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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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Representative Rick Larsen Champions Biking and Walking Safety

By Blake Trask | Published December 18, 2014

Thanks to Representative Rick Larsen’s leadership, we’re about to learn more about the trends and […]

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Trails and More #1 in Washington State: Bicycling By the Numbers

By Barb Chamberlain | Published December 16, 2014

We’re #1! Not only has Washington been the #1 Bicycle Friendly State in America 7 […]

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We Did It! A Federal Safety Performance Measure for Biking & Walking to be Developed

By Blake Trask | Published December 15, 2014

Despite the drama surrounding the FY 2015 Omnibus, or “CRomnibus,” biking and walking just got […]

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Wet Weather Riding Tips #IBikeInRain

By Barb Chamberlain | Published December 13, 2014

It was a dark and stormy night . . . and I went for a […]

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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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So This Interstate Highway Walks Into a Bar….

By Barb Chamberlain | Published December 5, 2014

It had been a quiet night at the local bar so far, but then the […]

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Cold Weather Riding Tips

By Barb Chamberlain | Published December 4, 2014

We hear someone exclaim from time to time, “You don’t ride in this cold, do you?!” […]

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#WAbikes on Instagram

By Louise McGrody | Published December 4, 2014

Baby, it’s damp and dark outside! It may be colder, wetter and darker out there […]

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Two Wheels After Turkey: Below Freezing Benefit Bike Ride for Washington Bikes in Spokane

By Kate Johnston | Published December 3, 2014

  Last weekend’s Washington Bikes benefit ride in Spokane was the type of ride that […]

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