Mount Baker couple designs house with bikes in mind; Cascade members get 50 percent tour discount

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Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Martin Criminale is an avid cyclist with an extensive bike collection. With more than a dozen bikes between him and his wife, storing them can be a challenge. So when Martin and his wife started designing their new home, the bikes got a room all for themselves.

Designed by Chadbourne + Doss Architects, the Criminales’ “Cycle House” features a bike room that would make any avid cyclist green with envy.  The  250-square-foot room features wall racks for their 18 bikes, a workbench and  bike stand for maintenance projects, counter space and doors that open up to a courtyard where hot-and-cold water hoses allow for a quick bike rinse.

Come see the Cycle House for yourself during the “Tour of Architects”, coming up March 23 and 24.

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Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Now in its fourth year, the Tour of Architects is an opportunity for cutting edge architects to showcase their custom homes to the public. The Cycle House will be showcased Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 per tour or $35.00 for a weekend pass. Cascade Bicycle Club members can get a 50 percent discount when purchasing tickets online.

Simply visit the Tour of Architects website and enter the code : CASCADE BICYCLE CLUB when purchasing tickets.