Bike to Work Week Events

May 6, 2019

Biking, Events, Get Out There

Enjoy these events hosted by Spokane Bicycle Club for the upcoming Bike to Work Week, May 13-17. Events are open to everyone. Helmets required.

Pancake Breakfast in Riverfront Park: Monday, May 13, 7-9 a.m. at skate-ribbon plaza. Free blueberry pancakes and Roast House coffee.
Spokane Bicycle Club General Meeting: Monday,May 13, 6:30 p.m. at Mountain Gear Headquarters (6021 E. Mansfield); public welcome, educational and adventure programs offered, plus treats and cycling fellowship.
Energizer Stations: Tuesday, May 14, 7-9 a.m. Free snacks, coffee and other goodies, find locations around Spokane at spokanebicycleclub.org/Energizer-Stations.
Sandifur Bridge to Fish Lake Trail Ride: Wednesday, May 15, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., starting at Riverfront Park (meet by runner statues). Ride led by City of Spokane engineer Brandon Blankenagel, to explore a proposed route through High Bridge Park, connecting Sandifur Bridge to the Fish Lake Trail at Milton St. Unpaved path; mountain bike suggested.
Ride of Silence: Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 p.m. at Riverfront Park’s Michael Anderson astronaut statue (by Centennial Trail behind performing arts center). A silent procession on a downtown loop, escorted by Spokane Biyle Police, to honor cyclists killed or injured on the road, preceded by short dedication.
Spokane in Motion – The Danes are Coming: Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. Gonzaga Hemmingson Auditorium (lower level). Danish cycling expert Troels Andersen and local expert Spencer Gardner will present interesting insights on bicycles and infrastructure in Denmark and the U.S., followed by Q&A.
National Bike Everywhere Day – Pizza and Beer Party: Friday, May 17, 5:30-7 p.m. at David’s Pizza (803 W. Mallon). Beer, free pizza, and door prizes.

[Feature photo courtesy of Coeur d’Alene Parks Department]

Amy McCaffree

Amy Silbernagel McCaffree is digital editor and the "Out There Kids" columnist, and has been an OTO contributor since 2006. She grew up near Seattle and the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains, and has lived in Spokane since 2003. She enjoys camping, biking, hiking, swimming, paddling, and alpine skiing with her husband and their two children. She has a MFA in Creative Writing from Eastern Washington University. Her writing has appeared in various other regional publications, including poetry anthologies, "Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living" and "Spokane Business Catalyst" magazines, and the now defunct "Northwest Runner" magazine. Connect with Amy