Feature

The 15 Best City Trails in Seattle

The greatest urban escape routes in the Seattle area, threading downtown, the waterfront, far-flung neighborhoods, and the abundant nature beyond.

08/10/2020 By Allison Williams

Crossing the Finish Line

UW Student Represents at the Cyclo-Cross World Championships

In the midst of her midterms, Shannon Mallory raced on a Swiss airfield for Team USA.

02/06/2020 By Nicole Pasia

From the Outside In

12 Ways to Do Rainier Without Actually Entering the National Park

Beyond the park boundaries sits a wealth of small-town charm, not to mention lesser-known hikes and stellar views.

07/23/2019 By Allison Williams

Along for the Ride

Seattle Isn’t a Bike Town for Everyone. This Group Wants to Change That.

Seattle Bike Train hopes to give newcomers a gentle introduction to bike commuting in this hilly city—and they do it sans lycra.

05/24/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Take a Bike

In Hilly Seattle, It's Electric Bikes or Bust

Bid adieu to your morning leg workout: Seattle's Lime bikes are going all electric next month.

02/20/2019 By Aly Brady

Civil Society

The Battle Over the Burke-Gilman Trail

Decades of fighting, lawsuits, and an altercation on the Ballard waterfront: How one little path divides a neighborhood.

06/19/2018 By Allison Williams

Morning Fizz

Demolition Data Disputes Liberal Narrative

Transit-oriented development, lacking development, biking development, and myths about development.

08/19/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Bikes Versus Cars: Parking Double Standard at Light Rail Stations

Paying for bike parking at light rail and voting for an NBA stadium?

05/02/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Editorial

A Bike Policy for Adults

Why SDOT's hands-on approach to bike sharing makes more sense than sending commuters to Target for a deal.

03/09/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Housing, Bonding, Biking, Marrying, and Vaping

Caffeinated news featuring a call for $500 million in affordable housing bonds

03/17/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Council Skeptical of $1.07 Billion Waterfront Project (LIKE); Celis in Bike Gear (DISLIKE)

Caffeinated News featuring our weekly LIKES and DISLIKES

10/24/2014 By Morning Fizz

Urbanism

Urban Upgrade: The Bike Infrastructure Irony

Creating spaces for bikers may end up limiting them.

10/23/2014 By Josh Feit

Bike Share

Welcome, Pronto: Bike Sharing Launches in Seattle

It's been a long time coming. Is this thing really going to work?

10/14/2014 By Allison Williams

Biker Babes

Meet the Shopkeeper: Chrome Industries

Making downtown Seattle more bikeable, one military-grade bag at time.

05/20/2014 By Kelsey Kaufman

Step By Step

Seattle Biking 101

Let's start at the very beginning: Here's how to find a bike, find a trail, and not break the law.

04/01/2014 By Allison Williams

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Spaghetti, Utilities, and a Bike Extravaganza

Today's picks for civic nerds.

02/28/2014 By Genie Leslie

Extra Fizz

Extra Fizz: Conlin Hit by Car While Biking; McGinn Impressive on Basketball Court

Conlin breaks shoulder after car hits him in Madrona; McGinn hits teammate with no-look bounce pass after getting schooled by Tyreke Evans.

07/29/2013 By Josh Feit and Erica C. Barnett

Summer Gear

Item of the Moment: Brooklyn Cruiser

Looking for a cool way to get around in the summer heat? Try this stylishly functional bike from Brooklyn Cruiser.

07/02/2013 By Amanda Zurita

Cycle Sharing

Free Bikes at Timbuk2! (But You Can't Keep 'Em)

It isn't really bike sharing, but it's a start.

06/28/2013 By Angela Qian

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Electronics Recycling, Democratic Documentaries and Bikes Everywhere

Today's pick for civic nerds.

03/07/2013 By Anna Chatilo