nice ferry rest.
Friday, May 21, 2004
+FREE, Food, Rally, Ride	WRQ Bike To Work Day	6:00 AM	10:00 AM
Don't miss the Puget Sound's largest bike gathering of the Spring; WRQ Bike To Work Day! Let's surpass last years Bike To Work Day 10,000 rider mark; we have 37 Commuter Stations throughout the Puget Sound, open from 6-9am. Lot's of free stuff!
Saturday, May 22, 2004
+FREE, Music	Kurt Liebert Bicycle Concert	1:00 AM
Kurt Liebert, of the band BICYCLE, plays in Olympia.
+FREE, Ride	Olympia Bike Parade events	12:00 PM	1:00 AM
A short, fun, slow-paced ride through downtown Olympia.
Sunday, May 23, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Fall City - Carnation
Escargot Series - Riding in Style
Ride	TWO COUNTY DOUBLE METRIC CENTURY	7:00 AM
Sunday, May 23, 2004 - Club sponsored event. 5 loops of 20, 35, 60, 75 & 125 (200K) miles. $1/rider supports B.A.W. $18 'til May 11, $20 day of.
Friday, May 28, 2004
+FREE, Rally	Critical Mass	5:30 PM
A free bike ride on the last Friday of every month.
Saturday, May 29, 2004
Competition, Ride	North Aurora Street Scramble	10:00 AM
Thirty locations are circled on a map. How many can you visit in 3 hours? Go team or solo. Be competitive or casual. 90 minute option. $10-15 entry fee includes lunch; kids 6-12 $3, families $25.
Tuesday, June 1, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Competition, Music, Other, Party	friday night bike polo	3:00 PM	11:00 PM	Sep 24
Every Friday night, Put on by Seattle bike messengers & friends. Come join a game or just watch the excitment.
Wednesday, June 2, 2004
+FREE, Workshop	Basic Bike Maintenance (for women)	7:00 PM	9:00 PM
Back by popular demandjoin an REI bike tech as she demonstrates simple, at-home bike maintenance and offers hands-on opportunities to handle roadside emergencies. Bring your front wheel.
+FREE, Workshop	STP Training Seminar	7:00 PM	9:00 PM
This official Group Health Seattle to Portland seminar is instructed by REI's Will Chin, Director of STP '93 & '97. Preview the 200-mile event through a slideshow followed by hints on gear, training, and logistics.
Thursday, June 3, 2004
+FREE, Art, Other, Ride	First Thursday ArtWalk Social Bike Ride	6:00 PM
Start: Coleman Ferry Dock, Pier 52 (In front of McDonald's). Meet At: 5:45pm, start 6pm Sharp. Parking: Under Viaduct free parking after 6pm. Ride Pace: High Social/Low Moderate. Ride Distance: ~15 Miles.Ride Terrain: Flat. Ride
Friday, June 4, 2004
+FREE, Food, Music, Party, Rally	UW Hubbub & Rally	4:00 PM	7:00 PM
Biking gone Bollywood. Let the influences of biking move you. Stop by for new sounds to transcend your soul, free yummy food and coffee and lots of fun along the trail.
CHANGED, +FREE, Rally	Critical Mass Vancouver USA	5:30 PM		Oct 1
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	UnCritical Mass	5:30 PM		Oct 1
Join Vancouver bicyclists as they ride socially around the downtown and organize for traffic safety and greater equity of transportation resources. This monthly ride departs at 6PM. Organized by mysterious Clark College students.
+FREE, Other, Ride	Mountlake Terrace Bike Ride	6:15 PM
Start: Mountlake Terrace Park n' Ride.Meet At: 6:15pm, start 6:30pm. Ride Pace: Social.Ride Distance: 15-20 Miles. Ride Terrain: Some hills. Rain Policy: Sprinkle ok, rain cancels.
Saturday, June 5, 2004
Ride	Chelan Century Challenge	8:00 AM	4:00 PM
This is a Rotary fund raiser for polio eradication worldwide. 30, 60,and 100mile options. Cost: early $37.50, after May 25 is $45. Check web centuryride.com.
Sunday, June 6, 2004
+FREE, Art	Trail Art Opening	11:00 AM
Unveiling of a mural, metal sculpture and cool signs on the Olympic Discovery Trail. At the Johnson Creek Trestle in Sequim.
Monday, June 7, 2004
+FREE, Competition	Carless Commute			Jun 20
Join thousands of Pierce County commuters in biking, busing, walking to work during the month of June as they compete for prizes in the Carless Commute.
Thursday, June 10, 2004
+FREE, Other, Rally	Redmond Bicycle Plan Open House	4:00 PM	7:00 PM
Redmond is developing a bicycle system plan as part of its Transportation Master Plan and needs citizen input. Stop by Open House to comment on plans for bike lanes, trails and other improvements.
+FREE, Music, Rally	Redmond Bicycle Rally	4:00 PM	7:00 PM
Attend the Eastside's first Bicycle Rally! Free event includes live Salsa/Latin Jazz band, refreshments, vendors, prizes, and more!
CHANGED, Competition	2004 Time Trial Series	6:00 PM		Sep 9
A flat 10-mile course (Also a flat 40K course). Open to all! (6:15 PM sign-in). $1.00 entry fee VBC members are FREE!
Friday, June 11, 2004
+FREE, Art, Food, Music	Tumbleweed Festival
Use your bike to get to this festival. It runs all day and it'll be your only chance to get your mug taken in the Lewis & Clark or Sacajawea cut-out face photo mural.
+FREE, Ride	Bike ride-Fall City to Rattlesnake Lake	10:00 AM
Greenway Discovery Days: Join us on a ride from Fall City to the Cedar River Watershed Education Center! This event is part of the first annual Greenway Discovery Days, June 11-13, 2004, a 100-mile festival all along the Mountains to Sound Greenway.
Saturday, June 12, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Bicycle Saturday/Sunday
A perfect venue for a one day, car-free, on road riding along scenic Lake Washington Blvd. Thanks also to Adobe and Cascade Bicycle Club.
+FREE, Workshop	Cyclefest			Jun 13
Free bike safety checks, free bike repairs and helmet fittings. Get ready for biking season!
+FREE, Ride	Feel the Chill, Get a Thrill
Some trail riding with bike lanes too.
+FREE, Art, Other, Party, Rally, Ride	World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR)
Protest oil dependency and celebrate the power and individuality of our bodies! Naked Bicycle People Power! Best of all YOU are invited to ride with us. So visit our web site at worldnakedride.org.
CHANGED, Party	Aaron's Bicycle Repair Grand Re-Opening	6:00 AM	10:00 AM
Aaron's Bicycle Repair Grand Re-Opening / 7 Year Anniversary Party
+FREE, Ride	Bike ride-North Bend to Snoqualmie Pass	9:00 AM
Greenway Discovery Days: Join us on a bike ride from North Bend to Snoqualmie Pass! This event is part of the first annual Greenway Discovery Days, June 11-13, 2004, a 100-mile festival all along the Mountains to Sound Greenway.
CHANGED, Ride	Mayor's Ride & Helmet Safety Check	9:00 AM
The Mayor of Vancouver invites you to join him on a 1 mile bike ride along the waterfront from Esther Short Park and back. Ride starts at 9.30AM and lasts 1 hour.
+FREE, Ride	Bike ride-Fall City, Snoqualmie, N. Bend	10:00 AM
Greenway Discovery Days: Join us on a bike ride in the Snoqualmie Valley! This event is part of the first annual Greenway Discovery Days, June 11-13, 2004, a 100-mile festival all along the Mountains to Sound Greenway.
+FREE, Other	Burien Garden & Home Tour	10:00 AM	6:00 PM
See incredible yards and houses along this tour but use a bike to get there!
+FREE, Food, Music, Rally	Tastin N Racin	10:00 AM	7:00 PM	Jun 13
Use the Burk-Gilman/Lake Sammammish trail to arrive at this High octane hydro race festival
+FREE, Other	Bicycle Commuter Contest Awards	11:00 AM
Awards presented on the main stage at Super Saturday the Evergreen State College, usually 11am Bicycle Valet Parking for the festival starting at 10am
Other	Helmet Sales at Seward Park	1:00 PM
The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation sells and fits low-cost helmets ($10) from 1 to 4 pm during Bicycle Saturdays & Sundays, at the entrance of Seward Park.
Sunday, June 13, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Gasworks to Lake Forest Park and Beyond
Escargot Series - Riding in StyleRide is all on trail at a leisurely pace designed to get you outside and having fun, but not to give you an intense workout.
+FREE, Other, Ride	Seattle Bikeability Tour: East Central	9:00 AM
Ride around with Seattle's Bicycle Advisory Board & talk about the bikeablity of the East Central Sector, what needs help, and what the Bicycle Advisory Board can fight for when we make recommendations to the mayor. Meet at Louisa's Cafe in Eastlake.
+FREE, Ride	Gasworks to Lk Forest Park & Beyond	9:45 AM
Ride Start: Gasworks Park, Seattle. Meet: 9:45am, leave 10am. Ride Pace: Leisurely 10-12mph. Ride Distance: 24+ miles. Ride Terrain: Flat Paved Trail.
+FREE, Ride	Bike ride - John Wayne Pioneer Trail	10:00 AM
Greenway Discovery Days: Join us on a bike ride along the John Wayne Pioneer Trail! This event is part of the first annual Greenway Discovery Days, June 11-13, 2004, a 100-mile festival all along the Mountains to Sound Greenway.
Monday, June 14, 2004
CHANGED, Food	Flag Day Celebration & Free Cook Out	3:30 PM
Flag Day and Celebrate Freedom Cook OutCome out to Vancouver's 'Presidio' and celebrate Flag Day. This is a family friendly event for children. Free food and Krispy Kreme donuts will be provided for children. Located next to park trails to bike on.
+FREE, Ride	Women's Monday Night Series	6:00 PM
25-35 mile ride open to riders of all skill levels. Ride focuses on fun and skill building.
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
CHANGED, Film/Video	Bikestation Vancouver-Portland	6:00 PM
View a video of Bikestations across the US. Discuss the applicability of the concept for Portland-Vancouver as a future Bikestation expansion site. Please RSVP to Todd Boulanger, (360) 281-0944.
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
+FREE, Workshop	Bike Maintenance 101
Learn basic bike repairs at this evening workshop
+FREE, Workshop	Noontime Commuter Workshop	12:00 PM
Bring your lunch and learn some great tips about commuting to work on 2 wheels.
+FREE, Workshop	STP Training Seminar	7:00 PM	9:00 PM	Jun 19
This official Group Health Seattle to Portland seminar is instructed by REI's Will Chin, Director of STP '93 & '97. Preview the 200-mile event through a slideshow followed by hints on gear, training, and logistics.
Thursday, June 17, 2004
CHANGED, Party	Mocktails Off the I5 Interstate Bridge	6:00 PM
A PM commuter party. Serving juice and milk drinks, bagels, fruit, and brochures/ maps to bicyclists as they bike and foot commute home across the Washington - Oregon state line.
Friday, June 18, 2004
CHANGED, Party	Breakfast Off the I205 Bridge	6:00 AM
Volunteers serving donuts, bagels, fruit, coffee and advice - brochures/ maps to bicyclists commuting between Oregon and Washington.
+FREE, Food, Music, Other, Rally	Father's Day Ride to All Wheels Weekend	8:00 AM		Jun 20
On Father's Day weekend, get Dad to take you out for a two-wheeled outing to enjoy SE Washington's most popular four-wheeled show.
+FREE, Ride	Summer Solstice Ride & Druid Celebration	6:15 PM
Start: Gasworks Park, Seattle.Meet At: 6:15pm for 6:30pm Start.Ride Pace: Social/Low Moderate.Ride Distance: ~30 Miles.Ride Terrain: Mixed.
Saturday, June 19, 2004
Music	Olympic Music Festival			Sep 12
Check local bike club schedules for organized rides out to this wonderful concert series. Or organize your own ride out there!
+FREE, Art, Food, Music, Other, Party	Swede Day Midsommar Festival
Reward yourself after a ride with some authentic swedish pancake breakfast and then take in some pole dancing before riding home.
Food, Ride	Tour de Blast
Bicycle ride into the heart of Mt. St. Helens Blast zone sponsored by Longview Rotary with proceeds donated back into the community.
+FREE, Art, Food, Music, Party	Fremont Fair	10:00 AM	7:00 PM	Jun 20
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Fremont Fair in Fabulous downtown Fremont! During fair weekend, people from all walks of life come together to shop, eat, drink, perform, smile, dance, run, converse, debate, groove and parade.
CHANGED, +FREE, Other	In Motion Celebration	10:00 AM	2:00 PM
Come see all the ways you can get to work WITHOUT your car. Purchase low cost bicycle helmets, learn how to put your bike on the bus, and more!
+FREE, Party, Ride	Poker Ride & BTWM - Bikesummer Parties	10:00 AM	3:00 PM
Finish up Bike to Work Month by playing your hand at a new way to play cards -- and ring in the end of BTWM with the beginning of Bikesummer!
Other	Seattle Community Centers Helmet Sales	10:00 AM
6 Seattle Community Centers sell and fit low-cost helmets ($10). Organized with the support of the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation
CHANGED, Ride	Are U Bridge Curious? - InterstateBridge	11:00 AM
Have you ever wondered how to bicycle across the Interstate Bridge between Vancouver and Portland? (We all drive it but how do you bike it?)Discover how to bike across the Interstate Bridge to the MAX Yellow Line (LRT) and how to ride the MAX with a
Sunday, June 20, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Bicycle Saturday/Sunday
A perfect venue for a one day, car-free, on road riding along scenic Lake Washington Blvd. Thanks also to Adobe and Cascade Bicycle Club.
Other	Helmet Sales at Seward Park	1:00 PM	4:00 PM
The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation sells and fits low-cost helmets ($10) from 1 to 4 pm during Bicycle Saturdays & Sundays, at the entrance of Seward Park.
Monday, June 21, 2004
CHANGED, Workshop	Bikestation Seattle Visit by Train&Bike	8:00 AM
Visit the best urban bike parking facility in the US, discuss if this type of facility would work in your community, and learn how to bring your bike on the Amtrak Cascades train. Leaving on AM train from Portland, arriving 12h15 Seattle. RSVP no lat
Other	Freestyle Alumni Camp	10:00 AM	4:00 PM	Jun 25
Advanced skills training for Earn-A-Bike grads and Bike Works camp alumni. Ages 9-15. $175. Scholarships available.
+FREE, Ride	Monday Evening Women's Ride	6:00 PM
25-35 mile ride open to riders of all skill levels. Ride focuses on fun and skill building.
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
+FREE	STP Training Seminar	7:00 PM
This official Group Health Seattle to Portland seminar is instructed by REI's Will Chin, Director of STP '93 & '97. Preview the 200-mile event through a slideshow followed by hints on gear, training, and logistics.
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Art, Food	Shop by Bike -Columbia City Farmer's Mkt	3:00 PM	7:00 PM
Walk or ride to your local farmer's market. Avoid parking hassels!
+FREE, Workshop	Basic Bike Maintenance	7:00 PM
Learn simple, at-home bike maintenance and basic roadside fixes from changing a flat to adjusting your brakes. REI cycling staff demystify the challenge of keeping your bicycle in good working order.
Friday, June 25, 2004
Music	Kettle River Blues Festival			Jun 26
Leave the car at home and instead grab your bike and a pal and head to one of the fastest growing blues fests in the NW!
CHANGED, Film/Video	Bikeway Design In Europe Presentation	1:30 PM
A video presentation on a variety of cutting edge street design concepts for European bikeways. Video footage primarily from the Netherlands and Paris.
+FREE	Critical Mass	5:30 PM
A free bike ride on the last Friday of every month.
Saturday, June 26, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Birch Bay to Chuckanut Mountain
This series will prepare riders for this year's RAMROD and other endurance rides.
CHANGED, Ride	Flying Wheels Summer Century Ride
Everything from family fun to grueling hills.
+FREE, Food, Music, Party	Slugfest			Jun 27
Take a spin to Eatonville and join in the fun of all things SLUG. Be sure not to ride over any of them on the way there!
Sunday, June 27, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Green River Trail
Escargot Series - Riding in StyleThe winding river trail offers lovely scenic views all along the way as well as ample resting spots for breaks and socializing.
Ride	Tour de Pierce
Tour de Pierce is a summer family bike ride through Pierce County for fitness and fun. Riders can choose to ride the 12, 30 or 50 mile routes. Before June 22, $10 for individuals and $25 for families. Day of event $12 and $30
+FREE, Ride	Green River Trail - Bike Ride	9:45 AM
Ride Start: Fort Dent Park, Tukwila.Meet: 9:45am, leave 10am.Ride Pace: Leisurely 10-12mph.Ride Distance: 24+ miles.Ride Terrain: Flat Paved Trail.
Competition, Ride	Central District Street Scramble	10:00 AM
Thirty locations are circled on a map. How many can you visit in 3 hours? Go team or solo. Be competitive or casual. 90 minute option. $10-15 entry fee includes lunch; kids 6-12 $3, families $25.
+FREE, Ride	Women's History Ride	2:00 PM
In honor of the birthdays of Emma Goldman and Helen Keller, we will ride a loop around Seattle visit points of interest in the history of women building and shaping Seattle. (class C)
Monday, June 28, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Monday Evening Women's Ride	6:00 PM
25-35 mile ride open to riders of all skill levels. Ride focuses on fun and skill building.
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
+FREE, Workshop	Cycling in the City Clinic	7:00 PM	9:00 PM
Tips on gearing up for cycling, safety and commuting offered by experienced commuters. Learn how to set up your bike and find a good route to work or school.
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
+FREE, Workshop	Noontime Commuter Workshop	12:00 PM
Bring your lunch and learn some great tips about commuting to work on 2 wheels.
+FREE	Basic Bike Maintenance (for women)	7:00 PM
Back by popular demandjoin an REI bike tech as she demonstrates simple, at-home bike maintenance and offers hands-on opportunities to handle roadside emergencies. Bring your front wheel.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Art, Ride	First Thursday ArtWalk Social	5:45 PM
Meet At: 5:45pm, start 6pm Sharp.Parking: Under Viaduct free parking after 6pm.Ride Pace: High Social/Low Moderate.Ride Distance: ~15 Miles.Ride Terrain: Mixed.Ride Leads: JoeC & Jennifer with Hailey as Sweep.
Friday, July 2, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Meandering from Mountlake Terrace	6:15 PM
Meet At: 6:15pm, start 6:30pm.Ride Pace: Social.Ride Distance: 15-20 Miles.Ride Terrain: Some hills.Ride Lead: MarkB 425-776-5335.
Saturday, July 3, 2004
Ride	Midsummer Nightmare Double Century	5:00 AM
What is the Midsummer Nightmare? It is a challenging 200 mile, one day bicycle tour on rural highways in Spokane, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties.
Sunday, July 4, 2004
+FREE, Competition, Food, Music	4th of July Family Days Celebration
29th Annual Joe Matava Memorial Classic and Washington State Juniors Criterium.contact Dave Bachman at 253.852.4946 or dbachman@libertycontrols.com or debrageorgemi@aol.com - 206.433.2882
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Gasworks to Lk Forest Park & Beyond	9:30 AM
Escargot Series - Riding in StyleRide Start: Gasworks Park, Seattle.Meet: 9:45am, leave 10am.Ride Pace: Leisurely 10-12mph.Ride Distance: 24+ miles.Ride Terrain: Flat Paved Trail.Ride Coordinator: Albus.
Monday, July 5, 2004
Other, Workshop	Camp Kickstand	10:00 AM	4:00 PM	Jul 6
Bike repair for kids. Enjoy rides and field trips, too. For new students. Ages 9-15. $350. Scholarships available.
+FREE, Party, Reading	Unicycle Mania	11:00 AM	1:00 PM
Come to anicycle party and meet Guiness World Record unicyclist Lars Clausen, who you won't believe is enroute from Canada to Mexico on his unicycle.
+FREE, Film/Video, Ride	Experience the Cyclism Event	11:30 AM	1:30 PM
Outdoor Life Network and Trek Bicycles invite you to a Cinema de Tour to watch the Tour de France on the big screen in a fully restored vintage theater at Sand Point Magnusan Park Cinema.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
+FREE, Ride	RAW BITS	5:30 PM
FREE! Ride After Work, Barb's Intercity Tour. Meet at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square, Seattle at 5:30 PM for an intercity tour of Barb's favorite back streets.
Workshop	Ancient Secrets of Bike Maintenance	6:30 PM	9:00 PM
Basic Bike Maintenance
Thursday, July 8, 2004
Competition, Food, Music, Party	Redmond Derby Days			Jul 11
Celebrate Redmond Derby Days! Activities include a carnival, Community Festival with bike corral, Derby Days Parade, and America's oldest bike race--Group Health Derby Days Criterium.
Saturday, July 10, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Bicycle Saturday/Sunday
A perfect venue for a one day, car-free, on road riding along scenic Lake Washington Blvd. Thanks also to Adobe and Cascade Bicycle Club.
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Fight-off Pirates &Pan-Asian Celebration	8:30 AM
Escargot Series - Riding in StyleRide Start: Gasworks Park, Seattle.Meet At: 8:45am for 9am Start.Ride Pace: Social/Low Moderate.Ride Distance: ~30 Miles.Ride Terrain: Mixed.Rain Policy: Rain cancels, sprinkle OK.Ride Lead: Joe, 206-361-4840.
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Mayor's Bike Ride	9:30 AM
Join the City of Vancouver's Mayor, Royce Pollard in a bicycle ride along the the Columbia River. Families are encouraged on this 7 mile ride.
Other	Helmet Sales at Seward Park	1:00 PM	4:00 PM
The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation sells and fits low-cost helmets ($10) from 1 to 4 pm during Bicycle Saturdays & Sundays, at the entrance of Seward Park.
Sunday, July 11, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Georgetown Open	3:00 AM
Historic Georgetown's Annual Open Garden and Artists'Studios Day A free event
Competition, Ride	Ballard Bike-O	10:00 AM
Orienteer around Ballard. Use a map to navigate your way from checkpoint to checkpoint on the clock. Lots of fun for anyone who can bike and read a map. $5 general, $3 Cascade Orienteering Club members.
Monday, July 12, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Women's Monday Evening Rides	6:00 PM
25-35 mile ride open to riders of all skill levels. Ride focuses on fun and skill building.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
+FREE, Workshop	Noontime Commuter Workshop	12:00 PM
Bring your lunch and learn some great tips about commuting to work on 2 wheels.
+FREE, Film/Video, Party, Ride	Experience the Cyclism Event	7:30 PM	10:30 PM
Outdoor Life Network & Trek Bicycles invite you to a Cinema de Tour to watch the Tour de France on the big screen in a fully restored vintage theater.
Friday, July 16, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Music, Party, Ride	Seattle Cycle Slaughter Ramma: Vol 1	5:00 PM
muisic on demand bikes to blingThe SprockettsThe Show
Art, Film/Video, Food, Other, Party	Pee Wee's Big Adventure	7:30 PM
The story of a rebel and his bike. $5
Saturday, July 17, 2004
CHANGED, Ride	Group Health Seattle to Portland Classic			Jul 18
25th Annual STP, one of the largest and best cycling events in the nation. 7000 riders cover the 200 miles in one or two days. A NW tradition.
+FREE, Ride	Horticultural Tour
Gardener's Special
CHANGED, Other	Seattle Community Centers Helmet Sales	10:00 AM	4:00 PM
6 Seattle Community Centers sell and fit low-cost helmets ($10). Organized with the support of the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation
Competition, Ride	Seattle Night & Day Challenge	4:00 PM	8:00 AM	Jul 18
Seattle Night & Day is a foot or bike race that takes you to nooks and crannies of the city you've never seen before. Visit scenic checkpoints throughout Seattle and Vashon Island for 3, 7, or 16 hours, collecting points as you go. Entry: $10-55.
Sunday, July 18, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Bicycle Sataurday/Sunday
A perfect venue for a one day, car-free, on road riding along scenic Lake Washington Blvd. Thanks also to Adobe and Cascade Bicycle Club.
+FREE, Ride	Green River Trail
Escargot Series - Riding in StyleThe winding river trail offers lovely scenic views all along the way as well ample resting spots for breaks and socializing.
Ride	Mountain Bike Poker Run	8:00 AM	11:00 AM
Recreational mountain bike poker run, all skill levels, kids course. Sunday, July 18, 2004, start 8:00-11:00am. In beautiful Tahuya State Forest, Belfair, WA. Free camping, prizes. $25.00 single/$35.00 family. Profits go to trail maintenance
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Green River Trail	9:30 AM
Escargot Series - Riding in StyleRide Start: Fort Dent Park, Tukwila.Meet: 9:45am, leave 10am.Ride Pace: Leisurely 10-12mph.Ride Distance: 24+ miles.Ride Terrain: Flat Paved Trail.Ride Coordinator: Albus.
CHANGED, Other	Helmet Sales at Seward Park	1:00 PM	4:00 PM
The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation sells and fits low-cost helmets ($10) from 1 to 4 pm during Bicycle Saturdays & Sundays, at the entrance of Seward Park.
Monday, July 19, 2004
+FREE, Ride	Women's Evening Ride	6:00 PM
25-35 mile ride open to riders of all skill levels. Ride focuses on fun and skill building.
Friday, July 23, 2004
Workshop	Non-Motorized Design Workshop
Best practices and real world examples from around the country. Should be of interest to local engineers, planners, regional and state transportation agencies, advocacy groups and citizens. Nationally recognized speakers.
Saturday, July 24, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Other	Ride to the Sidewalk Sale	9:00 AM	6:00 AM	Jul 27
The Ballard Sidewalk sale is big community event that takes place before and during the Seafoodfest. There are bargins galore and most items can be easilty transported by bike!
CHANGED, +FREE, Food, Music	Ballard Seafood Fest	10:00 AM	7:00 PM	Jul 25
This is the 30th anniversary of one of Seattle's best loved free community events. There is lots of food, free music, and children's activities. One of the premier events is the Lutefisk and watermelon eating contest.
+FREE, Ride, Workshop	Win, Lose, Draw	10:00 AM
This is a riding workshop to bicycle facilities throughout Seattle. We'll take the Best Practices from the Design Workshop on July 23rd and apply them to Seattle's bicycle amenities.
+FREE, Film/Video, Party, Ride	Experience the Cyclism Event	11:30 AM	3:00 PM
Outdoor Life Network and Trek Bicycles invite you to Cinema de Tour to watch the Tour de France on the big screen in a fully restored vintage theater at Sand Point Magnusan Park Cinema.
Ride	Cargo Bike Ride	6:00 PM
Cargo bike ride from Aaron's Bicycle Repair in West Seattle to Pike Place Market. FREE and FUN Class C, Distance 7 miles one-way, 14 round-trip; Speed on slower side, we are hauling things - 8-12 MPH
Sunday, July 25, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Pan-Cultural Summer Sunday Ride	1:30 PM
Start: 5th & King, Seattle.Meet At: 1:45pm for 2pm Start.Ride Pace: Social/Low Moderate.Ride Distance: ~20 Miles.Ride Terrain: Mixed.Ride Lead: Joe, 206-361-4840.
CHANGED, +FREE, Other, Ride	Seattle Bikeability Tour	5:00 PM
Ride around with Seattle's Bicycle Advisory Board & talk about the bikeablity of the city, what needs help, and what the Bicycle Advisory Board can fight for when we make recommendations to the mayor.
Music	BikeSummer Talent Show	6:00 PM
Hey, we've got a headliner act flying in from Florida. Linda Crider, of Best Practices will sing and play her guitar. Then, it's you baby. We want your talent!
Music, Other	Cycle Songs and Stories	6:00 PM	8:00 PM
Come hear the famed musician and story teller, Linda Crider, with cycling related entertainment.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Other, Workshop	Camp Coaster	10:00 AM	4:00 PM	Aug 6
Bike repair for kids. Enjoy rides and field trips, too. For new students. Ages 9-15. $350. Scholarships available.
+FREE, Ride	Women's Evening Ride	6:00 PM
25-35 mile ride open to riders of all skill levels. Ride focuses on fun and skill building.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
+FREE, Workshop	Noontime Commuter Workshop
Bring your lunch and learn some great tips about commuting to work on 2 wheels.
Friday, July 30, 2004
+FREE	Critical Mass	5:30 PM
A free bike ride on the last Friday of every month.
Saturday, July 31, 2004
+FREE, Food, Party, Ride	Full Moon Twilight Ride & Dinner	6:30 PM	12:00 AM
We'll meet for a progressive bike ride dinner through Capitol Hill. We'll end the meal with a bike ride through the city showcasing the full sturgeon moon in all her splendor.
Ride	Blue Moon Meander	8:30 PM
Once in a blue moon happens July 31, 2004. Moonrise is 9:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time. Meet at Gasworks Park at 8:30 PM for a potluck and bicycle ride to Seward Park and back. Lights required.
Sunday, August 1, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	The Bite of Adobo and Fremont Ride	9:45 AM
A ride to Lake Washington that then heads south to attend the annual Filipino Heritage Fair in Seward Park.
Tuesday, August 3, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Other, Party	National Night Out Wheel Block Party	6:21 PM
If your block is celebrating National Night Out with a block party, consider making it a wheel party. We encourage you to take advantage of the street closure and invite all the kids to bring their bicycles, tricycles, unicycles, etc.
Friday, August 6, 2004
CHANGED, Competition, Music, Party, Ride	Race Day VIII-Downhill&Messenger Challng	6:00 PM	2:00 AM	Aug 7
the Eighth Annual Dead Baby Downhill & Messenger Challenge - $20 gets you a killer T-shirt, a shot at the trophy, and more fun than you can believe at a huge party at the end-trackstand,skid?,bunny hop,huffy heave,tallbike jousting-live music by 4 or
Saturday, August 7, 2004
CHANGED, Food, Other, Ride	Hot August Days Tour of the Columbia B
50/100/150 mile rides available. Cost is $55.00 per person, the entry fee includes full support, a poly dry shirt and end of ride meal. Proceeds support a Volunteer Agency in Wenatchee, WA. Please call 509-662-3461 for more information.
Sunday, August 8, 2004
CHANGED, Ride	Tour de Peaks	7:00 AM
Choose from flat, quiet country roads in the Family Loop to the ups and downs in the Half and Metric Century or HIT THE DIRT in the Mountain Bike Ride...all take you through the spectacular scenery of the Snoqualmie Valley.
Monday, August 9, 2004
CHANGED, Workshop	Ancient Secrets of Bike Maintenance	6:30 PM	9:00 PM
Basic Bike Maintenance
Saturday, August 14, 2004
CHANGED, Ride	Breakfast in the Woods
We'll ride to the 2nd annual Breakfast in the Woods. Ride starts in Orting and goes through Wilkeson and Carbonado to Mt. Rainier entrance. This is for experienced cyclists who can handle narrow roads and 1600 ft. of climbing.
CHANGED, Food, Ride	Courage Classic Bicycle Tour	7:00 AM	4:00 PM	Aug 16
CHANGED, +FREE, Other	Bike Rummage Sale	10:00 AM	3:00 PM
Items will be free or sold AS IS at low cost. Our storage is overflowing with new & used bike parts, classic 10-speeds, kids bikes that have seen better days and bike accessories you wonder what to do with.
Sunday, August 15, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Bicycle Saturday/Sunday
A perfect venue for a one day, car-free, on road riding along scenic Lake Washington Blvd. Thanks also to Adobe and Cascade Bicycle Club.
CHANGED, Ride	TRYBR(Teninio-Rainier-Yelm-Bucoda Rally)	7:00 AM
Sunday, August 15, 2004 -Club sponsored ride in southwest Thurston County. Five loops of 20,30,50,80 & 100 miles. Cost $15 'til Aug.8, $18 day of. Ride at your pace. $1/rider to B.A.W. Start at Parkside Elem. in Tenino,WA (10 miles south of Olympia)
CHANGED, Other	Helmet Sales at Seward Park	1:00 PM	4:00 PM
The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation sells and fits low-cost helmets ($10) from 1 to 4 pm during Bicycle Saturdays & Sundays, at the entrance of Seward Park.
Saturday, August 21, 2004
CHANGED, Ride	Tour De Lentil	9:00 AM
This is a scenic ride through the Palouse region of Eastern Washington. It is a metric century with full support and serves as a fundraiser for the WSU Cougar Cycling team. It is a great ride and is even a challenge for the veteran rider.
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Mayor's Bike Ride	9:30 AM
Join the City of Vancouver's Mayor, Royce Pollard in a bicycle ride along the the Columbia River. Families are encouraged on this 7 mile ride.
CHANGED, Other	Seattle Community Centers Helmet Sales	10:00 AM	4:00 PM
6 Seattle Community Centers sell and fit low-cost helmets ($10). Organized with the support of the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation
Friday, August 27, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE	Critical Mass	5:30 PM
A free bike ride on the last Friday of every month.
Saturday, August 28, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Bicycle Saturday/Sunday
A perfect venue for a one day, car-free, on road riding along scenic Lake Washington Blvd. Thanks also to Adobe and Cascade Bicycle Club.
CHANGED, Art, Food, Lecture, Ride	Rolling the Islands of the Salish Sea			Sep 6
An enriching, cultural heritage, bike tour and educational from Seattle to Victoria to coincide with the start of the ProBike 2004 Conference, Victoria, BC.
CHANGED, Food, Music, Ride	RAPSody Bike Ride	6:00 AM	5:00 PM	Aug 29
RAPSody will be approximately 150 miles and 10,000 feet of elevation gain. It can be ridden in 1 or 2 days. Half-way point is Shelton.Limit 1,500 riders. Registration:$75 until 7/23, then $85 until 8/13.
CHANGED, Competition	YMCA Lake Sammamish Triathlon & Kids Tri	7:00 AM	12:00 PM
The Lake Sammamish Sprint Triathlon is a great end of the season race for experienced triathletes and short enough for those attempting their first triathlon. This is a perfect race for the whole family.
CHANGED, Other	Helmet Sales at Seward Park	1:00 PM	4:00 PM
The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation sells and fits low-cost helmets ($10) from 1 to 4 pm during Bicycle Saturdays & Sundays, at the entrance of Seward Park.
Thursday, September 2, 2004
CHANGED, Art, Competition, Food, Music, Other	Wheat Land Communities' Fair			Sep 5
Community Fair represents Lind, Washtucna, Benge and Ritzville. Provides wholesome family entertainment and fun. Top quality educational and agricultural exhibits. Also being held, Ritville Rodeo and Parade. $3-$7.50/day
Saturday, September 11, 2004
CHANGED, Food, Music, Party, Ride	MS 150 Bike Tour	8:00 AM	4:00 AM	Sep 12
Join us for the 2004 MS 150 Bike Tour in La Conner, WA! All proceeds go to the 50,000 people win Western and Central Washington affected by Multiple Sclerosis. This is a C class event with lots of stops.
CHANGED, +FREE, Other	Seattle REI Service Project	11:00 AM	3:00 PM	Sep 21
Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance on Tiger Mountain! Everyone is welcome! No experience necessary! Free T-shirt and Lunch for all volunteers!
CHANGED, Other	Helmet Sales at Seward Park	1:00 PM	4:00 PM
The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation sells and fits low-cost helmets ($10) from 1 to 4 pm during Bicycle Saturdays & Sundays, at the entrance of Seward Park.
Sunday, September 12, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Skagit Harvest Pedal	10:00 AM
Leisurely ride through the farmlands of Skagit Flats. Choose a 35 or 50 mile ride from Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon. Visit farms, buy produce, eat apple pie. Ride begins at 10:00 AM.
Monday, September 13, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Meet the Team
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
CHANGED, Film/Video	FDNY Cross Country Bike Tour	9:00 AM		Oct 25
It is a ride across America by NYC firefighters cycling for the Widows' & Children's Fund.
CHANGED, Workshop	Ancient Secrets of Bike Maintenance	6:30 PM	9:00 PM
Basic Bike Maintenance Techniques
Saturday, September 18, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Rally, Ride	Burke-Gilman Trail Day
Join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Burke-Gilman Trail! The main event will be the groundbreaking ceremony for the Locks to 60th portion of the trail. Attending will be Mayor Greg Nichols and many city officials and trail advocates.
CHANGED, Ride	Trek Tri Island			Sep 20
Two Weekends of Touring: Trek San Juan - September 18-20th Trek International - September 25-27 Region: Puget Sound / Seattle, WashingtonFundraiser for the American Lung Association of Washington.
CHANGED, Other	Seattle Community Centers Helmet Sales	10:00 AM	4:00 PM
6 Seattle Community Centers sell and fit low-cost helmets ($10). Organized with the support of the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation
Sunday, September 19, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Ride	Spawning Cycle Family Ride	10:00 AM
Come out for the inaugural tour that loops around Seattle following the salmon spawning cycle, Start at the Sound, travel upstream to Lake Wash. and then back towards the ocean (The Locks).
CHANGED, Other	Helmet Sales at Seward Park	1:00 PM	4:00 PM
The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation sells and fits low-cost helmets ($10) from 1 to 4 pm during Bicycle Saturdays & Sundays, at the entrance of Seward Park.
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
CHANGED, +FREE, Art, Film/Video, Food, Lecture, Music, Other	2005 Bikesummer in Los Angeles!
We are organizing and fundraising now to make bikesummer in los angeles a successful reality. join us next summer to reclaim more of los angeles for people not cars and experience all the amazing things this city has to offer, on a bike!

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