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calling all corn lovers! let's celebrate the corn moon and ride bikes to maple leaf park for chill hangs after work. there's a huge field for frisbee playing and other related activities. there are grills near the pickleball and basketball courts if you wish to grill something. there... read more
Steady (12-14 mph)3-8 milesSome hillsCasualMixed-terrain———Postponed to 8/14, host is in hospital 😭 ——— It's hot, summer is in full swing, and there hasn't been a bike happy hour in a minute. It's also my birthday, which I'm usually kind of weird about, so come thru and help me make it Not Weird... read more
MeetupLet’s celebrate summer in peak grill daddies fashion: grillin’ tools, jorts, tank tops, tie dye, fanny packs, coozies, and your buddies! Roll on over for byo bevvies and bbq! We will keep the grillin’ going until the briquettes run out and party until it’s too dark. Can’t wait... read more
It's spring but still cool enough that wearing all black and complicated layers feels great. Please join us for a bike happy hour @ gasworks park. Playlist curated by yours truly, bring a friend, bring a bevvy. PCC is super close by, park has bathrooms, if it's too chilly... read more
MeetupBring stickers to share with fellow cyclists at bike happy hour. Let's meet in the grassy area near Picnic Shelter #1 at Ravenna Park, hereabouts: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RzErXFWKhHsajXNw8 We can relocate to the shelter right there, if it rains. Restrooms are there as well. U Village and U District are... read more
It's been a rough winter- but the days are getting longer (though not necessarily drier...) and Bike Happy Hour is BACK! We'll be returning to crowd favorite, Gasworks Park (south end/lakeside; if it rains we'll relocate to the shelter here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mGM3tSiJTXjNreF46). The theme for the first happy hour hang... read more
MeetupSomething wicked this way comes! The stars have aligned this year and All Hallow's Eve lands on a Thursday so join us for the second annual spooky Bike Happy Hour. Wear your kookiest costume and prepare to scare!! THIS POST HAS BEEN CURSED ONCE SEEN YOU MUST ATTEND LEST... read more
Fall is here, and as the temperatures start to drop, it's time to celebrate that PNW wardrobe staple: flannel. Yes, Jenn just hosted a grunge-themed happy hour this last spring that had some aesthetic overlap, but flannel is about so much more than early '90s rock: '00s Williamsburg hipsters! Lumberjacks!... read more
As cyclists, I feel that it's common to accumulate a little bit of gear, parts, apparel, and kit that we grow out of - the forgotten piece of bike junk living in your closet could be somebody's treasure, so why not find out? Bring your boxes of old... read more
MeetupMarketIts Leo season and my actual birthday. Bring your bright shining selves to a picnic by the water. I'm fantasizing about baguettes, good cheese, tinto de verano, and all the amazing fruit our region has to offer. Chairs or blankets recommended as seating and tables are limited. Bathrooms are just... read more
Suns out buns out! 🍑 ☀️ 😎 Come to Seward park for some after work swimming to beat the heat. Or don’t swim, that’s cool to. Great opportunity for those bike rafters out there to get their set up dialed. Floatation devices encouraged. Optional group ride from Good... read more
MeetupJoin the BHH crew for golden hour on the beach at Golden Gardens. Wear your favorite summery outfit (bring layers) and let’s cheers to a lovely sunset! 🌅 Optional group ride rolling from Free Range at 5:15, we will be celebrating the missing link completion! The route will... read more
MeetupMel here, keeping it short and sweet (heh). Come on down to Lake Union Park in your finest straw hats and tropical shirts to celebrate the heatwave. BYOBeverage, snacks, what have you; newbies, first-timers and out-of-town guests are always welcome so please do your part to introduce yourself to someone... read more
This Thursday is Summer Solstice! Come bask in the sunny vibes and enjoy the longest day of the year with friends and fellow cyclists. The spot is the big grassy area at Myrtle Edwards Park just north of pocket beach and south of the three rocks gravel area.... read more
MeetupJuneuary got you down? We haven't reached consistently pleasant weather yet, but it looks like we'll get a nice-enough window this Thursday to try a place where I've been wanting to host BHH for a while but with no rain shelter. So please enjoy the skyline view with us at... read more
It’s the start of Gemini season so let’s kick things off with some twinning vibes! Match your outfit to your bike, to a buddy, or even a buddy and their bike. Get creative and you might even win a prize! 👯👏 Let’s meet at Volunteer park on the west... read more
MeetupWith zebras spotted in snoqualmie, grizzlies coming back to the North Cascades, and Juniper the woodland park zoo bear munching on ducklings, the animals have been making headlines!! Get out your binoculars, your khaki, and your most sun-protective hat to join us for an urban safari themed bike happy hour!... read more
MeetupThe days are getting longer and the weather more confusing so lets get together and struggle to choose appropriate layers for this shoulder season occasion. Join us for a spring themed Bike Happy Hour at Golden Gardens Park, BHH famous for being too dangerous to hang out in the fall.... read more
Come as you are, as you were As I want you to be As a friend, as a friend (no enemies please) Let's gather beach side at Madrona Park for a Seattle grunge Bike Happy Hour. Meet at the picnic shelter. Bring your flannel, bad attitudes, and some radio... read more
MeetupMathematicians, gourmands, and cyclists unite this Thursday, March 14th for the one and only Pi day! Meet up at the shelter at Gas Works Park for fun and revelry with fellow cyclists. Since it's Pi day, the theme is circles so we encourage folks to bring a Pie (sweet... read more
MeetupLet's get bright! It's time to celebrate the longest night of the year with light, fire, friends, and cheer. Bring some firewood, tasty drinks or snacks, and perhaps even a bike related white elephant gift. We'll toast the returning daylight and stay cozy by the fire. Hope to see you... read more
To be honest, I was more excited about the naming potential than actually going all-in on a holiday theme... but there will be presents! I picked up some goodies at Blue Lug on my recent trip to Tokyo and will be raffling them off to attendees around 7:30! Otherwise you're... read more
Grab your favourite toque and come to Woodland Park for a Canadian themed BHH! There'll be lots of Canadian snacks, candy, and a playlist featuring the best music from up north. We'll try to get Picnic Shelter #7. The restroom at the nearby parking lot should be open... read more
Something wicked this way comes! Join us for a spooky Bike Happy Hour this Thursday at Gilman Playground in Ballard. Wear your kookiest costume and prepare to have your tarot read if you dare. Bathrooms are available on site as well as a Safeway + Shell 1-2 blocks away.
MeetupLOCATION UPDATE: The location has been moved to Gas Works Park due to shootings at Golden Gardens and Nordic Museum. Meet below the dead grass area at the secret beach. From Taylor: The days are getting shorter and the rain more frequent, but that doesn't mean fall isn't worth... read more
MeetupTrolls are invading the city and BHH is here to investigate! Join hosts Andreas and Rowan for a nod to Seattle's Nordic history. Bring your favorite Scandi treat to share or dress to embody the fairytale creatures themselves. Group ride from Occidental Square at 5:15. Bathrooms are... read more
Leisurely (10-12 mph)8-15 milesMostly flatGather your pickles of all shapes and sizes and prepare for a pickle party like never before! This is potluck style so pack your favorite shareable pickled food or pickle adjacent snacks! We’ll be bringing a whole bunch of dill pickle beer from Fort George that we’d love... read more
MeetupLet's ride on the dock and have a late summer evening on the water. Plentiful food options in SLU. Bathroom unknown but businesses on the dock may be amenable. Access the trail next to the playground. Bring a sunhat or some shade as there is none.
Meetup6pm at Discovery Park Beach Optional 5:10 group ride from Free Range Cycles (roll at 5:15) Now that we’re done playing Barbie’s, it’s time to play boats. Let’s show seafair weekend who’s boss. Big boats? Nay! Big bikes. Big tires. Big beach energy. Join your captains Robyn... read more
Meetup6pm at UW Oceanography Beach Optional 5:30 group ride from Free Range Cycles (roll at 5:40) Harness your main character energy and embrace the color of the summer, Barbie Pink! Join your hosts Sarah and Bridget for a swim & cocktail party at everyone’s favorite job:... read more
Howdy friends, Mel here to host this week's edition of Bike Happy Hour. It's been hot as heck and there's no better way to cool off than taking a dip with some friends. Bring a swimsuit, towel or chair, and get ready to have a good time. Bonus points awarded... read more
MeetupAt the last bike happy hour, we celebrated Summer and the Sun (thank you Joe Inglish) This week, we embrace sadness. We gaze at darkness. We weep at the moon. Bike Happy Hour ? Bike Despair Hour. Dust off your old black jeans with holes... read more
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After a few heavily-themed iterations of Bike Happy Hour... it's officially summer. That's it; that's the theme. But don't you worry: I take my vibe-curation responsibilities seriously, and I've spent far too much time assembling a playlist of music that I'd normally have blaring on a warm summer evening—in other... read more
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Howdy! I'm back to host another Bike Happy Hour, this time cohosting with Erin. We're pleased to invite you to live it up with us at Maple Leaf Reservoir. I was inspired to do so after I treated myself to a little personal bike happy hour up here the... read more
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Dust off your stetson and shine up your cowboy boots cause this HH, we’re meeting at Hat n’ Boots park! Despite their towering proportions, Hat n’ Boots has remained under the radar for many Seattleites—until now... We’ll gather under the iconic cowboy hat—formerly a gas station in the 1954 “Frontier... read more
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Ride Bicycles is hosting a shop ride from their shop at Ravenna and 65th leaving at 6:30. The ride's destination is Fritz Hedges Waterway Park (aka Goose Poop Park) estimated 7:30/7:45pm so Bike Happy Hour will go at least until 9 or so so those of us on the ride... read more
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We'll see you in Valhalla! Load your longships and sharpen your axes, it's a viking-themed bike happy hour bringing us to Gas Works Park. Silly helmets, fake (or real!) beards, and drinking horns strongly encouraged. Many fantastic nearby options for both food and drinks. If the good weather holds, we'll... read more
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Ahoy there me hearties! 'Tis us, yer trusty mateys Taylor and Taylor, here to tell ye about the most bootyful bike happy hour event at Golden Gardens! Hoist the sails and set yer compass for Thursday, April 27th at 6pm sharp! We'll be gathering at Golden Gardens, a picturesque... read more
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This one’s last minute but it’s been 3 weeks and I’m aching for some happy times, so let’s get happy together! The spot is a repeat: the wonderful Fremont Peak Park. Closest store is Marketime Foods on Fremont Ave a few blocks away. They’ve got great beverage options, too!... read more
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For this happy hour, celebrating the spring solstice and daylight savings, we'll be visiting a beautiful park on the south end, the eponymous Dr. Jose Rizal Park. Enjoy sweeping views of downtown and the sound while in the company of your favorite bike folks! Hell, maybe we'll even get a... read more
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Optional Ride leaves UDistrict Lightrail (Brooklyn and 43rd) at 6pm. Lots of food and drink nearby. Your host this week is Jonathan McCurdy, last time I hosted, we cancelled cuz of rain. The time before that we also met in Eastlake. Guess I have a thing for Eastlake-ish parks.... read more
BIKE HAPPY HOUR IS CANCELLED DUE TO TOO MUCH RAIN Your host this week is Jonathan McCurdy, last time I hosted, we also met in Eastlake. Guess I have a thing for Eastlake parks with docks/boat launches. There are a few reasonable options within the lower park... read more
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Winter is coming, and it's friggin' cold outside. So come join us with the warm, optionally-boozy drink of your choice—and this spot has a couple of fire pits, so feel free to bring some firewood as well if you can! BYO drinks and snacks; if you need to grab... read more
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It's T(u|ofu)rkey time, turkeys! Bring your winter potluck favorites and celebrate cozy season with your favorite local amateur chefs, who also bike. I (your host, Bob) will be bringing some meaty mains (turkey and gravy), as well as some buffet equipment to keep everything warm and serve-able. Our inimitable guests... read more
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Thurs, Oct 20. Fremont Peak Park. 6-8ish. Your host: @zachhale! Optional ride up the hill leaves Free Range Cycles at 5:40pm with @zachhale. This Thursday is the last happy hour this year with sunset after 6pm 🥲(6:14pm) and probably the last hurrah of warm and dry weather before... read more
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In our twelfth edition, host Mel is bringing it back to the first ever Bike Happy Hour location at Expedia beach park. The perfect place to look back at all the adventures had this summer and plan fall activities: where’s the best place to check out the Larches? What costume... read more
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In this week's edition, we bask in the golden twilight hour as we dream of the high seas and all of their secrets. I’ll be hosting this week's happy hour from beautiful Golden Gardens! Bring a fizzy drink to toast to summer's end as it dips behind the Olympics at... read more
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Well it’s time folks, summer is almost over, cozy season is right around the corner and pumpkin flavored beverages of dubious quality are showing up everywhere! (Did they need to put it beer…probably not). I (Alex), our person in the South End, will be hosting this late summer Bike Happy... read more
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Those westsiders are at it again! West Seattle edition of Bike Happy Hour, celebrating before the inevitable destruction of East Vashon prior to the re-opening of the West Seattle Bridge (did you notice it was closed?). Come see why it's best Seattle at this beautiful little spot on the Sound.... read more
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Don’t worry about the hike (or ride, I guess) out, this Bike Happy Hour is going to be at the beautiful waterfront beach along the Discovery Park Lighthouse. This weeks spot was chosen by Zach so you can thank him. Don’t worry about the hill getting out, I’ll be walking... read more
MeetupIn celebration of Seattle Cyclist Discord's 2-Year Anniversary, Taylor Carmines is hosting a hangout at Myrtle Edwards Park that just so happens to coincide with the next scheduled Bike Happy Hour. So we're gonna have a double party! From Taylor: Come enjoy the sun (or shade) at Myrtle Edwards... read more
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6th happy hour and this time on an island! Summer has officially arrived in Seattle and what better place to celebrate then overlooking the water at the Arboretum. No stores nearby, so make sure to do you shopping ahead of time, and bathrooms are located in the “Washington Park... read more
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5th time's the charm and we're on the move again. Let's celebrate the first week of "summer" with a little soiree on the docks in Eastlake (IMO one of Seattle's underrated neighborhoods). We're going to shoot for Terry Pettus Park where we can look upon and romanticize living in... read more
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Come one, come all, fellow bicycle people (whatever that means). Mel and Zach co-present the fourth bike happy hour after a rousing success of the first three. Weather is looking maybe cloudy, but dry! Let's raise the stakes and hit up a higher elevation spot this time, up on... read more
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