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Newsletter June 2008

Summer is finally here, and I hope you're taking advantage of it by oiling the chain, pumping the tires and hitting the trails. (By the way, my number one tip to avoid flat tires is proper inflation; once I got into that habit, I cut my flats by 75 percent.)

This month I entice you to take an island biking vacation with the story of some intrepid Texans who visited our shores. Thanks for reading!

 

The Wilsons

Texas Cyclists Take on Peninsulas, Islands of Puget Sound

Ten members of the Fort Worth Bicycling Association made a July 2007 trip to the Puget Sound region, on a tour that went from Seattle to Bainbridge Island to Port Angeles to Vancouver Island to Orcas Island to Whidbey Island and back to Seattle. Ringleader Rick Wilson contacted me about route advice... Read on...

 

Bike Commuting Month Hits New Highs

No, you were not imagining it, the bike commuting lanes were more crowded last month. Cascade Bicycle Club says that "Bike to Work Month" was more popular than ever. Check out these stats: 8,670 riders on 1,320 teams rode 1.08 million miles in more than 72,000 trips! Nearly 2,500 were new bike commuters. If you want to commute by bike, check out my article on safer commuting. Read on...

 

 

Tour de Cure Thanks

Thank you to friends and fellow cyclists who supported me in the Tour de Cure ride to fight diabetes. You helped me raise $500, and I had a great ride on a 90-degree day. Even rode (for a bit!) alongside cycling legend Greg LeMond.

 

Bike Tour to Community Gardens

Join Biking Puget Sound author Bill Thorness and Organic Gardening magazine’s West Coast Editor Willi Galloway for a bike tour of community gardens. It happens Thursday, July 10, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

The 12-mile ride travels leisurely through northwest Seattle to visit five P-Patches. It begins and ends at the Good Shepherd Center in Seattle, home to Seattle Tilth and the Wallingford P-Patch.

The event is free. All riders are required to wear a bike helmet, sign a liability waiver, and be ready to ride at 6:30. The Good Shepherd Center is located at 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. in Wallingford.

 

In the News

Everett Herald: The Herald's Andy Rathbun and I discussed the book in advance of my REI appearance. Read on...

 

Upcoming Events and Appearances

One more REI slide show, and then I'll be out on the trails. Join me on a couple of garden tours by bike, or a Mountaineers excursion to the club's "Forest Theater" for a play!

Wed., June 25, 7 p.m. - REI Alderwood

Thurs., July 10, 6:30 p.m. - Bike Tour to Community Gardens (on this page)

Sun., July 13, 10 a.m. - Georgetown Art & Garden Tour

Sun., Aug. 17, 11 a.m. - Mountaineers Forest Theater Tour

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