To be held at R+E Cycles
5627 University Way NE, Seattle Saturday, February 27th 10am - 5pm
Admission is FREE!
Come join us for pizza, coffee, beer, bicycles, and a chance to converse one-on-one with some of Seattle's cycling gurus at The Seattle Bike and Pike Expo of 2016.
At R+E Cycles, we love Seattle, and the small companies that actually produce their products here. In October 2008, I asked our friends Charles and Rose Ann at Pike Brewing Company in Downtown Seattle if they would like to put on an event here in Seattle with other Seattle based entrepreneurs (and personalities) and they were just as excited
about it as we were.
The flavor of Seattle Small Business is unique, and sometimes gets diluted when an event gets overwhelmed with big firms that have unlimited advertising budgets. We thought it would be great to put on a smaller event that showcased unique Seattle companies and their products, while at the same time raise money for a local charity.
Over the last seven years, the Bike and Pike has been a great success! We've raised over $27,698 for Food Lifeline here in Seattle, and had lots of fun doing it.
Want to go to an event this February that's bicycle oriented and highly focused on Seattle based companies? The 2016 Seattle Bike and Pike Expo is for you! Here's some of what's lined up:
All the local vendors attending have donated excellent items for the Silent Auction or the drawing. It's all for a great cause, and you get a chance to own some exceptional Seattle Made stuff! 100% of the proceeds from this auction will go directly to Food Lifeline
here in Seattle.
Bidding: We've made it easy!
You've got no excuse not to bid for these great items. You can bid even if you are not attending! You can bid even if you're not in Seattle! You can bid online right from this link. You can send your bid in the mail to us (as long as it arrives before 5pm on Feb. 27th 2016). You can bid on your phone, tablet, you name it! It's simple.
At The Event Feb. 27th
R+E Cycles You're invited to tour our entire facility! See where Rodriguez and Erickson bicycles are made, painted, and assembled and meet the folks who build them! Bring a friend who hasn't been here before, and we'll give you an R+E Cycles coffee mug.
We are also donating a Rodriguez frame, and a one-of-a-kind Rodriguez prototype commuter bike for the silent auction, as well as other great items!
Come by and see all of our new bike models including the Alfine and Rohloff internally geared hub bikes that we've built, and pick our brains about your next bike, repaint or upgrade.
The proceeds from our silent auction will go to benefit Food Lifeline.
Author and Adventure Cyclist Willie Weir Sign-up Now for your Personal Touring Clinic with Willie Weir!
Willie will be on site donating his time from 10:00am until 3:00pm offering you his personal attention in 30 minute sessions. You can come as an individual, or come as a small group. He can answer all of your questions regarding bicycle traveling in remote areas of the world, or your questions on how to pack, plan (or not plan) etc.... There is no fee for this clinic. Willie asks that if you feel so led, make a donation to Food Lifeline at the event.
We expect slots to fill quickly, so if you would like to reserve a time, email Beau today.
Willie will also donate a signed copy of his book for to benefit Food Lifeline.
The Pike Brewing Company will be on-site to fill you in on some of the finest Seattle beer you've ever tasted from noon till 5PM on Saturday.
You can also bid on one of the coolest auction items ever that Pike Brewing Company is donating!
Herkimer Coffee Roasting Co. will be serving up FREE samples of their exceptional coffee. Come grab some of this exceptional coffee that's brewed right here in Seattle (just like Pike beer and Rodriguez Bicycles).
Pagliacci Pizza
No introduction needed for this Seattle classic! Pagliacci has been a favorite here in Seattle since 1979. Come enjoy the best Seattle has to offer in pizza!
The Evergreen Tandem Club
Thinking about one in your future? Members of our
local tandem club, ETC, will be on hand all day to answer your tandem
questions, tell you why they love tandeming, provide you with details about
their upcoming "Tandem 101" class for those who have never ridden a tandem
before, and describe upcoming club rides.
Meet Madi Carlson
We know her as Madi, but you may know her as the mom who leads family friendly bike rides all over Seattle with Family Ride. Now she's written a book, and you meet her in person at Bike and Pike 2016. Author, advocate, and urban-cycler extraordinaire Madi Carlson provides accessible and appealing guidance, giving even the most hesitant bicyclist all the tools she needs to join the cycling community. Come on in Saturday the 27th and talk with her.
Cirrus Cycles (Bodyfloat™)
will be here to show the new Bodyfloat™ seat post. Come test ride one and you'll be hooked just like we were! Probably the best new idea of the year! We will also auctioning a $250 BodyFloat to some lucky customer!
Jenise from Jenise's Jammers will also be in attendance offering samples and selling her delicious, healthy energy bars. Check the silent auction items for a case of Jenise's Jammers too!
Swift Industries Swift Industries is a four-person bicycle pannier company in Seattle, Washington. They design and build all of their products right here. We welcome them to Bike and Pike and wish them success here in Seattle.
Come see some of their great bags during Bike and Pike! You can also bid on a really sweet set of panniers that Swift is donating for the silent auction.
Rubber Revolution
Ever wonder what happens to our old used inner tubes? Rubber Revolution happens....that's what. We welcome Miranda with Rubber Revolution to this year's bike and Pike. Come see some of Miranda's amazing creations with recycled inner tubes on Feb. 27th. You can also bid on a really cool kit that Miranda was kind enough to donate for our the silent auction.
Food Lifeline will benefit greatly
from your donations at the 2016 Bike and Pike Expo. In the past 7 years combined attendees helped us raise enough money for over 115,000 meals to be distributed to local area food banks.
We hope to raise a record number this year.
100% of the money raised will be given directly to Food Lifeline.
All in all, February 27th will be a fun gathering of locally owned Seattle businesses showcasing some real (and really unique!) products and services made nearby. We're happy to be a part of the Northwest, and proud that the proceeds of this event will stay right here in the Northwest through Food Lifeline.
Come and join us for great Seattle bicycles, beer, coffee, pizza, and conversation for an event that will benefit all Seattle!
Come by and see all of our new bike models including the Alfine and Rohloff internally geared hub bikes that we've built, and pick our brains about your next bike, repaint or upgrade.
Meet Madi Carlson
