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2012/2013 Cascade Presentation Series:
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World Bicycle Relief Red-Bell 100 info night
 Tuesday, May 14, 7 - 8 p.m.
REI Seattle, 222 Yale Ave. N
FREE!
Last year’s amazing inaugural World Bicycle Relief Red Bell 100 Ride was a great success. We raised over $75,000 for local youth related programs and World Bicycle Relief while riders praised the event for the high level of ride support, the incredible rural scenic roads and the gourmet food.
We’re hosting the Red-Bell 100 again this year, but like last year, we’re keeping the ridership number small and the ride experience large!
This event is quite a bit different form the usual one-days rides as we make everything plush. From the coffee at the start line to the deli food enroute and the massive party at Boundary Bay Brewery in Bellingham, you’re well taken care of. We also toss in a free ride jersey, other cool swag items and offer an optional bus ride back that same day.
The 104-mile course from Redmond to Bellingham is ideally suited for all types of riders- not too hilly for novices but with just the right amount of hills and awesome scenery to make it a fun challenge. You can sign up as a solo rider or start or join a team.
 Still not convinced? Come to a special Red-Bell info night at REI! We’ll screen the premier of the World Bicycle Relief short documentary, plus a short vide on the Major Taylor Project, to show you the life-changing local and global programs that benefit from this ride. We’ll also answer your questions and share some fact and fun details about the event, as well as a few tips on how to raise the paltry $150 pledge amount. Finally, all attendees will receive a free THEO Chocolate bar!
An evening with Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen
 Monday, May 20
Intiman Theater, Seattle Center
Reserved seating: $40
V.I.P. Reception: $80
Cascade members receive a $5 discount
V.I.P. Reception 5 to 7 p.m.
Doors open for show at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. show-time
Advance tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets
Cascade Bicycle Club is very proud to present an evening with TWO of the true legends in the history of cycling; Phil Liggett, MBE and Paul Sherwen. Phil is universally referred to simply as "The Voice of Cycling." For those of us who watch cycling regularly, he is indeed considered royalty; someone who is totally revered and whose voice transcends the sport itself. His broadcast partner for many of these years, Paul Sherwen will be joining Phil onstage for one glorious evening you'll not want to miss!
Phil is a former amateur cyclist and active cycle advocate, and has worked as a television commentator since 1978. In addition to the many bicycle events he has covered eight summer and five winter Olympic Games for ITV, BBC, CBS and NBC. He has also worked on Thirty-Seven "Tour's de France" events, never having being home to Hertfordshire, England during the month of July since 1973!
In June 2005, he became a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honors list and in October 2007 he was given a Lifetime Achievement award by the US Hall of Fame.
Paul Sherwen is an expert cycling analyst for many of the largest cyclig events in the world; including the Tour de France, Tour of California and USA ProCycling Challenge. In 2012, Sherwen was an analyst for road and track cycling coverage at the 2012 London Olympics. Sherwen first covered the Olympics in 1996 in Atlanta and again in 2008 for the Beijing Games.
Sherwen is one of the most well-known voices in cycling, providing analysis for NBC Sports Group's coverage of various events including the Tour de France. In 2012, Sherwen called the epic three-week race for the 34th time. Paul Sherwen worked as a cycling commentator for ABC Sports' and ESPN's coverage of the Tour de France from 1991 to 2000, and served as a cycling analyst for the NBC production of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
As a professional cyclist, Sherwen was a two-time British National Cycling champion in 1986 and 1987, participated in the Tour de France seven times and raced in all major European tours and one-day classics. Covering cycling for more than 150 days each year, he spends the remainder of his time at home in Uganda, Africa with his wife, Katherine, and two children.
Seventy-five lucky V.I.P ticket buyers will get the change to enjoy an intimate pre-show meet & greet party, complimentary wine tasting from the Vin du Lac winery of Chelan, tasty hors d'oeuvres from Seattle Bagel Bakery, plus receive preferred front of the house seating for the show.
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PAST 2012/2013 PRESENTATIONS:
Ride Around Washington 2013: "Pines to Vines" Special Presentation
Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m.
REI Seattle, 222 Yale Ave. N
FREE!
 Please join us for a special Best of RAW slideshow and informational meeting about this year's 15th anniversary edition of the Ride Around Washington. Find out what it’s like to do a six-day ride around the state at a unique presentation featuring the stunning photography of one of RAW’s regular riders, Dan Hershman. Plus hear from the route managers directly on what to expect on this year's fun adventure.
Dan Hershman is a noted local photographer whose clients include the Washington State Department of Tourism, Getty Images and Oregon Public Television. He is also a contributing photographer to numerous books and publications on our region’s unique environment. Dan will share pictures taken on RAW 2006, (almost the same route as this year's Pines to Vines ride), plus other memorable images of previous RAW events.
You’ll also hear inside information from route co-manager Roger Salstrom on this year's fabulous cross state north- south route; details of the nuts and bolts of RAW, including how to prepare and train for multi day events and what to expect over six days of riding the back roads of Washington.
Tonight's talk will be hosted by Charles Ruthford (route manager and RAW emcee extraordinaire). Also RAW Committee members will be on hand to answer all your questions. This is a great event to attend whether you are on the fence about signing up or have already signed up and want the full skinny on the ride!
Pedaling 'Down East' Up the Coast of Maine
Tuesday, March 5, 7 p.m.
REI Seattle, 222 Yale Ave. N
FREE!
 Cascade members Jeff and Louise Davis explained how to plan a perfect pedal tour to a packed house at REI last Spring. They're back, this time to share the bike adventure they themselves were planning at that time, and did this summer: a month and a half trip up the coast of Maine. They say it's one of the best they've ever done.
Jeff lived in a small town in Maine 30 years ago, but rarely got to the coast. Louise grew up outside Boston, but only visited the Maine coast once as a child. It was clearly time to explore it. Jeff and Louise will take you "Down East" as they make their way from Boston to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, with three week-long stays at very different places along the way.
They'll share back roads and beaches, hikes into the famous Maine Woods, and paddle trips along the rugged, rock-bound coast of Maine as they kept trying and trying until they found the perfect lobster dinner. Besides their usual awesome photos, they’ll also provide tips on how to do your own DIY credit-card bike tour, in Maine or elsewhere.
Despite very different economies and history, Maine and Washington share many physical attributes — upper corners of the country, offshore islands, endless shoreline and evergreens — and values like concern for the environment and friendliness to cyclists. Come join Jeff and Louise and see if Maine is where you want to point your bike some day.
Cascade Bicycle Club Celebrates Black History Month with Nelson Vails!
 Friday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
REI Seattle, 222 Yale Ave. N
Tickets available in advance through
Brown Paper Tickets
Cascade members: $10
General public: $12
or at the door (subject to sell out)
Sponsored by The Rainier Riders
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate diversity in bicycling, Major Taylor, and a modern day legend, Nelson Vails. Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation's Major Taylor Project is pleased to host a special evening with U.S. Cycling great Nelson Vails, on Friday February 22. Proceeds from the evening will help support the Major Taylor Project.
His story is a triumph over almost insurmountable odds. Nelson Vails was the youngest of 10 children growing up in the Harlem projects who became the first African American to win an Olympic medal in bicycling in the 1984 Track Sprint. Nelson started winning races in Central Park at a young age and worked as a New York City bicycle messenger to support his family. Nicknamed "The Cheetah", Nelson Vails rode furiously while working, trained in Central Park after work, and raced locally on weekends.
In 1981 he earned a spot on the U.S. team and raced to a gold medal in 1983 in the Pan American games in Venezuela. He represented the USA at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles where he won the silver medal in the individual 1000-meter Match Sprints, behind countryman Mark Gorski. Vails was the 1984 National Sprint Champion and National Tandem Sprint Champion in 1984, 1985 and 1986. In 1985 he earned a silver medal in the Tandem Sprint at the World Championships. In the 1980s and early 1990s he competed professionally in 6-Day circuits in Europe and in Japanese Keirin events from 1990 to 1995.
See Nelson Vails 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist "Against The Odds" on YouTube.
 Diversity in Bicycling and reaching underrepresented communities in Seattle is a goal of Cascade Bicycle Club. The Major Taylor Project is that goal in action.
The Rainier Riders are a Seattle based cycling group promoting the appreciation and love of cycling, fostering camaraderie among all cyclists regardless of age, race, creed, or gender. The Rainier Riders show the beneficial impact of cycling on health and fitness issues that disproportionately affect underrepresented communities.
Please join us for an evening of inspiration with Olympic silver medalist and modern day hero, Nelson Vails!. Please Read more about Nelson's amazing history.
Photo by Kat Marriner
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Burma and Beyond: An Evening with Willie Weir
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m.
REI Seattle, 222 Yale Ave. N
Tickets available in advance through
Brown Paper Tickets
Cascade members: $8
General public: $10
Myanmar (Burma) is all over the news. It is listed in several publications as one of the top travel destinations. Barack Obama recently became the first sitting US president to visit. Makes you want to go, doesn't it?
What about cycling in Myanmar? How open is the country now? Where can you travel? Is it worth the expense?
Well, Willie Weir just finished a bike trip in Burma (along with his wife Kat Marriner). They were tossed out of a monastery, and hosted by the police. They were greeted by a bazillion friendly people, and never once chased by a dog. They passed hundreds of ox carts and witnessed President Obama's motorcade zip by on the streets of Yangon.
Come see the images (Laos and Cambodia too) and hear the stories from a man who is pedaling slower, but steadier.
Doping in Cycling: An Insiders View
Plus Performance panel discussion on nutrition, Bikefit, Strava & making 2013 your best year yet!
Hosted by Craig Undem with special guests Dr. John Armory & Bridget Nichols
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m.
REI Seattle, 222 Yale Ave. N
FREE!
It's time to pull back the curtain on performance enhancing methods and learn about pro cycling's new testing for doping; while at the same time focus on professional tips and online tracking systems to find out what can make you legally go faster in 2013. Join host Craig Undem, Dean of Seattle’s Cycle University with special guests: Doping insider Dr. John Amory and Nutritionist Bridget Nichols.
Dr. Armory is professor of medicine and section head at University of Washington, and he served on the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) anti-doping panel from 2004 to 2007. Dr. Armory also testified in the Floyd Landis trials for the straight scoop on dope. He will pull back the curtain and tell us what really happens in the world of Performance Enhancing Drugs.
Nutritionist Bridget Nichols is a registered Dietician, has completed 2 marathons, has a masters degree in nutrition from Bastyr, and will discuss ways to legally boost your performance through food and nutrition.
Craig Undem raced and beat Lance Armstrong on numerous occasions prior to his alleged "doping" and raced as a pro mountain biker and was 3rd in the US in Elite Cyclocross. He appeared on the cover of Velonews magazine in 1997 prior to racing in the World Championships. He will speak on bikefitting for optimal performance, Strava and making 2013 your best yet.
Dr. John Amory, M.D graduated magna cum laude in biology from Harvard University and obtained his MD degree from the University of California. He is currently Professor of Medicine and Section Head of Internal Medicine at the University of Washington. He served on the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) anti-doping panel from 2004-2007 testifiying in the Floyd Landis trials and is an avid cyclist completing RAMROD twice.
Bridget Nichols, M.S. R.D.is a Registered Dietitian and owner of Full Life Nutrition. She received her Masters in Nutrition from Bastyr University emphasizing the integration of whole foods and a complementary medicine perspective. In her nutrition practice, she provides nutrition consultations, nutrition workshops, grocery store tours, and wellness presentations. She believes that eating right fuels a full, vibrant life. She has completed
75 Classic Rides Washington with Mike McQuaide
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.
REI Seattle, 222 Yale Ave. N
FREE!
 Join Bellingham-based author/cyclist Mike McQuaide as he presents riding inspiration from the best road biking routes across the state. Mike will be sharing information and advice on some of his favorite routes out of his newest book, "75 Classic Rides Washington: The Best Road Biking Routes".
75 Classic Rides is a Mountaineers Books series authored by passionate local cyclists who've put thousands of miles on their bikes to bring you the very best bike riding trails across their given state. The focus is on one-day routes (a mix of loops and one-way courses), but you'll also find suggestions for link-ups and some inspiring, longer routes for touring, including at least one cross-state route. Terrain varies from flat paved trails to epic mountain challenges.
Author Mike McQuaide is an avid road cyclist and mountain biker, with a few Ironman triathlons under his bike chain. McQuaide has written outdoor, travel, and lifestyle stories for Adventure Cyclist, Sunset, and Outside. He is a frequent contributor to The Seattle Times NW Weekend and is the author of five other guidebooks on outdoor travel.
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