About
Squeaky Wheels’ “Bike For Pie” – Sunday, August 27th, 2023
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Registration: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Ride from 10:00 am till 1:00 pm
Who: This is an event for the whole family.
Where: Bainbridge Island Town Square (Farmer’s Market between Bainbridge Performing Arts and City Hall Buildings).
The Family route goes north by the Schools, and then on to Rolling Bay and back by the water and the Sound To Olympics trail, returning to the start/finish goal.
The Challenge route goes east similar to the Chilly Hilly and continues north, but crosses at Day road, and then around the island, returning to the start/finish goal.
There is Pie and Music to be enjoyed.
Routes: Challenge – 30 miles & Family – 9 miles
Registration (until Saturday evening, will be onsite at 9:00 am)
Adult(s) on Family Route amount $20.00
Age 14 and under, on Family Route amount $10.00
Adult(s) on Challenge Route” amount $30.00
Age 14 and under, on Challenge Route $15.00
Squeaky Wheels
Squeaky Wheels is a bicycle advocacy organization based on Bainbridge Island. The organization was founded in 1994 by a group of bicyclists concerned about bicycle safety and access on the island. Squeaky Wheels exists to educate and promote bicycle usage and is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization. Donations to Squeaky Wheels may be tax-deductible – you should consult a tax expert to confirm.
Squeaky Wheels is an all-volunteer organization with a board of directors. The current board membership is shown below.
Come to a Meeting!
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on the second Monday monthly
at Marge Williams Center (The next meeting June 10th)
221 Winslow Way W # 307
(We often meet on Zoom, if you would like to attend a meeting, contact us.)
Latest Topics
Free Screening of “Women Don’t Cycle”Squeaky Wheels is thrilled to announce an exciting event for all film enthusiasts and cycling enthusiasts alike. We are hosting a free screening of the critically acclaimed documentary “Women Don’t Cycle.” This thought-provoking film sheds light on the barriers faced by women in the world of cycling, exploring the societal and cultural factors that contribute to the gender gap in cycling participation. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Manon Brulard, the documentary offers inspiring stories, insightful interviews, and compelling visuals that challenge stereotypes and promote inclusivity.
Mark your calendars for the screening, which will take place at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way, East, on June 22, 2023 from 7:00 -8:30 pm. After the screening, Squeaky Wheels’ own Paula Holmes- Eber will share her own adventures in cycling around the world with her family. This event aims to foster dialogue, raise awareness, and inspire action to create a more equitable and diverse cycling community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a captivating cinematic experience that will leave you motivated to pedal forward towards positive change. Admission is free. Mark your calendar and get ready to embark on a journey that will reshape your perspective on cycling. We look forward to seeing you there!
See a teaser of the film here: https://vimeo.com/801380348
Questions? Feel free to email us! [...]
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Letter to Council regarding funding of the Sustainable Transportation PlanThe Council meeting for the first review of the budget/CIP is the evening of September 27th. The attached letter was sent jointly on behalf of Squeaky Wheels, Bainbridge Greenways and Climate Action Bainbridge. Link to Letter
It relates to the proposed city budget/CIP and the implementation of the Sustainable Transportation Plan approved by Council earlier this year. The budget/CIP currently on the table essentially ignores the direction Council gave in March when it approved the STP Scenario 2, and that needs to be remedied. [...]
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Safe Streets project will be continued…Safe Streets project will be continued on Grow from May 22 – June 1 (or when construction begins on the Madison/Wyatt roundabout)
Who deserves safe streets?
EVERYONE.
It’s been said that when a city or town truly claims safety as its top priority, you can see it in how its roads are designed and how the community is oriented–around people and their neighbors.
By taking Grow Ave from Winslow Way to High School Rd, an off-street route can be made through the High School to Woodward and Sakai schools via the Cross Campus Connector (Dana’s Trail) temporarily impacted by construction at the High School
Cross Campus Connector (BICC) or (Dana’s Trail)
See Bainbridge Island Safe Streets Page for more information here. [...]
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Southern Ride – Bainbridge IslandAlyse Nelson
Right now, I’ve been intrigued that my riding, running, and walking is more about the “journey” than the destination. I usually work full time in Seattle — one of those daily bike commuters on the ferry — but I’ve been home teleworking for about a month. This sunny weather has been a great excuse to get out for morning, lunch hour, or evening rides. I have more time to do so since I’m not spending time commuting. I wanted to share a few of my favorite routes – one I do for exercise on my road bike and some of my family-friendly rides I take on my e-bike – a cargo-style bike with a toddler seat.
Send us a message and we’ll share your island bike story.
For those times where I want to get some exercise, I ride from my house near High School Road and Weaver towards Eagle Harbor. I ride up the hill, turn right on Bucklin Hill and then continue to Lynwood Center Road. Once at the 4-way stop at the commercial center there, I turn onto Point White. I have a designated turnaround point near the beginning of NE Baker Hill Road (there’s already enough hills on the route for my liking!). Then I turn right when I return to the 4-way stop onto Pleasant Beach Road, roll onto Blakely Ave Ne and up NE Halls Hill Road. I roll down Rockaway Beach and then back Eagle Harbor back to my house. The ride is about 15 miles, and it’s gorgeous scenery. I usually have to stop a few times to take a quick photo on my phone.
Photo of bike with view of Seattle along Rockaway Beach
Another great “enjoy the journey” ride is to ride to Manitou Beach and around to Sunrise then up past Fay Bainbridge to Phelps and back via Day/Miller Roads. If you do this, there are great shore views and you can visit Frog Rock, complete with a mask.
Frog Rock, masked for protection
When I’m toting my toddler, we stay in the 1-3 mile range and take shorter journeys. A couple tips – my daughter knows roads with playgrounds on them, which we’re avoiding now, so I have selected routes where we won’t pass an enticing play structure. I also don’t make any promises – for example, we may ride to a beach, but if it has too many people, we won’t stop. So I just say we’re going for a ride, maybe pack her bucket and shovel in the bike bag, but don’t mention it to her so we don’t have a meltdown!
We’ve ridden from the house up High School Road (thanks e-assist!) to check out a hillside of those small white flowers that my daughter and I turned into necklaces before heading back home.
Riley picking flowers on Hill in front of school construction
We also have enjoyed riding to the Sound to Olympics trail to Winslow Way and down to Hawley Cove Park and then back up Ferncliff to High School Road. When we were there, we only saw a few other people as it was early morning before the mid-day nap. It was nice to get some extra Vitamin D and throw some rocks into the water.
Sunshine with me and Riley on bike
We’ve also just enjoyed cruising through neighborhood loops like up to North Town Woods or down Grow to just enjoy the ride. I love the slow pace of our cruise – my daughter will call out things she’s seeing and she is loving seeing so many flowers, dogs, and other cyclists along our route – with at least 6 feet of distance in between. [...]
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SW is donating $30,000 in a matching partnership with COBIThe non-profit bicycle organization Squeaky Wheels is donating $30,000 in a matching partnership with the City of Bainbridge Island to help complete a safe trail for students and their families to bike and walk to school. The Campus Connector Trail, known as Dana’s Trail for long-time bicycle advocate Dana Berg, is expected to be complete by the end of 2020.
Students will soon have a safe, off-road path to walk and bicycle between Sakai Intermediate School and Commodore Options School, passing by Woodward Middle School, Bainbridge High School, and Ordway Elementary School along the way. On Tuesday, December 10, 2019 the City Council of Bainbridge Island voted unanimously to approve a $60,000 partnership between Squeaky Wheels and COBI, to complete Dana’s trail in 2020.
Dana’s Trail will enhance access and safety for students and other users in this area, and improves a key section of a larger planned trail between Highway 305 and Koura Road Northeast. Dana’s trail will be an important first step in creating a Safe Routes to School network on Bainbridge Island. Safe Routes to School is a state and national program to encourage students to walk or bike to school rather than use motorized transportation. The proposed improvements are located on property owned by the Bainbridge Island School District, which would also be a key player in the planned improvements.
For more information info@squeakywheels.org [...]
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Contact Us
General Information and Volunteering:
info@squeakywheels.org
Business:
secretary@squeakywheels.org
Policy:
president@squeakywheels.org
Board Members:
Demi Allen, Kristine Cramer, Joe Edgell, Paula Holmes-Eber, Tamra Madenwald, Alyse Nelson, Elizabeth Ozimek, Richard Potter, Jens Swenson, Tim Wentzel.