Reminder: It's Bike to Work Day

There are some cool challenges and events going on and coming up as part of Bike to Work Month. Here are a few we've found, and if you know of more, let us know in the comments!

Commute Challenge

Join the Cascade Bicycle Club in celebrating Bike Month this May! The best way to celebrate Bike Month is to get on a bike: ride to work, ride to the grocery store, or just ride for the sheer joy of being outside soaking up the spring weather.

To learn more about the “Commute Challenge,” see a schedule of events and more, click here.

Bike to Work Day with the city of Issaquah

In addition, stop by one of Issaquah's booths during “Bike to Work Day” May 18:

• Issaquah’s “Salmon Friendly Commute Bike Station” will be located at the corner of state Route 900 and Northwest Sammamish Road from 6-10 a.m. Snacks and water bottles will be provided to help fuel your trip. Pacific Bicycle will also be there to help with small repairs and questions.
• REI, Costco and the City of Issaquah will also host a BBQ for cyclists at Lake Sammamish State Park’s rotunda picnic area from 4-6 p.m. Food will be provided!

Free bus rides for bikers next week

As part of Bike Month, King County Metro and Sound Transit are encouraging people to try bike-and-bus trips. During the week of May 14-18, any cyclist loading a bike on a Metro bus or ST Express bus operated by Metro will ride free. ST Express routes included are: 540, 542, 545, 550, 554, 555, 556 and 560. 

Each bus has three spaces on its bike rack, which are available on a first come/first served basis. If the bus bike rack is full, cyclists should be prepared to wait for the next bus or consider leaving their bike parked in a bike rack at a transit facility. Bike lockers are also available at many Metro and Sound Transit facilities.

This offer is good only on the buses mentioned above. It does not apply to Link light rail, Sounder, the South Lake Union Streetcar, or the King County Water Taxi.

For new cyclists who want to try loading their bike in a pressure-free environment, Metro has display bike racks at five locations around the county. They are available at North Seattle Community College, the University of Washington, Bellevue College, Alki Bike and Board in West Seattle, and at the offices of the Bicycle Alliance of Washington in Pioneer Square. Detailed information on hours and locations can be found online.

*Editor's Note: Information Provided by King County Department of Transportation and the City of Issaquah.