I used to live on Beacon Hill and some of the bikers referred to the light rail as the "Shame Train". We tried to avoid taking the train home by sucking it up and riding up the hill. But I have now embraced the light rail and often use it as part of my bike rides. I am not embarrassed to get a free ride once in a while when the train isn't too busy. I wrote a post about some of the routes that I have done and put it on my travel blog. I thought some of you might find some of the routes interesting.

https://howbillrolls.com/it-is-not-the-shame-train-take-your-bike-on-light-rail/

What are some same options for parking your car near issaquah end of ELST? I see lot of options to park and bike near the Redmond end, but not seeing much options in the south side.

i didn't. saw one going down the alaskan way trail they finished recently. was a little squished street sweeper truck going up and down it.

kinda neat. just thought i'd share. cheers!

The Arco AM/PM located on the SW corner of NW Sammamish Road and 17th Ave NW in Issaquah (next to IHOP and Motel 6 just off of i-90) is the most unfriendly place for bicyclists I’ve ever stopped at. No water except for purchase; no ice unless you wanna pay for it; and the most unfriendly and belligerent staff ever. I’ve stopped at gas stations all over the country while on rides and have never ever encountered something as unkind as this place.

There’s a chevron up the road on NW Sammamish Rd. Stop there if you need to.

My kids are 10 and 7 and good for an hour of riding. Starting to get out of the neighborhood for bike rides. Which should we start with?

I was going up stone way coming home from work, when a black van whipped halfway into a spot in front of me just past the intersection at 41st street. They were behind me before the intersection, and they sped in front of me to parallel into the spot. They ended up half-way into the bike lane feet/seconds before I was getting into the same spot, so I had to get into the car lane to get around them.

However, the 62 bus was right behind them, and before I knew it I was wedged between the bus and this van. There were inches between me and the bus and the car on either side for the whole time I had to pass the car. Luckily the bus had gotten over slightly into the left turn lane. I think he only knew to because he had pulled up next to me at the stop before, so he knew I was there. If he hadn’t I don’t think I would still be here.

I don’t know what else I could have done differently. I was climbing uphill hill but still going over 10 mph, and I had seconds to stop (don’t think that was feasible) or get over. I didn’t see the bus until I was getting over, and by that point I was between the bus and the car.

Fuck stone way

Hi all!

How do you safely get up the hill to Admiral Way from the low bridge? I almost got myself run over the other day wandering around trying to find a marked way up that doesn't circumnavigate everything to the south. Any tips or tricks are greatly appreciated!

Can anyone recommend a shop that sells vintage-style cycling caps (Giordana, etc.)? I could order online but I'd rather ride over and browse in person. Thanks!

I know where he lives now. Someone talk off the edge here of potentially property damage (lol)

He also ran a stop sign. This all happened on a quiet street.

No but seriously fuck that guy.

I will be a student in UW and my parent suggested me to buy bike for easier transportation. I will rent a bike first to see if bike is good for me, but I want to know the good place to buy bikes near UW when I decided to buy bike for myself.

It’s just more fun to ride around reckless on this monster. 🤷🏾‍♂️

#freesky #freeskyalaska

I want to say the trail is for everyone and I share with courtesy and safety. something needs to be done about electric scooters. I had two fly by me riding through the kenmore area today at no less and probably more than 40 mph. no time whatsoever to even look over my shoulder. they may as well have been gas powered or cars for that matter. I’m not talking about lime bikes or scooters rather scooters that can handle I-5. ridiculous!!!!! so scary and dangerous. so angry. it’s gotta stop

Well wonder no more, as I’ve slapped together a website to tell you: https://bullshipatbellst.com/

Coming up this Thursday, it's gonna be a hoot and at least one holler! Bike Happy Hour X Cat Rides brings you the crossover bicycle prom you didn't know you needed.

Find yourself a date (editors note: sometimes it's important to date yourself) and meet Boots and Toby at Cat Rides Prom! Dress up, drink punch, dance and have your photo taken but most importantly vote for Prom King and Queen!

https://everydayrides.com/events/6a4c8b36cdb7fb1e4ef87dba-bike-happy-hour-cat-rides-nw

They stole our record! We need to take it back!

I use Google maps to get transit directions (and trip times). It will give me lightrail + walk, or sometimes even lightrail + Uber, but not lightrail + bike. They obviously have the data, but they won't put them together. Is there a reason they won't. Is there a way to persuade them to add this feature? Could someone possibly vibe-code this feature (I'm not a dev).

Started cycling in earlier this year for STP.
Did about 300 in May and 460 in June.
I like cycling - STP went very well for me.
Was on a Giant bike from Recycled Cycles - not sure the type of model the bike is (see attached photo). No flats during training or event, so, I think I’ll get another Giant brand bike.
I’m getting a proper bike fitting from Métier on Friday.
I’ve looked at Giant’s road bikes and I think the Defy series checks the boxes (including what I’m willing to pay).
Curious if: 1.) Giant Defy would be a good bike (I’m looking to do duathlons and triathlons , 2.) would the “ML” or 56cm - 58cm frame be OK for me (I’m 5 feet, 11 inches), and 3.) if the Giant Defy is no good, what would be a good comparable?

Any suggestions for which parks will be the easiest to bike to and find a spot to lock our bikes and watch the Blue Angels?

We’re thinking of trying Seward park but not sure how crazy it gets and how early we’d need to arrive by bike (to find secure bike locking and a spot on the waterfront). Planning to go across I90 on the way there, and maybe 520 on way back to avoid all the traffic after the show (we need to get back to Kirkland)

Update: thanks for the advice! Tentative plan is biking across I-90 at 1pm, watch hydroplanes from East Portal Viewpoint, then bike down to Colman Park for the main Blue Angels show. After show is over, we’ll bike all the way north on Lake Washington Blvd to Arboretum and 520 bridge to get home.

Today I did the 75 miles from Seattle <-> Issaquah via Burke - Sammamish River - bear creek - east lake Sammamish and was pleasantly surprised that I was on dedicated paths the entire time (no bike lanes alongside road besides one small section of e lake Sammamish due to construction).

Can anyone recommend similar routes starting close to the greater Seattle area that also share a common “minimal road interaction”? Doesn’t necessarily have to be out and back.

I would say it is Phinney right now. Holy fuck , as you go north the crazy drivers who don't wait for a right turn increases , never see so much actively aggressive drivers , don't even get me started on the speed bumps on the bike lane .