WA’s $5M e-bike rebate program will launch in April

A new program designed to make e-bikes more affordable to Washington residents will launch this spring. In April, the Washington State Department of Transportation and its vendor, APTIM, LLC, will launch the state’s first e-bike rebate program. The rebates will occur through point-of-sale discounts on e-bikes and associated safety equipment. ”I am thrilled to share that following a competitive bid process in 2024, WSDOT identified APTIM, LLC., to develop the technology and processes the agency needs to safely and securely manage...

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Why our bikes and trikes are the best !!!

All our brands/models – ICE, CATRIKE, Izip, Giant, Trek, TERN, Redline, Terra Trike, Trident – use high grade material. No thin wall tubing, no unbranded non UL approved batteries, all with named components like Shimano, SRAM, Schwalbe, Topeak, etc. We build all our bikes here in-house. We do not sell previously built bikes out of a box. We do re-build big box bikes however, by dis-assembling them and building them from scratch. All our models have real world application and functionality. We...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Robin Hill Ramble

© OpenStreetMap contributors Download 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 (7-10% grade) sections providing both more strenuous ups...

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Hilly Ride

© OpenStreetMap contributors Download 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, though, you’ll have it to yourself. It’s just...

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Mini Hill Ridge View

© OpenStreetMap contributors Download 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 day. Many times, though, you’ll have it to...

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Mini Hill Holland

© OpenStreetMap contributors Download 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. Many times, though, you’ll have it to yourself....

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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...

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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...

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