It’s Bike to Work Week, which means it’s the perfect time for you to dust off that two-wheeler and start pedaling (or feel a bit smug-er about already being a committed cyclist). For tips on converting to a cycle-based commute, check out our handy how-to or the entertaining Umbra video at the bottom of the post.
And for those of you with a more adventurous spirit, check out the Urban Assault Ride. Sponsored by New Belgium Brewery (makers of Fat Tire ale, natch), this bike-based scavenger hunt will send you all over the city in a race to complete a series of obstacle courses and other challenges before hitting the beer-tent after-party. There’s no limit to the creativity of these folks, with past events including bike jousting, big-wheel-ridin’, keg walks, limbo, and more.
Here’s a quick peek:
The Urban Assault Ride rolls into town this weekend in Seattle, but will hit the following cities this summer:
- 5/31 Portland, Ore.
- 6/28 Austin, Texas
- 7/19 Fort Collins, Colo.
- 7/26 Denver, Colo.
- 8/16 St. Louis, Mo.
- 9/20 Chicago, Ill.
- 9/27 Minneapolis, Minn.
Sign up now to gear up for the event; Seattleites must be registered by 4 p.m. PDT Friday.
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