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Welcome to
bicycling in Redmond!
Redmond is called the Bicycling Capital of the
Northwest for good reason. It is has an extensive network of on-street
bike lanes and off-street trails for easy access to downtown,
neighborhoods, businesses, parks, and even to other cities. It is one of
a small, but growing number of cities designated as a Bicycle Friendly
Community by the League of American Bicyclists.
City of
Redmond Bicycling Guide and Transit Map (Created 03/09, and over 1 meg in
size) This map shows Redmond area bike lanes and trails, with special
attention to biking suitability, uphill grades, and multi-use surfaces. In addition, the other side of the map shows local transit routes and connections in Redmond.
If you would like to obtain this
free Bicycling Guide and Transit Map, they are available at City Hall, the Old
Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center (ORSCC), and at many local bike shops.
King County Bicycling Maps and Resources
City of Redmond Bicycle Facilities Design Manual
Statewide List of Bike Maps
Ride your bike to work and get $50!
R-TRIP provides commute incentives for people using alternative modes of
transportation to get to work. Check it out at
www.GOrtrip.com.
Urban trails are rising in popularity with pedestrians and
bicyclists. The City's
Share
the Trail brochure is filled with suggested guidelines to make urban
trail recreation a safe and enjoyable experience for all users.
Have you ever sat for a long time waiting for the light to change
while on your bicycle? Watch this short video to see how
bicyclists can speed up their trip by triggering the green light at a
traffic signal.
If you are still having problems triggering a particular traffic signal,
please report it by emailing
bike@redmond.gov. In your email, please include the location
and the specific leg of the intersection where you are experiencing the
problem. For example, on Old Redmond Road and 148 Avenue NE, on
the east leg of Old Redmond Road in the left turn lane.
Derby Days Page
This is the oldest bike race in the country, and Redmond makes it a big part of its Derby Days annual summer celebration. Compete or just watch the action. Kids are invited to participate in the Derby Day Parade on their bicycles or any other set of wheels they can find.
http://marymoor.velodrome.org
Redmond is home to one of the few Velodromes on the west coast. Track bicycle races at the Velodrome, with participants from all over the country, are thrilling to watch on spring and summer nights. The Marymoor Velodrome Association also offers track riding classes for adults and kids.
Cascade Bicycle Club's Bike To Work page
Redmond is committed to providing great transportation alternatives. It promotes Bike to Work Day with bike stations along the trail and free give-aways for bicycle commuters.
Whether you want to watch the herons on the Sammamish Slough or bike to the wineries or push yourself really hard, there is always a club around Redmond that can provide you with just the kind of riding you are looking for. Here is a list of bicycling clubs,
many of which host rides in the area. Some of the bigger employers may have their own cycling clubs or teams.
Cascade Bicycle Club
Bicycle
Alliance of Washington
Seattle International Randonneurs
Redmond Cycling Club
Seattle Bicycle Touring Club
Evergreen Tandem Club
Seattle Bicycle Club
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