Sep 30, 2023 | Bike/Ped Safety, Cycling, Cycling Event, Parks & Trails
WABI Burien Weekday Bikers will cycle along the eastern portion of the Cedar River Trail on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. We plan to meet a little before 10 AM at the Cedar River Trail parking area immediately across the street from Foley’s Produce stand 21419...
Aug 31, 2023 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails
WABI Burien Weekday Bikers will cycle the Green River Trail on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. We plan to meet a little before 10 AM at the Three Friends Fishing Hole in Kent. We will cycle south, passing through the newly completed Van Doren’s Landing Park, and...
Jun 24, 2023 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails
WABI Burien Weekday Bikers will cycle the Alki Trail on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. We will plan to meet a little before 10 AM at the Delridge Community Center parking lot (address below) and cycle north, picking up the Alki trail along Harbor Avenue SW. We will take a...
Mar 24, 2023 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
After a several year hiatus, WABI Burien will restart organized community bike rides, beginning on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Our first ride will take place on a section of the beautiful Green River Trail on Wednesday, March 29 beginning at 10AM. The trail links...
Aug 17, 2022 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Bike/Ped Safety, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Parks & Trails
New Bike Rodeo Grand Opening this Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. This FREE event for a series of bike skill sessions. Noon – 2 p.m. at the park, located at 14549 4th Ave SW. “Come and join us there will be music, food and a bike skill show,” organizers said. El Toro Cycling...
May 10, 2022 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured
May is Bike Month, and there are all sorts of activities going on for cyclists offered by Cascade Bicycle Club, Washington Bikes, People for Bikes and Leafline Trails Coalition. Below, you’ll find a smattering of introductions and links, encouraging you to...
Jul 24, 2021 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, City of Burien, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources
FREE Bicycle Rodeo will be at Boulevard Park Library on Saturday, Aug. 7 Date and Time: August 7 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: Boulevard Park Library, 12015 Roseberg Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168 Grab your bike and your helmet (and a parent or guardian) and come...
May 2, 2021 | City of Burien, Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured
Bike Everywhere Month is here for the month of May 2021, dedicated to all things pedal-powered. Whether you have a bike, plan to get a bike, or are just interested in learning about all things on two wheels, this is for you. Keep your eye on the Burien Parks,...
Jun 24, 2020 | City of Burien, Cycling Event
All ages and levels of bike riding experience are encouraged to take part! June is the NEW Bike Everywhere Month and the City of Burien—in collaboration with WABI Burien—has planned a “socially distanced” event to help you, your family and friends stay...
Jun 10, 2020 | City of Burien, Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured
June is Bike Everywhere Month and Burien Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department wants you to take part virtually! Celebrate with us all month long! Whether you have a bike, plan to get a bike, or are just interested in learning about all things on two...
Jun 25, 2019 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
Criterium 41st Edition Race Bike racing returns to Burien! Join us on July 4 for the B-Town/Major Taylor Criterium. This year’s race—the 41st edition—will feature a fast level course that runs through the streets of downtown Burien. Come early to watch the best bike...
Jul 25, 2018 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured, Health & Well-Being
Nearly 2,500 Fred Hutch Obliterideriders will pedal through Puget Sound communities – INCLUDING BURIEN – on Saturday, Aug. 11, raising funds to help obliterate cancer. BE THERE to help cheer them on! It REALLY boosts their spirits before they slog up Maplewild on...
Jun 21, 2018 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
Roll into summer by exploring Burien biking opportunities with a guided group Bike SaFaRi (Safe Family Ride). Joining Burien Parks’ Great Day of Play on June 30, WABI Burien will first present a short refresher course on cycling safety. Cyclists, young and old,...
Feb 19, 2018 | Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured
2018 Seattle Bike Show / Outdoor Gear & Adventure Expo Date & Time: Saturday, March 3 from 9am-6pm. Sunday, March 4 from 9am-5pm Place: CenturyLink Field Event Center Tickets: General Admission, Ticket includes $1 facility fee ($12+$1)= $13.00 ($14.80 with...
Feb 8, 2018 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
Get ready for the Chilly Hilly! Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 With chilly February weather and 2,191 feet of climbing, the name says it all! Burien cyclists can join others in the region in kicking off the riding season in the Northwest for the 46th Chilly Hilly. It’s...
Jan 10, 2018 | Art Walks, Bike Racks, Bike/Ped Advocacy, Bike/Ped Count, Bike/Ped Safety, City of Burien, Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured, Health & Well-Being, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Do You Want to Help Make Burien More Walkable/Bikeable? Just imagine… Leading fun walks in local neighborhoods: “I didn’t know this was here!” Meeting your neighbors while having a healthy walk. Working with the City of Burien to improve sidewalks...
Aug 11, 2017 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
On Sunday morning, August 13, about 150 Obliteride cyclists will ride through Normandy Park and Burien on Day 2 of their 150-mile bike ride to raise money for cancer research at Fred Hutch. “Burien is the most enthusiastic city along the whole route!”...
Mar 27, 2017 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
Saturday, April 29, 2017 Join Us on a Scenic Tour South of Seattle for the Third Annual Ride for Major Taylor! (This is information about a ride presented by our friends at Cascade Bicycle Club.) CLICK HERE for full information. Ride for Major Taylor is a pledge ride...
Mar 27, 2017 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
Sunday, April 2, 2017 Kick off spring with the new Valley River Ride (This is information about a ride presented by our friends at Cascade Bicycle Club.) CLICK HERE for full information. Rolling rivers, flowing fields and small town charm await you on this brand new...
Aug 5, 2016 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
On Sunday morning, August 14, about 150 Obliteride cyclists will ride through Normandy Park and Burien on Day 2 of their 150-mile bike ride to raise money for cancer research at Fred Hutch. Last year, cyclists commented that “Burien is the most enthusiastic city along...
Apr 26, 2016 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Bike/Ped Safety, Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured, Health & Well-Being
The Burien Library will be hosting Madi Carlson, author of Urban Cycling, advocate, and urban-cycler extraordinaire, on Saturday, April 30 at 2:00 pm. This event is part of this year’s Everyone Is Talking About It KCLS adult programming series, and is FREE and open to...
Feb 13, 2016 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Bike/Ped Safety, Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured
Are you a small business owner interested in learning about how bikes mean better business? A planner or engineer working within your local jurisdiction to design safer streets? A trail supporter looking for funding? Do you want to learn more about bike education in...
Sep 5, 2015 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured, Health & Well-Being
The American Lung Association’s charity bicycle tour will be coming through the area on Saturday, Sept. 19 with 400-500 riders. Advanced Registration Rate of $40 is open until Aug. 31 (it then goes up to $50). For the latest updates – and to register as as Rider or...
Aug 3, 2015 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured, Health & Well-Being
This coming Sunday, August 9, about 150 cyclists will be on Day 2 of their 150-mile bike ride, “Obliteride”, to raise money for cancer research at Fred Hutch. The route will be bringing them through Normandy Park and Burien, right by or near our houses. WABI Burien...
Jul 1, 2015 | Cycling Event, Featured, Health & Well-Being
On Sunday, August 9, 2015, there will be a stream of 140-160 Obliteride cyclists rolling through Burien as they ride to raise funds for cancer research at Fred Hutch. Obliteride is more than a bike ride. It’s a movement to obliterate cancer. Half of all men and a...
May 10, 2015 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
Mark your calendar for Friday, May 15th and stop by the Burien Bike Day Commuter Support Station, from 6 am to 9 am. We’ll have coffee and goodies to keep your commute going! We’ll be at Burien Town Square Park, 400 SW 152nd St., just a couple of...
Apr 7, 2015 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured
Save the date! WABI Burien is pleased to participate in Recology Cleanscapes’ Waste-Free Earth Day. When: Saturday, April 18 from 11:00am – 3:00pm Where: The Recology Store Highline 15858 1st Ave S, #A100, Burien, Washington 98148 (Located at the Five...
Feb 11, 2015 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
The Tacoma News Tribune announced the roll-out of Tacoma’s Year of the Bike. Let’s support our neighbors to the south by hopping on two wheels for fun and errands. Tacoma’s Year of the Bike starts Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Grand Cinema (Tacoma, 606 S....
Sep 16, 2014 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walking, Walking Event
We’re just over halfway through King County Metro’s Burien In Motion program—sign up before October 10 for information on different transportation options, including an ORCA card good for two weeks’ unlimited bus and light rail travel, and other perks, like a...
Jul 31, 2014 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
How do you get around, Burien? That’s the question from Burien In Motion, a King County Metro program running this summer in partnership with WABI Burien, Discover Burien, and the B-Town Blog. If you answered “by car”, they’re looking to...
Jul 15, 2014 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured, Walking, Walking Event
WABI-ists strutted their orange and green in Burien’s Fourth of July parade this year. There was a Bike-Rack-On-Parade, towed in its very own “float”, plus bikes, trikes, helmets and walking shoes. WABI-ists queued up in the staging area waiting for...
Jul 15, 2014 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Health & Well-Being, Walking, Walking Event
Local businesses: Support Burien In Motion this summer and encourage residents to walk, bike, carpool and take the bus to visit local businesses! King County Metro is partnering with Burien businesses and community organizations to help residents try walking,...
Jul 15, 2014 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walking, Walking Event
Coming soon: Get ready, get set, and get going with Burien In Motion! This summer and fall, King County Metro is partnering with WABI Burien, Discover Burien, and local businesses* to help you use more human-powered transportation, more transit, and a little less gas....
Jun 26, 2014 | City of Burien, Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured, Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
Admit it…you’ve always wanted to be in a parade. Now’s your big chance! Join other WABI-ists in Burien’s Independence Day Parade. Raid your closet or the local thrift shop and wear your WABI colors proudly (orange and green). Pump up...
May 26, 2014 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Parks & Trails, Walking, Walking Event
The summer installment of the King County Library System’s Start to Fitness programs has begun. This is a series of FREE talks and classes, encouraging folks to take steps toward a stronger, healthier community. Classes include cycling, walking, dance, yoga,...
May 16, 2014 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walking, Walking Event
In Motion has helped over 17,000 people in 29 neighborhoods learn more about their travel options. 2012 was our biggest year ever with 4,290 people participating! King County Metro Transit is partnering with local communities to encourage residents to use healthier...
May 12, 2014 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
Hey bikers! Mark your calendar for this Friday’s (May 16) Burien Bike Day Commuter Support Station, from 6 am to 9 am. There will be water bottles, reusable bags, and other great bike swag. Plus we’ll have goodies and coffee. Don’t forget to sign...
May 2, 2014 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, City of Burien, Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured
Be part of the great stream of bikes glinting in the sunlight as Burien bikers pedal to work or school on Burien Bike Day, Friday, May 16. WABI Burien will be hosting a Bike Commuter Station that day from 6 am to 9 am, at Town Square Park, about a block from the...
Feb 19, 2014 | Cycling, Cycling Event, Cycling Resources, Featured, Health & Well-Being
The King County Library System is offering a series of FREE classes in their “Start to Fitness” Program, taking steps toward a stronger, healthier community. Classes include cycling, walking, dance, yoga, meditation, backpacking, rowing, etc. See the list...
Sep 22, 2013 | Bike/Ped Advocacy, Bike/Ped Count, Cycling, Cycling Event, Featured, Walking, Walking Event
The Annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count will be taken at locations throughout Washington State in nearly 40 jurisdictions, including Burien. Data collected from these counts will be used to monitor success in increasing bicycle and pedestrian travel as identified in...
