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Washington is a pretty bike-friendly state , so there are lots of resources on this page.
Getting Here & Around
THE FERRIESHere you will find Washington State ferry schedules, conditions, and information about buying a money-saving bike commuter pass. The ferries play a big role in the lives of Bainbridge cyclists. And they still don't know quite what to do with us, but we're working on it. If you are thinking of taking the ferry and wonder if it will be crowded, the ferrycam is fun. And here is the Customer Service Form if you have feedback for the ferry service.
NOTE: May 2006 - There are big changes coming at the terminals. Buying bike passes is on hold while the ferry system updates to a magnetic card type of entry/fare system. Watch for more information on our site. Word is that the new system won't be intsalled until after the busy summer season, spreading the chaos out more evenly over the year.
KITSAP TRANSIT
Here is the site of all things Kitsap Transit including bus schedules and routes (bikes travel FREE on buses!) There are daily buses (mornings and afternoons) from Silverdale, Poulsbo, Kingston, Suquamish to the ferry terminal, plus a connecting service to Poulsbo from Jefferson Transit (Pt. Townsend, Prt. Hadlock, Hood Canal Bridge etc) The newer buses serving off-island destinations (the green buses, not the white ones) are also fitted with racks with capacities of 3 bikes each, versus the 2-bike racks on older buses.
Under the link to Commuter Programs, you will find information about the Bainbridge Bike Barn and lockers by the ferry, bikes on Kitsap buses, Commute Trip Reduction programs for employers and the Flexcar program. Did you know there is a Guaranteed Ride Home program for regular non-motorized commuters - guaranteeing a ride home in case of emergency? Lots of great stuff here.
Local Groups
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND TRAILSLocal independent trail building group. These trails can sometimes be used by bicycles and horses as well as walkers.
WEST SOUND CYCLING CLUB This is a club in our county - Kitsap, on the mainland next door to us. They are very friendly and have great social rides.
CASCADE BICYCLE CLUB
This is the large Seattle bicycle club that sponsors and organizes many good rides (Seattle to Portland, the Chilly Hilly etc.) and promotes cycling in Seattle and King county through advocacy and social events. VERY comprehensive website...
SEATTLE BICYCLE CLUB
is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to the interests of recreational cycling enthusiasts."We have two activities. We ride bicycles and we have fun all at the same time." Check 'em out!
SEATTLE BICYCLE TOURING CLUB
Not to be confused with the group above, this group offers weekly and monthly rides and access to a fabulous library of ride maps/cue sheets.
BICYCLE ALLIANCE
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington is our statewide group. Their mission is to promote bicycling for everyday transportation and recreation through advocacy and education. They believe that bicycling in Washington is inexpensive, healthy and fun, and that bicycles are a viable transportation alternative. Through their efforts, cycling conditions in Washington state are among the best in the nation.
Bainbridge Bike Shops
There are two shops on the island. . .B.I.Cycle in downtown in Winslow
Tom & Betty Clune
162 Bjune Drive (206) 842-6413
Classic Cycles across from the ferry terminal
Jeff Gromen & Els Heyne
740 Winslow Way (206) 842-9191
City of Bainbridge Island
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTThis is the part of the city that builds and maintains the infrastructure of Bainbridge Island - like the roads and shoulders that are so important to cyclists. Contact them about REPAIRING POTHOLES at 842-1212
CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
This is the official city site that has updates on legislation and meeting schedules and official city business - like making bike lanes!!
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND PARKS AND RECREATION
Sometimes cycling classes are offered through the parks. They work actively on creating and maintaining trails that everyone, including cyclists, can use. These may be of special interest to off-road cyclists.
Thanks to sw member and
long-time cyclist Mark Petry
for compiling many of
the links on this page.
WASHINGTON STATE
World Bike-for-Breath Tour
The local Holmes & Eber
family biked around the
world to raise money for
asthma research and cure.
The Bike Guy
Touring in eastern WA
Apple Capital Club Wenatchee
B.I.K.E.S. Snohomish County
Backcountry Bicycle
Trails Club
Mountain biking in western WA
Mt Baker Bike Club
Bellingham/Whatcom County
Bike Ride Online
Some serious bike listings
Bikes Northwest
Electric bikes
BikeWorks
A community bike program
in Rainier valley since 1996
BIMBO
Bainbridge Island
Mountain Bikers Organized - defunct but COOL name
Capital Bicycling Club Olympia
Cascade Bicycle Club
Biggest club in WA - Seattle
Erik's Bike Page
Buncha bike links
Northwest Cycling Calendar
USCF & NORBA racing in
Washington, Oregon, and Idaho
Redmond Cycling Club Redmond
Seattle Bicycle Club Seattle
Seattle Bicycle Touring Club Seattle
Seattle Velo
Armondo's Cafe/Fat Tire Ale
racing team
Single Track Mind
Cycling Club
Mountain biking in Pierce County
Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club
ALASKA STATE
Arctic Bicycle Club of Anchorage
Juneau Freewheelers
Bicycle Club
OREGON STATE
Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Non-profit bicycle advocacy organization based in Portland, OR.
Bike Portland
A lively site of all
things "bike" in Portland
Bicycle Source
Here's an enormous amount of information on basic technique - from hill climbing to how to grip the handle bars.
Ken Kifer's Bike Pages
The late Ken Kifer's wonderful site combines his personal enjoyment of cycling with obvious expertise.
Sheldon Brown
Beloved iconoclast bicycle tech guru - lots of info about bikes
Find A Bike.com
Retired Portland, OR cyclist, Barry Hirsch developed this free website for bicyclists. The purpose of the their next bicycle purchase. There is no fee or anything for sale on FindMeABicycle.com. It is simply intended to be a free helpful service.
National and International
Adventure Cycling Association
National Center for Bicycling and Walking (formerly the Bicycle Federation)
Biking Southeast Asia with Mr. Pumpy
Well, it's great, what can I say? Very personable site with good information
British Columbia Cycling Coalition
Focusing on "Transportational Cycling" in British Columbia
Girl Groove
Ostensibly for women cyclists, columns on diet, training, warmups and equipment
International Bicycle Fund
Promoting sustainable transport and international understanding.
International Mountain Bicycling Association
League of American Bicyclists
Bicycle (and Pedestrian) Information Center
Rails to Trails Rails-to-Trails Conservancy helps turn old railroad beds into trails.
Sanctuary Foundation Bikeways Project
Info on British Columbia's bicycling advocacy
WOMBATS Women's Mountain Bike and Tea Society
Ya hoo's Cycling Links uh, maybe more than you actually want to know about cycling, but...
