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  • The Dutch Influence on Seattle Bicycling

    The Dutch Influence on Seattle Bicycling

    By Steve Angles Amsterdam is full of bicycles. Seriously. I remember visiting some years ago and being floored by just how many bicycles were piled alongside each other near the central train station. Hundreds and…

  • Bike Riders in Seattle

    Bike Riders in Seattle

    People out of Seattle think that we are a bike-friendly city, but recent stats show Seattle bike riders going down in record numbers. More people riding bikes, plus more drivers texting and not paying attention:…

  • Biking Around the City

    Biking Around the City

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5657″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cross your fingers, everyone: we may just be entering some warmer weather. For those of us who are fair-weather fans of biking around the city (big kudos to those who can slog through…

  • Cars and Bicycles in Close Proximity

    Cars and Bicycles in Close Proximity

    According to the US Department of Transportation, 677 cyclists were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2011, and another 48,000 injured. [1] In fact, here in Washington, the State Department of Transportation has a web…

  • Bicycle Crashes and Injury Statistics

    Bicycle Crashes and Injury Statistics

    Recently, I was out for a nice, leisurely evening bicycle ride with my wife, our 9 year old nephew and our 12 year old niece.  We were all having a nice time until the kids…

  • Bicycle Safety Tips For Your Child

    Bicycle Safety Tips For Your Child

    Bicycle friendly cities like Seattle see die-hard cyclists that proudly brave the wind and rain in the dark days of winter.  With summer finally here, though, the cyclists hitting the street increases dramatically, as does…