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• Posted 03/10/2010

  Grab Your Bike and Go with Google Maps

  (March 10, 2010) – If you’re one of the 57 million Americans who ride a bike, mapping your daily commute, exploring new trails, and planning recreational rides just became a little bit easier. Google announced they have added biking directions to Google Maps in the U.S. This has been the most requested addition to Google Maps, and they’re delighted to be unveiling this new feature at the National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C.

• Posted 03/10/2010

  Sally Edwards's Triathlons for Women Can Help Any Woman Become a Triathlete

  Boulder, Colo. - Triathlon legend Sally Edwards has published a newly updated edition of the best-selling women's triathlon training book, Triathlons for Women. For over 20 years, Sally Edwards has cheered, prodded, and even pushed hundreds of thousands of women across the finish line of their first triathlon. This newest edition of Triathlons for Women can help any woman rise to the challenge of beginning a healthier, more active lifestyle. Women make up th

• Posted 03/08/2010

  Sun Valley Rhythm & Ride: Bike and Music Festival

  The First Annual Sun Valley Rhythm & Ride: Bike and Music Festival, will take place June 24-27, 2010 in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho. The festival features 4 days of activities in one of the best singletrack environments around. Events include: Ketchum Cruiser Criterium, Sheep Town Fat Tire Rally, Sawtooth Century Bicycle Tour, First Annual Idaho Pump Track State Championships, Dollar Mountain 10K Trail Run, Sun Valley Center for the Arts Family Concert, a Saturday Music Festival, and Sun Valley Ice Show with tentative plans for a ride on the Harriman Trail, group rides with high profile mountain bike champions and more. Sun Valley Mountain Bike Champion, Rebecca Rusch, who is a 3-time 24-hour Solo Mountain Bike World Champion, named Sun Valley as her top mountain bike destination. The Sun Valley Area features over 70

• Posted 03/02/2010

  Alliance for Biking & Walking Announces People Powered Movement Photo Contest Winners

  Washington, DC - The Alliance for Biking & Walking announced the winners of the 2009 People Powered Movement Photo Contest today. The contest ran from September through November 2009 with public voting during the month of December helping to narrow down the finalists. A panel of expert judges determined the final contest winners.

• Posted 03/02/2010

  28th Annual Trek Tri-Island Information Meeting

  28th Annual Trek Tri-Island informational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in the North Room at the downtown Seattle REI store.

• Posted 03/01/2010

  Mike Utley Foundation Announces 2010's Dam2Dam Ride is Cancelled

  Orondo, Wash. - The Mike Utley Foundation announced today that the 2010 DAM2DAM “Thumbs Up!” bike tour scheduled for September 25 is canceled. A memo received from Mike Utley Foundation directors stated, “although the bike tour has remained financially stable and a successful fundraiser, the current economic down turn could affect the number of sponsors and riders participating. The Board will revisit the possibility of a 2011 bike tour in the event that the economy improves.”

• Posted 03/01/2010

  BAW Announcement Regarding Bike/Pedestrian Bill HB 3001

  Many of you have already heard from me regarding HB 3001, our bike/ped safety bill. The bill has been doing well and now is our chance to get it significantly closer to being law. So, I am now asking you to make what I hope is the last phone call or email.

• Posted 02/22/2010

  Scott USA Announces Founding Membership in the Wood River Bicycle Coalition

  Sun Valley, ID (November 18, 2009) - Scott Bicycles today announced its burgeoning commitment as a Founding Member of the Wood River Bicycle Coalition (WRBC). The WRBC advocates and promotes bicycle and pedestrian access, education, and safety while encouraging policy makers, developers, residents, and visitors to further incorporate and utilize human power for transportation and recreation throughout Idaho's Wood River Valley. Current PR campaigns include slogans like, “Complete the Streets,” and “Two Wheels, Two Feet. ”

• Posted 02/22/2010

  Work Adjacent to Burke Gilman Trail Continues

  Seattle, Wash. - Construction began this past weekend adjacent to the Burke Gilman Trail at the intersection of Seventh Avenue NE and NE 40th Street. The project will improve the pedestrian and bicycle crossing at this location by removing the existing island and installing a new curb configuration and new access to the Burke Gilman Trail.

• Posted 02/19/2010

  Important Bills are Another Step Closer to Passing

  Thanks to all you bike advocates, BAW is another step closer to passing two bills.

• Posted 02/18/2010

  EMBA's Executive Director to Follow New Path

  It is with great regret that I announce that Jon Kennedy has decided to move on from his position as Executive Director of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. Jon has diligently dedicated the last 5 years to this organization. We are sorry to see him leave this position, and appreciate all the work that he has done.

• Posted 02/18/2010

  Outreach Alert to Forest Park Mountain Bikers

  Portland, Ore. - Northwest Trail Alliance has been alerted by Portland Parks & Recreation staff about a recent case of unauthorized trail building and illegal riding in the North Management Unit of Forest Park - the area located north of Germantown Road. This is a very serious matter, as this area has the highest habitat values in the entire park, and is actively used by elk and other wildlife.

• Posted 02/18/2010

  February Trail Spotlight: Sandy Ridge Trail System

  The new Sandy Ridge Trail System opened this past fall on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered land east of Sandy, near Brightwood, Ore. When completed, this BLM recreation project will provide over 15 miles of newly built singletrack trails - all of it open to cyclists. To date, approximately five miles of trail are complete and ready to ride. Designed and built with assistance from the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), the system offers a variety of trail features - including bermed corners and jumps - that will challenge and appeal to riders of various skill levels and riding styles. The highlight of the completed system so far is the Hide & Seek trail, a flowing 4.25 miles of

• Posted 02/16/2010

  Message from OBRA - Mt. Hood Cycling Classic Reinstates the Women's Race 2010

  Dear OBRA and WSBA Members,

• Posted 02/16/2010

  Gregg’s Cycle brings back W.O.W. : Women on Wheels – A Ladies Night Out

  Seattle, WA – On Thursday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m., Gregg’s Cycle will be holding their second annual Women on Wheels event. It's a great chance to come and learn all about cycling in a fun and friendly environment. They'll have speakers and clinics about cycling as well as factory reps here to answer any and all questions and show off some of the newest gear in cycling. There will also be opportunity for special onetime deals and informational clinics about shoe fitting, training, bicycle maintenance and more. Not only will there be great information and gear but there will be great food and drink to enjoy during the event. They’re working with Theo Chocolate, The Greenlake Bar and Grill and Mac&Jacks beer to make sure everyone is completely refreshed.

• Posted 02/16/2010

  Bicycle Paper to Unveil 2010 NW Guides and March issue at Northwest Bike Show

  Bicycle Paper staff will be in Portland, Ore., this Saturday and Sunday, February 20-21, for the inaugural Northwest Bike Show at the Portland Expo Center. The event will feature vendors, exhibits, seminars and more. The weekend will also include Bike Town,” a kid’s-only course for children ages 10 and under. Helmets will be sold for $5.

• Posted 02/15/2010

  The Road to Roubaix - Beer, Meat, Movies and Bikes

  In celebration of the guts and glory of the Paris-Roubaix riders and to get local riders whipped into shape for the coming racing season the staff of Tacoma Bike is inviting customers to watch movies, drink beer and eat food! Special guest at the event will be San Francisco-based frame building legend, Brent Steelman. Steelman will be visiting Tacoma Bike the afternoon Saturd

• Posted 02/15/2010

  Electra Bicycle Company Taps JHG for Mobile Services

  SAN DIEGO (February 2, 2009) – JHG, a Southern California-based digital marketing agency, today announced the addition of Electra Bicycle Company, LLC. to its roster of clients. JHG’s digital marketing team has developed a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system for Electra Bicycle Company as well as a unique iPhone application, now available in the Apple App store at no cost to the consumer.

• Posted 02/12/2010

  Vancouver Driver Convicted of Vehicular Homicide in Death of Cyclist

  Vancouver, Wash. - In what’s believed to be Washington State’s first vehicular homicide conviction due to text-messaging, a Clark County judge sentenced Antonio Cellestine to 5 years in prison for the hit-and-run death of cyclist Gordon Patterson.

• Posted 02/09/2010

  Biggest Ride Contest

  Vancouver, BC – Vancouver’s Big Mountain Adventures and BC Bike Race have teamed up with Andreas Hestler, former Olympian and one of North America’s most charismatic cross-country mountain bikers on a fun-filled spring training camp.

• Posted 02/09/2010

  Nominate Your Bike Hero for an Alice Award

  On Saturday, June 5, at the Alice Awards & Auction, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will honor people who have made a contribution to bicycling in communities around Oregon. Has an individual, business, government agency or community

• Posted 02/05/2010

  Washingtonians - Vulnerable User Bill Needs Your Assistance Today

  The Vulnerable User Bill hangs in the balance and today is the deadline to get it passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Otherwise, it's dead for another year. Basically, we're at the same place as we were one year ago: one vote shy. Sens. Pam Roach, Bob McCaslin, Debbie Regala, Jim Hargrove or Mike Carrell could be the one crucial "YES" vot

• Posted 02/05/2010

  Portland City Council Considering Ambitious Bicycle Plan

  Portland, Ore. - The Portland City Council is considering the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 at a hearing today. The plan was a product of two years of work by the Portland Bureau of Transportation and its partners in the community.

• Posted 02/04/2010

  Remembering Kevin Black One Year After His Death

  It was exactly one year ago today when cyclist Kevin Black of Seattle, Wash., was killed in an accident near a busy intersection while commuting to work. He was traveling south on 24th Ave. NW in Ballard when the driver of a white van pulled away from the curb to his right, apparently making a U-turn.

• Posted 02/02/2010

  Seattle Cyclist Collides with Police Car

  Seattle, Wash. (February 2, 2010) – A 59 year-old female cyclist was taken to the hospital around 8:45 a.m. this morning after colliding with a Seattle Police car. The accident happened at 12th Ave. S and S. Jackson St. in the International District.

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