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Learn more about the mission, programs and activities of the Cascade Bicycle Club, which was established in 1970.
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In 1970, a small group of people
on Mercer Island had the idea to
form the Cascade Bicycle Club.
From those modest origins, the
organization has grown in scope
and influence and now rides
14,000+ strong.
cascade bicycle club
dedicated to creating a better community for the next 40 years
Today, Cascade Bicycle Club is on the front lines to make bicycling better for everyone.Our work is united around promoting bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation.
THE CASCADE BICYCLE CLUB:
• Advocatesforbetter bicycling conditionsthroughoutWashington;
• Encouragessafer, healthier choicesforeveryonewhowantstobike;
• Workstomakebicyclingaconvenient transportation choice;
• Offersridingopportunitiesevery day of the yearforeverykindofrider;and
• Envisionscommunities that bike.
We work for better biking throughout Washington.
protecting rights and ensuring access through forward thinking policies
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
• LobbiedtoestablishtheBurke-GilmanTrailintheearly1970s.
• Startedthepopularfamily-friendlyBicycleSundaysalongLakeWashingtonBoulevard.
• WonadoptionofSeattle’sfirstBicycleMasterPlanalongwiththeessentialvoter-approvedfundstoimplement450milesofimprovementsby2017.
• BroughtthenationalCompleteStreetsmovementhometoSeattle,Redmond,Kirkland,IssaquahandTukwila.
• Coordinatedtwoyearsofsuccessfulstatewidebicycleandpedestriancountsin25citiesandtowns.
• OngoingworkintheWashingtonLegislaturetoseepassageofaVulnerableUserBill.
In1970ourfoundingmembershadtheforesighttoestablishtheorganizationwithbicycleadvocacyinmind,andthiscorevaluehasremainedavitalfocusaswe’veevolved.Withoutarespectedvoiceatthetable,therequests,needsandrightsofcyclistswouldbedismissed.
Througheducation,engagementandactivism,Cascadehasestablishedsolidrelationshipswithcity,countyandstateleaders.Ourorganizationhasinfluencedlegislationandpolicies,leadingtomajorvictoriesforbicyclingovertheyears.
Weactivelyengageelectedofficials,holdingthemaccountabletotheirwordandtoourmission.Byhelpingshapepoliciesandplanstobepro-bike,Cascade’sworkhasadirectimpactonourbuiltlandscape,ourtransportationchoices,ourenvironmentand—mostofall—ourcommunities.
BICYCLE ADVOCACY
Ridingabikestartsinchildhood,
andthat’satthecoreofoureducation
programs.Fromfittinghelmetsonhundredsof
headstoteachingaveritablepelotonofkidstorideontheirown
twowheelseachyear,we’rehelpingkidsandfamiliesembracehealthy,activelifestyles.
Since1998,we’vebroughtbicycleeducationdirectlyintoschoolcurriculumstoteachkidshowtobikesafelyandhavefun.Ourafter-schoolbikeclubsleadmiddle-schoolstudents
We encourage safer, healthier choices for everyone who wants to bike.
guiding future generations to choose fitness for life
throughsafetyclinicsandgrouprides,andourTripsforKidstakesunderprivilegedyouthonmountainbikeadventures.In2009,wekickedofftheMajorTaylorProject,whichoffersKingCountyteenagersinunderservedcommunitiestheopportunitytoenjoytheoutdoorsandbenefitsofcycling.
Educationisn’tjustforkids.Thousandsofadultshavelearnedbikemaintenance,urbancyclingtechniquesandconfidentridingskillsthroughourprograms.OurBicycleAmbassadorsareoutinthepublicathundredsofevents,talkingwithpeopleaboutthebenefitsofbicycling.
BICYCLE EDUCATION
“We were riding together when my 10 year old son flipped and landed directly on his head. I have little doubt he is alive today because of the bike helmet. Quite simply, it saved his life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
MARIA, A PARENT
We believe cycling can be a convenient transportation choice.
promoting active transportation and sustainable living for a cleaner environment
COMMUTE CHALLENGE
ThousandsofnewridersandseasonedcommutersacrosstheregionformworkplaceteamstoseewhichbusinesseswilllogthemostbikecommutesduringMay.
IncreasingbicyclingfortransportationisoneofCascadeBicycleClub’stoppriorities.Webelievethatalmostanyonecanbicyclecommute—ridingsavesmoney,improveshealth,reducespollutionandisfun,allatonce.Throughbetterridingconditions,educationandevents,we’remakingiteasier—andmoreaccepted—formorepeopleacrossWashingtontochooseabicyclefortransportation.
Throughouttheyear,Cascade’sprofessionalstaffconsultswithcompaniesonplanning,programming,educationandbestpracticesto
helpthemgrowsuccessfulbicyclecommutingprogramsattheirworkplaces.Wehelpemployersrecognizethatbikingmakesgoodbusinesssensethroughlowerhealthcarecosts,decreasedparkingcosts,increasedemployeeretentionandabetterenvironment,intheofficeandinthecommunity.
BICYCLE COMMUTING
BIKE TO WORK DAY
EverythirdFridayinMay,Cascadeinviteseveryonetotaketothestreetsbybike.Participationhasrisensteadily,from5,365in2000to19,097in2009.
“When I joined the Green Bike program, I did it because I really wanted the bike. By the end, I had earned the bike and gained so much more. I rediscovered the joy of bike riding. I became more fit and had more energy at work.”
LAURIE, NEW BIKE COMMUTER
3,1943,645
5,707
7,367
8,668
10,369
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Total Riders
379,297
432,833
740,684
1,002,172
1,084,3281,115,011
Total Miles Ridden and CO2 Saved
Ride with us every day of the year.encouraging active lifestyles for healthier, happier citizens
CASCADE BICYCLE CLUB EVENTS
SeattleBikeSwap
ChillyHilly
SeattleBicycleExpo
BiketoWorkBreakfast
BikeMonth
BiketoWorkDay
CommuteChallenge
FlyingWheelsSummerCentury
SeattletoPortlandBicycleClassic
Cyclefest
RidefromSeattletoVancouver,BCandParty
RideAroundWashington
HighPassChallenge
CascadeSpawningCycle
KitsapColorClassic
Recreationalridingisagreatwaytomeetfellowcyclistswhileexploringtheregion.
Cascade’svolunteerrideleadersorganizemorethan1,200rides
peryearthatarefreeandopentoeveryone.Fromshortdistancesto
multi-daytours,fromleisurelyjauntstochallenginglungbusters,we’vegotaride
foranyonewhowantstobike.
CascadeBicycleClubalsoproducessomeofthemostwell-knowncyclingeventsinthe
UnitedStates.Allareimportantfundraiserstosupporttheorganization’swork.
Bikeeventsaremorethanpleasureactivities;theypresentatransitiontoactiveliving.Manyridersdon’thanguptheirbikesafterachievingasuccessfulevent.Theyareenergizedandmotivatedtoformanewcommitmenttohealth,fitnessandbicyclingforworkandplay.
BICYCLE EVENTS & RIDES
“I’m meeting new people, expanding my knowledge about how bikes work, how
bikes are usually better than cars; it’s easier to get around by bike and I get
to know new places.”
MAJOR TAYLOR PROJECT STUDENT
We envision a community that bikes.aiming for vibrant neighborhoods and connected communities
Nomatterwhatkindofbikeyouhaveorwhereyourridetakesyou,ourgoalissimplytomakeitaneasier,saferandmorefrequentchoice.
AtCascadeBicycleClub,thereissomethingforeveryonewhowantstorideabike.Weareteachers,doctors,baristas,CEOs,electedofficials,entrepreneurs,techies,ferrycaptains,bankers,moms,dad,kids,grandparents…
Weridetandems,cruisers,fixies,mountainbikes,unicycles,longtails,trikes,recumbents,scrapers,BMX,
carbon,aluminum,steel…
Wearebikeadvocates,commuters,racers,recreationalriders,activists,tourists,randonneurs,coaches,stokers,captains,mechanics...
Together, we are creating a better community through bicycling.
BICYCLE COMMUNITY
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NorthCarolinaNebraskaNewHampshireNevadaNewYorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaSouthDakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaWashingtonWashington,DCWisconsin
Canada(BC,Alberta,Ontario)SwedenAustraliaDenmark
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www.cascade.org
CascadeBicycleClub,a501(c)4nonprofitorganization,promotesindividualhealthandrecreationthrougheducationandadvocacytocreateamorebicyclefriendlyenvironmentandamorelivablecommunityformembers,bicyclistsandthecommunityat-large.
Ourgoalsaretogetmorepeopleridingmoreoftenmoresafely;toincreasethevoiceandvisibilityoftheCascadeBicycleClubandthecyclingcommunitytoimprovefacilitiesandtheenvironmentforcyclists;andtopromotecyclingasatransportationalternative.
www.cbcef.org
TheCascadeBicycleClubEducationFoundation,a501(c)3charitableorganization,provideseducationprogramsandconsultingservicesintheinterestofcreatingabettercommunitythroughbicycling.Weeducateelectedofficialsandagenciesaboutbuildingbicycle-friendlycommunities;teachsafecyclingtokidsandadults;promotebicyclecommutingthroughindividualandcorporateprograms;reviewtransportationplanstoensurethatourcyclingvoiceisheard;andworkwithschoolsonfitnessprogramsandSafeRoutestoSchools.Programsandmaterialsarefreeorlow-cost.
“As an antidote to traffic congestion and a component of a healthy lifestyle,
bicycling is a big part of the future we
envision. We thank and congratulate the Cascade
Bicycle Club for the great work they do to enhance our
city, spoke by spoke.”
DAN, BUSINESS LEADER
[email protected]•POBox15165,Seattle,WA98115•p:206-522-3222•f:206-522-2407
Creating a better community through bicycling