Economic Impact

New Economic Analysis: Bicycling Means Business in Washington

By Blake Trask | Published January 8, 2015

Bicycle riders spend over $3.1 billion in the Washington state economy and outdoor recreation contributes […]

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11 Trends that Are Good for the Growth of Bicycling

By Barb Chamberlain | Published December 30, 2014

Bicycling is on the rise across Washington state, the nation, and the globe, across all […]

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13 Ways Bicycling Got Better in Washington in 2014

By Barb Chamberlain | Published December 29, 2014

Before we look ahead to 2015, let’s pause a moment to celebrate all we accomplished […]

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Washington Bikes 2015 Legislative Agenda: Health, Safety, Transportation & Strong Economies

By Blake Trask | Published December 8, 2014

As the dust settles on the 2014 elections, activity for legislative action in 2015 grows. […]

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Bike It: USBR 10 – Methow Valley

By Guest Blogger | Published September 19, 2014

John Pope, WA Bikes board member and volunteer USBRS route coordinator, has put foot to […]

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Snohomish County Bikes: Promising Work on The Whitehorse Trail

By Blake Trask | Published June 26, 2014

Since the Oso Landslide there have been encouraging things happening on the Whitehorse Trail, on […]

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Even local bike travel can take you far from the familiar

By Kevin Henderson | Published June 25, 2014

Why do we travel? Often, to see something different, or have new experiences, or for […]

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Coming Soon: Amtrak Roll-On Bike Service

By Louise McGrody | Published June 24, 2014

Have you dreamed of traveling to a distant state by train with your bike, but […]

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Get Outdoors Expo Celebrates Washington’s Great Outdoors

By Barb Chamberlain | Published June 15, 2014

The young girl all in blue rotated our rack of bike maps, pulling one from […]

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Snohomish Bikes: Nakashima Farm Ride – Pedaling Through History on the Centennial Trail

By Josh Cohen | Published June 11, 2014

Snohomish County Bikes: an ongoing series highlighting great Snohomish County bike rides. Share your own […]

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