RIDE ON! ‘Bike Everywhere Day’ tomorrow; ‘Alki Daze’ bicycle parade Sunday

Two notable bicycle events in the next three days:

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(WSB photo of low-bridge bicycling during the recent Viaduct closure)

‘BIKE EVERYWHERE DAY’ FRIDAY: We’ve been mentioning this in the morning traffic watch – what used to be “Bike to Work Day” is now “Bike Everywhere Day” and it’s happening tomorrow. West Seattle Bike Connections will present a commute station along the trail to the low bridge, 6-9 am, with treats, plus bike checks/simple repairs courtesy of Alki Bike and Boardmore info here.

‘ALKI DAZE’ COSTUMED BIKE PARADE SUNDAY: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Alki resident Guy Olson and friends have organized a slate of “Alki Daze” activities, and you’re invited to join in, especially Sunday’s Costumed Bicycle Parade. Gather at 63rd/Alki at 1:30, ride at 2 pm, and afterward, “live music and bicycle parking in the 2600 block of Alki SW.) While this is the second year that Sunday morning’s West Seattle 5K is NOT being followed by a “car-free day” city-sanctioned street party (it’s set for September 25th instead), Guy says the bike parade is meant to carry on its spirit. Here’s our video from the start of last year’s parade, which had about 150 participants.

7 Replies to "RIDE ON! 'Bike Everywhere Day' tomorrow; 'Alki Daze' bicycle parade Sunday"

  • Rick May 19, 2016 (12:13 pm)

    Geez, everybody has clothes on in the video of last year’s Alki Daze!! Does Fremont get ALL the fun? Probably too late to organize body painting stations for this year, but not too late to ask riders if they would like to ride in “paint costumes” next year. I’ll guess many would like to.

  • AJP May 19, 2016 (1:33 pm)

    YAY!!! One of my favorite days of the year!

  • Guy Olson May 19, 2016 (5:06 pm)

    Thank you West Seattle Blog for all your press and support over the years. We’ll try to behave ride legally. We are planning another beach cleanup next month. Thanks again!!

  • Nw mama May 19, 2016 (8:44 pm)

    It’s so cool that Guy does this. Thank you!

  • Don Brubeck May 19, 2016 (9:10 pm)

    Stop and see us under the West Seattle Bridge tomorrow 6 to 9 am.  Coffee, home made cookies and other treats. If there’s a little shower on the way to work, please don’t let that stop you. It will just save you even more time combining exercise, commuting and a shower all in one! 

  • Kathy May 21, 2016 (11:48 pm)

    I’ll be there, clothes on. A little too cool this time of year to leave the clothes at home.

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