Summer and I visit the exhibitors of the Seattle Bike Show.  After that, I investigate the rising popularity of cycling among an unlikely group of professional athletes … NASCAR drivers.  Then I discuss the recent backlash against Seattle Bike lanes and other area news.  Finally I recap some of the upcoming cycling events in Western Washington.
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Show Notes
The Group Ride Podcast (thegroupride.com)
Episode 005 (thegroupride.com/Episode05)
Hosted by Wes Salmon
Released Mar 16th, 2017
In this episode …

Seattle Bike Show Interviews: 

Bikeworks.org – Deb Salls, Executive Director
Circa Cycles – Rich Fox, Founder
Sketchy Trails – Kristina Wayte – Artist
Ren Cycles – Eric Herboth
Tonik – Lisa McDermott – Co-Founder
Swift Industries – Jason Goodman – Co-Founder
Adventure Cycling Association – Steve Bredthauer – Tour Leader
Tandem Diversity – Mark Owings – Owner
Lone Peak Packs – Gary Hubbert – Owner

Cycling among NASCAR greats

The most popular driver in NASCAR for the last 14 straight years decides to take up cycling.  This can mean great things for the sport.
Dale Earnhardt Jr chats about his cycling experience on the The Dale Jr Download podcast, (Audio courtesy of Dirty Mo Radio.)

Area News

Roosevelt Bike Lanes cause at least one business to change location (More info …)
Burke-Gilman Missing Link may have more litigation ahead (More info …)
Seattle Bike Lane Backlash (More info …)
Shoreline Trail Plans (More info …)
Oregon Timber Trail Launches March 23rd (More info …)
Cascade announces 2017 Emerald City Bike Ride (More info …)

Upcoming Events

Remember Oso 2017
Independence Valley Road Race