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City librarians to bring services to popular community events by bike this summer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 by

Mayor Mike McGinn and librarians from The Seattle Public Library are launching a pilot program to bring library services to popular community events via bike this summer.

 The program, titled Books on Bikes, was the inspiration of Montlake Branch Librarian Jared Mills, who submitted the idea to a staff committee for grant funding.

“I thought it would be great to combine two things Seattle loves: our libraries and bikes,” said Mills.

Books on Bikes is a full-service library model, able to provide people with digital downloads, access to library magazines for smartphones and tables, help with signing up for a library card, information about  free Library program and more.

A total of 11 Library staff members make up the Books on Bikes team and they will pedal the Books on Bikes trailers,   constructed by Colin Stevens from Haulin’ Colin, to local parks and celebrations this summer.

“This is a great program that will help people access library services wherever they are” said Mayor Mike McGinn. “Books on Bikes will build awareness of library resources, as well as of the health benefits and fun of bike riding.”

 

 

Posted in Around town, News, Put a bike on it | 2 Comments »

A night of candid banter with Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 by

Thanks to all who joined us at the Intiman Theater last night for an evening with legendary cycling commentators Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen.

I hope you enjoyed the candid banter and Tour de France insights as much as we did.

Thanks to Paul and Phil for taking the time to meet and greet with all attendees before and after the show! And thank you to photographer Tino Tran for capturing the event on camera.

Lastly, thanks to Vin du Lac winery of Chelan and Seattle Bagel Bakery for providing the VIP reception with tasty wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Visit Tino Tran’s website for more pictures.

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We’re looking for a rides director!

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 by

Cascade is looking to hire a Rides Director, some who, in partnership with Cascade’s volunteer rides committee, oversees, manages and promotes Cascade Bicycle Club’s rides program, including daily rides, tours, training series, and other rides.

This position provides leadership and management to the rides program to meet its expansion and diversification objectives and to support the strategic objectives of the club. The rides director co-chairs Cascade’s rides committee, which is responsible for the strategic direction and annual work plans of the rides program and provides direction and support to a volunteer group of over 200 dedicated ride leaders.

Please read the announcement and full job description, here.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references and a relevant writing sample (no more than four pages long) to rides.director@cascadebicycleclub.org. Please mention how you heard about the position.

Applications are due June 11, 2013.

Posted in Club news, Daily Rides, Jobs | 9 Comments »

Bikes take you places

Monday, May 20th, 2013 by

For our Bike Month Facebook contest last week, we asked participants to share photos of where their bikes have taken them this month.

We received some really great photos, which shows that bikes can take you to some interesting places. It was very hard to choose a winner, so hard in fact, that we’re picked TWO winners this week.

First up, congratulations to Jeff Miller of team U-District Kyphotic Kommuters! His photo reminds us that everyone wants to enjoy the ride and get home safely to friends, family and the people that we love. His photo captured this feeling.

“My bike always gets me back home, where this little guy is waiting for his helmeted pops...”

Congrats also to Emily Adams of team Third Place Bikes! Her owl photo reminded us that there are many things we get to see and experience from a bicycle, sometimes hidden right in front of us.

 

“This morning's commute featured Barred Owls. I could have watched them all day.

Find information about this week’s contest on our Bike Month Facebook page.

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SLIDESHOW: Rain does not deter happy Bike to Work riders!

Friday, May 17th, 2013 by

It was grey and rainy this morning but that didn’t deter thousands of people from ditching their cars to ride their bikes to work for the annual F5 Bike to Work Day.  Commute stations all over the region were buzzing, some even reported a record number of visitors!

We met people who were riding to work for the very first time today while others, familiar with the swag and goodies at the dozens of  commute stations, embarked on a city-wide search for the best commute station offerings. Rumor has it that the hosts of one DIY station slaved away in the kitchen to offer homemade doughnuts! We sure are feeling the bike love today.  And it’s not over yet! Come on down to Via6 for the official Bike to Work Day After Party. Hosted by Via6 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., bring in the weekend with bites and beverages from Tom Douglas Restaurants, tunes from KEXP DJ Greg Vandy, prizes and tours of ViaBike and Via6 apartments.

Posted in Bike Month, Bike to Work Day, Events | 7 Comments »

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