Get active your way: Bicycling |
All forms of physical activity are good for your health, but biking may be especially good for people with physical limitations. The bicycle acts as a supportive platform, reducing impact and stress on joints. Adaptive bikes for people with disabilities are also available. King County is a great place for biking with many miles of bike paths, multi-use trails, and a mild climate that allows for year-round outdoor activity. Biking is a also great way to get to work or to school. Learn more active transportation tips and programs.
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- Bicycle Alliance: Maps, biking tips, and the bike buddy program
- Bike Station: downtown Seattle location for bike storage and repairs
- Bike Works: Youth programs, recycled bikes, bike repairs, events
- Cascade Bicycle Club: Rides, education, and events for all ages and abilities
- Cyclists of Greater Seattle (COGS): rides and events
- Different Spokes: Biking club for the GLBT (Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender) community and friends in the Seattle/Puget Sound area
- King County Department of Transportation Bicycle Resources: Bike commuter information, maps and trails, safety information, Dasani "blue bikes" program at Marymoor Park
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center: Clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement, and access and mobility
- Seattle Department of Transportation Bicycle Program: Maps and trails, bike racks, bike spot improvement program, bike trail etiquette, bike master plan
- Skiforall: Programs and adaptive bikes for children and adults with disabilities
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