Spokespeople (206)547-9569  info@spokespeople.us

 

 

Goals of Spokespeople

• Spokespeople will link neighbors with local business districts

Spokespeople will support sustainable local economies along the spokes of the city.

• Spokespeople will bring together new and experienced urban cyclists

Spokespeople will help to take some of the mystery out of using a bicycle for daily activities

• Spokespeople will showcase new and proposed urban bicycle improvements

Spokespeople will follow the implementation of the Seattle Bicycle Master Plan

• Spokespeople will create opportunities for people to gather together in a fun, low carbon activity

Spokespeople can enjoy a free, healthy, sustainable monthly city event

 

What will Cascade Bicycle Club contribute?

• Expertise in leading community rides. Bike Ambassadors. Helmet programs. Connections to experienced cycling community. Connections to bicycle advocacy activists. Outreach expertise.

 

Where

• Spokespeople rides will begin at Wallingford Playfield and end each month in a different nearby urban neighborhood park, community center, or schoolyard.
• Routes will be planned using the City of Seattle bike maps and with the cooperation of City departments.
• Activities will take place at the final destination (see below for proposed Activities).
• Routes may vary in length from under one mile up to three miles and could include Wallingford to: Fremont, Green Lake, Roosevelt, University District, Ballard, Phinney, South Lake Union, Eastlake, etc.

When

• First Saturday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., beginning March 1, 2008.

 

Target Riders (and future new CBC members)

• All levels of experience from first-time urban cyclists through expert commuters
• All ages from families with infant carriers, children through senior cyclists
• All cycling reasons including exercise, environment, cost, convenience, and fun

Proposed Activities

• Free/low cost bike helmets always available – no participation without helmets
• Free coffee, water, energy bars, bike maps
• Free monthly giveaways: water bottle, light, straps, whistle, mirror, tool, book, passport
• Passport? Passport to stamp with completed rides, business giveaways
• Bike helmet, child seat adjustments
• Bike rodeo/obstacle courses at schoolyards
• Mini-workshops on keeping tires with proper air pressure, adequate night lights

Costs of the program

• Bike ambassadors
• Organizing/PR/Outreach for the monthly rides and destination events
• Website/email list hosting and maintenance
• Refreshments and prizes

Possible Partnerships

• School PE classes/ Bike-to-School programs
• Bike helmet programs incl. Harborview
• Neighborhood Councils and COC
• City Council and Departments: SDOT, DPD, Parks, Police, Neighborhoods
• Bicycle Shops and Local businesses
• Mayorճ Office/Sust. and Environment
• High School Community Service programs

Possible Sponsors/Outreach

• Safeco
• Bike helmets from stores/Harborview
• DON Climate grants/ Mayorճ Office
• Local businesses in destination sites
• Local media organizations

Future of Spokespeople

• Continue monthly bike ride from Wallingford Playfield each month
• Expand program to be centered at BikeWorks in Columbia City

Obstacles

• Insurance and traffic control
• Conflict with Saturday youth sports