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Perhaps you've grown tired of merely ogling the road bikers on Lake Washington Blvd, or you have pangs of guilt each time you open the shed to get the lawn mower and see that fancy mountain bike you bought and rode only once last year.
Seattlest understands--we still have that combo elliptical-stepper/smoothie machine lurking under our bed.
Nonetheless, if you’'re considering riding more seriously, whether on asphalt or in the dirt, you'll benefit from an area that boasts over 14 cycling-related clubs, groups, or loose collectives of two-wheel aficionados. They'll shepherd you through your first rides, teach you some new tricks, and introduce you to roads and trails you've never heard of. Plus, they're all really nice people. Trust us.
Cascade Bicycle Club is the largest group for road riders in the area. They offer daily rides and organize a huge range of guided rides from leisurely neighborhood ambles to gut-wrenching training torture sessions. There's community offerings like classes in bike maintenance, and a Kids series.
The Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club provides similiar bi-ped services for those who like to play in the mud and away from traffic. (BBTC Executive Director Justin Vander Pol just graced the front page cover of the Saturday Seattle Times--surprisingly high-profile placement for a mountain biking article. Seattlest glows with pride for our friend. Check out the plans for an under-I5 bike area being built by the BBTC, with more details to come in a future Seattlest post.) Spring brings the return of Boot Camp to the BBTC, a 3-hour course at St. Edwards Park that will have you riding over rocks and staring down logs with excitement instead of fear. Once you've realized you'd rather ride your mountain bike all the time than work, take a deep breath, and don't quit your job. Instead, buy a helmet light, and go for a night ride at the Worm.
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