RAGBRAI 2026
RAGBRAI, The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state from July 18-25, 2026. RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest, and longest recreational bicycle touring event in the world. This rolling celebration of Iowa attracts participants from all 50 states and many foreign countries. It has covered thousands…
Checkpoint +
Say yes to adventure with the Checkpoint+ SL electric gravel bike. No more stopping where the pavement ends. No more opting out of the scenic route. No mo’ FOMO.
New opening hours, starting October 1st
Starting October 1st, the store will be open Monday – Saturday from 9am to 5pm Closed on Sunday
Big Hurt 2025
Join our friends at the Big Hurt Multi-Sport race in Port Angeles, WA on Sept 27th for the ultimate test of endurance: mountain bike, kayak, road bike & run. 4 legs. One epic challenge. Solo or on a 2–4 person team—the choice is yours. Each leg individually isn’t too crazy, but as a solo adventure it…
New in rental fleet: e-MAX
New in our rental fleet: Catrike e-MAX with Bosch or Bafang motor. Come and try/rent them both !
Ben’s Bikes Blue Book Buy Back Program
At the moment we only buy kids bikes. Ben’s Bikes Sequim can buy back your bike or bike frame for cash* Ben’s Bikes Sequim can buy back your e-bike for cash* E-bikes need to be equipped with an UL 2849 certified battery and motor and not from a proprietary brand. Eligible bikes need to be…
Tour de Lavender ’25
Planning on going to the Tour de Lavender on August 2nd ? Now is the time to schedule a tune up at Ben’s Bikes ! We also rent e-bikes and acoustic bikes for this event. Advance reservations are required. More info about the Tour de Lavender can be found on their website
RAGBRAI 2025
Planning on going to RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) from July 19 to July 26 ? Now is the time to bring in your bicycle for a pre-ride tune up. We can also pack and ship your bicycle. Visit the store for more info. More info about RAGBRAI can be found on…
Meet the all-new FX+ 1 throttle e-bike
More info at https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/fx-plus-one/
Olympic Discovery Trail Closure and Maintenance
April 29 – May 16: Maintenance is scheduled to repair 12 damaged sections of trail surface and shoreline armoring along the Olympic Discovery Trail, located between Lees Creek and Morse Creek (see map). This segment of trail will be closed for approximately three weeks while repairs are underway. Alternative routes heading eastbound and westbound are…
Spruce Railroad Trail Info
Ben’s Bikes Sequim rental bikes cannot be transported to the Spruce Railroad Trail on any vehicle. It is possible for skilled riders to ride to the East Beach Trailhead via 101 Hwy west of Port Angeles. The Spruce Railroad Trail is a 14 mile round trip that can be accessed from Fairholme Campsite or East…
Ben’s charity ride from Sequim to Tucson
Recap by Sam: Ben’s The Amazing Not Race to raise funds for the Arizona Cycling Association Scholarship Fund. It is not too late to donate to add to the nearly $9,000 already raised. Just click the donate button. Like Ben says, kids on bikes is what its all about. Ben has arrived home in Tucson…
Bike Month 2025
Starts in: 2025/05/01 00:00:01 Every May, cycling enthusiasts across the United States celebrate National Bike Month – a tradition organized by the League of American Bicyclists since 1956. This month is full of events for all ages to encourage more people to try biking for transportation, recreation, or simply the sheer joy of riding a…
McClinchy Camano – classic century
Sunday April 27, 2025 – Stanwood, WA Biking Camano Island offers beautiful water and mountain views plus 1 mile of climbing in the full century route. There’s also a metric century (65 mile), an island perimeter (50 mile), half island (35 mile) or flat 15 miler. Four food stops, SAG support and choice of gourmet…
MTB trails @ Dungeness Trails
A new multi-use non-motorized trail network, Dungeness Trails, has something for everyone: mountain-bikers, walkers, runners, hikers, and horseback riders. Located just outside the city limits on River Road, Dungeness Trails was built by the Olympic Peninsula Bicycle Alliance (OPBA) in partnership with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Check it on TrailForks
Flandrien – the movie
Flandrien tells the story of the Flanders region of Belgium. Rich in history, full of flavor and adventure, Flanders abounds with captivating visuals. Cycling is central to the lifestyle and culture of the area. From the onset, the question arises: What is a Flandrien? The journey strips away the layers to discover and understand where,…
Washington E-bike Rebate Procedure
Rebates are not retroactive to past purchases. Rebates can only be used at the time of purchase for a new e-bike from a participating e-bike retailer. Rebate portal Portal link: https://ebikeswsdot.aptim.com/ Download info poster: Ebike Program 2025 Flyer (473 downloads ) participant eligibility All participants: Must be a resident of the State of Washington and…
New hoodies
Grab a soft Ben’s Bikes hoodie next time you shop. $39.99 *free hoodie with each Trek project one bike purchase, check out the bikes here
Disco Bay Mixer
The route from the famous Disco Bay Mixer. For more info about the event, visit https://velolympic.blogspot.com/
Disco Bay Mixer 2025
“No rules, no timeframes, no costs, no traffic, no competition, no ego just a gosh darn bicycle ride with friends.” – Nick 7th edition of the Disco Bay Mixer March 22, 2025 Start: 8.30AM Rainshadow Cafe End: Peninsula taproom For more info, visit https://velolympic.blogspot.com/ 2025/03/22 08:30:00
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…
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/
From Ben’s Bikes to Port Angeles
Follow the Olympic Discovery Trail from our store to downtown Port Angeles.
Trek Ride Club
Ride. Record. Get rewards. Join challenges, discover new routes, track your progress, and smash your goals with the all-new Trek Ride Club app. Make every ride count with the Trek Ride Club app. Whether you’re looking for curated local routes, ride data to track your progress, fun challenges to stoke your motivation, or turn-by-turn directions…
Through Port Angeles
We do not recommend using the roads past Hollywood Beach because of congestion, heavy vehicle traffic, rough pavement and one steep single path against traffic on Hill st. These factors combined with poor direction signs make this route unacceptable. Please note: There is no bike path West of the Elwha Bridge that connects to the…
Ben’s Bikes Olympic Discovery Trail Map
BEN’S BIKES SEQUIM has the good fortune to be located almost in the middle of the only section of the Olympic Discovery Trail that is accessible from Sequim and contiguous from the Black Ball Ferry Terminal in Port Angeles to Gardiner, roughly 33 miles one way. Via the Olympic Discovery Trail going West: BEN’S BIKES…