NE 45th Street Via Bike

The NE 45th Street Viaduct Project will close NE 45th Street viaduct from June 14 through September 10. While the work will not impact the Burke-Gilman Trail, it will create significant traffic delays for motorists throughout the area. Why crawl along in traffic when you could simply cruise by on a bicycle? Cascade can help you every step (or pedal stroke) of the way.

Take a Free Commute Class

New to bike commuting? Don't let that sap your motivation. Take a free commute class to top up your knowledge, skills, and confidence. This comprehensive 3-hour clinic will consist of two parts: 1) a one-hour presentation where you’ll learn the essentials of bicycle commuting, safety and rules of the road; 2) a two-hour bike skills clinic where you’ll hone the essential skills for safe riding. Participants can stop in for just the presentation and/or the clinic if you are not able to attend the whole workshop. Please bring a bike and helmet for the clinic. To RSVP, please contact commute@cascadebicycleclub.org

Date Time Location
Wednesday, June 23 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. UW - Presentation in Gerberding Hall, Room 142 Skills clinic on Red Square
Sunday, June 27 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. University Heights Community Center, Room 211
5031 University Way NE
Sunday, July 11 9 a.m. - noon University Village, Barnes & Noble

Ride with the Bike Brigade

Nervous about riding in traffic? Not sure how to get from A to B? The Bike Brigade can guide you through the detour with an experienced commuter. We’ll not only show you the way, but share tips on safe riding along the way.

Bike Brigade Schedule

7:15 am Arrive & Introductions
7:20 am Helmet and ABC quick check
7:25 am Route review & group riding etiquette
7:30 am Depart


Date Departure Direction Start End
Friday, June 18 7:30 am Eastbound UW - Burke Museum Counterbalance Bicycles
Friday, June 25 7:30 am Westbound Counterbalance Bicycles UW Campus
Friday, July 9 7:30 am Westbound Counterbalance Bicycles UW, then Wallingford
Friday, July 16 7:30 am Eastbound Wallingford - 45th & Stone Counterbalance Bicycles

Explore the routes

SDOT has established a signed bike route around the viaduct, and is planning improvements along this route to make it safer and more convenient for bicyclists.

The Burke-Gilman Trail will remain open throughout the project.

If you want to rethink your route altogether, check out Cascade’s online forums or other online route tools such as RideTheCity or Google.

Ride with a Bike Buddy

New and seasoned commuters alike can benefit from riding with other cyclists. And with tens of thousands of bicyclists around the city, you just know there is someone out there who is also going your way. Cascade’s online forums are a great way to connect with riders. Or try the new Rideshare Online tool to find a bike buddy for commuting or recreational riding.