March 2012 Cascade Courier

Join us on May 4 for the eighth annual Bike to Work Breakfast with Congressman Earl Blumenaur: www.cascade.org/breakfast

MARCH 2012 / Vol. 42, No. 3

The case of the Missing Link

Diane English announces retirement

by John Mauro, Director of Policy, Planning & Government Affairs

by Chuck Ayers, Executive Director

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e’ve been around and around more times than a wheel on a century ride and, while we seem to make progress with each revolution, we’re not there yet.

On Thursday, Feb. 16, King County Superior Court Judge Jim Rogers issued a decision on the Burke-Gilman Trail “Missing Link.” The decision—his second—is the latest in a series of lawsuits brought on by the Ballard Business Appellants. We’d been eagerly awaiting a decision on the case so the City of Seattle can stop with all the legal defense and move forward to finally complete the necessary safety improvements on the Missing Link.

The decision does find in favor of the City of Seattle and joint-defendant Cascade Bicycle Club on 18 of 19 conclusions, but this does not clear the way for trail construction. Specifically, Judge Rogers ruled against conclusion #9 of the Hearing Examiner’s ruling, asserting that, despite already being at a 10 percent level of design as is usual under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), further design details from the City of Seattle are necessary.

Back we go. And yes, we’ve been here before. Completing the Missing Link has been planned by the City since it agreed to acquire the abandoned rail line right of way from Burlington Northern Santa Fe in 1989. It’s been stalled by lawsuits and appeals since 2003, mainly by a handful of businesses opposed to the corridor safety improvements.

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t’s not quite time to put away your bike fenders for the season, but there’s no doubt that spring is right around the corner. Brush up on bicycle basics so that you’re ready when brighter days beckon you out to the open road.

Whether you’re looking to conquer your fear of flat tires or hone your group riding skills before this year’s Group Health STP, Cascade has you covered. All classes listed below are held at Cascade’s office in Sand Point – and members get a $5 discount!

Sign up today at http://shop.cascade.org.

Fix a Flat ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

7400 Sand Point Way NE, Suite 101S Seattle, WA 98115 www.cascade.org

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t is with sadness, great respect, admiration, and much appreciation for her time at Cascade that we announce Diane English’s retirement. After more than eleven years serving as the Club’s membership services manager, office manager, and all around gracious club hostess, Diane announced her retirement on Valentine’s Day. While Valentine’s Day may seem an ironic time for her announcement, it actually is fitting. Diane will take a part of our hearts with her and I’m guessing that she’ll leave a bit of hers with us. It will seem strange not to have her pedaling into the office; not sitting at one of the many desks she has occupied during her tenure; and not hearing her quick and quirky retorts that always lighten up the office.

While the Club will march on—as it will whenever any of us leave—the office will be a somewhat different place for those of us who have worked alongside Diane, whether for a month or eleven years. I assume it will be likewise for those who volunteered in the office.

I know that she is looking forward to retirement life with her husband Joe. We wish them both well and all the happiness one can have in life. I invite you to stop by the office to thank Diane for all she has done for us and to say “goodbye” before she

leaves around the end of March (some of you might want to bring tissues—for Diane if not for yourself ).

(Diane, a personal thanks for always being there for me and the club during the long and sometimes strange trip. You always looked out for what was best for Cascade and your support for me has been unwavering; thank you…chuck) PS: Diane, feel free to edit this.

SAVE THE DATE!

May is Bike Month

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hat’s right; it’s not too early to mark your calendar for an entire month of bicycle fun, festivities and frolicking. Bike Month is all about bringing bicycling to more people, and bringing more people to bicycling. We do that throughout Bike Month with events, education, outreach, rides and advocacy. And YOU are a key part of making Bike Month fun and successful!

March class offerings

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So where are we? Is this just another turn of the crank or are we actually getting somewhere? Once SDOT fills in some of the details that Judge Rogers is looking for, it’ll likely go back to the Hearing Examiner for a third go. Then back to Judge Rogers, also for the third time.

We’re disappointed for several reasons.

We had hopes that this case would be behind us by now, but the appellants continue to frustrate the process with a mentality that bicycling and industry cannot mix.

But this has been proven untrue. Cities around the world have succeeded in sharing transportation corridors, and here in Seattle we’re showing it can be done respectfully and safely as with the new Ship Canal Trail and the Alaskan Way Trail.

It’s also likely that the project will miss this summer’s construction season due to more legal wrangling. And finally, it’s wrong that we may see yet more unnecessary injuries on the tracks and along the corridor as this gets figured out.

So be careful out there and help us finish this up. We are confident that the City will be able to provide the necessary detail to show that the project would not pose a significant impact to the environment, and we’ll do what we can to help.

And unfortunately, that means going back to the Hearing Examiner later this year. Please consider a gift today to support the Burke-Gilman Legal Defense Fund so we can ride this one out together and get a safer trail built: http://shop.cascade.org/ content/burke-gilman-trail-legal-defensefund.

Monday, March 5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $30 for members; $35 for non-members We’ll take the mystery out of removing your wheel and tire, patching a tube and putting it all back together – and send you home with a patch kit and a step-by-step guide so that you’re ready next time you’re faced with a flat. Bring your bike for handson practice.

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Exited as we are? Here are a few ways you can gear up for Bike Month.

• Take your bike to your local shop for a safety check and tune-up.

• Hone your urban cycling techniques at a Cascade class.

• Support Cascade’s work by attending the Bike to Work Breakfast on Friday, May 4 • Start recruiting a workplace team for the Group Health Commute Challenge.

• Sign your kids up for Bike to School.

• Think of a couple friends or colleagues you can encourage to start riding this year.

• Stop by the Cascade booth at Bike Expo to learn more or sign up.

To learn more, go to www.cbcef.org/btw/

In This Issue From the executive director..........................................2

March rides................................................................ 9-11

How are we doing?........................................................2

Planned giving...............................................................11

Cascade champions giving circle forming....................2

The romance of the Ride Around Washington..........12

World bicycle relief: red bell 100................................3

Planning your pedal tour............................................12

Registration is now open for the Bike to Work Breakfast.................................................3

Volunteers needed for summertime helmet fitting...13

Women on wheels..........................................................4

Cyclist of the month....................................................14

Do-it-yourself sessions at seattle bike expo................4

March volunteers...........................................................14

Three keys to your best year yet!...............................4

Cascade contacts...........................................................15

Bicycle film shorts festival.............................................4

Membership form..........................................................15

Seattle Bike Expo....................................................... 5-8

Welcome new members......................................... 15-16

Photo contest entry form............................................13

March 2012

From the Executive Director

by Chuck Ayers

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or as long as I have been at Cascade— and that would be 15 years!—we have never been larger, busier, or better at what we do. It’s hard to believe how much the cycling community has grown; how many shoes we fill (e.g. adult and youth education and programs, policy and advocacy work, daily riding, professional cycling events, putting on a movie series and a speakers series, etc.); and how much our members and constituents desire, and yes, demand from us.

As an inspired organization, from our members to the staff to the board, we look for more and more opportunities to create better communities through bicycling. And believe me, opportunities seem limitless.

Underlying all of this is the generosity of our community. This generosity, which comes from you and others who want to ride their bikes for fun, fitness, sport and transportation—and to be able to do so safely—is the economic engine of Cascade Bicycle Club. It is this generosity that allows us to provide our daily rides program and our policy, planning and government affairs

program. It is this generosity that allows us to bring cycling to underserved communities; that allows us to reduce or waive event registration fees for those in our community who would not be able to join us on STP, RSVP or other events or participate in our classes. It is this generosity that allows us to provide our Major Taylor Project to over 400 kids, our Basics of Bicycling program to well over 15,000 elementary students, and our Trips for Kids program.

In short, our work is not possible without your support. And one of our goals is to provide ways that feel right for you to support Cascade. It is with this thought in mind that we introduce a new giving program to support our mission of creating better communities through bicycling: Cascade Champions. You can find out more about Cascade Champions in this issue of the Courier.

Whether this is through your membership, your participation in Club events, or a donation to your favorite Cascade program, your support is needed, is greatly appreciated and has a lasting positive impact on our community. Thank you.

How are we doing?

by Daniel Weise, President, Board of Directors

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s the Club meeting your needs as a cyclist? Do we offer enough events for you?

Training rides? Education? Advocacy?

Opportunities to ride with a group? What do you think we do well? What do you think we do poorly? What should we be doing that we aren’t? The Club exists to serve its membership and the broader cycling community, so we need your input. We need to know if we are spending the resources of the Club, its money, staff energy, and the time of its incredibly valuable and appreciated volunteers, on the appropriate priorities.

I have set up the email address MembershipInput@cascadebicycleclub.org to receive your input, which I (among others) will read. We want to hear the good and the bad. We can’t guarantee a personalized response to each email, but, regardless of the depth of reply, we are listening. You elected us to represent your interests, but we can only do so if we hear from you and understand your needs. Expect such Club outreach and engagement with membership and the wider cycling community to increase. Engagement is one of the pillars of the strategic plan that we adopted last year, along with increased community partnership, an ability to reach a broader audience, and increased bicycling infrastructure.

Your board has grown in 2012 from nine directors to twelve, four of whom are new. They each bring extensive experience, insight, and passion to the table. At our first board meeting of the year (which was delayed two weeks by the snow dump) we elected officers. I got a promotion from vicechair to chair. Don Volta, who was the board secretary, is now the vice-chair and Michael Snyder remains as treasurer. Ed Yoshida is the new secretary and Charles Ruthford is the at-large member of the executive committee. We thank past Board Chair George Durham, and Emily Moran, past at-large member, for their service. At the meeting we also updated our committee structure and appointed chairs. They are listed on the

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Club Bylaws Update: two ways to help We are looking for one member to serve on the bylaws update task force from April through July. If you are interested, please send your name and short bio/qualifications to CBCBylawsUpdate@ cascadebicyclelclub.org by March 16.

If you have specific suggestions for updating the bylaws, please send them to CBCBylawsUpdate@ cascadebicyclelclub.org by April 15.

board page of the Club web site.

A major task for us this year is an overhaul of the Club’s bylaws, which were written in the dark ages before electronic communication, and before the Club had much revenue or any staff. We plan to update the bylaws in two phases. The first phase will narrowly focus on electronic voting and remove any ambiguities about electronic notification of Club business in time for the October annual meeting. The second phase will be a more complete overhaul. The bylaws update task force has one non-staff, non-board Club member on it, and there is room for another qualified member. If you are interested in serving on this task force, please let us know your qualifications at CBCBylawsUpdate@ cascadebicycleclub.org . The update process will eventually include an opportunity for all members to provide input. See the call to action in this issue of the Courier.

We are enthusiastic about the future of our club and hope that members will help by continuing to participate in our daily rides, events and programs and, most importantly, by letting us know how we are doing.

Cascade Champions giving circle forming Committed to the continued growth and excellence of Cascade

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e are pleased to announce the formation of our first ever leadership giving circle, the Cascade Champions.

Cascade is experiencing a time of tremendous growth. We are thrilled that more cyclists than ever are taking to the roads, but as the nation’s largest cycling club, Cascade has a responsibility to make sure that we have programs in place to ensure that our roads are safe, that people who want to ride know how, and that the joy of bicycling is accessible to everyone. Rides like the STP and the RVSP provide a good financial foundation for our work, but cannot do it all. In 2012 alone, we need to raise $800,000 from people like you to help make our work possible.

CASCADE CHAMPIONS BENEFITS Join a community of donors committed to building a better community through bicycling Special acknowledgement in publications and at the Bike to Work Breakfast Special events including Champions dinner in the fall Field trips with education programs and rides with legislators

Cascade Champions will play a leadership role in Cascade’s mission to create a better community through bicycling. Give to the Cascade Bicycle Club, the Education Foundation, or Bike PAC for a combined total of $1,000 annually (or $84/month) to become a Charter Member. Benefits include special dinners, rides, and recognition. Members at the $2,500+ level (or $200/month) receive guaranteed and complementary entrance into rides like the STP and the RSVP, films and more. At the even higher levels, you can bring your friends.

We’d love to talk to you about joining our Cascade Champions family. For more information call Tarrell Wright, Development Director at (206) 240-2235 or tarrell. wright@cascadebicycleclub.org

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M.J. Kelly, Editor Diane English, Editorial Assistant; Susan Hiles, Photography; March contributors: Chuck Ayers, Gil Flanagan, Erica Hann, Diana Larson, John Mauro, Serena Lehman, Erica Meurk, Robin Randels, Anna Telensky, Peter Verbrugge, Daniel Weise, Tarrell Wright The contents of this newspaper do not necessarily represent the views of the Club or any of its members. The views expressed are those of the individual contributors.

Submissions guidelines: Article ideas should be discussed with the Editor in advance as the publication calendar is planned two months prior to publication. Final materials are due the first Tuesday of the month, though earlier is appreciated. Articles submitted after that will be considered on a space-available basis. Queries can be emailed to. m.j.kelly@cascadebicycleclub.org. If you send text attachments, please format files as native MS Word files or .RTF. For line art please use an .eps format and for photos please use .jpg or .tiff format. The Courier is printed at 300 dpi, so a small 72 dpi photo will not reproduce. If you attach your name and phone number, I will do my best (conditions permitting) to discuss any major changes with you.

All submissions are subject to editing for comprehension, grammar or space requirements. Please be concise!

Inserts: We have room for 6 single sheet qualifying inserts in each issue. Please contact Leah Pistorius, (913) 579-7629 leah.pistorius@ cascadebicycleclub.org, for a copy of our insert policy and request form. The request and fee are due by the first of the month prior to the desired month.

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To check availability and reserve space, contact Leah Pistorius, (913) 579-7629 leah.pistorius@cascadebicycleclub.org Reprints: Articles may be reprinted or abstracted in publications of nonprofit groups provided that the author and Club are credited.

Please send us a copy of the reprinted material.

Membership Information: Club records and finances are available to members upon request from the club office at 206-522-3222.

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Across the world, bikes make a difference in people’s lives This June 30, think globally and ride locally on the Red-Bell 100

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ive days a week, Beene rides her bike 16 kilometers (10 miles) each way to school--a distance she was previously walking. Beene, a 16-year-old girl in grade six in Central Zambia, used to suffer significant pain in her legs due to the long distances she walked each day. Now, she proudly announces that, due to her new bicycle, her legs “pain no more.”

Beene received her World Bicycle Relief bike in 2011. For the first time in her life, Beene is able to attend school five days a week. Previously, she could only manage the walk 2-3 times per week, often having to stay home because her legs hurt too badly to make the trip. Now, in addition to outstanding attendance, Beene is able to participate in extra-curricular programs such as inter-school athletics—an activity that she previously had neither time nor energy for.

Thanks to her new bike, not only can Beene attend school every day of the week, but she can complete her homework, as well as assist with her nieces and nephews and other household chores. Beene is grateful that having her bike allows her to be more punctual and attentive both at school and at home.

Mr. Chitembwa, Beene’s teacher at Chikanda Basic School asserts that Beene is now active in class and able to supervise other students. She has greater energy and concentration now that she is able to attend school daily and is less exhausted from walking. Beene’s favorite subjects are Social Development Studies and Mathematics. She dreams of being a nurse some day because she wants people to be healthy—a dream

that her family wholeheartedly supports.

Beene resides with her older sister Monde, along with Monde’s husband and their six children. Beene and Monde’s parents are aging and not able to take care of Beene.

So when Monde’s twins were born in 2006, Beene went to live with her sister to help take care of her new nieces and nephews.

Monde is proud of her sister, stating “Since I am not educated, I want my young sister Beene to be educated so that she can help our family, community, and country.”

On non-school days, Beene’s duties at home include cooking, bathing the children, sweeping, and fetching water from a well approximately two kilometers from her home.

She also works in the family garden where she grows bananas and vegetables.

Beene’s bike also has a significant impact on her entire family. Her sister and brotherin-law often use the bicycle for transport to surrounding villages to sell fish, often trading it for maize—a staple food in the region.

Monde, Beene’s sister, noted that she also uses the bicycle to take her small children to the Chilala Rural Health Centre--13 kilometers (8 miles) away from the village. The bicycle makes it possible for Beene’s young nieces and nephews to get the medical assistance they need in a timely fashion.

Beene says, “I love the donors for this bicycle because they have loved me before.”

When asked to explain what she meant by a donor loving “before”, she explained how grateful she is that someone would provide her with a bicycle without knowing her in person: “Only someone who loves you can give you such a gift before you have even met.”

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GeaRS: Group Riding Skills

Saturday, March 17, 1 – 3 p.m. $30 for members; $35 for non-members It pays to practice the skills you need to ride in a group before you’re navigating the roads with hundreds of other bicyclists. In this class, you’ll learn to communicate with other riders, move through stops, pass effectively and keep everyone safe on the road.

Chains and Derailleurs

When you ride the Red-Bell 100 on June 30, you help support programs of World Bicycle Relief and Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation.

Registration is now open for the Bike to Work Breakfast

Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 – 9 p.m. $35 for members; $40 for non-members Make sure that your drive-train and shifting system stays in tip-top shape. We’ll cover chain maintenance, derailleur adjustment and troubleshooting problems. You’ll go home with a bike that shifts smoothly and a how-to booklet that will help you keep it that way.

Urban Cycling Techniques: Ride On Class

meets for two sessions: Thursday, March 22, 6 – 9 p.m. (classroom session) Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (on-bike session) $80 for members; $85 for non-members In this two-session class, you’ll learn a full spectrum of knowledge and skills – from traffic laws and basic bike maintenance to traffic-avoidance techniques and lane positioning – that will help you balance caution and assertiveness for safer urban riding. After a jam-packed classroom session, you’ll test your mettle by riding in traffic.

Brakes, Wheels and Tires

Wednesday, March 28, 6:30 – 9 p.m. $35 for members; $40 for non-members Maintaining your brakes, wheels and tires is important to keeping yourself safe on the road – especially given our region’s hilly terrain and wet weather. We’ll cover rim care and cleaning, brake pad inspection, cleaning, adjustment and replacement.

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ome in spandex or come in a tie. No matter how you’re dressed, you’ll connect with your community, have fun, and help raise money for the programs we all care about. Too early you say? Fear not, your friends at Cascade know how to make this morning affair a blast – expect the unexpected.

Where: Seattle Sheraton, 1400 Sixth Ave When: May 4, 7 to 9 a.m.

Who: you and all of your cycling friends Why: for safer streets and programs that bring the joy of cycling to all Suggested minimum donation: $75 Thanks to our early sponsors: Vulcan, Group Health, John Duggan, and Seattle Children’s. For information on sponsorship, please contact Mike Inocencio at (206) 755-5728.

Register as an individual or table captain,at www.cascade.org/breakfast “Creating a Better Community Through Bicycling”

AvAilAble At Any vehicle licensing office or get A mAil-in ApplicAtion from bicycleAlliance.org

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March 2012

Women on Wheels

Cascade Presents:

by Serena Lehman, Community Outreach Manager

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s a bicyclist I wear a few different hats. One is as a bicycle commuter, another is as an employee of Cascade Bicycle Club and another is as being a woman. Being a woman who rides a bike doesn’t seem like anything special. But that just isn’t true. Currently, in Washington, only 30 percent of bicyclists are women.

Through my position at Cascade I hear all sorts of reasons why women don’t ride. There are no safe routes, not knowing what to wear and convenience are some of the most common reasons. One that is near and dear to my heart is that cycling can feel like a man’s world. When a woman walks into a bicycle shop it isn’t always the most welcoming feeling as it is set-up to cater to its customer base, men. I have been riding for a long time, so while it doesn’t deter me, it is just a little annoying. But for those women who are interested but are new, this whole experience can be a deterrent from getting started on a bicycle.

That is all changing. On Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m., Gregg’s Cycle will be holding its fourth annual Women on Wheels event. This is a great chance to learn all about cycling in a fun and woman-

friendly environment. Our very own Kat Sweet will be MCing the event. There will be cycling presentations and clinics, as well as factory reps on hand to answer any and all questions and show off some of the newest gear. Luckily, for me and others with two X chromosomes, more bicycle retailers are making women-specific gear. There will be complimentary food and beverages, chocolate from Theo Chocolate, coffee from Revolutions, and other goodies to make sure that everyone is completely refreshed! There will even be a bike valet to park your two-wheeled ride for the night. Plus, the first 300 women in the door receive a free goodie bag! Already a bicyclist? Make it a women’s night out and bring a friend! RSVP at wwww.greggscycles. com/goto/wow Last year more than 300 women attended this fantastic event. One of the highlights was their responses to the question of, “What is more scary than bicycling?” Our favorites were: running out of chocolate, getting married, Justin Bieber, bad hair days, not being able to find parking, paperwork and parenting. Bicycling doesn’t seem so intimidating in comparison.

Do-it-yourself sessions at Seattle Bike Expo

by Serena Lehman, Community Outreach Manager When making your way around the Seattle Bike Expo, make sure you stop by the Cascade booth on the second floor. Besides being able to sign up for the Group Health Commute Challenge, the Red-Bell 100 and much more, you will also be able to learn how to make fun bike stuff yourself!

It is my pleasure to introduce you to our DIY sessions at the Cascade booth. Some highlights include:

Make a cycling cap from an old blazer with Greenwood’s Made Sewing Studio Take an old tweedy blazer, skirt or pair of pants from the back of your closet or the thrift store and turn it into a stylish cycling cap.

Let’s Get Visible! Reflective Vest and Patch-making Workshop with Amy Walker from Momentum Magazine As a safety-conscious cyclist who wants to be seen night and day by other road users, your off-the-shelf options that combine visibility and style are limited. Most of the vests out there are decorated with nothing but

a big old “X”—not very inspiring for those of us who also care about our appearance and like to express our personality while we ride. Amy Walker wants to help you create a reflective artwork to wear while you ride and that shares your passion for being alive. Put a bird on it! (Or a cat or moose or tree; an abstract pattern from your imagination; or a message for drivers to read.) We’ll create rainproof vests as well as simple patches that you can attach to your jacket or your bike. This workshop is intended to be fun and inspirational. Basic materials will be provided but we invite you to bring your own reflective bling if you’ve got it!

Scraping out your bike with Kat Sweet of Cascade Bicycle Club Do you want to go cruising on your scraper bike? Scraper bikes came out of the East Bay Area a couple years ago. These are bikes that are “tricked out” in spray paint, aluminum foil and whatever else you can add to your bike to make it uniquely yours. Join us on Saturday to learn how and practice on our wheels so you can go home and make your own custom scraper bike.

Three keys to your best year yet!

Featuring Coach Craig Undem and special guests Tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m.

Seattle REI Store, 222 Yale Ave N FREE Three key areas we will explore together: riding skills, training plan and nutrition. Let the expert coaches from Cycle University help you discover what is holding you back so you can make this your best year yet. We will help you build a training plan to be sure you are physically ready, go over key skills every cyclist must master to be safe and fun to ride with, and lastly give your nutrition a boost to be sure you are fueling your ride with the best choices for optimal performance.

Craig Undem’s lifelong passion is cycling and endurance sport. Since Chuck Tom Meloy Adrian Hegyvary Craig Undem at beginning with a collegiate race in Sunrise 1983 and eventually racing in the of Cycle University, Washington State World Championships of Cyclocross, winBicycle Racing Association Board member ning a World Cup medal in Mountain Bike and former board member of the Marymoor Racing, placing 2nd in the U.S. in Elite Velodrome Association. He is a certified Criterium Championships, racing Track and USA Cycling coach and a graduate of the Triathlon, he has earned the equivalent of a Carmichael Coaching College. “Coach Doctorate in Cycling. Off the bike Craig has been a professional cycling coach since 1996, Craig” coached for Lance Armstrong’s coach for three years and assisted him at the Tour is currently the director of junior racing in de France in 2002 and 2003. the state of Washington, CEO and founder

Cascade Bicycle Film Series & Northwest Film Forum present:

Bicycle Film Shorts Festival Friday, Mar. 30, 7 p.m.

Seattle REI, 222 Yale Ave N Advance tickets $9 @ Brown Paper Tickets Cascade Bicycle Club & NWFF members receive a $2 discount

One Got Fat

by Dale Jennings, (15:00, 1963) A group of children all wearing ape masks, rides their bicycles to the park for a picnic.

Along the way, all but one are eliminated for violating basic bike safety rules…A true bicycle comedy classic!

Parasol

by Webster Crowell, (8:30, 2008) Parasol is a short, quick revenge film about bicycles, dancing and speed; animated with pastels across the surface of a few thousand paper parasols.

Manquer

by Matt Daniels and Sean Pecknold, (4:30, 2006) This stop-motion animation recounts a well-known motion picture trope: awkward fellow falls for the love of his life, who is stolen away by a village lout, then abused and neglected by the hooligan, and finally gallantly rescued from the cruel thug. But this wonderfully charming short transcends that commonplace leitmotif through its mixture of unusual, visually dynamic photography and a captivating narrative voice-over. You’ll find it very hard not to fall under the pleasant spell of this beguiling little love story, with its every surprising twist and turn.

Hard Court

by Sarah Crowe, Erin O. Kay (10:00, 2011) Seattle is said to be the birth place of Bike Polo and since its inception ten years ago the game has spread from the Northwest and is now played all over the world. As Bike Polo continues to grow in popularity this film discovers its evolution from game to sport.

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You and Your Bicycle

by Progressive Pictures, (8:58, 1948) A bicycle safety film for children, shot on the streets of Oakland and Berkeley, California. It features numerous examples of safe and unsafe cycle riding, simulated accidents, and scenes of post-World War II East Bay streets and sidewalks.

Jitensha

by Dean Yamada, (21:00, 2009, Japan) “Jitensha” (or “Bicycle”) is a story about Mamoru Amagaya, a young man struggling to find meaning in life. A co-worker confronts Mamoru on his apparent apathy toward life, and resulting in Mamoru leaving his job out of humiliation. Now alone and without work, just as it seems that things could not possibly get worse, parts of Mamoru’s bicycle begin to disappear, one by one. In frustration, Mamoru leaves a note for the thief, begging him to just take the whole thing. The note left in response is signed “God”, leaving Mamoru only more confused.

At last, when the only remaining piece of the bicycle is a lonely bell, Mamoru receives an envelope, containing addresses at which each piece of the bicycle might be retrieved.

Puzzled yet intrigued, Mamoru embarks on a journey to resurrect and reassemble his beloved possession. As he seeks out each piece of the missing whole, Mamoru begins to discover that he himself is in a healing process. As he puts his bike together piece by piece, he realizes that he is in the process of being reassembled in the same way, by one far greater than himself.

Northwest Film Forum is Seattle’s premier film arts organization, screening over 200 independently made and classic films annually, offering a year-round schedule of filmmaking classes for all ages, and supporting filmmakers at all stages of their careers. More info at www.nwfilmforum.org

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SAVE $2 “Creating a Better Community Through Bicycling”

CASCADE MEMBER DISCOUNT! Present this coupon or your valid Club membership card at the Seattle Bicycle Expo for a $2 discount off the ticket price.

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March 2012

SEATTLE BIKE EXPO • MARCH 10-12, 2012

Everything You

Wanted To Know Great location

For the third year the event will be held in the deluxe two-story Smith Cove Cruise Terminal 91. Centrally located just north of downtown Seattle, this state-of-the-art facility features stunning views of Elliott Bay.

Thanks to our presenting sponsor Raleigh America

This year Raleigh celebrates 125 years of developing the finest bikes for casual and competitive riders everywhere, making it one of history’s most recognized and influential bicycle companies. Highlights of the 2012 collection include a huge array of Direct Connect carbon frames, exciting growth in cyclocross, and a massing line of 29ers. Raleigh fuses advanced technology with proven performance standards and an unparalleled heritage that results in a wide range of bikes to exceed each rider’s style and goals.

Bike to Expo and get cool stuff

Bicycling is the most convenient way to visit this event. Riders may enter the facility at either of two gates located just off the Elliott Bay Trail. Secure parking is available directly in front of the Terminal at the Bike Works bike corral for a $2-$5 sliding scale suggested donation, (no one will be turned away for lack of funds). The first 350 riders to use the corral each day will receive a thank-you gift.

Parking

Ample parking at Terminal 91 is available for $5 per vehicle. Attendees can take a free shuttle bus, which runs every 10 minutes during show hours, or walk three-quarters of a mile from the parking lot to the terminal entrance on the south end of the pier. Please plan for this short walk and dress accordingly.

North Gate entry only

Please note that only the north gate (Access via Magnolia Bridge for cars) at Terminal 91 is open to the public. If you’re taking the bus, disembark at the Magnolia Bridge stop and walk down the Smith Cove exit ramp to the parking lot entrance. The south gate at Elliott Bay Park is not open for show entry, and there is a two-mile walk to the north gate from that location. Please visit the webpage for detailed

maps and directions by car, bike, foot and public transit. There is a convenient bike trail that leads directly to the parking lot/venue.

Show hours

Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tickets

$10 - single-day pass $12 - two-day pass, Kids 15 and under are free!

Please cash ONLY at the door. An ATM will be available.

Cascade Bicycle Club members receive a $2 discount if they present the coupon in this newsletter (or a membership card) at the box office.

Want to help…and get in for free on the “guest list?”

It takes the help of more than 200 wonderful volunteers to produce the Seattle Bike Expo.

You can sign up for one of many positions by visiting the event website at www.cascade.org/ expo. All volunteers receive a T-shirt plus free admission on both days. It’s a great way to help Cascade, meet new friends and get a “backstage pass” to the biggest consumer bike show in the United States!

Visit the Cascade booth!

There’s something for everyone at the Cascade booth on the second floor. Bike as you are and stroll down Cascade Lane to find out everything you ever wanted to know about our youth programs, our work in Olympia, and the best rides you can take with your friends. Meet Cascade staff and even register for our events and for Bike Month in May. You will also have an opportunity to get your craft on with some of the weekend’s presenters as we demonstrate several “Do it Yourself” bicycle-related projects.

Vendor exhibits

Expo is the largest consumer bicycle show in the United States! We have more than 135,000 square feet of show space. Expect more than 200 exhibits promoting bikes, gear, travel opportunities, health and fitness. Please visit the event webpage for full exhibitor listings: www. cascade.org/expo

Special

Features Little Nutty Kids’ Zone, Presented by Nutcase The Little Nutty Kids’ Zone will feature a treasure hunt, outdoor riding course, bike art table, carnival games, “Watts Up” CompuTrainer station, and prizes galore! Come by for an assortment of fun and interactive bike-related activities for kids.

New area for 2012: Dirt Zone If you are a mountain biker or just want to learn more about cycling on dirt trails, make sure you check out the new Dirt Zone at the Seattle Bike Expo. Presented by Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, this mountain bike focus area will better serve the fat tire enthusiasts as well as introduce new people to the sport. There will be ten vendors in the Dirt Zone including bicycle manufacturers, soft good companies, local mountain bike shops, the High School Mountain Bike League, and Stevens Pass promoting their new mountain bike park. The Dirt Zone is on the first floor across from the Bike Stunt Area; where certified instructors from Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Sweetlines will host skills clinics throughout the weekend. Don’t forget to stop at the Evergreen booth to learn more about classes, events, trails around the state, and how they maintain those trails and protect access for riders.

on both days at Expo. A new category this year is KOF, Keepers of the Flame.

These are modern builders who build with classic styling and classic parts. So bring your fancy lugged Davidson, Erickson, Rivendell, Richard Sachs, or Portlandia, that is built up with your idea of classic parts and show it off with the oldies!

Note that anyone with a suitable bike can exhibit at the Classic Bike Show, and may bring as many bikes as they want. To participate, please contact exhibit director Bob Freeman, of Elliott Bay Bicycles, at ebbikes1@aol.com or (206) 4418144 with any questions.

Family and Cargo Bike Booth Looking to travel more by bike, but think you still need your car to pick up the kids at school, take the dog to the vet, go to the grocery store, or transport your instruments to band practice?

Think again! Then come by the Family and Cargo Bike booth at Bike Expo to learn more about all of the innovative bikes, trikes, and accessories that make it easy to shop, transport kids, and haul heavier objects with your own pedal-powered wheels. Looking for a way to have quality family time while enjoying exercise and fresh air? Come talk to people who do it every day to get tips on equipment, safety, routes and riding in the rain and try out the bikes.

We will have a wide variety of family and cargo bike set-ups available to look at, and a few more in the test ride area to try out, including a kidfriendly tandem, a trail-a-bike, a recumbent pedal trailer, an Xtracycle, an electrified Madsen bike, and more.

2012 Kenmore Camera Photo Contest

Let’s Get Visible! Reflective Vest and Patch-making Workshop at the Cascade Bicycle Club Booth

Don’t miss the 14th annual Kenmore Camera Photo Contest at Expo! Since 1999, the contest has featured submissions from camera-toting bicyclists who scour the city, country and globe for bike-related photo opportunities.

The exhibit is located next to the Cascade booth on the second floor, against the beautiful backdrop of Elliott Bay. Contestants enter photos into six categories: Action; Comedy; Still Life; People & Places; Black & White and Creative Digital. Ribbons are awarded to the top three photos in each category, and to the “people’s choice” – the photo that gets the most votes from Expo attendees.

All photos must include something related to bicycling, whether it’s a bicycle, a helmet or a pile of old chain rings. All are welcome to enter the contest! Visit the Expo webpage for an entry form and submission instructions. Deadline for photo submissions is noon, Wednesday, March 7.

As a safety-conscious cyclist who wants to be seen night and day by other road users, you have limited off-the-shelf options that combine visibility and style. Most vests out there are decorated with nothing but a big old “X” which is not very inspiring for those of us who also care about our appearance and like to express our personality while riding. Amy Walker wants to help you create reflective artwork that you can wear while you ride and shows your passion for being alive. Put a bird on it! (Or a cat or moose or tree; an abstract pattern from your imagination; or a message for drivers to read.) We’ll create rain-proof vests as well as simple patches that you can attach to your jacket or your bike. This workshop is intended to be fun and inspiring. Basic materials will be provided but we invite you to bring your own reflective bling if you’ve got it.

The Classic Bike Show:

Featuring special guest from the U.K, Kevin Sayles, (master frame builder of the Woodrup Cycles).

The theme of this year’s Classic Bike Show is “The Art of the Bicycle Frame,” featuring fancylugged English, French, American and Italian bikes, so swing by to see a truly beautiful exhibit

Facilitated by Amy Walker

Scraper Bike DIY Do you want to go cruising on your scraper bike? Don’t know what a scraper bike is? Then come join us to learn, and practice on our wheels so you can go home and make your own custom scraper bike. Interested? We’ll also have an awesome display of fully built-up scraper bikes near the CBC booth all weekend.

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Bike tube drive: Put your old bike tubes to use.

Bring them by the Green Guru booth to donate for use in upcycled gear and accessories, and in exchange they’ll make you an inner tube change pouch using their bicycle powered sewing machine.

University Bookstore: The best bicycle show in the Northwest deserves to host a truly great bookstore. Visit the University Bookstore for all of your bike-related literature needs, plus author signings throughout the weekend.

Free bike fitting: Bring your own bike to the Group Health booth for a free bike fit, first come, first served daily (Saturday 10-5 p.m., Sunday 11-3 p.m.). Get your custom fit done by some of the best physical therapists in the business.

Free clinics: In addition to all of the great programming on our two stages and performance area, you can attend mini-clinics at the Cycling Camp San Diego booth throughout the weekend.

Topics range from improving your climbing, descending, and cornering, to becoming a successful endurance rider. You can also sign up at their booth for a free ride with CCSD coaches on Monday morning.

Expo drawing Swing by the Cascade booth on the second floor to enter the free Expo drawing. Prizes include a new Raleigh bicycle; an overnight package from our hotel sponsor the MarQueen; complimentary event passes; bike gear and more.

Presentation

Listings

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Rei main Stage (toP flooR) 10 - 11 a.m.

STP Seminar with Will Chin Do you have what it takes to ride the Pacific Northwest’s top bicycle ride? Find out ALL you need to know about the 2012 Group Health Seattle To Portland Bicycle Classic in one informative information-packed hour.

11:05 - 12:05 p.m.

Bike Maintenance Basics REI Staff A special class designed to give everyone the right “tools” to perform basic bike maintenance with confidence.

12:20 - 1:10 p.m.

Team 7-Eleven Geoff Drake & Ron Hayman In 1980, there were exactly four professional bike racers in America. Six years later, an American cycling team would wear the coveted yellow jersey of the Tour de France. Soon after, the team would win Italy’s greatest race—the Giro d’Italia.”Team 7-Eleven” is the extraordinary story of how two Olympic speed skaters, Jim Ochowicz and Eric Heiden, assembled a local band of amateur cyclists and turned them into one of the greatest cycling teams the sport has known.

In a Seattle Bike Expo exclusive; author Geoff Drake will be joined by former 7-Eleven Team captain Ron Hayman. They will talk about the book, the team, and the improbable journey of these North American riders to the pinnacle of European pro racing. Geoff is the former editor of

Bicycling magazine and VeloNews, and has covered cycling events worldwide including the Tour de France and the Olympic Games. He is a Seattle native, Cascade member, avid cyclist, a Category II road racer and an Ironman triathlete. Ron Hayman is one of Canada’s all-time great cyclists, competing in both the 1972 Munich and 1976 Montreal Olympic games, plus winning numerous races in his 20-year+ long career.

1:25 – 2:20 p.m.

Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet with Mia Birk “Joyride” tells the inspiring story of pioneering transportation leader Mia Birk’s 20-year crusade to integrate bicycling into daily life. With a table scrap of funding, Mia led a revolution that grew Portland, Oregon into the number one American cycling city. Mia then hit the road, helping make communities across the nation – even her hometown, Dallas, Texas – more human, healthy, safe, and livable. While many books today extol the pain of our world’s problems, Mia’s funny, touching “Joyride” is the antidote, offering hope to any and everyone interested in changing our world for the better, one pedal stroke at a time.

2:30 – 3:25 p.m.

Come to Your Senses! A Celebration of Bicycle Travel with Willie Weir Traveling by bike allows you to see the world in a truly unique way. Few people know that as well as Willie Weir. His latest presentation is based on The Five Senses. He will leave you inspired and ready to see, hear, taste, smell and feel the world from the seat of a bicycle.

3:40 – 4:40 p.m.

Neighborly Bike Love: How close is Seattle to Portland & Vancouver…and can we commit?

Mia Birk, Amy Walker and special guests; hosted by John Mauro With cities across the country racing ahead on innovation, it’s time for a sit-down with our prominent neighbors to the north and south to see how they’ve propelled themselves to the front of the pack. Residents of Portland and Vancouver will show inspiring visuals of cutting edge bike infrastructure and projects, while telling a story or two about the role of cities, citizens and advocacy groups in achieving success. Then Seattle will get a turn to show what’s hot and what’s next here on the home front. A roundtable discussion will ensue, with questions aimed at lessons Seattle can learn and implement, how advocacy has (and hasn’t) made an impact, political opportunities (and mishaps), “normalizing” cycling, and what these great cities just might look like in another five years.

Joining panel host John Mauro (Cascade Bicycle Club’s Policy, Planning & Government Affairs Director), is an all-star cast including Mia Birk (Portland), Amy Walker (Vancouver) plus special guests.

Raleigh Stage (gRound flooR) 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Healthy Cooking Demo Angela Bartlett Join Whole Foods Chef Angela Bartlett to find out how to make a couple delicious and tasty items that support a healthy lifestyle…yes, yummy samples will be available for tasting.

12:10 – 1:05 p.m.

“On Bicycles” Amy Walker, Ulrike Rodrigues & Elly Blue The newly-released On Bicycles – 50 Ways the New Bike Culture Can Change Your Life, explores many angles of transportation cycling in an accessible and entertaining way. On Bicycles was designed to give everyone the inspiration and information to start riding as often as possible.

Written by 33 cycling experts and edited by Momentum Magazine co-founder Amy Walker, this collection of short essays covers a wide range of topics including folding bikes and fixed gear riding; how riding a bike saves time, energy, money (and your sanity); how to ride to school with your kids; and why it is important for more women to be able to ride their bikes to work. Bike advocates have been campaigning for decades to create safe spaces for cyclists to ride, adequate bike parking and policies that fit the needs of cyclists – but what is happening in our homes? Drawing on their rich individual experience as riders, writers, journalists and bike advocates, On Bicycles authors Ulrike Rodrigues, Elly Blue and Amy Walker will discuss how the new transportation bike culture is changing people’s lives in North America and around the world.

1:45 – 2:35 p.m.

Argyle Armada: Behind the Scenes of the Pro Cycling Life Mark Johnson Embedded with Team Garmin-Cervélo for its 2011 season, writer-photographer Mark Johnson brilliantly chronicles the team’s most intimate personal dramas and public celebrations. From winter training camp on the cobbled lanes of medieval Girona, Spain, to hard-earned stage victories in July’s Tour de France, to flesh-shredding crashes at the Tour of Spain in September, “Argyle Armada” brings the life and work of a pro cycling team into focus through incisive writing and spectacular color photographs.

More than a talk just about bicycle racing, Argyle Armada is a portrait of life as a member of a pro cycling team during a time of painful transition for the sport. Johnson unveils the dramatic forces that Garmin-Cervélo must navigate as team founder Jonathan Vaughters tries to push forward his vision of a reformed sport. Along the way, countless difficult decisions must be made to keep the team competitive in the chase for ProTour points, money, respect, and fame. With all-access insight and spectacular color images, “Argyle Armada” offers an unprecedented look inside a team battling for the future of professional cycling.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

A conversation with Kevin Sayles, Master Frame builder With host, Jan Heine Kevin Sayles belongs to the old guard of British frame builders. He began frame building in 1971 at the age of 16, and started with Woodrup Cycles of Northern England in 1977, where he still builds today. In addition to building their standard frames for many years, Kevin has perfected the art of fancy cut lugs, and makes the occasional bike for customers with them. A one-off from Kevin would be truly an instant collectible. Kevin was a category 1 road racer in his youth and still loves to ride the steep hills of Yorkshire and do the occasional race.

Bicycle Quarterly editor Jan Heine will host a delightful afternoon chat with this true master craftsman, who has flown in as special guest for the Seattle Bike Expo.

PeRfoRmance aRena (gRound flooR) 11 – 11:25 a.m.

Ride and Glide BMX Stunt Team Ride and Glide stunt team celebrates their 15th anniversary this year and has performed in China, Russia India and other locations. Over the years the team has helped launch the careers of many top BMX riders, including X Games gold medalists. The team has appeared on scores of national television programs and their client list includes elementary, middle and high schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, Washington State University and other colleges, and top companies such as Nike, Microsoft and Pepsi. The team proudly indorses Pryme Safety Gear and Redline Bicycles; co-sponsors for well over a decade.

11:45 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Laurelhurst School Unicycle Team Join in all the fun as we welcome students from Seattle’s Laurelhurst School to perform on the big stage at Expo…guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser for all ages.

12:10 – 12:20 p.m.

A Unicycle Built for Two Nick Harden and Wendy Allen A Unicycle Built for Two uniquely blends the unicycle and acrobatics. Nick Harden and Wendy Allen met in Seattle at the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts (SANCA), where they work and train full time. Nick grew up in Illinois, and performed with the Illinois State University Gamma Phi Circus. Wendy is from California, where she was a competitive gymnast. Nick and Wendy have performed around the Puget Sound including multiple productions at SANCA and the 2011 Circus of Dreams. If you enjoyed the German Artistic Cyclists shows over the years at Expo, then you’ll just love the amazing skills and beauty of this cool local act.

1:05 – 1:30 p.m.

Ride and Glide BMX Stunt Team Entertainment, education, and fun are the driving forces behind the Ride and Glide Stunt Team.

These courageous athletes always draw the crowd in with an incredible performance. Making a positive difference in people’s lives is what the team enjoys most. Their contagious energy encourages the audience to interact and take in the team’s important messages: bicycle safety, self-esteem, and focusing on the positives, all issues that the team feels are important to today’s youth. This fabulous and exciting team of all-star BMX pro and amateur riders will be kickin’ it all weekend at the show. More info @ www.rideandglide.com 3 – 3:20 p.m.

Laurelhurst School Unicycle Team Join in all the fun as we welcome students from Seattle’s Laurelhurst School to perform on the big stage at Expo…guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser for all ages.

3:25 – 3:30 p.m.

Unicycle Built for Two Nick Hayden & Wendy Allen A Unicycle Built for Two uniquely blends the unicycle and acrobatics. Nick Harden and Wendy Allen met in Seattle at the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts (SANCA), where they work and train full time. Nick grew up in Illinois, and performed with the Illinois State University Gamma Phi Circus. Wendy is from California, where she was a competitive gymnast. Nick and Wendy have performed around the Puget Sound including multiple productions at SANCA and

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the 2011 Circus of Dreams. If you enjoyed the German Artistic Cyclists shows over the years at Expo, then you’ll just love the amazing skills and beauty of this cool local act.

3:40 – 4:40 p.m.

Mountain Bike Challenge Course, adults (16+) Strut your stuff, push your bounds, or simply learn basic techniques to get up and over it on this exciting course. The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Sweetlines team up to test your skills on all different styles of mountain bike stunts and obstacles. Professionally trained coaches will be on hand to guide riders over bridges, drops, logs, skinnies and jumps. Bikes and gear will be provided.

Do you accept the challenge?! Parents or Guardians must sign waivers for riders under 18.

4:55 – 5:15 p.m.

Ride and Glide BMX Stunt Team Ride and Glide Stunt Team celebrated their 15th anniversary this year and has performed in China, Russia India and other locations. Over the years the team has helped launch the careers of many top BMX riders, including X Games gold medalists.

The team proudly endorses Pryme Safety Gear and Redline Bicycles; co-sponsors of the team for well over a decade. Let’s end Saturday with a bang by watching these high flying riders strut their stuff.

Little Nutty Kids Zone (Located at the Cascade Bicycle Club booth on top floor) 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Treasure Hunt and Bike Art Table Shiver me timbers. Ye be invited to chart yer course through Expo, solving riddles, decoding clues and hunting for every pirate’s dream…treasure. Grab a “Treasure Hunt” passport as you enter Expo and unleash your inner pirate.

Don’t know what to do with those leftover inner tubes? Come help us reuse all our old tubes and we’ll help you turn your old tubes into bracelets.

We provide the tubes and snaps, you bring the creativity. Making inner tube jewelry is a snap.

9:15 – 10:45 a.m.

Learn-2-Ride (Saturday only in the Performance Arena downstairs) Kids, bring your parents and show them how you can ride. We’ll only lend you a hand if we get tired chasing you down.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Watts-Up? Do you know how much energy it takes to power a light bulb? How about a television? Come learn how much wattage it takes to power your favorite electrical items with our “Watts-Up” CompuTrainer station. We’ll have two bikes for wattage comparisons and two bikes for racing your friends or family.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Bike Carnival Come one, come all, especially those who have a soft spot for bicycle inspired carnival games.

Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation’s carnival games will challenge your skills and put a smile on your face. Test your distance throw with our “ring-a-drink”, see what you get when you spin the “Wheelie of Fun,” and challenge a friend to see who can label the most bike parts in “Bike Anatomy 101.”

1:45 – 2:45 p.m.

Kids Mountain Bike Challenge Course, (ages 10 and older) Show off your mad riding skills or learn some new ones on this super rad course brought to you by the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Sweetlines. Professionally trained coaches will be on hand to guide riders over the bridges, logs, skin-

nies and jumps. Bikes and gear will be provided.

Do you accept the challenge?! Parents or Guardians must sign waivers.

2 – 4 p.m.

Wheelie Fun Stunt Course For those with energy to burn, come test ride one of our kids bikes on the “Wheelie Fun Stunt Course.” With new obstacles and stunts to ride over and around, this course is a sure hit for the 10 and under crowd. The course is outside, so dress warmly. Parents or Guardians must sign waivers.

6 p.m. – Doors Close

Sunday March 11 REI Main Stage 11 p.m. – noon Bike Maintenance Basics REI Staff A special class designed to give everyone the right “tools” to perform basic bike maintenance with confidence.

12:15 – 1:10 p.m.

Argyle Armada: Behind the Scenes of the Pro Cycling Life Mark Johnson Embedded with Team Garmin-Cervélo for its 2011 season, writer-photographer Mark Johnson brilliantly chronicles the team’s most intimate personal dramas and public celebrations. From winter training camp on the cobbled lanes of medieval Girona, Spain, to hard-earned stage victories in July’s Tour de France, to flesh-shredding crashes at the Tour of Spain in September, “Argyle Armada” brings the life and work of a pro cycling team into focus through incisive writing and spectacular color photographs.

More than a talk just about bicycle racing, “Argyle Armada” is a portrait of life as a member of a pro cycling team during a time of painful transition for the sport. Johnson unveils the dramatic forces that Garmin-Cervélo must navigate as team founder Jonathan Vaughters tries to push forward his vision of a reformed sport. Along the way, countless difficult decisions must be made to keep the team competitive in the chase for ProTour points, money, respect, and fame. With all-access insight and spectacular color images, “Argyle Armada” offers an unprecedented look inside a team battling for the future of professional cycling.

1:25 – 2:15 p.m.

Are you ready? AFM, Advanced Focus and Motivation will get you there Craig Undem Join Cycle U Head Coach and founder Craig Undem for this informative and powerful hour on creating your ideal year. Advanced Focus and Motivation, AFM will help light the fire of your deepest desires and create a road map to achieving your ideal vision for your body and what you want to experience. This interactive clinic will have you choosing the right action to help you reach your goals faster. “For me, part of this is taking the time to get creative about reaching my goals quickly.

This year I want to be clear on my top priorities and focus my energy on moving the needle towards these big goals.” If you want the same clarity join us, you will leave with a plan and action steps to get you jump-started and riding full-speed toward a great year.

2:25 – 3:10 p.m.

Great Bike Journeys of the World Robbin McKinney Robbin McKinney, photographer, raconteur, and founder/owner of Great Explorations

and Randonnee Tours, presents a slide show of stunning images from cycling trips around the world. Countries visited on this journey include Costa Rica, Spain, Italy, France, Croatia, Ireland, Morocco, Turkey, Vietnam and more. Robbin has been leading trips around the world for more than 27 years and will share amazing stories and photos from a lifetime of travel. We hope that show will inspire you take the plunge to explore the world by bike.

Russia India and other locations. Over the years the team has helped launch the careers of many top BMX riders, including X Games gold medalists. The team has appeared on scores of national television programs and their clientele includes elementary schools through college, Washington State University and top companies such as Nike, Microsoft and Pepsi. The team proudly endorses Pryme Safety Gear and Redline Bicycles; their cosponsors for more than a decade.

Raleigh Stage

12:50 – 1 p.m.

A Unicycle Built for Two Nick Hayden & Wendy Allen A Unicycle Built for Two uniquely blends the unicycle and acrobatics. Nick Harden and Wendy Allen met in Seattle at the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts (SANCA), where they work and train full time. Nick grew up in Illinois, and performed with the Illinois State University Gamma Phi Circus. Wendy grew up in California where she was a competitive gymnast. Nick and Wendy have performed around the Puget Sound including multiple productions at SANCA and the 2011 Circus of Dreams. If you enjoyed the German Artistic Cyclists shows over the years at Expo, then you’ll just love the amazing skills and beauty of this cool local act.

11:20 a.m. – noon Five Keys to Riding Faster in 2012 Erik Moen PT Erik Moen will discuss five different areas of bicycle training that are crucial to improving your bicycling performance. This information is applicable from the first time STP rider, to the fast RAMROD rider, all the way to the highly competitive racer. Make 2012 and beyond your best bicycling days.

1 – 1:55 p.m.

Team 7-Eleven Geoff Drake and Ron Hayman “Team 7-Eleven” is the extraordinary story of how two Olympic speed skaters, Jim Ochowicz and Eric Heiden, assembled a local band of amateur cyclists and turned them into one of the greatest cycling teams the sport has known.

In a Seattle Bike Expo exclusive; author Geoff Drake will be joined by former 7-Eleven Team captain Ron Hayman. They will talk about the book, the team, and the improbable journey of these North American riders to the pinnacle of European pro racing. Geoff is the former editor of Bicycling magazine and VeloNews, and has covered cycling events worldwide including the Tour de France and Olympic Games. He is a Seattle native, Cascade member, avid cyclist, a Category II road racer, and an Ironman triathlete.

Ron Hayman is one of Canada’s all time great cyclists-competing in the 1972 Munich and 1976 Montreal Olympics, plus winning numerous races in his 20-year career.

2:10 – 2:50 p.m.

Bikenomics: The business of bicycle transportation Elly Blue Bicycle transportation is good for a lot of things — it’s healthy, it’s green, it’s quiet, it’s fun, it builds community. It also makes financial sense, and the magnitude of bicycling’s economic impact gets far less attention than it deserves. Using material from her upcoming book of the same title, savvy and fun Portland writer Elly Blue explores the scope of that impact, including everything from personal finance to local economies to the big picture of the national budget. In the grassroots and on a policy level, the bicycle is emerging as an effective engine of economic recovery.

Performance Arena 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Kids Mountain Bike Challenge Course, (ages 10 and older) Show off your mad riding skills or learn some new ones on this super rad course brought to you by the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Sweetlines. Professionally trained coaches will be on hand to guide riders over the bridges, logs, skinnies and jumps. Bikes and gear will be provided. Do you accept the challenge?! Parents or Guardians must sign waivers.

Noon – 12:25 p.m.

Ride and Glide BMX Stunt Team Ride &Glide stunt team celebrates their 15th anniversary this year and has performed in China,

1:55 - 2:20 p.m.

Ride and Glide BMX Stunt Team Ride and Glide Entertainment, education, and fun are the driving forces behind the Ride and Glide Stunt Team. These courageous athletes always draw the crowd in with an incredible performance. Making a positive difference in people’s lives is what the team enjoys most. Their contagious energy encourages the audience to interact and take in the team’s important messages: bicycle safety, self-esteem, and focusing on the positives, all issues that the team feels are important to today’s youth. This fabulous and exciting team of all-star BMX pro and amateur riders will be kickin’ it all weekend at the show. More info @ www. rideandglide.com 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Mountain Bike Challenge Course, adult (16+) Strut your stuff, push your bounds, or simply learn basic techniques to get up and over it on this exciting course. The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Sweetlines team up to test your skills on all different styles of mountain bike stunts and obstacles. Professionally trained coaches will be on hand to guide riders over bridges, drops, logs, skinnies and jumps. Bikes and gear will be provided.

Do you accept the challenge?! Parents or Guardians must sign waivers for riders under 18.

Little Nutty Kids Zone Located at the Cascade Bicycle Club booth on top floor. Please read Saturday listings for full descriptions of Kids Zone events 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Treasure Hunt & Bike Art Table Interactive fun and games 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Watts-Up? Try your best on the bike trainer 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Bike Carnival Fun and games 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Kids Mountain Bike Challenge Course, (ages 10 +) @ Performance Arena 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Wheelie Fun Course An outside bike course for the little ones 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Mountain Bike Challenge Course, adult (16+)@ Performance Arena 4 p.m. Doors close

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MARCH RIDES For a complete list of this month’s rides, visit www.cascade.org/calendar and look for web-only posts.

Cascade Bicycle Club Ride Classification FOR MORE RIDES SEE WWW.CASCADE.ORG AND CLICK ON FREE DAILY RIDES CALENDAR. LOOK FOR WEB-ONLY LISTINGS. In order to pick the rides that suit your skills and energy level, use the following guidelines: • PACE: The speed on level ground without breaks: Easy: Under 10 mph Leisurely: 10-12 mph Steady: 12-14 mph Moderate: 14-16 mph Brisk: 16-18 mph Strenuous: 18-21 mph Super Strenuous: 22+ mph • TERRAIN: These descriptions should be considered in the context of the pace and length of the ride: Mostly Flat: Trails and/or mostly flat roads with a possible gentle upgrade Rolling: Climbs are short and easy, not too numerous.

Some Hills: A few short steep hills, some moderate upgrades and/or longer gentle climbs.

Hilly: Many true hills, but none outrageous.

Extremely Hilly: Steep & long climbs with grades >9% and/ or mountain passes Unlimited: “Out of category”; only for those very sure of their ability to climb any grade, any length at the advertised pace.

Off Road: Significant unpaved sections.

• MAP: Whether a map or cue sheet is provided.

• REGROUP: None and Occasional regroup categories expect experienced riders who can fix their own mechanical problems and follow a map/cue sheet if they are separated.

• RAIN: Weather conditions that cancel the ride.

Helmets are required on all rides. When using a cell phone you must pull off the road/trail and STOP. Put away all earbuds/headphones/music devices before the ride starts.

All riders are required to sign a waiver form. Rides are cancelled or are no longer considered Cascade rides in the event that the ride leader does not show up or does not provide a waiver form for signatures of riders. Riders are expected to be ready to ride at the time listed (i.e. that’s not the time to drive into the parking lot with a full bladder and empty tires) and to ride in a safe, courteous, legal manner. Riders are expected to cooperate with the leader(s) and ride within the advertised pace. If unsure of your ability to keep up, try a slower level ride to get an idea of ride paces. For “Hilly” rides, consider choosing a pace down from your usual level. Unless indicated, it is not necessary to RSVP the ride leader to participate in a ride.

Youth riders may also join regular club rides. Permission must be obtained from the ride leader at least 24 hours in advance for youth to join a regular club ride. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian OR must have parent/legal guardian sign a consent form

designating a guardian for them on the ride; youth ages 16-17 may ride without a parent or guardian with advance permission of the ride leader AND a signed parental consent form (available at www.cascade.org) which must be given to the ride leader at the start of the ride.

Cascade does not sponsor or endorse any non-bicycling activities that people may participate in while on these rides. Each cyclist is responsible for his/her conduct and decisions while on a Cascade ride.

Cascade membership and activities are open to anyone able and willing to participate in a safe, courteous and cooperative manner and in support of the purposes of the club. Ride information is also available at: www.cascade.org. Only Cascade certified ride leaders may post and lead Cascade Daily Rides. See Ride Leader Information on our website or email the Rides Chair at cbcrides@cascadebicycleclub.org.

Thursday, March 1

Friday, March 2

coupons from the Green Lake PCC for groceriesbut feel free to buy and make food bank donations of your own too! We’ll be back to our starting point by 4 p.m. after an afternoon of learning and sharing. Please join SPOKESPEOPLE, http:// twitter.com/Spokespeople, on the first Saturday of every month for a fun, low-carbon, familyfriendly community ride. All Spokespeople rides meet at the south end of Wallingford Playfield at N 42nd St & Densmore Ave N, and ride on the road to an adjacent urban center. New riders welcome! Please come by 1:45 if you are new to riding in groups or if you need help with adjusting your helmet or bike. All ages and skill levels welcome! All rides are on the road with traffic and include expert commuters who accompany us to offer encouragement and model good road riding techniques for new, returning and reluctant cyclists. Please join us! This is a Bike Smart Seattle ride. All are welcome! **FAMILIES WELCOME**

Cycle Tuesdays

Northern Exposures

FRUMPS: Hilly Monroe/Sultan loop

40-45 mi • Moderate • Hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • 18021 Alderwood Mall Pkwy, Lynnwood • Steady rain cancels • Ken Condray, 425-745-1159, condray3@comcast.net Meet at 10 a.m. at Gregg’s Cycle at 18021 Alderwood Mall Pkwy. Take I-5 north to Exit 183 and go left on 164th St SW to Alderwood Mall Pkwy. Take another left to Alderwood Cycle located on left across from the Keg. (DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF SHOP). Use spaces by street and south parking lot. We will do a 40/45mile ride at moderate pace. Plan on stopping for lunch. Moderate to high traffic is expected, good biking skills required! Contact condray3@comcast. net if you have any questions.

40 mi • Moderate • Hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Lewis Park, Monroe • Steady rain cancels • Sue Matthews, 206-6879338 Planned route goes from Monroe via multiple hills to the Sultan bakery for lunch at 33 miles. Scenic but hilly-approximately 3800’ in 43 miles. Route may vary dependent on weather.

More Cycle Tuesdays 25-35 mi • Super strenuous • Some hills • No Map • Occasional regroup • 5:45 p.m. • Gene Coulon Park/Next to Kidd Valley, Renton • Ice/snow cancels • Tom Baker, 425-221-0631, tommbaker@hotmail.com • Brian Ohlemeier, 425-985-6980 cell Year-round training rides for one day STP riders.

Rides stress safety, cooperation and group riding skills. Fast pacelines with regroups from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into multiple groups. **No parking in Coulon parking lot. Lights required.

RIDE LEADER CERTIFICATION 6:30 p.m. • CBC Office, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg 138, Seattle • No rain cancellation • Jane Volta, 425-828-0138, rlcert@cascadebicycleclub.org • Lynn Van Lierop, 206-448-7178 Interested in leading your own rides? Become a certified Cascade Ride Leader. Attend our training session (pizza included). To sign-up, email rlcert@ cascadebicycleclub.org, with your name, member number, phone (work, home or cell) and a list of the 5 most recent Cascade Free Daily Rides which you have participated in. Class size limited to 15.

Please first read the basic requirement list on the Ride Leader Information page on our website: http://www.cascade.org/EandR/Ride_Leader_Info. cfm. Questions? email rlcert@cascadebicycleclub.org.

Saturday, March 3 Not Your Grandma’s Ride to Alki 54 mi • Moderate • Mostly flat • Online Map • Occasional regroup • 9 a.m. • Logboom Park, 6101 NE 175th St, Kenmore • Showers cancel • Jenny Anderson, 702-882-3040, jandrsn@gmail.com This free daily ride will begin at Logboom Park and start on the Burke-Gilman Trail. We’ll ride the new smooth pavement for about a mile, and then encounter the joys of the Burke–just a few bumps, not bad. We’ll take a quick restroom break at Gas Works Park, then head over the Fremont Bridge and down the Ship Canal Trail. A few seasoned riders will freak out as we’ll take the trail to the new end, ride up a slight hill and then catch the Elliott Bay Trail. We’ll follow Alaskan where a few bike detour changes might keep things interesting.

We’ll cross the West Seattle Bridge (on the bike lane) and head into Alki, taking a coffee break at Tully’s. We’ll retrace our path back to Logboom, smiling all the way-you can sing if you want. If the weather looks iffy, send me an email, I’ll keep you in the loop.

SPOKESPEOPLE rides! Learn to pack groceries then deliver to food bank 7 mi • Easy • Rolling • Map • Stay together • 2 p.m. • Wallingford Playfield south end, N 42nd St & Densmore Ave N, Steady rain cancels • Cathy Tuttle, 206-547-9569, 206713-6269, cathy.tuttle@gmail.com • Michael Snyder, 206-781-7221, msnyder@zserf.com SPOKESPEOPLE Rides! Learn the art of packing bulky items on your bike. We’ll bike to the nearby Green Lake PCC for a shopping trip. We’ll discuss and demonstrate various ways you might pack groceries when you shop by bike, then deliver our purchases to the FamilyWorks Food Bank www. familyworksseattle.org/food-bank. We’ll have some

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Sunday, March 4 CREPES RIDE 35 mi • Steady • Some hills • No Map • Stay together • 9 a.m. • Gas Works Park, Seattle • Steady rain cancels • David Bordewick, 425822-8546, theborde@aol.com Ride will commence at Gas Works Park and stop at the Swedish Club for Crepes Breakfast. Bring $9 cash for the Crepes. Ride will then continue in an effort to burn off the calories. Ride will be led by either Don Martin or David Bordewick if Don is not available. Ice/snow also cancel the ride.

Monday, March 5

MUMPS: Do The Lake 40-60 mi • Moderate • Hilly • No Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Tracy Owen Station/Logboom Park, Kenmore • Steady rain cancels • Craig Mohn, 425-890-5234 cell, 425-313-3669 The basic route is a counterclockwise loop of north Lake Washington with a food stop en route.

If the Burke-Gilman Trail closure is still in effect, the option to join the group in Leschi will be somewhat later than usual-contact the ride leader for more details. Distance and route may vary to suit weather conditions and group. A brisk pace group may be added only if a certified ride leader volunteers to lead it. Check with leader if weather appears questionable.

Tuesday, March 6 TREATS: Snohomish to Lake Cassidy 25-30 mi • Steady • Some hills • No Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • City of Snohomish Restrooms • Showers cancel • Jan Johnson, 425-672-0617 For experienced adult cyclists. A country ride with a few steep hills and sections of traffic and a lunch stop in Snohomish at the end. The restrooms are on the south side of First Street in the middle of old town Snohomish, but park on side streets.

Bring a snack to eat mid-way.

25-35 mi • Super strenuous • Some hills • No Map • Occasional regroup • 5:45 p.m. • Gene Coulon Park, next to Kidd Valley, Renton • No rain cancellation • Russell Moul, 206-2007314, 253-657-9568 • Pete Grey, 425-5580451, pgrey@hotmail.com Year-round training rides for one day STP riders.

Rides stress safety, cooperation and group riding skills. Fast pacelines with regroups from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into multiple groups. No parking in Coulon parking lot. Lights required.

Eastside Nights: Mercer Loop 15 mi • Moderate • Rolling • Online Map • Occasional regroup • 6 p.m. • Enatai Beach Park, Bellevue • Showers cancel • Alan Lawrence, 425-891-7079, alan@jazzloft.com An awesome night ride to end a long day at work is just what the doctor ordered! We’ll meet at Enatai Beach Park and spend an hour or so riding around Mercer Island. This will be a moderate ride and we’ll regroup as needed. LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED.

Wednesday, March 7 WRUMPS: Over Hill and Dale ~35 mi • Steady • Hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland • Showers cancel • Don Volta, 425-828-0138, 425-503-7186, don.volta@ cascadebicycleclub.org • Jane Volta, 425-8280138, rlcert@cascadebicycleclub.org A HILLY ride in and out of Kirkland with a lunch stop. Ride distance and route are weather dependent.

Thursday, March 8 Northern Exposures See Northern Exposures, 3/1.

More Cycle Tuesdays See More Cycle Tuesdays, 3/1.

Friday, March 9 FRUMPS: Madison Park Bakery Danish & Coffee Run 32 mi • Moderate • Some hills • Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Newcastle Beach Park, Bellevue • Showers cancel • Alan Lawrence, 425-891-7079, alan@jazzloft.com We’ll start at Newcastle Beach Park off the Lake Washington Exit 9 on 405 and ride around the south part of Lake Washington before heading to Madison Park for a Danish and cup of coffee.

Then we’ll cut across Mercer Island to return to the start. This will be a friendly ride; we’ll regroup at the top of all hills. NOTE: WE WILL ADHERE TO THE ADVERTISED PACE. Restrooms located near the start.

Saturday, March 10 Don’t forget the Seattle Bike EXPO!

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MARCH RIDES Saddletime I 119 mi • Strenuous • Hilly • Map • Frequent regroup • 6:30 a.m. • NE 65th St Park & Ride under I-5, Seattle • Ice/snow cancels • Gil Flanagan, 206-524-9428, gilflanagan@ earthlink.net For you indoor trainers, it is time to get out on the road. Six 400 foot plus climbs, 5300 feet total, but also 5 breaks and not a blistering pace.

This should be a good endurance builder. After stopping at Leschi we will climb over Skyway to Bicentennial Park then up the south hill out of Renton to Soos Creek. After passing through Auburn we will climb 58th Pl S up to Trout Lake and descend the Milton Interurban Trail. After lunch it is up Sumner Heights Dr & MontaVista Dr then down Terrace Dr and up 65th Ave S and on to Star Lake. The final big descent is down the new and smooth S 231st Way. The pace will be a flat effort level of 18 or 19 mph with regroups after hills. We will stop for flats. Cue sheets provided. I expect to be back at NE 65th St Park & Ride by 6:15 p.m. Lights are not required, but a good idea. We will leave promptly at 6:30 a.m.

Saddletime II 105 mi • Strenuous • Hilly • Map • Stay together • 7:15 a.m. • Leschi Starbucks, 121 Lakeside Ave, Seattle • Ice/snow cancels • Gil Flanagan, 206-524-9428, gilflanagan@ earthlink.net How about a moderately hilly 100-mile ride?

Sunrise is at 6:32 a.m., and sunset is at 6:07 p.m., so lights are not necessary. I plan to be back at Leschi at 5:20 p.m. There are a lot of good hills on both sides of the Kent Valley. Our maximum elevation will be 520 feet. I strung the ups and downs together with mostly low traffic roads and some paved trails. Lunch at Don’s in Puyallup.

Cue sheets provided. Total elevation gain is 4800 feet. The pace will be a flat effort level of 18 or 19 mph with regroups after hills. We will stop for flats. We will leave promptly at 7:15 a.m.

Saddletime III 77 mi • Strenuous • Hilly • Map • Stay together • 8:30 a.m. • Bicentennial Park, Tukwila • Ice/snow cancels • Gil Flanagan, 206-524-9428, gilflanagan@earthlink.net We’ll ride south to Puyallup for lunch at Don’s Drive-In (homemade pie and soup). There are four 400-foot-plus climbs, 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. We’ll also do the Soos Creek Trail, the Milton Interurban Trail and finish on the Interurban. Total elevation gain estimated to be 3500 feet. Besides lunch we will have short morning and afternoon rest stops.

The pace will be a flat effort level of 18 or 19 mph with regroups after hills. We will stop for flats. Cue sheets provided. Bicentennial Park is on the Green River Trail, just east of Southcenter.

If you are driving take Exit 1 from I-405 and go south on Interurban Ave/West Valley Hwy, then turn right on Strander Blvd. The park is on the right, right after the bridge. Unfortunately the bathrooms are not usually open in March.

Starbucks is 2 blocks west. I expect to be back at Bicentennial Park at 4 p.m. We will leave promptly at 8:30 a.m.

Ride Around Seattle 30 mi • Moderate • Some hills • Online Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Gas Works Park, Seattle • Showers cancel • Jenny Anderson, 702-882-3040, jandrsn@gmail.com Take a ride with us around Seattle. We’ll begin the adventure at Gas Works, riding the BurkeGilman Trail. Just as your legs get warmed up, we’ll hop off the bike and walk across the locks.

After the locks, we’ll ride up through Discovery Park where there will be wind suckage and complaining by the ride leaders. We’ll then head down around downtown via the Elliot Bay Trail. There will be more wind suckage and complaining up Jackson as we venture over to Seward Park. We’ll take a break in Leschi for some coffee and continue back to Gas Works via the Arboretum and Burke-Gilman Trail. I will tweet an update morning of the ride if weather looks iffy: jenandrsn

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Sunday, March 11 Don’t miss the Seattle Bike Expo!

Please check the Cascade Internet Daily Rides Calendar for possible WEB-ONLY ride listings.

Monday, March 12 MUMPS: Head Up North 40-65 mi • Moderate • Brisk • Hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Tracy Owen Station/Logboom Park, Kenmore • Steady rain cancels • Craig Mohn, 425-890-5234 cell, 425-313-3669 A fun loop ride in south Snohomish County with a food stop en route. Distance and pace may vary to suit weather conditions and group. The pace will be a fast Moderate; a Brisk pace group may be added if certified ride leader volunteers are available for both paces. Check with leader if weather appears questionable. Bad weather in March may mean a trip around the lake or a hilly ride to/from Edmonds or points nearby.

Tuesday, March 13 TREATS: Over the Hill(s) ~30 mi • Steady • Hilly • Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland • Showers cancel • Jane Volta, 425828-0138, rlcert@cascadebicycleclub.org • Don Volta, 425-828-0138, 425-503-7186, don.volta@cascadebicycleclub.org A HILLY ride in and out of Kirkland with a lunch stop.

Cycle Tuesdays See Cycle Tuesdays, 3/6.

Wednesday, March 14 WRUMPS: Carnation/North Bend 50 mi • Moderate • Some hills • No Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • McDonald Park, Carnation • Steady rain cancels • Sue Matthews, 206-687-9338 Spring is closer—let’s get in a few more miles.

We’ll stop at the Falls before we head to North Bend for lunch (30 miles). No sweep.

Thursday, March 15 Northern Exposures See Northern Exposures, 3/1.

Madison Park Bakery Danish & Coffee Run 32 mi • Moderate • Some hills • Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Newcastle Beach Park, Bellevue • Showers cancel • Alan Lawrence, 425-891-7079, alan@jazzloft.com We’ll start at Newcastle Beach Park off the Lake Washington exit from I-405 and ride around the south part of Lake Washington before heading to Madison Park for a Danish and cup of coffee.

Then we’ll cut across Mercer Island to return to the start. This will be a friendly ride; we’ll regroup at the top of hills. Restrooms located near the start.

More Cycle Tuesdays See More Cycle Tuesdays, 3/1.

Friday, March 16 FRUMPS: Kent to Green River Gorge Loop 55 mi • Moderate • Hilly • Map • Stay together • 9:30 a.m. • Russell Rd. Park in Kent • Steady rain cancels • Cathy Masters, 206-713-8576, cmasters_inbalps@yahoo.com More daylight means longer rides. Let’s see how well we hold up for a 55-miler after our long, cold winter. We will ride along the Auburn-Black Diamond Rd to the bakery (after 22 miles) where we will stop for a food break. From there, we head for the Green River Gorge, take the back door into Enumclaw then drop down to Green Valley Rd. There will be another food break at the hideously green-colored meat market (about 42 miles). Always a good idea to bring extra snacks.

Meet at Russell Rd. Park near the restrooms.

Saturday, March 17

Thursday, March 22

Ride with the Cascade Board

Thursday Morning Eastside Pedal

30 mi • Steady • Some hills • Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Juanita Beach Park • Showers cancel • Don Volta, 425-828-0138, 425-503-7186, don.volta@cascadebicycleclub. org Join Cascade Directors and staff on a classic Eastside ride. This is an opportunity to ride and converse with your elected club directors and staff members to learn more about your club and pass on your perspective. The ride will start in Juanita at the north half of Lake Washington and include portions of the Burke-Gilman and Sammamish River trails returning on the 520 Trail. We will stop for a quick lunch mid ride. See the link for the ride details.

30 mi • Moderate • Some hills • No Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Newcastle Beach Park, Bellevue (Exit 9/405) • Showers cancel • Alan Lawrence, 425-891-7079, alan@jazzloft. com A friendly morning ride to Issaquah by way of May Valley Rd and returning by Newport Way. This will be a TRUE moderate ride. Slower on the hills with regrouping at the top.

Sunday, March 18 Not Your Grandma’s Ride to Alki See Not Your Grandma’s Ride to Alki, 3/3.

Monday, March 19 MUMPS: Head Up North See MUMPS: Head Up North, 3/12.

Tuesday, March 20 TREATS: Ride to Sultan Bakery 36 mi • Steady • Some hills • Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • West Snoqualmie Valley Rd & Woodinville Duvall Rd, gravel parking lot just to south of intersection, Duvall • Ice/ snow cancels • Clarice Sackett, 425-478-8306 Start near Duvall, ride Tualco Valley, Ben Howard Rd, lunch at Sultan Bakery and then back. Note: no facilities at start.

CycleTuesdays See Cycle Tuesdays, 3/6.

Eastside Nights: Mercer Loop See Eastside Nights, 3/6.

Wednesday, March 21 WRUMPS: Home for Lunch 20-30 mi • Moderate • Some hills • No Map • Occasional regroup • 9:30 a.m. • Leschi Starbucks, Seattle • Steady rain cancels • Mike Nelson, 206-325-9068 Be home in time for lunch after some urban exploration. Fixies and single speed bikes welcome. Ride leader will be using a single speed bike.

More Cycle Tuesdays See More Cycle Tuesdays, 3/1.

Friday, March 23 FRUMPS: South Lake Loop 45-50 mi • Moderate • Some hills • No Map • Frequent regroup • 10 a.m. • Licton Springs Park, north Seattle • Showers cancel • Dan Garretson, 425-985-8570 We will ride from Licton Springs to south end of Lake Washington with a lunch stop in Leschi.

Licton Springs Park is at 9536 Ashworth Ave N in Seattle. Meet by the playground.

Saturday, March 24 CATS Magnuson: Brisk: #1 Hollywood Hill and Perkins Way 40 mi • Brisk • Some hills • Map • Stay together • 9:15 a.m. • Magnuson Park, NE 74th St, Seattle • Steady rain cancels • Gary Williams, 206-679-1621 cell, gcwilliams54@ msn.com • Brian Kadish, 206-890-2526, redbrian@hotmail.com The Cascade Advanced Training Series (CATS) starts today. The first ride is north around Lake Washington to Woodinville and Hollywood Hill then back to Lake Forest Park for a climb up Perkins Way. The finish is on 25th Ave NE, then 20th Ave NE and through Laurelhurst.

Elevation gain is 2400 ft. The ride starts at the big parking lot south of NE 74th St in the park. Turn right off of Sand Point Way at NE 74th St and continue east until you see the huge parking lot on the right. Please be prepared to deal with flats and other problems on your own. There is one rest stop at Logboom Park. Please be at the start ready to ride by 9:15, we hope to be riding before 9:30. Maps, cue sheets and more are available at https://sites.google.com/site/catsmagnuson2012/

Cascade Advanced Training Series Magnuson

by Gil Flanagan, Cascade Ride Leader

T

he Cascade Advanced Training Series (CATS) Magnuson provides a training series for riders planning to do the one day STP and other summer events.

This series is for riders who can ride at 17 mph on flat ground with no wind (brisk and strenuous Cascade paces). The series starts on March 24, 2012, and will be every Saturday through July 7. Some rides may be moved to Sunday. There will be 15 rides, with a week off for riders to do the Flying Wheels event. Rides start at 40 miles and build to 130 miles. This continues to be a free drop-in series as it has been since 2008.

Last year 116 people participated. We did 14 of the 15 planned rides with one rain cancel on June 18. We averaged 12 brisk riders and 10 strenuous riders per ride with maximums of 20 and 16 riders respectively. This year we will try to keep groups to fewer than 20 by adding a third or fourth group if necessary. We lead these as stay together rides with releases and regroups for hills.

This year, all the rides will be on different routes. We have mapped out more than 1,100 miles. The routes will take us south all the way to Eatonville and north all the way to Arlington. Most rides will start at Magnuson Park but some will start at other locations between Tukwila and Lynnwood.

Gary Williams, Brian Kadish, Kevin Eno, Mike VanOrden and Jeff Duchin have volunteered to lead. If you are a ride leader and would like to participate, please contact me at gilflanagan@earthlink.net . Also contact me if you would like to become a ride leader. If you ride with a Garmin and can follow a Ride with GPS route on it you would be particularly appreciated. We have 7 or 8 new routes for this year to go with 7 or 8 that were new last year.

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MARCH RIDES CATS Magnuson Strenuous: #1 Hollywood Hill and Perkins Way 40 mi • Strenuous • Some hills • Map • Stay together • 9:15 a.m. • Magnuson Park, NE 74th St, Seattle • Ice/snow cancels • Gil Flanagan, 206-524-9428, gilflanagan@ earthlink.net The Cascade Advanced Training Series (CATS) starts today. The first ride is north around Lake Washington to Woodinville and Hollywood Hill then back to Lake Forest Park for a climb up Perkins Way. The finish is on 25th Ave NE, then 20th Ave NE and through Laurelhurst. Elevation gain is 2400 ft. The ride starts at the big parking lot south of NE 74th St in the park. Turn east off of Sand Point Way at NE 74th St and continue east until you see the huge parking lot on the right. Please be prepared to deal with flats and other problems on your own. There is one rest stop at Logboom Park. Please be at the start ready to ride by 9:15, we hope to be riding before 9:30.

Maps, cue sheets and more are available at https:// sites.google.com/site/catsmagnuson2012/

Ride Around Seattle 30 mi • Moderate • Some hills • Online Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Gas Works Park, Seattle • Showers cancel • Jenny Anderson, 702-882-3040, jandrsn@gmail.com Take a ride with us around Seattle. We’ll begin the adventure at Gas Works, riding the Burke-Gilman Trail. Just as your legs get warmed up, we’ll hop off the bike and walk across the locks. After the locks, we’ll ride up through Discovery Park where there will be wind suckage and complaining by the ride leaders. We’ll then head down around downtown via the Elliot Bay Trail. There will be more wind suckage and complaining up Jackson as we venture over to Seward Park. We’ll take a break in Leschi for some coffee and continue back to Gas Works via the Arboretum and BurkeGilman Trail. I will tweet an update morning of the ride if weather looks iffy: jenandrsn.

Sunday, maRch 25 Please check the Cascade Internet Daily Rides Calendar for possible WEB-ONLY ride listings

monday, maRch 26 MUMPS: Head Up North See MUMPS: Head Up North, 3/12.

tueSday, maRch 27 TREATS: Gas Works to Edmonds 30-35 mi • Steady • Hilly • Map • Stay together • 10 a.m. • Gas Works Park, Seattle • Steady rain cancels • Peter Hallson, 425-6734816 Let’s go for lunch in Edmonds.

Cycle Tuesdays See Cycle Tuesdays, 3/6.

WedneSday, maRch 28 Please check the Cascade Internet Daily Rides Calendar for possible WEB-ONLY ride listings

thuRSday, maRch 29

Be home in time for lunch after some urban exploration. Fixies and single speed bikes welcome.

Ride leader will be riding a single speed.

Northern Exposures See Northern Exposures, 3/1.

More Cycle Tuesdays See More Cycle Tuesdays, 3/1.

fRiday, maRch 30 FRUMPS: Magnuson-Edmonds 34 mi • Steady • Hilly • Online Map • Occasional regroup • 10 a.m. • Magnuson Park (lower lot), Seattle • Showers cancel • Loretta Goetsch, 206-525-4714, lagoetsch@ aol.com Ice/snow cancel. Park in lot to the right of first stop sign when you enter park at 74th. In town ride to Edmonds with a return via NE Perkins Way and B-G Trail. Cue sheets will be available at start.

SatuRday, maRch 31 CATS Magnuson-Brisk: #2 Beacon Hill and Lakeridge Park 43 mi • Brisk • Some hills • Map • Frequent regroup • 9 a.m. • Magnuson Park, NE 74th St, Seattle • Steady rain cancels • Brian Kadish, 206-890-2526, redbrian@hotmail.com • Gary Williams, 206-679-1621 cell, gcwilliams54@ msn.com The Cascade Advanced Training Series (CATS) second ride goes south over the University Bridge to Beacon Hill and Lakeridge Park. Elevation gain is about 2900 ft. The ride starts at the big parking lot south of NE 74th St in the park. Turn right off of Sand Point Way at NE 74th St and continue east until you see the huge parking lot on the right. Please be prepared to deal with flats and other problems on your own. There is one rest stop at the Safeway in Rainier Beach. Please be at the start ready to ride by 9:15, we hope to be riding before 9:30. Maps, cue sheets and more are available at https://sites.google.com/site/ catsmagnuson2012/.

CATS Magnuson-Strenuous: #2 Beacon Hill and Lakeridge Park 43 mi • Strenuous • Some hills • Map • Stay together • 9:15 a.m. • Magnuson Park, NE 74th St, Seattle • No rain cancellation • Gil Flanagan, 206-524-9428, gilflanagan@ earthlink.net The Cascade Advanced Training Series (CATS) second ride goes south over the University Bridge to Beacon Hill and Lakeridge Park. Elevation gain is about 2900 ft. The ride starts at the big parking lot south of NE 74th St in the park. Turn right off of Sand Point Way at NE 74th St and continue east until you see the huge parking lot on the right. Please be prepared to deal with flats and other problems on your own. There is one rest stop at the Safeway in Rainier Beach. Please be at the start ready to ride by 9:15, we hope to be riding before 9:30. Maps, cue sheets and more are available at https://sites.google.com/site/ catsmagnuson2012/.

THUMPS: Home for Lunch 20-35 mi • Moderate • Some hills • No Map • Stay together • 9:30 a.m. • Leschi Starbucks, Seattle • Steady rain cancels • Mike Nelson, 206-325-9068

Creating your will? Revising your estate?

Please consider including a gift to Cascade in your plans.

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ou’ve spent your years riding with the Club and helping us create a better community through cycling. Keep the cycling community growing through legacy planning. Whether you’d like your gift to go to a specific program, such as our advocacy work or our education programs, we’ll work with you to create a package that honors your interests and ensures that the programs you care about can continue to thrive long after you’re gone.

For more information and sample bequest language please contact Tarrell Wright, Development Director, at (206) 240-2235.

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Special Presentation

The Romance of the Ride Around Washington April 20, 7 p.m.

Seattle REI, 222 Yale Ave N

O

kay, so you’ve done STP more times than you can remember. The egg at Winlock has just gone stale for you as an annual attraction. You have enjoyed all of the one- and two-day rides the Club offers but are now looking for something new. If you feel this way then Cascade has the perfect ride for you, the Ride Around Washington (RAW), scheduled for August 4 to 11, 2012, in the Pend Oreille and Palouse regions of Eastern Washington and Idaho.

Want to know more? Join us on April 20 in the REI conference room for a special informational meeting about RAW. Find out what it’s like to do a six-day ride around the state at a unique presentation that features

the photography of one of RAW’sregular riders, Dan Hershman. Dan is a noted local photographer whose clients include the Washington State Department of Tourism, Getty Images and Oregon Public Television.

He is also a contributing photographer to numerous books and publications on our region’s unique environment. Dan will share pictures taken on a RAW in the Palouse in 2004, and other memorable images of RAW events around the state. You’ll also learn about the nuts and bolts of RAW, including how to prepare and train for multi day events and what to expect over six days of riding the backroads of Washington.

UPCOMING EVENTS Cascade Presentation Series

Planning and Packing For Your Personalized (and Pretty Close to Perfect) Pedal Tour Tuesday, April 10, 7 p.m.

Seattle REI, 222 Yale Ave N

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re you ready for credit card touring, seeing the country by bike with a minimum of luggage or hassle and a maximum of fun? There are lots of tour companies out there who will take you and a dozen other cyclists on a pre-set trip on probably a pretty nice route. But what if you could plan your own bike tour, where you want to go, at the pace you want to ride, with your own favorite riding partner or group, and at a third of the cost? A trip where you could leave options for side trips or a layover day in case of rain?

Jeff and Louise Davis have travelled more than 50,000 miles through the U.S. and Canada doing just that, exploring everything from bike trails and quiet back roads to mountain passes through the Rockies and Appalachians. They’ll show you how you can plan your very own dream trip.

Member of Cascade Bicycle Club, Bicycle Alliance of Washington and the League of American Bicyclists.

Sponsor of Fischer Plumbing, Thumbprint Racing, Bikesale.com, Recycled Cycles Racing, Garage Racing, Cucina Fresca, Blue Rooster Racing, Starbucks and Lakemont Cycling Teams.

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Volunteers needed for summertime helmet fitting

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS!

by Erica Hann, Community Programs Assistant

PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY FORM

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ascade is looking for volunteers to help out with helmet sales and fittings this summer. Help promote safe riding and get to know your community by attending events such as Bicycle Sundays and Health Fairs, from May-September. Last year our volunteers distributed almost 500 helmets! Though fitting and giving away helmets may not seem like the most thrilling prospect at first, I want to share a few stories with you about what wonderful things helmets can bring.

The demand for helmets just before the holidays is usually pretty high, as bicycle presents find their way into homes. In December, I got a phone call from a woman who works with low income youth at the university. One of her students, a little boy named Pickle, was about to get his holiday wish – a new red bicycle! His mentor, Mari, was overjoyed that we were able to donate a new, bright red helmet to match. Mari wrote on behalf of Pickle and his family, “Words aren’t enough – thank you for all you do for the community.”

It’s also a common experience to provide someone with a helmet, and inspire them to finally get on their bike, whether a five-yearold just learning to ride, or someone who hasn’t ridden since their childhood. Distributing this important resource both keeps all bicyclists safe and can motivate hesitant would-be riders to really give it a go.

You can volunteer as frequently as you like, but make sure to attend a helmet fit training first. This year, we are offering two helmet fit trainings, both held at the Cascade office: Thursday, April 12, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

2012 Kenmore Camera Photo Contest Seattle Bike Expo, March 10-11, 2012 Smith Cove Cruise Terminal 91 NAME ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP PHONE EMAIL WHERE WAS THIS PHOTO TAKEN? Volunteer to fit helmets this summer.

You’ll get to meet other volunteers and be fed at both these training dates. Please RSVP to Erica at cmpa@cascadebicycleclub.org if you are interested.

Although not all volunteer opportunities have been finalized, the dates for Bicycle Sundays 2012 are May 6, 13, and 20; June 3 and 24; July 1, 8, and15; August12 and 26; September 2 and 23. All sales will be held at Seward Park.

CATEGORIES: ACTION

STILL LIFE

PEOPLE & PLACES

BLACK & WHITE

CREATIVE DIGITAL**

**Note that all modifed or manipulated digital entries MUST be entered in category 6, Creative Digital Cascade Bicycle Club reserves the right to use photo images for promotional purposes but will give photo credit to photographer if image is used.

Please attach a copy of the above entry form to the back of each photo contest submission.

GENERAL: Photographs must have a connection to bicycling. This will be expressed by the image of a bicycle or bicycling equipment. Generic scenes incidentally taken on a bicycling trip are not acceptable.

WHO MAY ENTER: Open to all amateur photographers. There is no limit to the number of photos you may submit, but photos submitted in past contests will be disqualified.

PREPARING YOUR ENTRY: Maximum print size is 8 x 12. Print must be flush mounted on an 11 x 14 white mat, with no frame or other mounting. To flush mount, use an 11 x 14 white mount board and place the print on top of the mat using tacky glue, craft glue for pictures, or medical tape.

Attach a completed entry form on reverse. Form must be printed, not hand written. A separate form must be submitted for each entry. Feel free to copy this original.

SUBMITTING ENTRIES: There is no fee to enter! Photographs may be submitted in person or by mail. Delivery locations are: • In person to Cascade Bicycle Club office: 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 MonFri, 9-5.

• Mail to Cascade Bicycle Club, 7400 Sand Point Way NE Ste 101S, Seattle, WA 98115 • Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, No entries may be submitted at Expo.

How many times has a car passed too close and almost hit you? Ever come close to being doored or hit by a mirror? Or a car turns left directly in front of you without even looking! Not everyone is lucky enough to have just a close call. Sometimes the car hits you and serious injuries are often the result.

CLAIMING ENTRIES: All WINNING PHOTOS WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE CASCADE BICYCLE CLUB. All other entries may be claimed at the Seattle Bicycle Expo on Sunday, March 11, 2012, 3:30 p.m,.– 4 p.m. or at the Cascade Bicycle Club Office, Mon.- Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Wed., March 14 - 31, 2012.

When you’re hit by a car to you know what to do? Do you know who to talk to and who you shouldn’t? Who’s responsible for paying your medical bills after each treatment? Do you know what mistakes some people make in the days or weeks following the accident that wreck an injury case?

When the insurance company calls wanting a recorded statement and asking you to sign a few forms, what should you do? Politely hang up and get the MOST important information about Washington Bicycle Accident claims before talking to the insurance company, hiring a lawyer, or signing anything.

Order the NO COST book at www.WashingtonBicycleBook.com or call 425.822.5700

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MARCH VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are needed for the Seattle Bike Expo. March 9, 10 and 11.

Cyclist of the Month

JOHN WELLER

by Erica Meurk, Staff Writer

Positions available are as follows:

Age: 65 Occupation: Retired (“Every day is Saturday.”)

Wheels: Cannondale Synapse

• Cascade Booth • Cashier • Greeter/Ticket Taker/ Door Monitor • Logistics • Merchandise Sales • Photo Contest

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ohn Weller began his bicycling career during the summer of ’97, on three-speed Raleigh from ’73.

It was pure happenstance. “The gym was closed for a week,” he told me. “I couldn’t run anymore because it hurt.

I told my son, ‘Let’s go ride on the Burke.’”

A habit was born. From his start on the Burke-Gilman Trail, he became a regular bike commuter. And instead of parking his bicycle when he arrived at work, he pedaled it on the range roads of his “60,000-acre office.”

He was a range officer for the military, and he bicycled to visit his “customers” – military units training for maneuvers and artillery firing.

“There I was, working in an environmentally destructive field, and my carbon footprint was a size 11,” he told me, delivering the joke with such austerity that I didn’t catch on for several seconds.

I wondered whether showing up on a bicycle might undercut his authority among gun-wielding military types.

Instead, his bicycle – combined with his quick wit, hardened demeanor and a whole host of ribbons and buttons – had the opposite effect.

“The army is a physical fitness culture,” he told me. “My going to see the officers and sergeants by bike got better reviews than driving.”

Bicycling also helped him deliver news that officers didn’t want – and see things that they might not want him to see. “It’s amazing what you can see on a bicycle that you can’t see from a Ford Explorer,” he told me.

In spite of all those hours in the saddle, John wasn’t getting enough.

His search for more places to go and people to ride with brought him to the Cascade Training Series in 2006 – but it wasn’t what you would call love at first ride.

“I found a bunch of people who didn’t look like me at all,” he said. On his big-tired mountain bike with flat pedals, wearing baggy bike shorts from L.L. Bean, a shirt from Mountain Hardwear and Rayban sunglasses, he stuck out in a “sea of Lycra.”

“I rode in circles at the edge of the parking lot, thinking, ‘I should just go home.’ But then I thought, ‘It’s cold, it’s dank, you came all the way down here, do it once.”

He decided to ride with them. “And the hook was in,” he said.

• Show Office • Stage Monitors • Test Ride Crew • Ticket Sales • Volunteer at Large • Volunteers Office

Office Volunteers

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 14, 10am (4 - 6 volunteers).

Task or Event: Membership renewal forms Where: CBC Office.

How Long: 3 to 4 hours.

Doing What: Stuffing, labeling, and applying postage.

You may volunteer by going to the Cascade web site and filling out a volunteer application: http://shop.cascade.org/content/ events/expo-volunteer.

See you at Bike Expo John bought a road bike, finished out CTS, rode the STP and didn’t go back.

“STP led to another CTS, which led to another STP, which led to becoming a Ride Leader and going on Regional Tours.

When he retired in 2009, Don Volta (a current Cascade board member) recruited him to the Rides Committee. “I swore I wouldn’t commit to anything my first year as I retiree, but I decided to join.” Ever since, he’s been a dedicated committee member.

John’s philosophy from his military days – “let no soldier leave Fort Lewis untrained and help those soldiers’ leaders use their brains” – applies to his duties here as well, wrangling ride leaders and riders alike.

“Leading rides is all about taking people out and showing them things they haven’t seen in ways they haven’t seen them. It’s about getting people onto bicycles, and keeping them on bicycles.”

He makes a point of asking people who show up for his rides whether they’re Cascade members, telling them about opportunities for activism and of taking all the “teaching possibilities” that the ride affords.

The best thing about leading rides? “I like seeing what I’m about to run over,” he told me.

It’s clear (in spite of frequent jokes and jabs) that John really is committed to making Cascade’s rides program great.

He wants Cascade members to know that he would love for them to become Cascade Ride Leaders. “All it takes is a desire to show other people places and routes. You get to pick the route, time and day. And you get to see almost everything first.

John shows up at Cascade’s Sand Point office fairly frequently. When I asked him what he does there, he told me, “I’m homeless, and it’s warm.”

But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find the real answer. “After retirement, I needed a new weekday family,” he told me. “Cascade is at the core of what I had to do to replace a 27-year ride at Fort Lewis. Thanks to cycling and Cascade, there was a place to go.”

Homeless or not, John has found a home with Cascade – and we’re happy to have him.

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CASCADE CONTACTS Forrest Cline Rose Cline Jennie Close Scott Clough Lori Clough Marcus Co Roy Coady John Coates Jamie Cochran Lynn Cochran Gregory Cochran Diana Cockrell Jeannette Coil John Coletti Kyle Collins Bob Collins Katie Collins John Collins Drew Collins Ava Collins Lisa Collins Dilley Gail Conkey James Conkey Michael Conkle BJ Connolly Mike Connolly Dean Conti Shelley Conti Heather Conti Steve Cooper Steve Cooper Carol Cooper Nancy Corbett Brian Cormick Jivvy Corpuz Kathy Corrion Ana Coutinho Emily Cox Eleanor Cozart Doyle Crampton Ken Crawford Bernie Creaven Levi Cress Monica Cretu George Cretu Sheila Croft Phil Cross Edna Cross Elizabeth Cross Nicholol Allison Crowley Laura Cullen Brian Culver Alana Culver Tarina Culver Clifton Cunningham Patty Curry Kelli Curtis Diana Cutler Alexandre da Veiga Amy Dahl Scott Daigle Max Dale Kurtis Dane Dennis Daniels A. Christine Daniels David Dankers Elizabeth J Dansie Deborah Daoust Monte Dasilva Jesse Dasovich Sarah Daun Clare Davenport Carolyn Davidson Cynthia Davis Denae Davis Melanie Davis Doug Davis Charles Davis Robert de Castro Al de Leon John Dealy Lori Dealy Alison DeBoise Debbie DeFilipps Erin DeFilipps Tony DeFilipps Alan DeLaTorre Aimee Demaret Taylor Demaret Emmanuel Derouillat Bree Devlin Thomas Dicken Charley Dickey Sloan Dickey William Dickey Barrett Dickey Matthew Dilligan Sam Dilly David Dimarco Max Dimarco Kaden Dimarco Sydney Dimarco Samantha Dimarco Connie Dimarco Jeannie Dines Alec Dines Alec Dines John Dines Anne Doane Raja Doddala Lyn Dodson Greg Dolan Mark Dombroski David Dombrowski Laurie Dombrowski Caitlin Donahue

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Cascade Bicycle Club 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Suite 101S Seattle, WA 98115

STAFF

Erica Meurk, Staff Writer

Note: All email address are @cascadebicycleclub.org

(206) 522-7517 erica.meurk@…

Jenny Almgren, Education Program Assistant

Leah Pistorius, Communications Specialist

(206) 694-9148 jenny.almgren@…

(913) 579-7629 leah.pistorius@…

Chuck Ayers, Executive Director

Robin Randels, Classes Coordinator

(206) 523-9495 chuck.ayers@…

(206) 390-3945 robin.randels@…

Craig Benjamin, Policy and Government Affairs Manager

Julie Salathé, Education Director

(206) 713-6204 craig.benjamin@…

(206) 523-1952 julies@…

Mary Collins, Americorps Member, Commute Program

Elliott Sherburne, Americorps Member, Youth Programs

(206) 861-9890 cpa@…

(206) 861-9875 ypa@…

David Douglas, Event Producer

Kat Sweet, Youth Program Manager

(206) 522-BIKE david.douglas@…

(206) 427-3090 kat.sweet@…

Diane English, Office & Member Services Manager

Anna Telensky, Events and Sponsorship Coordinator

(206) 957-7944 diane.english@…

(206) 778-6099 annat@…

Emma Epstein, Americorps Member, Major Taylor Project Kim Thompson, Event Registrar (206) 957-6960 mtpa@…

(206) 526-1677 kim.thompson@…

Ed Ewing, Major Taylor Project Manager

Alan Van Vlack, Database and Accounting Coordinator

(206) 778-4671 ed.ewing@…

(206) 226-1858 alan.vanvlack@…

Stephanie Frans, Manager of Commute Programs

Peter Verbrugge, Event Producer

(206) 522-9479 stephanie.frans@…

(206) 517-4826 peterv@…

Tessa Greegor, Principal Planner

Tarrell Wright, Development Director

(206) 204-0913 tessa.greegor@…

(206) 240-2235 tarrell.wright@…

Chris Hanger, Individual Giving Officer (360) 402-9743 chris.hanger@…

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Erica Hann, Americorps Member, Community Programs

Note: All email address are @cascadebicycleclub.org

(206) 957-6623 cmpa@…

President

Max Hepp-Buchanan, Advocacy Campaigns Manager

Daniel Weise • daniel.weise@...

(206) 226-1040 MaxHB@…

Vice President

Mike Inocencio, Corporate Development Director

Don Volta • don.volta@cascadebicycleclub.org

(206) 522-2403 mikei@…

Treasurer

M.J. Kelly, Director of Communications & Marketing

Michael Snyder • michael.snyder@...

(206) 853-2188 m.j.kelly@…

Secretary

Diana Larson, Volunteer Coordinator

Ed Yoshida • ed.yoshida@cascadebicycleclub.org

(206) 852-6827 diana.larson@…

Executive Committee Member-at-large

Sander Lazar, Rides Program Coordinator

Charles Ruthford • charles.ruthford@...

(206) 694-9108 sander.lazar@…

Directors

Serena Lehman, Community Outreach Manager

Kevin Carrabine • kevin.carrabine@...

(206) 291-4032 serenal@…

George Durham • george.durham@...

Kathy Mania, Finance Director

Rayburn Lewis • rayburn.lewis@...

(206) 522-4639 kathy.mania@…

Mo McBroom • mo.mcbroom@...

John Mauro, Director of Policy, Planning & Gov’t Affairs

Emily Moran • emily.moran@cascadebicycleclub.org

(206) 446-3688 john.mauro@…

Bill Ptacek • bill.ptacek@...

Kathy McCabe, Deputy Director

Ron Sher • ron.sher@...

(206) 204-0587 kathy.mccabe@…

MEMBERSHIP FORM Please detach form and return to: Cascade Bicycle Club •7400 Sand Point Way NE, Suite 101S • Seattle, WA 98115 o New member o Renewal FIRST NAME

MI LAST NAME

M/F DATE OF BIRTH

EMAIL

STATE

ZIP

ADDRESS CITY HOME PH

WORK PH

CELL PH

To help promote cycling, we occasionally share names with other organizations.

We never share telephone numbers or email addresses, only postal addresses. May we share your name? ◊ Yes ◊ No TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP 1 YEAR 2 YEARS GIFT SOCK SIZE OFFICE NOTES

Individual Household/Family* Supporter* Advocate* Champion* Student/limited income (e-news only)

o $ 35 o $ 60

o $ 65 o $ 115

o $ 100 o $ 250

o $ 195 o $ 495

o $ 500 o $ 15

o $ 995 o $ 25

Cycling socks

S M L XL

Cycling socks

S M L XL

Cycling socks

S M L XL

Tax-deductible donation to the CBC Education Foundation** TOTAL ENCLOSED o

A check payable to the Cascade Bicycle Club is enclosed. ($20 fee for returned checks.)

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Please charge my VISA/MASTERCARD: — — — Cardholder’s name (Please print):

Exp. date /

Cardholder’s signature: *Contributing members may include household and family members on their membership. **The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation (CBCEF) is an IRS 501(c)(3) charity. Donations to the CBCEF are tax-deductible.

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Welcome New Members Missy Gallagher Sarah Gallazin Karen Gamble Jamie Gamez Luis Gamez Rod Garbarino Shannon Garcia William Garling Alden Garrett Sekiko Garrison Thomas Gaskin Susan Gaskin Elliot Gaskin Elizabeth Gasperini Jon Gates Ted Gauld Tama Gearhart Brett Geiger Scott Geiger Lyle George Kiersten George Ryan Georgi Brianna GeorgiDensmore John Gerard Stacy Gerhardt Dale Gerhardt Terri Gerhardt Gene Gerrard Mike Gerrard Marc Gerrard Steve Gersch Gabe Gese Keith Gettis Michael Gibbons Brendan Gibney Martha Gibney Richard Gibney Mike Gibson Joel Giffin Greg Gilbertson Thomas Gillette Janet Gilliam Justin Gillmor Heather Gilroy Michelle Gimbal Grant Gischer Nicole Giuliani Daniel Giuliani Dana Gleaton Cayla Gleaton Nathan Gleaton Cheri Gloden Gilad Golan Renae Goldsmith Theresa Goletz Sam Gooch Craig Gooch James Gooch Ray Gooch Grant Goodall Angela Gordon Elena Gordon Margaret Gorham Randolph Gossman Jay Graham Judith Graham-Bilos Craig Graves Debra Gray Amyt Gray Adam Gray Angus Gray Lynne Graybeal J. Neil Greeley Gordy Green Carl Greene Lisa Greene Jacob Greene Kasey Greene Rory Greenfield Nila Gregory Jessica Grieb Shelly Grieb Erin Grieb Michael Grieb Jacqueline Griessersecrest Brett Griffin Michael Griffin Patty Griffin Darris Griffith Ralf Groene Richard Grondin Annie Grosshans Sara Grove Jeff Grubb Heather Grube Robert Gruen Jennifer Gryniewicz Scott Gunther Steve Guptill Lori Guptill Remy Gutierrez Dana Guy Mike Guy Mario Guzzi Heath Haacke Chris Haacke Todd Haas Aaron Haas Mary Haberzetle Dale Hailey Michael Hajdun Judy Haker Kristina Halapija-Mason Andy Haldeman Asma Haleem Mike Hall

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David Hall Rick Hall Mike Hall Hayden Hall Michele Halle John Halleran Taryn Halleran Chris Hallum Sean Halsted Don Hammond Jeff Hancock Marilyn Hancock Emma Hancock Marnie Hancock Calvin Hancock Nicholas Handler David Hanks Byron Hann Cynthia Hann Ellen Hann Thaddeus Hanscom Jonathan Hansel Craig Hanson Katherine Hanson Richard Harding Kim Hardman Daniel Hardman Henri Hardman Jenna Hardman William Harms Suzanne Harnois Jason Harrison Scott Harron Trevor Harron Matthew Harsch Robert Hash Jim Hashimoto Theresa Hastert Jun Hata Simone Hathaway Boulbaba Hatira David Hattery Ali Haveliwala Clayton Hawkes Ryan Hawthorne Sara Hay Sara Hayden Rowan Hays Zoe Hays Charlie Hays Jim Hays Suzanne Hayward Lei He Erica Heagy Nikolas Heagy Meredith Heestand Bruce Heller Gretchen Helling Steve Helmbrecht Scott Hendrickson Wayne Henkel Kelly Hennessey Colleen Hennessey Billy Hennessey Chris Hennessy Debra Henning Tres Henry Flip Herndon Yadira Herrera Steve Hertel Brett Hertzberg Martin Heuchert Nate Hickey Jennifer Hickey Joseph Higley John Hill Chad Hill Tori Hill Kristi Morgansen Hill Terence Hill Andrew Hill Tracy Hinds Kelly Hinerth Ryo Hirayama Laura Hmelo Paul Hoagland Tai Hoang Beckie Hocker Eric Hodges Kyle Hodgson William Hoelker Erik Hoerauf Kristen Hoffbuhr Dale Hoffman S Michael Hoffman Philip Hoffman Rachel Hofmann Mark Hoiness Heather Hokamp Bill Holford David Holland Phil Hollenhorst Kristin Holmberg Michael Holmlund Dawn Holt John Holttum Stephanie Holttum Alexandra Holttum Samuel Holttum Jonathan Homer CeCe Homer Eric Hook Lynn Hook Caitlin Hook Connor Hook Julie Hooker Thomas Hoover Tristan Hopen

Dan Horan Bruce Horn Bryce Horwood Troy Hosler Andrew Houle Matthew House Robert Houser Denise Housman Martin Howard Juli Howarth Les Howarth Chris Howell Ruth Howell Jinxin Hu John Hubbard Gary Hubbert Jake Hubbert Lorenzo Hubbert Timothy Hudson Brian Hudson Julie Huebner Kier Huehnergarth Karin Huetter John Huey Bastiaan Hugenholtz Diana Hughes Yildare shiu-ying Hui Allison Hulbert Nathan Humbert Jake Humphreys Robert Hungate Ross Hunter Jon Hunter Shantell Hunter Thomas Hunter Darren Hunter Nichole Huntington Joe Hurd Laura Hyneman Katherine Idziorek Raluca Ifrim Clinton Ingram Major Inskeep Carson Ivins Oruene Jack Gary Jackson LOUISE JACKSON Mike Jackson Julie Jacobsen Michael Jacobsen Tiana Jacobsen Aaron Jacobsen Stephanie Jacobsen Lee Jacobson Nancy Jacques Jeremy Jaech Chris Jaehne Isabel Jamerson Dene James Jeffrey James Jim Jamison Michael Janes Ed Janonis Brent Jarosek Ryan Jarrett Joshua Jasper Stephanie Jax Beers Jeff Michael Jenkins Tabitha Jensen Anna Jensen Robert Johnson Dani Johnson Roger Johnson Bill Johnson Jennifer Johnson Jamie Johnson Catherine Johnson Christie Johnson Peter Johnson Kent Johnson Alan Johnson Wayland Johnson Joshua Jones Ashley Jones Jennifer Jones Curtis Jordan Glen Journeay Chris Joyce Robb Joyce John Juge Dana Jungschaffer Joe Jurczak Greg Kabat John Kacmarynski Ketan Kambli Jakub Kaminski Theodore Kamplaine Ruthy Kanagy Tomoko Kanai Megumi Kanaya Ian Kapinos Steve Karimi Kristen Katsaros Larry Kauffman Karma Kauffman Ben Kauffman Jayne Kaufman Jeffrey Kaufman Joy Kawaoka Tyler Kawaoka Elliot Kawaoka Micah Kawasaki Colin Kawasaki Paul Kazemersky Katie Kazmier Mike Keeter Terry Kegel

Wally Kegel Jesse Keith Chrissy Kellems-Silvas Jonathan Keller Craig Kelly Randy Kelsberg Lisa Kennan-Meyer Craig Kennedy Michelle Kennedy Taylor Kennedy Stephanie Kennedy Sara Keogh Diane Kerns Sarah Kerr Keyvan Khaki Shafina Khaki Shane Khaki William Kidder Jordan Kiel Anna Kilinski Bong Kim Trish Kimbel Steve Kimberley Tom King John King Clarice King Mike Kinnunen Trish Kirchhoff Nathan Kirkman Rob Klassen William Klein Hugh Kline Andrew Kline Ann Klosterman Laura Kneedler Deen Knight Carolyn Knopf Robert Knudsen Jennifer Kocer Colleen Kocer Anna Kocer Bridget Kocer Diane Kocer Juanita Kolbeck Grant Komin Bob Komin Jonathan Kong Jeannine Koranda Rich Kovar Michael Koyama Brian Krabak Jennifer Kramer Cynthia Krampl Walter Krampl Kevin Krampl Donna Kreuger Sanjay Krishnamurthy Rhonda Kromm Christopher Krueger Becca Krueger Mark Krueger Ellen Krumm Richard Kubisch Matthias Kubr Bill Kuhn Ann Kulesza Kurt Kulesza Katie Kulesza Udai Kumar Katherine Kurtz Kristin Kyrka Khoj Ladha John Lafler Shelley Lafler Donald Lafler Judy LaFountaine Sheena LaFountaine David Lahaie Ron Lahner Anthony LaMarca Gina Lambert Stephen Lamberti Robb Landis Greg Lanham Tim Lanham Matt Lanier Corey Lapinsky Jeff LaPlante Suzanne Larsen Karen Larson Darrin Larson Kim Larson Libertie Larson Adam Larson Florence Larson Grace Larson Henrietta Larson Steve Lassiter First Name Last Name Mark Laurance Brendalynn Laurance Braden Laurance Myles Laurance Logan Laurance John Laurance Eduardo Laureano Carrie Lawliss Crystal Lawson Barbara Lazio Sharon Leary Michael Ledesma Bob Lee Yiu Min Lee Alyssa Lee Liko Lee Chuck Lee Winter Lee Matthew Legters

Katie Leikhim Peter Leland Kirsten Lemke Joel Lemus Laura Lemus Joel Lemus Delia Lemus Rebekah Leslie Emily Lesnak Pete Letourneau Donna Lewen Sydney Lewis Andrea Lieberman David Lieske Scott Liger Joan Lightfoot Justin Lilly Ken Lincoln Rhys Lindhorst Annika Lindhorst Jackie Lingo Chris Linnane Jeffery Lippens Steve Litsky W Little Joanne Loeliger Elisabeth Loeliger Elizabeth Logerwell Nathan Lomas Larry Longhurst Steve Loper Kathleen Lopez Mark Lords John Loshbough Mike Loughery Jonathan Love Jeremy Lowran Eric Ludwig Erik Luk Laureen Lund Cara Lundin Dennis Luo Steven Lusby Erik Lustig Laurel Lusuegro Nemesio Lusuegro Rob Lutz Dan Luzius Brad Maas Stacey MacDonald Darryl MacKenzie Michael MacVeigh Michelle Madayag Revati Madhira Kshitija Madhira Ankit Madhira Ole Madsen M Scott Magee Spencer Magleby Stephanie Magleby Ted Magnuson Dan Mahlum Daus Mahnke Joel Mailand Jean Maixner Dan Malloy Rachel Manchester Jared Manring Josef Mansour Tamar Mar Doug Maraist Julian Marquez Mike Marsolek Michel Martel Sean Martin Caylen Martin Wayne Martin Peter Martin John Martin Linda Martin Chitturi Luis Martinez Kathy Martinez Cindy Martinez Dan Martini Luke Martinkosky Renato Martins Caroline Mason Jeff Mason Wyatt Mason Colter Mason Andrew Mast Alex Matora Clark Matschek Kyle Mattson Bill May Joshua May Greg May Kerry Mayfield Sean Mc Rory Aaron McAdie Robbe McAlexander Mark McAlpin Ashley McBride Jocelyn McCabe Chris McCabe Brian McClatchey Doug McClure Mary McCluskey Morva McDonald Linda Mcdonald Erin Mcdonald Michelle McEachern Mark McElwaine Kevin McFarland Greg McFaul Michelle McGinley Anna McGough Marta McGovern

Philpott Mamo McGuire Brandelle McIntosh Susan McKelvie Geoff McMahon Conor McMonagle Shannon McMonagle Molly McNees Kassidy McNees Greg Mead Uday Kiran Medisetty Michele Mehl Cindy Meier Richard Melton Andrea Menard Carl Menkel Gregory Mennenga Chris Merimee Dan Merlino Hal Merrill Chris Merrill James Metz Lauren Meyer Kelyn Meyer Sarah Meyerhans Noah Meyerhans Randy Meyers Julie Meyers Susanne Michaud Krystian Michnicki Julia Michniewicz Danielle Midgley-Haas Michelle Mihail Nandez Miller Sarah Miller Gabriella Miller Christine Miller Star Miller Casey Miller Bryan Miller Steven W Miller Charles Miller Dixon Miller Stephen Miller Marjorie Miller Aki Mimoto Heather Minnella Miles Minsker Martha Mioni Beth Miracle Jim Miracle Stuart Mitchell Leo Mitchell Daniel Miyamoto Amanda Mogg Ron Molitor Dave Molloy Steve Moody Gary Moogk Leslie Moore Margaret Moorefield Monzerrat Morales Kimberly Moreau David Morgan John Morgan Mari Morgan Ed Morgan Sarah Morley Gordon Morris Chris Morris Neal Morris Chuck Moss Vaughn Mowery Matt Muilenburg Ben Mulkey Elizabeth Mullaly Michael Mullen Jason Mullis Michael Mulroy Daniel Mumma Kelly Mumma Colleen Murphy Nathan Myers Richard Nadolny Maryann Nakamura Dev Nambi Amit Nargund Douglas Nast Tamara Nault Douglas Neff Andy Neilson Emily Neilson Troy Nelson Ron Nelson Alyse Nelson Jason Nelson Jennifer Nelson Rachel Nervik Emily Ness Shane Ness Nigel Newby-House David Newsom Elliott Newsom Logan Newsom Lory Newsom Chor-Phen Ng Gerard Ng Dat Nguyen Vickie Nguyen Duoc Nguyen Kathryn Nichols Max Nichols Eric Nichols Colleen Nickolette Tommie Nicodemus Justin Nicol Leah Nicol Mason Nicol

Joel Nicolas Erik Nielsen Jared Nieuwenhuis Karin Nilsson John Nobis Justin Nodolf Gary Noland Daniel Nonen Edward Norman Tommy Northrop Thomas Drew Notestine Cheryl Nygaard Evan Nygaard Ben Nygaard Kirk Nygaard Kevin Nyhuis Brian Nyhuis Daniel Nyhuis Donna Nyhuis Susan Oatis Isaac Obezo Seamus O’Brien Rob O’Connor Stuart OFarrell Rita Ogden Michael O’Hara David O’Hara David Ohlemeier Larry Ohlfs Masaki Okahata James O’Leary Marcone Oliveira Craig Oliver Anna Olivieri Martin O’Loughlin Jeremy Olson Patricia O’Meara Rick Onyshko Jo Ellen Onyshko Marc Oplinger Ellen Oppliger Lucy Ordaz Malaika O’Rourke Terry Ostendorf Clarke Oster Nick Ostini James Oszlak William Overman Dan Overman Eva Owens Carsi Padrnos Mark Padrnos Jira Padrnos Carson Padrnos Stacy Pagozalski Mark Pahnke Ryan Paine Richard Paine Chad Painter Gallia Painter Jenn Palau Ashton Palmer Hillary Palmer Matthew Palmgren Gwendalyn Papenhausen Ethan Papenhausen Emma Papenhausen George Pappas Richard Parker Juhie Parnami Connie Parr Bryan Parrish Kurt Parrish Qyumin Parungao Bina Patel Swapneel Patil Lyndsey Patterson Dave Patterson Jonathan Patterson Richard P (Rick) Patterson Scott Paulson Erick Paulus Jeanne Pavao Andrew Pavia Stephanie Peacocke Stephen Pearce Joshua Pearson Patty Pemberton Nora Pena Klenner Brandon Pendergast Robert Penfold Joshua Pepper George Peppes Ken Perez Noah Perin Dave Perkins Adam Perry Kristy Petersen David Petersen Ellery Petersen Cole Petersen Ryan Petersen Laura Petersen Eric Peterson Tara Peterson Kurt A Peterson Nykolai Peterson Tommer Peterson Lorrie Peterson William Peterson Karen Peterson John Petherbridge Mark Petrie John Pettit Leslie Petty

Lucie Pezzner Cheryl Philipp William Phillips Jim Phillips Tom Phillips Andrea Pickett Bob Pinotti Amber Pitton Karen Plate Richard A. Pogue Mazahir Poonawala Christopher Poore Bill Pope Clint Poppens Maverick Port Cate Pospisil Nathan Potter Cassandra Potter Gayla Powers Prashant Prabhu Angela Prater David Pratt Kathy Pratt Chandler Priebe Kurt Pruett Ellen Pryor Lauren Purnell Zhiyuan Qian Missy Quam Brooke Quam Michelle Quibell Jenni Quick Curt Quick Shannon Quinn Michael Quintana Helen Quintana Marco Quintana Paul Racine Christina Radecki Russ Rainforth Tina Rainforth Raajeev Ramaraju Corey Rammell Jeffrey Ramos Jason Ramsay Stephen Ramseur Judy Ramseyer Charlotte Ransom Erik Rasmussen Peter Rasmussen Bridget Rauvola John Rauvola Lisa Ray Kyra Ray Sarah Reading Danny Redmond Sandy Redmond Jim Redmond Chris Reed David Reed Christopher Reeves Lisa Reeves Nicholas Reeves Katie Reeves Amy Regan James Reha Rob Reifsnyder John Reinhardt Becky Reis Dale Reite Sarah Reker Gregory Renden Jay Renehan Tommy Renehan Lisa Renehan Nicole Retana Cheryl Reule Deb Reynolds Linden Rhoads Karen Rhodes Mario Ribera David Rice Andy Richards Toby Richards Marshall Richardson Travis Richardson Michael Richardson Chase Richardson Brian Richardson Keith Rickards Elaine Rickards Cooper Rickards Zap Riecken Sarah Rieger Charlie Rieger Ben Rieger Will Rieger Sue Rieger Philip Ries Thia Riewe Karen Ringwood Joas Rios Stephen Ristau Ben Rixe DeeDee Rixe Sara Roache Ryan Roache Douglas Robbins Chip Roberge Gord Robertson Lynn Robertson Kevin Robillard Russell Robinson Renee Rockow Deanna Rodovsky Lara Rogers Ron Rogers Michelle Roland

Tracy Romoser Brenda Rose Barbara Rose-Leigh Julia Rothenberg Dany Rouhana Daniel Rouhana Christian Rouhana Liliane Rouhana John Rouhana Jana Roy Janine Ruark Michael Ruark Salvador Rubio Charles Rundles Francie Rutherford Norm Rutherford Nic Saarinen Dano Saarinen Wendy Sadler Dan Sadler Yukiji Saito Zachary Salazar Alexandra Salmon Pamela Salmon Theresa Saludo Sean Samuelson Dejah Sanchez Jim Sander Paul Sanger, JR Jorge Santos Bea Santos Rui Santos Hugo Santos Joseph Sapp Ajay Sathe Anita Sathe Erin Savoy Rick Sawatzky John Schaap Aiko Schaefer Burk Schaible Greg Schatzman Mark Scheibmeir Matthew Scher Julie Schicktanz Heidi Schillinger Lori Schmall Tamara Schmautz Calla Schmidt Mark Schmidt Adam Schmitt Mike Schoppert Brian Schubert Beverly Schubert Jeremy Schultz Don Schwarz Brian Scott Karen Scott Angela Scott Craigq Seasholes Cynthia Secrest Robert Seda Gayle Seda Kirk Seeger Andrea Seeley Mike Seelig Ava Segal Erik Seiffert Russell Sese Kim Seto Stein Setvik Cody Sewell Sean Sexton Chris Sexton Pete Seyl Chris Seyl Shabbir Shahpurwala Pamela Shahtaji Larry Shatos Adam Shaw Adam Sheldon Andrew Shelton Mark Shepherd Jacob Sheppard Michelle Shermer Michael Shermer Sara Shiflet Leanne Shinn Laura Shoemaker Tim Shoemaker Robin Shreve Daniel Shumow David Sieman Rick Silva Joel Silverman Judy Silverman Devin Silvernail Chuck Silvernale Dalia Silverstein Greg Simmons Erin Simon Isaac Simon Jacob Simon Howard Simonson Kevin Simonson Shaun Simpkins David Simpson Scot Simpson Shea Simpson Mike Simpson Harshmeet Singh Walter Sippel Janet Sisson Jeffrey Skilton Tom Skinner Trudy Skiver Michael Slattery David Slobodin

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