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Take the Poll: What Type of Rider Are You?

By Barb Chamberlain | Published August 28, 2013

Interesting new research from McGill University in Montreal describes 4 types of riders, based on […]

Also posted in Attitudes, Bike Culture, Commuting, Infrastructure, Safety, Transportation | 5 Comments

Congressman Rick Larsen to Visit Guemes Channel Trail With Anacortes Community, Civic, and Business Leaders

By Blake Trask | Published August 27, 2013

Washington Bikes working with supporters to complete the trail; spur tourism and transportation connectivity As […]

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Bicycle Tour Guide Rolling on Kickstarter!

By Barb Chamberlain | Published August 22, 2013

New Stretch Goal: $14,000 by Wed. August 28 When we ventured into Kickstarter as a […]

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Complete the Lower River Road Trail in Vancouver

By Blake Trask | Published August 21, 2013

Join us in Vancouver this Friday, August 23 for a Site Visit to Complete a […]

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Washington State Bicycle Travel Photo Sampling: Researching a Bike Tour Guide Doesn’t Look Like Work, Does It?

By Barb Chamberlain | Published August 7, 2013

Ellee Thalheimer, author of the Cycling Sojourner Washington bicycle tour book we’ll be bringing out next spring, […]

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Taking Stock of the 2013 Washington Legislature: Part 2 – What Didn’t Go Our Way

By Blake Trask | Published August 1, 2013

With the 2013 Washington Legislature’s regular and special sessions complete, Washington Bikes reviews our victories […]

Also posted in Advocacy, Complete Streets, Funding/Policy, Infrastructure, Issues & Advocacy, Legislature, Safe Routes to School, Safety, Share the Road, Trails, Transit, Transportation, WSDOT | 1 Comment

Federal Transportation Update: In the Next 24 Hours Biking & Walking Investments Are At Risk – Act Now!

By Blake Trask | Published July 30, 2013

Following the June end to the Washington state legislative session, the US Congress is now […]

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Bikes + Wine = Outstanding Bike Tour in Washington Wine Country–AND You Help Write Our Bike Tour Book

By Barb Chamberlain | Published July 26, 2013

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a cycling guidebook writer? And to be in a […]

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Amtrak Cascades increases bike storage

By Louise McGrody | Published July 25, 2013

Traveling the Pacific Northwest by bicycle just got easier. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) […]

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Washington State Bike Tour Book to Launch with Kickstarter, Benefit Tour

By Barb Chamberlain | Published July 25, 2013

First book in over a decade to focus on multi-day bike tours in the Evergreen […]

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