Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
TapeWorm Time Trial
Hello Tapeworm fans! Meet at Philip Arnold Park on Jan 30th. Pre ride 11am.
The Tapeworm is the major trail near Seattle in the city of Renton. It’s been there for about 12 years and consists of about 6 miles of combined trails on a few acres of land. It’s tight, twisty, fast, slow, and above all super technical. Not many can complete the trail without dabbing. Fastest time wins.
6 miles of racing, fastest time we’ve clocked is somewhere around 45 minutes. Singlespeeds and hardtails are king usually, but run what you brung.
$15 gets you race, bbq, pasta and refreshments. Cash prize to the winner for men’s and women’s!
There is no cross or football on the 30th, so be there.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Evergreen Advocacy Action Alert!
Take action now on these three important issues to make your voice heard!
Help Preserve Access to Tokul West & the Snoqualmie Valley Trail
Back in September 2009, Weyerhauser put a piece of property near SE 39th Place (near the Snoqualmie Valley Trail) up for sale. This is a particularly important parcel because of the access to trails near Tokul West. King County tried to acquire the property but was outbid by a private land owner who has effectively blocked access to the SVT and the adjacent trail network at Tokul West.
Evergreen respects the right and wishes of private land owners but would like to see the county make access a priority. They are currently negotiating an easement with the land owner.
Please take a moment to email the recipients on the list to your right. Let them know that we are asking that the public right-of-way be restored and that King County take any and all necessary actions to restore and maintain legal access to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail via 39th Place. You can use the letter below to copy and paste or add your own message.
____________________
(MAKE SURE TO ADDRESS LETTER INDIVIDUALLY TO RECIPIENTS LISTED ON THE RIGHT)
The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance wishes to express its concerns over the loss of access to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail via SE 39th Place due to the recent sale of property through which the access road crosses and actions of the new landowner. Residents in Fall City and trail users from throughout King County have used the SE 39th Place access road for years. Loss of access to the trail would be a serious blow to the access of one of King County's frequently used regional parks, the Snoqualmie Valley Trail.
The SE 39th Place access road is the sole connection between the Fall City Park and the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. There is substantial parking at the Fall City Park for trail users including hikers, runners, bicyclists and equestrians. Trail users access the Snoqualmie Valley Trail by crossing SR203 at the crosswalk installed by the WSDOT specifically for access to the trail, continuing on SE 39th Place, and then onto the gravel access road, which terminates at the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. Trail users have been exploring this area since 1911 when the Fall City Milwaukee Railroad Station created what is now known as SE 39th Place. Freight and mail services used this road as a connection between Fall City and the train stop. Later, an unofficial dump was accessed from this road; long-time residents still refer to it as the dump road. In the 1970's the Milwaukee Railroad went out of business, the tracks were torn up and the right-of-way came under the jurisdiction of King County Parks, later to become the Snoqualmie Valley Trail.
The access road from the end of SE 39th Place to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail is a public right-of-way. We therefore request that King County take any and all necessary actions to restore and maintain legal access to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail via 39th Place.
As this issue is very important to the the mountain bike community, we respectfully request that you keep us informed.
Sincerely,
(YOUR NAME HERE)
____________________________________
Please contact Evergreen Executive Director Jon Kennedy if you have any recomendations or concerns.
Thank you!
Address to:
King County Council Members
Bob Ferguson
Larry Gossett
Larry Phillips
Julia Patterson
Jane Hague
Pete Vonreichbauer
Reagan Dunn
Jan Drago
Kathy Lambert
Jeff McMorris
(Jeff is with Kathy Lamberts office)
Local Mayors
Will Ibershof(Duval)
Lee Grumman(Carnation)
Matt Larson(Snoqualmie)
Fall City Community Association
Tim Marshall
Parks
Fall City Parks Commission
Sammamish Parks Commission
Help Preserve Access to Tokul West & the Snoqualmie Valley Trail
Back in September 2009, Weyerhauser put a piece of property near SE 39th Place (near the Snoqualmie Valley Trail) up for sale. This is a particularly important parcel because of the access to trails near Tokul West. King County tried to acquire the property but was outbid by a private land owner who has effectively blocked access to the SVT and the adjacent trail network at Tokul West.
Evergreen respects the right and wishes of private land owners but would like to see the county make access a priority. They are currently negotiating an easement with the land owner.
Please take a moment to email the recipients on the list to your right. Let them know that we are asking that the public right-of-way be restored and that King County take any and all necessary actions to restore and maintain legal access to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail via 39th Place. You can use the letter below to copy and paste or add your own message.
____________________
(MAKE SURE TO ADDRESS LETTER INDIVIDUALLY TO RECIPIENTS LISTED ON THE RIGHT)
The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance wishes to express its concerns over the loss of access to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail via SE 39th Place due to the recent sale of property through which the access road crosses and actions of the new landowner. Residents in Fall City and trail users from throughout King County have used the SE 39th Place access road for years. Loss of access to the trail would be a serious blow to the access of one of King County's frequently used regional parks, the Snoqualmie Valley Trail.
The SE 39th Place access road is the sole connection between the Fall City Park and the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. There is substantial parking at the Fall City Park for trail users including hikers, runners, bicyclists and equestrians. Trail users access the Snoqualmie Valley Trail by crossing SR203 at the crosswalk installed by the WSDOT specifically for access to the trail, continuing on SE 39th Place, and then onto the gravel access road, which terminates at the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. Trail users have been exploring this area since 1911 when the Fall City Milwaukee Railroad Station created what is now known as SE 39th Place. Freight and mail services used this road as a connection between Fall City and the train stop. Later, an unofficial dump was accessed from this road; long-time residents still refer to it as the dump road. In the 1970's the Milwaukee Railroad went out of business, the tracks were torn up and the right-of-way came under the jurisdiction of King County Parks, later to become the Snoqualmie Valley Trail.
The access road from the end of SE 39th Place to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail is a public right-of-way. We therefore request that King County take any and all necessary actions to restore and maintain legal access to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail via 39th Place.
As this issue is very important to the the mountain bike community, we respectfully request that you keep us informed.
Sincerely,
(YOUR NAME HERE)
____________________________________
Please contact Evergreen Executive Director Jon Kennedy if you have any recomendations or concerns.
Thank you!
Address to:
King County Council Members
Bob Ferguson
Larry Gossett
Larry Phillips
Julia Patterson
Jane Hague
Pete Vonreichbauer
Reagan Dunn
Jan Drago
Kathy Lambert
Jeff McMorris
(Jeff is with Kathy Lamberts office)
Local Mayors
Will Ibershof(Duval)
Lee Grumman(Carnation)
Matt Larson(Snoqualmie)
Fall City Community Association
Tim Marshall
Parks
Fall City Parks Commission
Sammamish Parks Commission
Thursday, January 14, 2010
During the next four days, we have a remarkable window of opportunity to make WA’s roads safer and save lives. On Monday, our state legislators will consider much-needed changes that would make driving while texting or talking on a handheld phone a primary offense—meaning that police will not have to wait for drivers to commit an additional violation before issuing a ticket.
The citizen group called the Driven to Distraction Task Force that strongly supports these changes. The evidence is overwhelming that driving while phoning and texting are as dangerous as drunk driving, and that current state law has been ineffective in getting drivers to put down their phones while they drive.
We need your help in spreading the word about the legislation to those on your organization’s email lists and networks. Please send the link below to friends and family.
http://www.votervoice.net/groups/driven
It will take them to a site that explains the issues, and allows them to send an e-mail to all the key legislators. We’ve been told that a strong outpouring of email to legislators on this issue could put it over the top.
If you want to learn more about the legislation and why it’s needed, please visit www.nodistractions.org.
The citizen group called the Driven to Distraction Task Force that strongly supports these changes. The evidence is overwhelming that driving while phoning and texting are as dangerous as drunk driving, and that current state law has been ineffective in getting drivers to put down their phones while they drive.
We need your help in spreading the word about the legislation to those on your organization’s email lists and networks. Please send the link below to friends and family.
http://www.votervoice.net/groups/driven
It will take them to a site that explains the issues, and allows them to send an e-mail to all the key legislators. We’ve been told that a strong outpouring of email to legislators on this issue could put it over the top.
If you want to learn more about the legislation and why it’s needed, please visit www.nodistractions.org.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Comment to USFS NOW!
Just a few more days to send your public comments to the USFS in support of the bike park at Stevens Pass. Public comment ends Sunday, and we want your support. http://www.stevenspassbikepark.com/
Saturday, January 9, 2010
The Kettle Crest Network in the Colville National Forest Needs your Attention
Kettle CrestThe Kettle Crest trail system consists of over 110 miles of unique mostly sub alpine singletrack all currently open to mountain bikes. The Kettle Crest Trail itself stretches for an impressive 40 miles reaching from the Colville Indian Reservation to the North nearly stretching into Canada. Elevation of the trail varies from the bottom of the spur trails ranging mostly 3 to 4 thousand feet of elevation. Kettle Crest itself runs at around 5 to 6 thousand feet in elevation, as the trail constantly climbs up and down various peaks and saddles.
Currently, advocacy efforts are underway in the Colville National Forest as members of Evergreen, IMBA and FTTRC in Spokane are actively engaged in talks involving the future of the forestlands and particularly the Kettle Crest Trail system.
At this point we are working to preserve our access to the North Kettle Crest Trail (#13N) and associated feeder trails:
*
Trail #3 (Edds)
*
Trail #23 (Thirteen Mile)
*
Trail #70 (Barnaby)
*
Trail #13S (Kettle Crest South)
Evergreen needs your help to help determine any other associated and valuable trails in the area to ensure that we have addressed the preservation of this valuable trail network.
Please contact Evergreen Executive Director Jon Kennedy @ EMBA if you have any recommendations or concerns.
Thank you!
Kettle CrestThe Kettle Crest trail system consists of over 110 miles of unique mostly sub alpine singletrack all currently open to mountain bikes. The Kettle Crest Trail itself stretches for an impressive 40 miles reaching from the Colville Indian Reservation to the North nearly stretching into Canada. Elevation of the trail varies from the bottom of the spur trails ranging mostly 3 to 4 thousand feet of elevation. Kettle Crest itself runs at around 5 to 6 thousand feet in elevation, as the trail constantly climbs up and down various peaks and saddles.
Currently, advocacy efforts are underway in the Colville National Forest as members of Evergreen, IMBA and FTTRC in Spokane are actively engaged in talks involving the future of the forestlands and particularly the Kettle Crest Trail system.
At this point we are working to preserve our access to the North Kettle Crest Trail (#13N) and associated feeder trails:
*
Trail #3 (Edds)
*
Trail #23 (Thirteen Mile)
*
Trail #70 (Barnaby)
*
Trail #13S (Kettle Crest South)
Evergreen needs your help to help determine any other associated and valuable trails in the area to ensure that we have addressed the preservation of this valuable trail network.
Please contact Evergreen Executive Director Jon Kennedy @ EMBA if you have any recommendations or concerns.
Thank you!
Friday, January 8, 2010
2010 Seattle Bike Swap
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Same location - Magnuson Park Hangar #30
The Seattle Bike Swap, now in its 14th year, is a bike bargain hunter's paradise with up to 100 vendors under the same roof! Expect great deals on new and used bike-related goods, from complete bikes to small parts. You never know exactly what vendors will bring to sell and what treasures you will find. Don't miss this one-day-only sale!
Admission
General Adult Admission is on a sliding time scale:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - $5
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - FREE
Kids under age 15 are FREE all day!
No cash machine will be available on-site. Be sure to bring cash or checks with you, as most vendors won't take credit cards. As always, the best thing to "swap" for goods is cash.
If you ride your bike to the event, be sure to bring a lock - there will be racks available, but they will be unattended.
Best to arrive early because the really good stuff goes fast!
Note: Seattle Bicycle Expo will be held March 13 - 14 at our beautiful new venue, Smith Cove Cruise Terminal 91. More details
Sellers
Anyone with a surplus of road, mountain or track bike stuff (components, frames, clothing and complete bikes) can rent a sellers' space at the Seattle Bike Swap. Due to the high demand, you must pre-pay to confirm your vendor space.
Selling space details:
Before January 31: $50 for a floor space
After January 31, spaces increase to $60. Book early and save!
Each space is a 10' x 10' area; registration fee includes two vendor passes. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve early! Space does NOT include a table. Tables can be rented for $10.
Contact
David Douglas: 206-769-6575, david.douglas@cascadebicycleclub.org
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Same location - Magnuson Park Hangar #30
The Seattle Bike Swap, now in its 14th year, is a bike bargain hunter's paradise with up to 100 vendors under the same roof! Expect great deals on new and used bike-related goods, from complete bikes to small parts. You never know exactly what vendors will bring to sell and what treasures you will find. Don't miss this one-day-only sale!
Admission
General Adult Admission is on a sliding time scale:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - $5
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - FREE
Kids under age 15 are FREE all day!
No cash machine will be available on-site. Be sure to bring cash or checks with you, as most vendors won't take credit cards. As always, the best thing to "swap" for goods is cash.
If you ride your bike to the event, be sure to bring a lock - there will be racks available, but they will be unattended.
Best to arrive early because the really good stuff goes fast!
Note: Seattle Bicycle Expo will be held March 13 - 14 at our beautiful new venue, Smith Cove Cruise Terminal 91. More details
Sellers
Anyone with a surplus of road, mountain or track bike stuff (components, frames, clothing and complete bikes) can rent a sellers' space at the Seattle Bike Swap. Due to the high demand, you must pre-pay to confirm your vendor space.
Selling space details:
Before January 31: $50 for a floor space
After January 31, spaces increase to $60. Book early and save!
Each space is a 10' x 10' area; registration fee includes two vendor passes. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve early! Space does NOT include a table. Tables can be rented for $10.
Contact
David Douglas: 206-769-6575, david.douglas@cascadebicycleclub.org
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Cascade is headed across Puget Sound to Kitsap County! Join us for a bike advocacy workshop presented by Cascade Bicycle Club, this Saturday, January 9. This is our third in a series of workshops to promote bicycling in local communities throughout Washington, and build a strong network of bicyclists as we gear up for this year's legislative session in Olympia.
You can:
Connect with fellow cyclists and partner to promote safe facilities
Discover how to be an effective advocate for bicycling in Kitsap County and statewide
Participate in an interactive discussion and introduction to designing bicycle-friendly communities
Strategize on how you can make a difference using grassroots organizing techniques
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010
Coffee at 9:30am, Workshop from 10am - 1pm
Silverdale Cyclery, 9242 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale
Optional Lunch and Reception from 1:30pm - 4pm
Silver City Restaurant and Brewery, 2799 NW Myhre Road, Silverdale
We'd like to make sure there are enough coffee and lunch for everyone, so please RSVP to Dave at cyclery@silverdalecyclery.com if you can make it! We hope to see you there and look forward to meeting you.
You can:
Connect with fellow cyclists and partner to promote safe facilities
Discover how to be an effective advocate for bicycling in Kitsap County and statewide
Participate in an interactive discussion and introduction to designing bicycle-friendly communities
Strategize on how you can make a difference using grassroots organizing techniques
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010
Coffee at 9:30am, Workshop from 10am - 1pm
Silverdale Cyclery, 9242 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale
Optional Lunch and Reception from 1:30pm - 4pm
Silver City Restaurant and Brewery, 2799 NW Myhre Road, Silverdale
We'd like to make sure there are enough coffee and lunch for everyone, so please RSVP to Dave at cyclery@silverdalecyclery.com if you can make it! We hope to see you there and look forward to meeting you.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
What are you doing June 19th?
Sitting home with a sore throat and a fever weird stuff happens. June 20th............ DH in Whistler.
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