We’re Hiring !
We're hiring ! Sales and Mechanic positions. Fulltime. We will train the right person. Swing by to drop your resume !
Why is it so important to buy bicycles with UL certified batteries ?
The last thing you want when if you've purchased an electric bike is for it to catch your house and the rest of your belongings on fire. That's why Bosch UL Certifies each and every one of its electric bike batteries, motors, and anything else it puts out into the world. UL Certification is a rigorous testing process for electrical products in the US. You should really only be buying electronics that are UL tested and certified. Find out why...
Sales
We still have big discounts on all our Giant bikes and all bikes from our 2022 rental fleet. Click here for a list of all the Giant bikes and here for a list of our rental bikes. We also continue our black Friday sale (select parts, helmets and bags)
New opening hours. (starting June 5th)
Starting June 5th Ben's Bikes will be closed on Monday. The hours for Tuesday through Sunday remain the same. 9 am to 6 pm.
Anti-inflation sale
Consumer Inflation is running at 14% and bicycle prices have jumped more than 24% in some cases. New freight surcharges are being added. Ben’s Bikes Sequim will hold a month-long sale with acoustic bicycles at pre-inflation prices taking the sticker price back to 2020 numbers. All our bicycles are equipped with bells for safety purposes. Sale starts Sunday May 1st and ends Tuesday May 31st. Prices on the website will not change, come visit us in person to see our deals ! Quality bikes...
Ben’s Bikes is hiring !
Bike Builder/Mechanic Well, the great weather requires Ben's to seek an experienced bike mechanic for the season. We pay more than most, have lots of fun and provide employee discounts. 7 days a week, variable hours, apply soon. Immediate start for the right person. Wage based on experience and skill. If you or if someone you know fits this need submit the resume to Ben's Bikes Sequim in person or by email. Must be 18 or older to apply. Sales Associate Ben's Bikes...
Ben’s Bikes donates to Boys Girls Clubs
Ben’s Bikes owner Sam Chandler made a donation last week to help some Boys & Girls Club children get moving. Chandler donated 15 new bicycles and sold helmets to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula at cost, said executive director Mary Budke. Read more at https://www.sequimgazette.com/life/bens-bikes-donates-to-boys-girls-clubs/
Bicycle classes organized by Ben’s Bikes Sequim.
Ben’s Bikes Sequim is organizing a bicycle classes Check here for more dates Both days from 6pm to 7pm. We will teach you basic bicycle maintenance. We go over chains, tires, tubes, … Registration is $25, for which you get: 1 hour of our knowledge 1 bottle of Rock”n”roll lube Delicious Rainshadow coffee or tea 10% off tools purchased during class. $5 of each registration will go the Lavender Farms Click here for more info and registration.
Hot coffee !
It's cold and wet outside, have a nice hot cup of Rainshadow Coffee or tea on us while you shop for a new bicycle.
Cranksgiving 2021
Spoke Folks Cycling Club is excited to be hosting their 11th CRANKSGIVING on Saturday November 20th, 2021 in support of the Sequim Food Bank. Last year, the 10th Anniversary, Sequim cyclists raised nearly $9,000 for their Food Bank. This year (2021) they are back to the traditional format collecting food. They're looking forward to a big turnout with the usual (traditional) prizes and hoping to break their records for tonnage of food collected!
2021 WSBA Cyclocross Regional Championship – November 27-28, 2021
All info at https://peninsulaadventuresports.com/events/extreme-cx-port-angeles/
BICYCLE SAFETY GUIDELINES
Sequim is a "Bicycle Friendly Community" designated by the League of American Bicyclists. Our relatively dry climate makes cycling a desirable mode of transportation as well as recreation. Because we encourage cycling in the City and surrounding area, both drivers of vehicles and cyclists should be aware of the following information from the State of Washington: State RCW 46.61.755 says that Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles. Bicycles are legally considered “vehicles” on Washington’s roadways. That means bicyclists must obey the rules of the road...
Miller Peninsula State Park Trails Map
Find all trails at trailforks.com
Dungeness Trails Map
Find all trails at trailforks.com
Robin Hill Ramble
© OpenStreetMap contributors Total distance: 5.18 miMax elevation: 297 ftMin elevation: 171 ftTotal climbing: 441 ftDownload file: Robin_Hill_MTB_Ramble.gpx Description The Robin Hill MTB Ramble is located in an easy mountain biking area that can entertain you with numerous loops of varying lengths in a mostly wooded park in rural Clallam County. The trails are single- and double-track width, typically on hard-packed dirt, but short, muddier sections can occur, especially after heavier rains. There are ample twists and turns with some short, steeper...
Hilly Ride
© OpenStreetMap contributors Total distance: 22.77 miMax elevation: 248 ftMin elevation: 29 ftTotal climbing: 1098 ftDownload file: 19_WoW_Social_Hilly.gpx The Hilly Ride is approximately 23 miles long, all on paved surfaces – roads and the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT). The ride begins and ends at the Dungeness Audubon Center in Railroad Bridge Park, at the end of W. Hendrickson Rd. in Sequim. This can be an active area with cyclists, walkers, dogs, birders, and all sorts of visitors on any day. Many times,...
Mini Hill Ridge View
© OpenStreetMap contributors Total distance: 17.91 miMax elevation: 285 ftMin elevation: 60 ftTotal climbing: 646 ftDownload file: 4_WoW_MiniHill_Ridge_View.gpx Description The Mini Hill Ridge View Route is approximately 18 miles long, all on paved surfaces – roads and the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT). The rides begins and ends at the Dungeness Audubon Center in Railroad Bridge Park, at the end of W. Hendrickson Rd. in Sequim. This can be an active area with cyclists, walkers, dogs, birders, and all sorts of visitors on any...
Mini Hill Holland
© OpenStreetMap contributors Total distance: 14.18 miMax elevation: 259 ftMin elevation: 28 ftTotal climbing: 670 ftDownload file: 9_Wow_MiniHill_Holland.gpx Description The Mini Hill Holland Route is approximately 14 miles long, all on paved surfaces – roads and the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT). The ride begins and ends at the Dungeness Audubon Center in Railroad Bridge Park, at the end of W. Hendrickson Rd. in Sequim. This can be an active area with cyclists, walkers, dogs, birders, and all sorts of visitors on any day....
Scenic Spruce Railroad Trail
© OpenStreetMap contributors Total distance: 29.3 miMax elevation: 1206 ftMin elevation: 440 ftTotal climbing: 1812 ftDownload file: lake cresent 2021 update.gpx
Ben’s has expanded the fleet
Ben's has expanded the fleet to include a new pick up and delivery vehicle. For our rental customers, e-bike delivery and service pick ups. Call today so we can help you deliver your bike for whatever need.
Tour de Lavender – Metric Century
The Tour de Lavender Metric Century is for cyclists seeking a challenge or who want to push themselves to a personal best record in terms of distance or time—or both. The route is mostly over level or gently rolling terrain but incorporates two more challenging hill climbs. It follows backcountry roads and segments of the region’s premier scenic bikeway, the Olympic Discovery Trail. Elevation gained on the route is more than 2,000 feet. It is a 62.5-mile loop that heads west...
Tour de Lavender – Fun Ride
The Fun Ride on the Tour de Lavender is for cyclists looking for a more casual, relaxed ride. The route is over mostly level terrain, and most of it is on the car-free Olympic Discovery Trail, the Peninsula’s crown jewel of scenic bikeways. The complete loop is 34 miles, and even beginner cyclists have, in the past, used this to chalk up a personal best as a stepping-stone to more demanding rides. But you don’t have to commit to the entire...
First sharrow in Port Angeles !
picture by Port Angeles Likes Bikes
New custom titanium E-powered tandem
This new titanium e-powered tandem generated smiles all around during the first test ride across the parking lot. It will open lots of outdoor exercise for a very important set of customers.
