We received this email from Simon Vila, a campaign worker for Jay Inslee, who is an avid bike rider and has been a long-term supporter of cycling in his political career. 

I hope this finds you well!  I am writing to follow up on your chat with Jay.  He asked me to send along the information for the  bike ride that Ron Sher and others are hosting for Jay in Seattle next Sunday, May 20.  We’ll be getting together around 11:30 at Third Place Books and we hope you will join us! 

I have attached the formal invitation with all of the event details to this email. We hope you will consider contributing at the Co-host level ($1000). Anyone who gives/raises at the host level will get a Bike Jersey (pics below) We only made 15 of these Jerseys!

You can contribute online at http://www.jayinslee.com/bikeride, send a check made out to “Jay Inslee for Washington” to PO Box 21067, Seattle, WA  98111, or you are welcome to pay at the door of the event.

Please let me know if you are able to attend, and feel free to contact me with any questions.  Thank you for your continued support!  I hope to hear from you soon.

Simon Vila

simon@jayinslee.com
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Help complete the Grand Forest North loop and support mountain biking on the island!

The Bainbridge Island Gear Grinders is hosting a trail work party in conjunction with Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District this Saturday (May 12th) from 10 am to 2 pm. Wear work clothes and bring gloves, water and snack. Hand tools will be provided by the park district. Enter at the corner of Koura @ Miller: park on Koura. Minimum two hours of commitment requested. Your support is appreciated.
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We got a deal on some of the new Look Keo 2 Max Carbon pedals.  They are normally $220, and we have them on sale for $180.  Get them while they last! 
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We were recently informed about a new website for finding local rides, organized by the Cascade Bicycle Club.  Check it out! 
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What a great day to give the new knee a try...35 beautiful miles through a small portion of Kitsap County and riding buddies willing to go with me!  Eight of us left a little after 8 this morning with the temp in the high 30's and the sun throwing wonderful vitamin D all over the place. The new hardware (both knee and components on my ride) performed flawlessly!  Its been quite awhile since that has been experienced.
Do try and get out this Easter weekend!  Enjoy!
Tom
Happy faces abound...who wouldn't be smiling?
The Olympic Mountains in all Their glory!
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We will be shutting down the ski shop this year on Sunday, April 8th.  Bring in your skis for last-minute service, or to get them ready for storage! 
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Since it is meant to be spring soon (we're crossing our fingers), we are putting some of our best rain jackets on sale for the end of winter! 
The Showers Pass Elite 2.0 Jackets (both mens and womens, all colors) are now 20% off! 
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More Snow 03/05/2012
 
Steve demonstrates that there is still plenty of snow up on Green Mountain. 
 
 
After the Chilly Hilly ride was over, we received this very nice thank-you note:
We always appreciate these sorts of kudos, and knowing that we made a difference for someone.  Thanks, Austin, you rock too! 
 
 
Despite nasty weather forecasts, the weather cooperated this year, and we had mostly sunny (if cold) skies for the ride!  Our guess at attendance this year is around 4500 or so riders, and we certainly had a busy day.  We always provide free labor for on-the-spot fixes for Chilly Hilly, and this year was no exception.  From broken spokes and frozen derailleurs to simple flats, we saw our share of problems, but everyone seemed to have finished the ride with little issue.  No major mechanicals! 
The Volagi demos were popular, and we'll hope to do more such test-ride events in the future!  If you are still interested in trying one of the bikes out, we'll have them until March 7th.  Email us to be sure of availability.