Ride in the Rain
Join us in November of 2023 for a series of events around Seattle.
Cocoa Ride & Social Hour
Join us for a social hour (or two!) on the rainiest day of the year in Seattle! Enjoy a Free Group Ride (sign up separately) and then warm up (and dry off!) at Cascade Bicycle Club with some hot cocoa, coffee, tea, and light snacks. Vegan options will be served.
You’ll get to meet other riders and ride leaders and find some inspiration to keep rolling in the rainy months! Door prizes will be given out and attendance is free of charge. You do not have to join a Free Group Ride to attend – all are welcome! Please register (RSVP) so we know how many people to expect. Please register separately for the associated Free Group Rides:
- 10 miles, Mostly Flat, Leisurely
- Women & Non-Binary Ride: 13 miles, Some Hills, Steady
- Women & Non-Binary Ride: 13 miles, Some Hills, Leisurely
- 31 miles, Hilly, Brisk
- Fremont Troll 15 miles, Mostly Flat, Steady
November 5, 3 to 5 p.m.
7787 62nd Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Protected Bike Lane Clean Ups
Back for its second year and slightly expanded!
Volunteer to clear protected bike lanes along Pike St. in Capitol Hill from Bellevue Ave to Broadway, and along Union between 16th and 23rd Avenues. Coffee, hot drinks, and light snacks provided. We’ll gather after for a social hour at a local business.
Saturday, November 11, 2023
From 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Volunteer to clear protected bike lanes along the Roosevelt Way NE protected bike lane between NE 52nd St and NE 45th St. Coffee, hot drinks, and light snacks provided. We’ll gather after for a social hour at a local business.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
From Noon until 1:50 p.m.
Roadside Repair Class
Sliding scale registration fees available.
Whether you have some experience, or have thousands of miles under your tires, these skills will help you to be more self-sufficient in the case of a breakdown. This is great know-how for anyone looking to feel more confident in leading a group of riders or going on more solo trips.
November 2, 2023
From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
7787 62nd Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Chains and Derailleurs Class
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of drivetrain and shifting mechanics. Our step-by-step instructions will help you get your bike to shift and pedal more smoothly. You’ll learn how to properly maintain and adjust your drivetrain and shifting system.
November 9, 2023
From 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Cascade Bicycle Club
7787 62nd Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Film: The Street Project
November 14, 2023
From 6 to 8 p.m.
7787 62nd Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Bicycling and pedestrian fatalities in the United States are skyrocketing. The National Safety Council reports that 1,260 bicyclists were killed in 2020, an increase of 16% from 2019 and an increase of 44% over the past 10 years. According to estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just released in May, cycling fatalities rose another 5% in 2021.
On Nov. 14 a new documentary screened at Cascade Bicycle Club will highlight the global, citizen-led fight to make our streets safer: The Street Project. Created by the multiple Emmy-winning team at Boyd Productions, The Street Project takes viewers across the globe in an uplifting narrative, from
cycling-friendly meccas in Europe, to New York City and Phoenix, Arizona – one of the most dangerous cities in America for pedestrians – for a deep dive into how America views our streets and how they can be made safer.
Four years in the making, The Street Project looks at how we got here, including the history of street use and how it has changed, what makes effective street design, how the automobile changed the way we use our streets, the misguided use of victim blaming (jaywalking), the impact of zoning laws on street transportation, and much more.
Sliding scale tickets available.
Maintenance for Every Rider
Basic bike maintenance is easy to do yourself and will help to prolong the life of your components. Learn to identify minor problems before they become serious and know when you need additional help.
November 16, 2023
From 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Cascade Bicycle Club
7787 62nd Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Cranksgiving
Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels. Part bike ride, part food drive, part scavenger hunt, it has been held annually in New York City since 1999 and has spread across the nation. This is the 13th Cranksgiving organized by Tom Fucoloro of Seattle Bike Blog and this year, Cascade’s Pedaling Relief Project is teaming up to help.
November 18, 2023 at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Byrd Barr Place
722 18th Ave
Seattle WA 98122
More info on Seattle Bike Blog or reach out to Maxwell Burton at maxwell@cascade.org