Held on Thursday evenings during the spring and summer, this classic Seattle weekly hammerfest is a focal point for the region's road bike racing community. Most participants ride to the race, race, then ride home often with a pit stop to commiserate with friends. If you are new to the area or new to bicycle racing, the Seward Series is a great way to connect with Seattle's … [Read more...] about Mid-July at the Seward Park Series
History
Rocket Ride Celebrates 10th Year
This Saturday November 4 marks the start of the 10th year of the Rocket Ride, hosted by David "Rocket" Richter and Métier. It happens every Saturday until the end of February. Rocket Ride has the reputation as the area's most challenging ride due to a combination of the route, the caliber of the riders who participate, the pace, and the fact that unlike most rides, it's … [Read more...] about Rocket Ride Celebrates 10th Year
Jennifer Wheeler 2.0
Back in 2010 a young(er) Jennifer Wheeler, a transplant from Indiana, was lighting up the local racing scene, which led to a two-year stint as a pro. After leaving pro cycling she experimented with several different athletic endeavors, but has once again set her sights on competing at the highest levels of cycling. Jennifer has started to train for the pursuit, and hopes to … [Read more...] about Jennifer Wheeler 2.0
Jerry Baker’s Memorial
If you ride a bike in the Seattle area, your life has been touched by Jerry Baker. To name just a few of his accomplishments: Jerry was a founder of the Cascade Bicycle Club, started the Seattle to Portland (STP) event ride, and was instrumental in getting the (now renamed) Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome built. I only first met Jerry about two years ago. WSBA … [Read more...] about Jerry Baker’s Memorial
RIP Jerry Baker
Surrounded by loving family, Jerry Baker passed away early on September 10th after the sudden onset of acute leukemia. Here are some tributes appearing on Facebook: There are a lot of very serious cyclists who have arrived in Seattle in the last 15 years or so who may not realize what cycling would have been like without JB: *No Cascade Bicycle Club; *No WA … [Read more...] about RIP Jerry Baker