Group is riding e-bikes from Seattle to Olympia to urge House to oppose e-bike tax

#SEAbikes #WA

https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/04/21/group-is-riding-e-bikes-from-seattle-to-olympia-to-urge-house-to-oppose-e-bike-tax/

Successfully completed lifetime blood donation #44 to the American Red Cross today before picking up some groceries (shortage of ice cream in my freezer is a true emergency). Time to rest and recover (and have some ice cream)!
#donateBlood #seattle #pnw #seabikes #bikepnw #BikeTooter

Afternoon bike ride vibes at discovery park

I’m kicking off my 8th year of being a ride leader for Cascade Bicycle Club with a couple of fun rides starting in May. Learn more about them in my latest ride leader newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/e276cec18556/apr2025-bob-svercl

WSDOT E-bike rebate program until April 23rd. Get $300 (or $1200) for new bike purchases

Eligibility conditions apply. Ends Noon on April 23rd.

Article explaining it: https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/04/07/wsdot-will-accept-e-bike-rebate-lottery-applications-april-9-23/

WSDOT WE-Bike program website https://ebikeswsdot.aptim.com/
More WA state info on the program:
https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2025/applications-e-bike-rebates-open-april-9
https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/bicycling-walking/bicycling-washington/e-bike-rebate-program

Bill Dawson Trail to Montlake Playfield will close for 5 years starting May 12

#SEAbikes #Seattle

https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/04/15/bill-dawson-trail-to-montlake-playfield-will-close-for-5-years-starting-may-12/

"Hard to see my bike as it blends into the scene" Part 2

Speaking of which, I rarely open the PoGo app anymore...

#BikeTooter #SEABikes #Shoreline #Pokemon

Watch: Touring the remade Eastlake Ave from REI to Lakeview Blvd featuring @bestsidecycling

#SEAbikes #Seattle

https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/04/14/watch-touring-the-remade-eastlake-ave-from-rei-to-lakeview-blvd/

Hard to see my bike as it blends into the scene...

#BikeTooter #SEABikes #Fremont

I know this rack is designed and placed badly, but you should still be able to lock your scooter in a more considerate way.

#UniversityVillage #BikeTooter #CycleParkingAudit #SEABikes

Friday afternoon bike adventure

Came home in time for #BikeNite!

#BikeTooter #SEABikes

After 7 years without Cycle the Wave, Cascade plans June ride for women and nonbinary folks

#SEAbikes #Seattle

https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/04/10/after-7-years-without-cycle-the-wave-cascade-plans-june-ride-for-women-and-nonbinary-folks/

Tariffs cause chaos for bicycle industry, some makers pause shipments

#SEAbikes #WA

https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/04/09/tariffs-cause-chaos-for-bicycle-industry-some-makers-pause-shipments/

The WA e-bike rebate application is open now until noon 4/23! Ppl are chosen at random after the application period, so no need to rush. The form is very short since WSDOT will collect documentation (proof of residency or income) after selection. https://ebikeswsdot.aptim.com/IntakeQuestionnaire/ #SEAbikes #WA
https://social.ridetrans.it/@seabikeblog/114299059554357930

Missing Link bill dies after WA Senate committee decides not to take a vote

#SEAbikes #Seattle #WA

https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/04/08/missing-link-bill-dies-after-wa-senate-committee-decides-not-to-take-a-vote/

WSDOT will accept e-bike rebate lottery applications April 9–23

#SEAbikes #WA

https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/04/07/wsdot-will-accept-e-bike-rebate-lottery-applications-april-9-23/

There's only one cycle rack at Seattle Gymnastics Academy, Seattle, WA, and it's installed too close to the building.

#BikeTooter #CycleParkingAudit #SEABikes

Alert 4/16-18 and 22-24: WSDOT is fixing that horribly bumpy section of the 520 Trail in Redmond

#SEAbikes #Seattle

https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/04/04/alert-4-16-18-and-22-24-wsdot-is-fixing-that-horribly-bumpy-section-of-the-520-trail-in-redmond/

Refusing to cower, Bike Works proudly doubles down on diversity, equity and inclusion

#BikeTooter #SeattleBikeBlog #SEABikes