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Biking at UW
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View Seattle from two wheels
ummer is an excellent time to explore Seattle by bike. Situated near quirky Fremont and pristine Green Lake, the University of Washington is an ideal launching point for a biking expedition. For the less intrepid, biking can simply be an alternative to navigating campus on foot. Whether you’re tentative about cycling, a seasoned cyclist or somewhere in between, here are some of the basics for successful biking at the UW.
Getting Into Gear
Located a couple blocks from Lander Hall on Boat Street and Brooklyn Avenue Northeast, Recycled Cycles is a popular place to buy used and new bicycles. For approximately $200, you can purchase a decent pair of wheels. “Their staff is super friendly and they have one of the wider selections of bikes,” said Taylor Leischman, member of the Husky Cycling Club. Alternatively, Performance Bicycle on Northeast 45th Street and Roosevelt Way Northeast sells and repairs a large variety of bikes. The bicycle store Fluidride caters to mountain bikers. In addition to exclusively selling mountain bikes, they offer biking lessons and host the Fluidride Cup.
Getting low on air? If you purchased your bike at Recycled Cycles, they’ll fill your tires for free. “Their mechanic shop does everything from change a flat tire to overhaul an entire bike and they are typically pretty quick about it,” said Leischman. The student-run ASUW Bike Shop also specializes in biking accessories. They furnish equipment for students to perform their own repairs and provide an on-hand mechanic if do-it-yourself repairs go awry. Prices range from $3.69 for a tube replacement to $50 for a full tune-up. Buying your own pump or other repair gear is another option for the do-it-yourself type. There are also plenty of other bicycle stores within a few milesof campus.
Trekking the Burke-Gilman
For a quick jaunt, the Burke-Gilman trail allows easy access to local destinations. Linking North and South campus, the trail provides an easy commute to Husky Stadium and the IMA virtually free from cars and intersections. What’s more, the trail extends well beyond the UW. “It provides a cross-section of a large part of our city’s personality,” said Daniel Koski-Karell, president of the Husky Cycling Club. The westerly route stretches to Gas Works Park, where abandoned, rusty reservoirs stand sentry to a magnificent view of downtown Seattle and Lake Union on a clear day. Further down the trail is the Fremont District, infamous for such funky features as the Fremont troll and Lenin statue. Fremont also has its share of delectable eateries. To the east, the Burke-Gilman Trail traverses University Village and reaches all the way north to Bothell. It encompasses a dispersion of beaches and parks along the way.
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Precautions
With bicycle theft rampant, it’s important to take some basic steps to prevent robbery. First, buy a sturdy U-lock. The bike racks scattered throughout campus are designed so that the U-lock can be looped through a bike’s front wheel and frame. That way, your only liability will be your back wheel. Second, go down to the Police Station on Boat Road and register your bike. They will give you a sticker to put in a conspicuous place in order to deter burglars from absconding with your ride. Finally, remember while riding on the road, the same laws that apply to vehicle drivers apply to cyclists. — Sara Grimes Bike Shops http://recycledcycles.com http://performancebike.com http://fluidride.com/ Repairs http://depts.washington.edu/asuwbike UW Police Department www.washington.edu/admin/police/prevention/bikereg.html Burke-Gilman Map http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/Parks/BurkeGilman/bgtrail.htm Seattle Biking Map http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdot/roads/bike/maps/4.pdf Husky Cycling Club http://www.huskycycling.net/
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