Just registered for this as a solo rider. Curious if any other casual bikers on this sub are coming as well.
I'll be riding my Ride1Up Roadster v3, and it's my first multi-day trip! Looking forward to it.
Hi everyone! I’m riding STP as a one-day rider and aiming to average around 18–20 mph. I’m riding solo, but I’m comfortable riding in fast pacelines and larger groups, so I’m hoping to join groups along the route when possible.
I’m curious if anyone is planning to skip the Yelm–Tenino Trail this year. My concern is that the trail could slow down the overall pace, especially if you’re trying to maintain a faster average speed.
For those who have ridden STP before, what was your experience? Is skipping the trail worth it, or is the official route still the better option?
Thanks in advance!
It was epic out today so I took my bike and did 20 miles and feel really good. A year ago I could only do like 5!
Heres some additional video from the ride.
Please please please don’t ever park like this. It is incredibly dangerous for so many people using the bike lane, especially on the 4th and on such a busy road (Dexter Ave). This person literally parallel parked and wedged themselves between the bus stop and the curb right in the bike lane at the bottom of a hill.
I crashed my bike, chipped my tooth, and scraped my face. I would just like to sincerely say fuck you to this person. Happy 250.
Reposting my comment here since so many folks keep insinuating that I’m blind or stupid. I did not run into the car, but crashed trying to avoid it.
I take this road almost everyday and am pretty accustomed to seeing parked cars cutting it pretty close at this part of the bike lane, but have never seen anyone THIS parked into the bike lane. Again this is at the bottom of a hill, so I was probably going at least 20 miles per hour when I saw the car, thought I would be able to maneuver left like usual, and then panic tried to hop the curb on the right since I was going too fast to stop by the time I realized I would not be able to maneuver left.
I am just tired of our bike lanes being overlooked, ignored, and abused because it can become so dangerous so quickly. People need to take bike lanes more seriously.
Hi, I've had a family emergency and had to fly out of town, so I can't do the STP. I'm trying to figure out if I can still sell or transfer my ticket to someone else. My understanding is that because I've already registered I can't transfer it electronically. Does anyone know if I send someone else my registration email is it possible for them to pick up my bib and use it? Alternatively, has anyone been able to get a partial refund/deferment for a death in the family?
For those that have brought their bikes to REI for service, what did they work on and how did they do?
curious about everything from basic drive train adjustments to brake bleed, spoke replacement, etc.
Planning a multi day ride with a 7 years old.
Comfortable with 10miles, then starts getting grumpy 😄
We have biked different portions of this route, but not all of it. We prefer protected bike lane or sidewalk if we have to.Any feedback on this route? Any alternative?
Very good at staying on the right, passing pedestrians safely, stopping at intersections. No hand signals yet, but practicing using bell or saying on your left.
Went good. Previous longest ride was 64 miles. Had one flat while going through industrial area off Duwamish River Trail. Can def recommend. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55908235
I need 2 tickets for STP for my 15 year old son and I. Comment here and DM me if you have one you cannot use. Will pay extra if you have a transfer code.
My son and I have done 6 STP's together, starting when he was 5. Recently, he decided he wanted to ride with me this year and try for 1 day - and I just saw it's sold out.
I bought an old MTB from the 90s, and the seatpost is old and stuck. I'm reading online that the procedure for removing stuck seatpost may be time-consuming and high effort.
Does anyone know a bike shop in seattle that may be capable of such service?
thanks in advance!
I have to commute from my home in West Queen Anne/near Interbay (one of the tributaries to Gilman Dr W) to Harborview in First Hill and am trying to troubleshoot routes to make the elevation a bit more manageable.
Both Google and Bike Butler took me down Elliott Bay Trail and then Alaska Wy all the way to Yesler followed by a 300 ft incline to HMC which murdered my legs and made me a bit too sweaty for work.
I am thinking of going up Gilman Ave to Kinnear Park and then cut through Seattle Center and maybe ?4th Avenue, but want to know if more experienced commuters have a better idea.
Thank you!
I will need to start biking from West of Lake Sammamish to South Bellevue Link station this month and trying to gauge the safety of potential routes, I'm new in the area and new to biking for commute. Some of the google recommended route on the way there is covered by I90 tril which I think is pretty safe, but the mid portion is SE Eastgate Way, which I'm a bit hesitant about.
I'd appreciate any alternative routes or tips/advice from more experienced bikers familiar with the area. Thanks!
Any recommendations
I have 1 2026 STP registration code left to sell!
Selling for 160
Hi everyone! I'm visiting from Boston for a couple of days and am trying to figure out what's going to be the most cost-effective way to get around by bike. I'm a transportation engineer and would generally like to check out some of the more popular bike paths, but I don't plan on getting around only by bike or going on any rides longer than an hour or so.
Is there a cost effective way to rent Limebikes for longer periods of time without being a member? We have acoustic bikeshare that has a ten dollar, unlimited 2 hr ride pass for a day and I am hoping you all might have something similar. If not, any recommendations on a friendly and perhaps bike rental place?
I'll also take recommendations of your favorite bits of infrastructure to check out :)
I'm taking the light trail from the Eastside to the art museum, and am pretty surprised by how there is no bike lockers at the station (Symphony). One option is to go to Capitol Hill, lock there, and ride back but that's wasting a solid half an hour.
Where would you lock your bike by SAM? It's a simple commuter bike, two speed automatic (so good luck if you steal it, it's always in the wrong gear). I have a Seatylock Mason small U lock (18 cm, or 7 in) and can remove a bolt of two from my front wheel to annoy people. The wheel would be locked with a single flat band lock. Or, just today, another Seatylock (14 cm) because I brought two to see which smallest size I can bet away with. Supposedly the Mason is angle grinder resistant, and I am hoping there is enough traffic in the area for angle grinder attacks to not happen in daylight? I can also (if I remember) take my seatpost with me and leave it at the coat check.
Where would you park? This will be for an hour and a half max.
Has anyone had experience using the bus racks with the arm that secures the front tire with a really small "folding" bike like this?
My fear is that the bike would not be secured enough and bounce out, but I wouldn't know unless I tried it
So my return person is flaking on me so I'm scrambling to find a way back. I'm going to be a 1 day rider and was looking at Amtrack. I know bike space usually fills up for the next day, but what about 1 day riders? Anyone have any experience for that?
Update: yes, 1 day returns on the train sell out for bike space as well :( On to the bus option!
As a solo first timer, i was advised that it would save 20-30% of exertion and it’s totally worth the weirdness of asking a stranger for permission to draft (or finding a crew to draft with).
Thoughts? Any crews I can draft with?
Any group rides I can tag along with in next two weeks? (I’m on everyday rides and cascade free ride schedule)
