Roger Hernandez, owner of Papi’s Pedicab and Shacktown Community Cycle, grew up in Spokane and has always been fascinated by Expo ’74, the first environmentally themed world’s fair. Local fabrication company Tipke Manufacturing, Inc. produced pedicabs for the Expo, and you can now find this style of “cycle rickshaw” in large cities, college towns, and […]
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Two Summer Events in Spokane Valley Celebrate Cycling and Summer Recreation Bike, Paddle, or Run with one of these events in the beautiful Spokane Valley! The July Cycle Celebration offers 10-, 25-, and 50-mile bike rides, while the September ValleyFest Multi-Sport Day has a 5k, 10k, Duathlon, Triathlon, and Family Bike Ride of multiple distances.
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During recess at Pioneer School this past May, a baby crow fell out of its nest. Betty Wolf’s 1st and 2nd grade students knew exactly what to do. “You can’t touch the baby bird,” they said. Because all of the school’s students had been learning about birds for weeks, with experiential learning activities such as
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It’s time to break out your biking gear and give your bike a tune up! The annual Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration presented by Valleyfest is set for Sunday, July 28. The bicycle tour of Spokane Valley has been a community fixture since it began in 2013 and is a great way to explore what our
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The Midnight Century (MC) is a legendary Spokane bike ride that begins, as one might expect, at the stroke of midnight at The Elk in Brown’s Addition on the first Saturday night in August. It travels to Central Food in Kendall Yards by way of a colossal 100 miles of road, trail, and gravel. On
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Memorial Day weekend is the ceremonial start to camping, and it’s not too late to book a trip at any of the hundreds of campgrounds throughout the Northwest. If you’re new to camping, how should you decide where to go? One of my favorite aspects of camping is that the actual campground serves as an
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Why drive when you can bike? No parking hassles. Fresh air. Exercise. It’s a win-win plan. So, with your bike equipped with panniers or you wearing a backpack to hold soon-to-be-purchased new bottles of wine (and snacks and water bottles), you’re ready to begin your two-wheeled tasting room tour of downtown Spokane’s Cork District. Begin
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The Coeur d’Alene Marathon is known for its stunning views of Lake Coeur d’Alene, classic northwest scenery along the North Idaho Centennial Trail, and a great runner experience. The 2019 race, coordinated for the first year by the local race company Negative Split, still promises great views and runner experience with some updates to the
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Explore Washington’s Wine Country in the heart of spring, when wineries debut new releases and celebrate the journey from grape-vine to barrel and bottle. This wine and outdoor recreation guide features two major AVA (American Viticultural Area) wine grape-growing regions in Eastern Washington, plus a section for Spokane County. Recreation destinations and outdoor highlights are
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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
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