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We\u2019re thankful for our bicycles ,<\/strong> and for you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Mom<\/a>

Mom Tonya shared this with us, saying, “Kids out of school, cold & rainy, time to ride!”<\/p><\/div>\n

Our bicycles: <\/strong>Because they give us so many wonderful experiences, great feelings, and benefits, and the time and space of a bike ride in which to reflect on our gratitude.<\/p>\n

Our bicycles give us health, fresh air, and free parking.<\/p>\n

Our bicycles give us the challenge of the uphill and the exhilaration of the downhill.<\/p>\n

Our bicycles provide affordable everyday transportation.<\/p>\n

Our bicycles take us on journeys that let us see with new eyes.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

You: Because you share our commitment to grow bicycling statewide. <\/strong><\/p>\n

You read and share our news.<\/p>\n

You reach out to tell legislators we need better laws and more investment in comfortable, complete, connected places to ride.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Centennial<\/a>You encourage your friends to ride along with you to experience the joy of bicycling.<\/p>\n

You help us out at community events, stuff envelopes, come to our workshops, and attend the annual gala.<\/p>\n

You serve on your local bicycle advisory board or volunteer with a club, ride, Bike to Work Week, or Open Streets event.<\/p>\n

You tell us about the best places to ride<\/a> (and the places to eat, drink, and be merry) so we can share them on our blog and get more people to choose bike travel.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re there for the groundbreaking and for the ribbon-cutting.<\/p>\n

\"Volunteer<\/a>

Volunteer Josh Hagen helps families at Holmes Elementary in Spokane learn to do their own bike maintenance as part of our school and family program.<\/p><\/div>\n

You tell us about a local project or priority and ask for our help, giving us stories we tell legislators as we work for better bicycling.<\/p>\n

You support our school and family programs and Safe Routes to School<\/a> to get the next generation riding.<\/p>\n

You give generously<\/a> so we can work around the state, because everyone in Washington deserves great places to ride.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re the reason Washington is the #1 Bicycle Friendly State in America<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For all of this and so much more, thank you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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