Photo: SLO County Bicycle Coalition/Flickr
Whether your children are avid cyclers, still wobbly on training wheels, or somewhere in between, National Bike Month in May is the perfect time to enjoy riding together.
Check out these family-friendly biking events this month.
Street Scramble Gig Harbor: Saturday, May 28, 8:30 a.m.
On either bike or foot, "scramblers" can choose challenges of either 90 minutes or three hours to find as many checkpoints as possible around the beautiful town of Gig Harbor. Points are scored by answering a simple question to prove you were there. These races are fun for families, runners, cyclists, and anyone who likes to explore. Best of all, this special Scramble is FREE!
Seattle Tour de Cure: Sunday, May 22
Kicking off at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, this ride raises money for the American Diabetes Association and includes a flat, kid-friendly 10-mile course along the Sammamish River Trail, a longer 25-mile route around the north end of Lake Washington, and several more challenging rides.
Bicycle Sundays: Sundays, May 1, 15, and 29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This popular event kicks off in May and continues on select Sundays through the end of September. The open road is yours for the taking – at least two and a half miles of it – when Lake Washington Boulevard is closed to vehicle traffic from Mt. Baker Beach to Seward Park. The views are gorgeous, and you don't have to worry about cars – all you have to do is hope for sun.​
For tips and tricks, check out Cascade Bicycle Club's list of classes and programs so you and your family can become confident, educated cyclists.
