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Show us why you ride and win a Raleigh Clubman

Monday, May 7th, 2012 by

Why do you ride? For fitness? For transportation? To feel the wind in your hair? Being on a bike represents different things to different people. To capture the stories of these many, awesome reasons for getting on a bike, Raleigh has recently launched a new website that’s designed for sharing videos about what riding means to you.

As a special promotion for Bike Month, anyone who visits Reasons to Ride and submits a video during the month of May will be eligible to win a new Raleigh Clubman (valued at $1,150).

All you need to do to enter is visit the site, create an account, and upload a video, tagging it to Cascade Bicycle Club under “Cause ride name.” At the end of the month Raleigh will chose their favorite of all the videos tagged to Cascade to receive the bike.

So get out your camera (or camera phone!) and tell us your story. With everything going on during Bike Month it’s the perfect time to reflect on all of the great reasons for getting on a bike!

Sweet holiday deals for you (and us, too!)

Monday, December 5th, 2011 by

Looking for great gifts for all the cyclists on your list this holiday season? We’ve got you covered.

For the month of December, our friends at Detours are running a special promotion on their new D2R bag line. By entering the code CASCADE at checkout, you get 25% off your purchase on any of the D2R bags. With everything from full pannier sets to seat bags and shopping panniers, they’re a great gift for any cyclist. And for each D2R bag you buy, Detours will donate 25% of the full retail value to Cascade.

Anyone can take advantage of the Detours promotion, but if you consider becoming a Cascade Bicycle Club member, you’ll also be able to take advantage of our many other member discounts at local businesses this holiday season. With discounts on everything from gear and apparel to custom racks and bike tours, there’s something for every cyclist on your list.

Have family members coming to town for the holidays? You can also get a 10% discount on room reservations at the beautiful Inn at Queen Anne, where each room features a kitchenette with microwave, stovetop, refrigerator and dishware, as well as a large walk in closet with plenty of space for a bike or two. Guests not interested in pedaling themselves can take advantage of the Inn’s new pedicab service for a fun ride to nearby attractions.

And if, after the holidays, you’re feeling the need to work off some of those extra calories, Cascade members receive a special joining rate and discounted monthly membership at the Magnuson Athletic Club.

Happy holidays!

Bicycle Film Series Holiday Party – Breaking Away!

Thursday, December 1st, 2011 by

Breaking Away
Friday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
REI Seattle, 222 Yale Ave. N
**Free**

By popular demand, Cascade will be showing the Mother of all American Bicycle films, the Academy Award winning* 1979 classic, Breaking Away. We’ll have separate seating/cheering sections for both fans of The Cutters & Team Cinzano plus fabulous prizes for best movie related costumes. It’s fun and it’s free, so bring down the whole gang to enjoy this festive end of the year presentation.

*Amazingly enough, Breaking Away was nominated for five Oscars (including best film) and won one for best screenplay.

Return of the Metal Cowboy: A Guide to Falling Down in Public

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 by
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.
REI Seattle, 222 Yale Ave. N
Advance tickets are available at: Brown Paper Tickets
Cascade members: $5

General public: $7

Back for another year of hilarious, endearing, and insightful storytelling, Joe Kurmakasie, aka the Metal Cowboy, will be making an appearance at REI for one night only to regale and delight with stories from his new book, A Guide to Falling Down in Public: Finding Balance On and Off the Bicycle.

Joe’s stories will celebrate beautiful wrecks on five continents, the extraordinary people met along the way, and all the awe-inspiring, sweat-soaked miles ridden in between. If you’ve seen him before, you know how entertaining a night with the cowboy can be. If not, you’re in for a treat. This will be the Metal Cowboy’s only scheduled appearance for Cascade Bicycle Club over the next 12 months, so don’t miss it!

An Evening with Tyler Farrar

Friday, November 18th, 2011 by

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m.
Theater 47 at Magnuson Park
7120 62nd Ave NE, Seattle
General public: $14 (Cascade members get $2 discount)
Advance tickets are available at  Brown Paper Tickets

Two years ago, Washington native Tyler Farrar spoke to a packed house about his career and experiences as a member of Garmin-Cervélo‘s professional men’s team. At the time, he had just completed his first year on the grand circuit tour.

Since then, Tyler has won stages in the Giro d’Italia, Vuelta a España, and Tour de France. He’s overcome crashes and personal tragedy and continues to prove himself as one of our country’s most talented racers.

Now widely considered the greatest sprinter to come out of the USA, Tyler is competing against the world’s fastest cyclists and riding at the very top of his game.

This special event will feature a 75-minute talk by Tyler, hosted by PT Eric Moen, and followed by a question and autograph session. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet one of cycling’s greats!