Tim Wentzel Island Bike Stories – Sometimes you may feel like NOT using a car to carry your bike, but just take a short ride. A great challenge can be in your own neighborhood. Just getting some exercise, here are some examples of hilly rides on the west side. Battle Point, Grand Forest and Miller
Richard Potter Island Bike Stories – SW’s board member, Richard, is a Wing Point man. His go to route choice is short and sweet. Send us a message and we’ll share your island bike story. Easy Route around Wing Point:You can start anywhere along the route that is convenient for you. I start at High
Alyse 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
The 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
Introduction Squeaky Wheels asked the candidates in this fall’s election to the Bainbridge City Council about their positions on road shoulder improvements. We shared our position with them. Seven candidates replied. Our position statement and the candidates’ replies are below. Squeaky Wheels’ position on paved road shoulders Squeaky Wheels is a nonprofit on Bainbridge Island that supports bicycling. We
We have a very exciting event planned for July 24— our 4th Weds this month (pushing the Open House to August). We invited four of the candidates for the BI City council to come talk us about their views on non-motorized transportation and road safety for bikes. And all of them accepted the invitation. We are also inviting interested
Squeaky Wheels is partnering with Cascade Bicycle Club to provide volunteers for the 2019 Chilly Hilly on Sunday, February 24th. Contact: chillyhillyvolunteer@squeakywheels.org with your shift preference.
WSDOT has revised the map of how to get on and off the ferry during the current construction. Be careful crossing in front of cars at Yesler Way, and also in front of the ticket booths. If possible use the north booth entry for Bremerton, and the South for Bainbridge loading. From either ferry,k exit
It was very icy this morning especially at Winslow way and 305, Head of the bay at Eagle Harbor, and Wyatt Way. There were more motorcycles and bikes today, even for this weather. We may assume the viaduct closure traffic warnings may be an influence.
