After being closed in north Seattle since June for repaving, the Burke Gilman Trail has finally reopened! 
The trail was repaved and widened due to roots growing up through the old pavement, so now you can ride to Seattle without your teeth clattering the whole way!  With the new 12 foot trail, better lighting and stormwater [...]

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Love is in the air and Cupid’s arrow is primed and ready for the Valentine season in Redmond. Nothing says love like buying local, so in preparation for February 14, we are providing you with a list of local options that will sweep your special one off their feet.  Whether it’s flowers, chocolates, dinner, wine or other, keep [...]

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What impact does the design on Redmond have on your health?  Can Redmond be better designed to reduce rates of obesity and diabetes? 
‘Designing Healthy Communities’  is a PBS series investigating how municipalities, health care professionals, designers and non profits are working together to transform our communities into places that improve our health.  While Redmond’s local PBS station [...]

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Is your new years resolution to get in better shape?  Instead of driving to the gym just to hop on a spinning bike, why not save time and money and bike to work? There is a lot more to gain from riding your bike than just getting entered to win an R-TRIP drawing.  It could save you thousands on healthcare costs, gas, and [...]

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The Wheel Options fall campaign will be giving away $2,500 cash as the grand prize!  Participate in Wheel Options by choosing not to drive alone to work at least twice during October 16-29, and you’ll be eligible for fantastic prizes including $2,500 cash!
Simply log your minimum two commutes at www.WheelOptions.org. Eligible trips include:

Sharing the ride in carpool or vanpool
Riding the bus or train
Bicycling [...]

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2 new cycling classes offered by the City of Redmond

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In support of bicycle enthusiasts everywhere, Redmond Mayor John Marchione, officially proclaimed May Redmond Bike-to-Work Month and Friday, May 20, 2011 Redmond Bike-to-Work Day during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.   Big thanks to Redmond resident and Pedestrian Bicycle Advisory Commitee Chairman, Arnie Tomac who was on-hand to accept the proclomation.

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Friday is Bike-to-Work Day and the forecast is for SUNSHINE! Predicting nearly 70’s and not a cloud in the sky, it’s sure to be a great day to bike commute. We’ll be on the trail between 6-9am to cheer you on while you roll on down the path. Please stop by the two bike commute stations in [...]

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May is Bike-to-Work month and Redmond bikers have lots of resources and incentives available for your bike commute.
From May 1st to May 31st, the Cascade Bicycle Club is hosting the Group Health Commute Challenge, where cyclists  have a chance to win great prizes.  With more than 10,000 riders, it is one of the largest commute programs [...]

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Do you bicycle to or through Redmond?
If so, we need your input! Please help us by taking a minute to complete this short survey:
BICYCLING IN REDMOND SURVEY
Cascade Bicycle Club recently received a Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) grant to help the City of Redmond take steps toward becoming even more bike-friendly. But first, we [...]

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